Supporting infant growth involves identifying teething stages, establishing safe sleep environments, and transitioning to age-appropriate solid foods.
You might feel joy when you cradle your baby until he falls asleep, but at some point it's beneficial for you and your baby if he learns to fall asleep on his own. Babies who can fall asleep on their own are better able to soothe themselves back to sleep should they wake up in the middle of the night.
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Pregnancy unleashes an arsenal of changes on your skin. Hormones, stretching, tightening, bloating and rashes can transform your once calm midsection into a ball of itchy, painful discomfort.
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At approximately 6 to 10 months, your baby will take off on all fours and start to explore her world. Once the scooting turns into marathon crawling sessions, your may notice your baby's knees looking red, scuffed or irritated.
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When your baby feeds from a bottle, he's more likely to suck in air than with breastfeeding. If you use a bottle that traps a lot of air inside, your baby may suck in more air than usual. Too much air in your baby's sensitive digestive tract can cause gas, pain and fussiness.
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Pools less than 3 feet deep carry the "kiddie pool" or "baby pool" label. The other defining characteristic of these pools is their lack of filtration systems.
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Even if your baby still relies heavily on formula, there's room for food experimentation. Babies can begin eating soft or pureed foods between 4 to 6 months of age and can graduate to more solids foods, like Gerber Puff Cereal, by around 8 to 12 months.
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