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Coffee has caffeine, and this ends up in your breastmilk. It is a problem because babies can’t excrete caffeine. When this element accumulates in their little bodies, it causes sleeplessness, irritation, and crankiness.
Chocolate
Chocolate has theobromine, and this has a similar effect to caffeine. It can also cause crankiness in the baby. You may not need to let go of chocolates entirely. Simply observe the behaviour of the baby to determine if the theobromine is too much.
Citrus fruits
These fruits are rich in vitamin C, but they are acidic and can irritate the baby’s tummy. It can also cause diaper rash, spitting and fussiness.
Broccoli
Broccoli can cause gas for babies. Other gassy foods include cauliflower, onion, cucumber and cabbage.
High-mercury fish
If you eat fish that is high in mercury, it will appear in your breast milk. This can have a negative effect on the neurological development of the baby. Canned food should be taken in moderation.
Alcohol
This substance also passes to the baby from the breast milk and affects the development of the baby.
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Babies are usually attracted to toys. Provide lots of toys, and load up the bathtub with them. This can help distract her while you bath her.
Singing
Some adults naturally enjoy singing while bathing. Why don’t you use this as a tool for entertaining your baby while bathing her? Singing helps to ease tension.
Get a tub seat
The tub seat reduces the stress involved in bathing, both for you and your baby. It allows the baby some freedom in the tub.
Playing and tickling
Unlike adults, who feel very relaxed while sinking into the tub, babies don’t feel same. You can employ tickling to help your baby loosen up and feel more relaxed.
Play music
Music has a way of providing relief. However, the type of music you play matters. Babies respond differently to music. Some babies respond better to music with upbeats, while some feel relaxed at the sound of smooth and slow tunes.
You can start the music when it’s time to bath your baby, to set her in the right mood. In fact, you may make it a routine, to play music before bath time. Soon, she’ll know whenever she hears the tune; it means it is time for her to be bathed. This does not only inform her of the next activity but also prepares her mind.
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The majority of children are born toothless, except a few with 1-2 teeth. Children’s teeth begin to appear at different times, but for most babies, their teeth begin to appear between 6 – 10 months.
Teething
The gum opens up as soon as the teeth
Managing Teething Period
This period comes with some discomfort and difficulties for the baby, hence you will need a pacifier to reduce the discomfort experienced by the baby. You can help by cooking mushier foods, which require less chewing, allowing your baby to chew on clean wet face towel or chilled teething ring, and gently rubbing the baby’s gum with a clean finger.
Before teething
You need to start cleaning and caring for the baby’s gum before the arrival of the first tooth. Do this by cleaning her gum a number of times every day with a damp, clean face towel or a gauze.
During teething
- Keep your baby in a position where its mouth can be seen.
- Cup your baby’s chin in your hand, resting its head against your body.
- Clean teeth at least twice a day.
- Raise the lips to wash the front and back of the teeth, as well as the gum line.
- After using the toothbrush, rinse it with water, keeping them upright in an open container to allow them air-dry.
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A pleasant disposition and a smiling face speak volumes about attitude. If you’re opting for a daycare center, check the way kids are greeted. Are the staff enthusiastic about welcoming them? How do they handle the kids? A great caregiver should be able to welcome kids warmly and genuinely.
Is not just a wage earner, but a partner
A great caregiver takes her job seriously. She also respects the views of the parents on discipline and asks intelligent questions. a good caregiver fills you in on details of the day.
Is well trained and experienced
An excellent caregiver thinks on her feet and is well trained to take actions in case of an emergency. During the interview, you can ask questions about how she would handle an emergency. This should give you some insight.
Is reliable and punctual
A good caregiver respects your time. However, where it is a circumstance beyond her control, she can let you know on time to avoid delays.
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Carrots are rich in vitamins as well as many other nutrients. It supports various body functions. Some include the eyes, circulatory system, immunity boosting and more.
The eyes benefit from this through the beta-carotene found in carrots. It is a precursor to vitamin A, and it promotes a healthy retina.
It also promotes a healthy circulatory system when flavonoids it contains makes the heart happy. The blood vessels are also kept in check. Carrots are good for your baby’s kidneys as it filters the toxins out of the blood.
A growing baby needs a healthy immune system. Carrots increase the lymphocytes in the body as well as the platelets. These cells help promote immunity.
Recipe for carrot puree
Ingredients:
- Six to seven cups of water
- Three to four cups of chopped carrots
Method:
- Start with boiling the carrots in a pot or pressure cooker until they become tender.
- Transfer the carrot and water into a blender and then blend until it reaches your preference.
- Serve
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If you’re visiting family, you need to plan for all the things you will need, and this is why you should ask ahead. Find out if you will have a quiet room to feed the baby or put it to sleep. Also, find out what this room will contain so that you will know what to pack.
Encourage healthy hand washing habits
During this time of the year, cold and flu come into full swing. Everyone will want to pick up your baby, but remember to ask them to wash their hands before carrying it.
Don’t take so many toys
You may not need too many toys because lots of people will be willing to play with the baby. A room filled with family and friends is the purest form of entertainment. She probably won’t notice that her toys are not in the room.
Take a safety kit
During this time of year, you should expect bad weather. Take such items like a flashlight, safe water, snacks, first aid kit, and hand wipes. They may come in handy in case there’s an emergency.
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At an early stage, most babies start to support themselves while standing. They bend their knees and bounce up and down a bit. You can help the child by getting a bouncy chair. When babies start sitting on their own, it helps build their leg muscles. During playtime, roll a ball back and forth or play games to help enhance their muscles.
Cruise back and forth
Cruising is one of the basic steps that help a child gain mobility. Babies use the walls and furniture to move around. You can place your child’s favorite toy on one end of the bench. This serves as a motivation for them to walk forward. Cruising encourages babies to be confident, and over time, they will become stable with weight on one side.
Pushing and Pulling
As the babies become stronger, they tend to get curious. Get a push and pull toy that will attract them and can also teach them how to stand up, move and maintain balance. These toys help babies stand on their own without assistance and improves their confidence.
Walking with help
Help the baby as she attempts to walk. You can either stand behind her or hold her hands as she moves forward. Babies start pulling themselves up and throwing their feet to gain balance while holding your hands. They become more confident as they keep walking.
Walking barefoot
Babies shouldn’t use shoes while learning to walk. Being barefoot helps build muscles in the feet and ankles. When they feel the ground, it also adjusts their standing balance.
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The first rule is talking to your baby often. It doesn’t matter if the baby is old enough to speak. Just remember that the baby can understand what he hears. You can tell him how your day went, your plans for the day and more. These will help the baby get used to words.
Music and books
Kids love being read to. Start a reading routine with your little one. This is an excellent way to help them love words. Music can also help in this regard. Use sing-song nursery rhymes and age-appropriate CDs with words that are easy to understand.
Listen
A conversation must go both ways. You need to listen to your baby’s attempts to communicate. This can help build his conversational confidence. It may not always be speaking; it can be body language or facial expressions.
Developmental milestones for babies
- At age one, the child will be able to understand and speak two words.
- At 15 months, a baby’s vocabulary increases to ten words and they can understand simple commands.
- At 18 months, kids have up to a hundred words and can start creating sentences.
- When the child is three, he will be able to hold conversations with the people around him.
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Pacifiers help prevent sudden infant death syndrome. This is why you can allow your baby to use it for about six months. Also, do not try to take away the pacifier during major events such as the first day of daycare, or during a move.
Safe before two years of age
When your baby is under two years, she won’t suffer any damage. After two, using a pacifier can cause slanting teeth. Using it beyond four years of age cab mean serious dental issues.
It is safer to stop after one year
Using the pacifier for more than a year can affect proper language development of the child. This is because the baby may be less likely to try to make sounds. Also, the act of sucking can cause abnormal development of the lip muscles and tongue.
Work with everybody
Ensure that all the baby’s caregivers are aware of the plan to get rid of the pacifier. This helps pass the message clearly to the baby and prevents confusing the child. If you want to reduce pacifier use, pass the message on to all adults in the child’s life.
Replace the pacifier
After taking the pacifier away, you need to replace it. Find other ways to soothe the baby until it gets used to it.
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Using a baby carrier brings your baby close to you. You won’t have to hold the baby with your arms when you have chores to work on. It is also quite comfortable for the baby to sleep serenely.
They can also be helpful when you are in transit. You can stand in a queue without having to hold the baby for so long.
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Before choosing a carrier, you should know when babies can use carriers. It is not ideal for newborns because their neck muscles are not strong enough to hold their head. So a 4-5-month-old can use a baby carrier.
If you need to carry your newborn in a carrier, get a wrap or sling.
How much weight should the baby carrier hold?
This depends on the model as well as the brand. Averagely, babies weigh seven to eight pounds and may gain more over the next year. A baby carrier is built to support a baby that weighs 7 to 40 pounds.
Is a carrier safe for your baby’s hips?
You should always place the baby properly in the carrier if not; it could harm the baby’s hips causing hip dysplasia.
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