Everyday parents call my office asking about their child’s poop. They often worry it is too hard, too soft, too much, not enough, or is not the right color. The truth is, poop is rarely just right. I have seen
A drooling rash is just a skin irritation from the constant wetness of drool on an infant’s sensitive skin.
I recommend a thin layer of aquaphor or petroleum jelly on the skin area.
Generally aquaphor or petroleum jelly
Autism is a developmental disorder that can be very complex. Signs can appear in early infancy but usually noticeable around 18 months to 2 years of age. Doctors screen for Autism, but parents should be aware of signs as well.Lack of eye
Babies will begin sitting on their own between 6 and 8 months of age. At first babies may require a little support so use things like pillows.Keep babies on soft surfaces.
Let babies have fun
A mommy’s favorite phrase…”No!”Your baby will start to understand around 9-12 months
Only use it when you truly need it
Explain why you say no
Arrange the house so there are less things your child cannot touch
That anxious time when you can’t wait for your baby to take his or her first step.Most babies start walking around 1 year
Some as early as 9 months
Others may not start walking until after 15
At four to six months old, babies do not need to feed during the night and they should sleep a straight six to eight hours if you let them.
At three to four months old you should lay baby down
Changing a baby can sometimes be a difficult task when they roll all over and don’t want to lie down. The key to making this not so enjoyable task completed easily and quickly is to try to distract baby.
When infants bite their mom while breast-feeding, mom will say, “Ouch!” loudly and put baby down. This tells baby that they can’t bite mom while feeding.
Use the same technique as baby gets older. If a nine month old should
Between six and nine months is a good time to introduce a sippy cup or straw cup. Start with water and then advance to breast milk or formula. If your baby drinks out of the cup starting at this age