Development – Page 10 – Baby Care Journals

Helping Your Baby Develop in Months Nine through Twelve

May 24, 2012December 19, 2012 admin

When a baby gets around the eight-month-old mark, lots of things happen all at once. The days when your baby was an entirely dependent newborn are now a distant memory, and your baby is beginning to look and act more like an actual child, with a fast-developing personality, a growing ability to play and entertain herself, and an increasing awareness of what is going on around her. Because babies learn so much and develop so fast during this stage, every day can be momentous. Milestones will topple left and right, and during these few months there is a very good chance you will see Read More

Why Won’t My Baby Stop Crying?

April 13, 2012December 19, 2012 admin

It is perfectly normal for babies to cry and newborns usually cry between one and three hours per day. Your baby cries to communicate to you that she is need of something like food, comfort, warmth or a change of nappy. It can be tricky for parents to immediately know what their baby is crying for and especially for new parents who can become upset if they feel they are unable to soothe their baby quickly enough. If you are a new parent be assured that in time you will get used to when and why your baby is crying. As your infant develops she will learn to Read More

Are You And Your Baby Never Apart?

April 5, 2012December 19, 2012 admin

Would you like to nurture and encourage your baby’s growing independence? You can do this by encouraging your little one to sometimes play alone for short periods of time. This can help you get a treasured little break too. You may find that your baby is attached to you all day long and makes a big fuss if you try and put him down, even for a moment. Carrying babe around all day does wonders for your biceps but it can mean that some of your own needs and those of others in your family do not always get met. Your baby needs to start developing his own skills too like sitting upright and crawling. To start giving yourself little breaks and to help your little one flex his own muscle Read More

How Can I Help My Baby Into An Anterior Position?

April 5, 2012April 5, 2012 admin

Have you heard of OFP which is optimal fetal positioning? This is a technique to encourage your baby into an anterior position by changing your posture especially when you are in a sitting down position. What you are trying to do when using this technique is tilt your pelvis forward, not backwards so if you are in a sitting position, always make sure that your knees are lower than your hips. To help you, try these following tips: Read More

Best Position for Your Baby

March 29, 2012March 30, 2012 admin

Are you wondering which position your baby should be in close to your due date? The head-down position is the one that usually means an easier and shorter labour. Your baby’s head is down with the back of her head just towards the front of your tummy and this is known as the anterior position. By the end of your pregnancy your baby is most likely to have found this position. In this position your little one will be snugly fitting into the curve of your pelvis and once you are in labour your baby curls her back over and tucks her chin into her chest. If your baby gets into the anterior position then your labour Read More

The Next Three Months: Baby Milestones in Months 4-6

March 15, 2012March 15, 2012 admin

The first three months of a baby’s life are often referred to as the “fourth trimester” because the baby is still intensely dependent, has only rudimentary communication abilities, and does not seem fully engaged with the surrounding world. All of this comes to an end in the next three months, which is when babies really come alive. During this time, you will finally begin to feel your love returned, your child will develop a recognizable personality, and your ability to communicate with him or her will grow exponentially. Read More

Do I Have Infectious or Non-Infectious Mastitis?

March 9, 2012March 15, 2012 admin

If your breast tissue is red, swollen and painful it could be Mastitis. It most commonly occurs in breastfeeding women and is also known as puerperal mastitis or lactation mastitis. You can have the condition and not be breastfeeding but it is rarer and mastitis typically affects just one breast. If you are suffering from this condition you may be experiencing flu-like symptoms like a high temperature, chills and aches. Read More

Double Dangers of Drug Exposure During Pregnancy

March 7, 2012March 15, 2012 admin

Drug abuse is doubly dangerous if you are a pregnant woman as drugs can harm you, compromising your ability to have a healthy pregnancy and they can also directly damage your baby’s prenatal development. As a pregnant woman it is vital you lead a healthy lifestyle by having a well-balanced and nutritional diet, you get enough rest and carry out some light exercise. It is very important to abstain from doing anything that could harm your unborn baby like smoking, drinking alcohol or using drugs. Read More

Encouraging Your Toddler to Stay In Bed

February 29, 2012March 6, 2012 admin

Once your children are tucked up and asleep in bed it means that Mummy and Daddy get some precious ‘me time’. A successful and well established bedtime routine ensures sleep filled nights for your little ones so that they function well through the day and also you and your partner has time to relax. Your family’s bedtime routine is the foundation of all your other routines so it has to be working correctly. Read More

What to Do When Your Baby Rejects the Bottle

February 28, 2012March 6, 2012 admin

After several months of breastfeeding, many babies are understandably reluctant to change. Breastfeeding is warm and comforting, it brings mother and baby close together, and it comes easily and naturally. So when it comes time to introduce the bottle and your baby does not take to it right away, do not be frustrated. The plastic nipple takes some getting used to, and the temperature of the milk in the bottle can be difficult to regulate. Plus, if you are introducing formula at the same time, this adds another element of difficulty. Read More