Baby

Six weeks after the baby is born, most moms can go back to normal activities. Doctors often give new mothers exercises to do. Exercise helps you tone your muscles. If you have not been active before, think about it now. Being active is good for moms and dads. Most of the time, people who exercise often are less tired. And they deal with stress better. … [Read more...] about Exercise Keeps You Healthy

You can do many things to encourage your baby’s learning and successful development. These are easy things to do. You can just have fun with your baby, and he will learn. You can just be a parent, and your baby can just be a baby. Here are things you can do: Give your baby things to play with. Babies like to hold things and put them in their mouths. … [Read more...] about You Can Help Your Baby Learn

The early wiring of your baby’s brain sets the stage for future development. The kinds of experiences he has in his first three years have a deep and lasting impact. So does the quality of his relationships. What he sees, hears and does helps his brain develop. This helps him learn new skills. The brain controls how your baby’s body works. It also controls … [Read more...] about Babies Learn in Many Ways

Your baby stays awake longer now. That means he has more time to explore his world. He is still learning about his body, so he may play with his hands or touch his own eyes, nose, mouth and chin. He is more involved in his surroundings. He no longer waits for someone to smile or speak to him. He seeks out faces, then smiles and babbles. Here are some … [Read more...] about Things To Do with Your Baby

Your baby needs to play to learn about the world. When you play with your baby, remember that your baby needs you to touch and hold him. He needs to look at you and have eye contact. Your baby also needs to look at, feel, taste, smell and hear different things. He needs to move around. His experiences with toys and objects help him begin to learn … [Read more...] about Games To Play with Your Baby