Baby

Your baby needs to be safe. But she also needs to explore. You must decide when to tell her “no.” And you must decide when to let her discover things on her own. You can keep your eightmonth-old baby safe. But you always have to stay one step ahead of her! Baby-proof your house: Lock up all of your medicines, vitamins and pills. Be careful when … [Read more...] about Ways To Keep Your Baby Safe

At eight months, your baby is curious about everything. This is a fun time for both of you. Your baby may surprise you with how well she can get around the house. Let her explore, but keep her safe. Now that she can pull herself around on her belly or crawl, she wants to get into everything. When she holds things in her hand, she wants to throw them or … [Read more...] about Your Eight-Month-Old

Here are some tips to help both your baby and your older children feel secure and loved: Set aside a time to be alone with your older children. Let them pick an activity they would like to do. Tell them stories about what you did with them when they were babies. When you are doing things with your baby, let your older children take … [Read more...] about Plenty of Love for All

Your baby’s brothers and sisters can help him grow and learn. Include them in activities with your baby. This can help them get along better together. You and your older children can sing a song or read a story to your baby. The baby will enjoy this. Your older children can help you at the baby’s bath time. They can help when you are changing his diaper. … [Read more...] about Including Your Baby’s Brothers and Sisters

Your seven-month-old loves to play. Here are some games you can play with him: Squeeze one of your baby’s toys to make it squeak. Then hide it under a blanket while he is watching you. Let him try to find it. Bang two toys or objects together in front of your baby. Then let him try it, too. Give your baby one end of a towel or scarf and you take the … [Read more...] about Baby Games