Baby

How I move: I crawl backward and forward on my stomach. I may pull myself up. First, I have to hold on to something. Maybe I’ll hold on to a piece of furniture. Getting back down is not so easy! I can stand up. But I have to lean against something. I can reach for objects and pick them up with my fingers. Make sure I don’t swallow them! I could … [Read more...] about What’s It Like To Be Eight Months Old?

If you are a teenage parent, you may need help from your family to care for your baby. Communicate with your parents. Let them know how you feel about being a new mother. Try to talk with them about your feelings. Do this in a calm way. Listen to your parents. Try to understand their feelings. Show them by your actions that you are a responsible … [Read more...] about Teen Parents

Reading to your baby is a way to spend special time with her. And it is one of the best ways to help your baby learn. Read to her every day. When you read to your baby, you are helping her learn new words. Reading to her lets her know that books and reading are important. Reading to her now will help her do well in school later on. At this age, your … [Read more...] about Reading to Your Baby

Mealtimes are still messy for you and your eight-month-old. She continues to need your special attention at meal times. Your baby is probably able to pick up food with her fingers. By now, she is learning to drink from a cup. When she chews, she can move the food to the sides of her mouth. You can now offer her thicker and lumpier foods. Here are … [Read more...] about Mealtime with Your Eight-Month-Old

Now is the time to make an appointment for your baby’s nine-month checkup. At this checkup, the doctor will measure your baby’s head. The doctor will weigh your baby and measure her length. The doctor will give your baby a physical exam. You will need to remove your baby’s clothes before the doctor can do this. You will need to bring an extra diaper, too. The … [Read more...] about Your Baby’s Next Checkup