Baby

Your baby starts to develop socially at an early age. He also has emotions from an early age. Social and emotional growth start long before your baby can talk or move around. Infants quickly understand and show emotions in their own way. Your baby learns to make himself happy. He watches things that interest him. He finds ways to occupy himself. Little by … [Read more...] about Your Baby Has Emotions, Too

All parents, at some point or the other, will need to hire the services of a babysitter. However, for many parents, this is easier said than done. Finding the Right Babysitter A babysitter essentially fills in for you, the parent, during your absence. To ensure that your child is in safe hands, it is essential that you get the right babysitter for the job. To do so: … [Read more...] about Babysitter Basics for Parents

How I grow I don’t bob my head as much. I keep my hands loosely open most of the time. I will hold objects, but I will not reach for them. I move my arms and legs a lot. When held in a standing position, I can bear some weight on my legs. When I’m on my tummy, I can hold my head up for 10 seconds or longer. … [Read more...] about What’s It Like To Be Three Months Old?

By now you have noticed that your baby sucks his fingers and hands a lot. Sucking brings pleasure to a baby. This is a strong need in babies this age. Being able to suck his own fingers and hands means he can make himself feel good all by himself. Sucking helps him feel happy and calm. Sometimes sucking fingers is a sign of hunger. A baby often sucks his … [Read more...] about Tips on Pacifiers

Do not give your baby toys that he can choke on. Make sure toys do not have small, detachable parts like buttons or loose tufts of cotton or material. These things can become more weakly attached over time and become a choking hazard. Toys or items small enough to place in his mouth are not safe. Toys with strings or ties can cause problems. Babies … [Read more...] about Give Safe Toys to Your Baby