While the fond parents and relatives will no doubt deluge a new baby will all kinds of toys, he really won’t be ready to play with any of them for several months. New babies cannot use their hands to pick up rattles or teddies – or anything else. It is only as they grow older that they develop such skills. However some toys such as musical mobiles will attract their attention and they will enjoy listening to these and watching them move while they are still quite young. Once they suddenly find out they have hands and can grasp things, holding a small object such as a light rattle will help them to develop small motor skills. Read More
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Keeping Baby Warm – and Cool
When you first bring your new baby home from the hospital it is important to keep him warm. The hospital may have had really warm heating turned on and so baby was quite comfortable in a vest and nappy, with just a light cotton wrap over him. But most homes are not so warm. Read More
Use of a Night Light During Baby’s Sleep Time
A newborn baby does not need to have a night light to sleep well. Tiny babies can sleep well anywhere, at any time of the day or night. It is only as they get older that some toddlers develop a fear of the darkness and need a night light. But many nurseries are not completely dark anyway, there are frequently street lights close by that shine in through the curtains and traffic lights may also flash by.
However, using a night light rather than a bright light for the night feed can often help baby to settle down more easily afterwards. By remaining in a dim light full wakefulness will hopefully, be prevented. However, do what works best for you as the mother, and baby will soon adjust to it.
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