Baby

All parents are a little nervous when someone else cares for their baby. You may have asked an aunt to baby-sit for a few hours. Or you may have your baby in a state-licensed program. Anytime someone else cares for your baby, help make it safe. Here are some ways. Give the caregiver a phone number where you can be reached. Give the name of your … [Read more...] about When Someone Else Cares for Your Baby

Stay close to your baby while he eats. Choking is an emergency that can be prevented. Just make sure all food is carefully prepared. Stay nearby and watch that your baby doesn’t put too much food into his mouth. Some foods are more likely than others to cause choking. Your baby is too young for foods that are hard, chunky or need to be chewed. Save these foods … [Read more...] about Choking Hazards for Young Eaters

Your baby probably has several teeth by now. Baby teeth are important. They can affect how the permanent teeth will grow. Your baby learns by watching you. Set a good example. Brush your teeth after every meal. Avoid eating sugary foods. Go to the dentist for regular checkups. If you notice any white spots on your baby’s teeth, take him to a … [Read more...] about Protect Your Baby’s Teeth

Your baby may be eating many kinds of solid foods. But breast milk is still his main source of nutrition. You need to eat healthy foods to maintain your energy and milk supply. Your body may be making less milk now because your baby is nursing less. But if your baby wants to nurse more, your body will make more milk. Help your baby learn about … [Read more...] about Breastfeeding Tips

Learning to eat solid foods is a big task for an infant. Your baby has learned hunger can be satisfied with breast milk or infant formula. Now he has to learn that hunger can also be satisfied with solid foods. By nine months, your baby will probably enjoy three main meals a day with morning and afternoon snacks. His nutrition now comes more from solid food and … [Read more...] about Solid Foods