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
Many experts do not consider crawling a milestone anymore because some babies do not ever crawl. They roll, scoot, or creep to get where they want to go. This is a huge accomplishment for baby to parents and it means
Giving baby a bath is a fun time for parents but bath time safety is very important. Babies can drown in just a few centimeters of water so you should never leave your infant or baby alone in the bath
Babies are born with two soft spots. One in the front which most people are aware of and one in the back. The soft spot in the back usually closes around three to four months and the one in the
Holding an infant makes many people nervous because of their wobbly head. You should have no worries if you remember when babies are born it’s important to support their neck and head. They’re not able to hold their head up
Watching your baby take their first step is a huge milestone. We want to run out and purchase their first pair of walking shoes. When babies learn to walk they use their feet to grip the ground, so it’s best
The summer is coming quickly upon us which means you’ll be spending lots of time outside. You’ll want to protect your baby from the harmful rays of the sun by applying sunscreen. When you apply sunscreen you should: Have a
Desperate to get your baby to sleep through the night but nervous he/she may not be ready? Watch what Dr. Tanya has to say about shaping your baby’s sleeping habits with a few simple changes to your bedtime routine.
Is your baby 8 to 12 months old? Watch Dr. Tanya’s video on Web MD about your baby’s growth and development from 8 to 12 months of age.