Supporting infant growth involves identifying teething stages, establishing safe sleep environments, and transitioning to age-appropriate solid foods.
The market has plenty of choices for infant formula: cow's-milk based formula, soy formula, organic or non-organic. Choosing the right formula for your baby requires communication with your pediatrician and a bit of trial and error.
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The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends waiting until your infant is at least six months old to begin introducing solid foods. Solid food, in terms of feeding infants, refers to food of greater consistency than milk.
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The American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) explains that pacifier use has both pros and cons. Pacifier use is not necessarily harmful, reports the Mayo Clinic, but there are potential negative effects on things like tooth development and feeding habits of older children.
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Head trauma in babies can be the result of many intentional and accidental actions. Shaken Baby Syndrome is one form of serious head trauma. Early in life, the infantโs head is very tender due to fontanels, or soft spots.
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Teething usually begins when an infant is between four and eight months old, but the timing can vary, according to Drugs.com. In rare cases, teeth can be present at birth. For some babies, signs of teething can begin long before a tooth comes through, while other infants might not appear to have any symptoms.
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Acid reflux can be a temporary or long-term condition in breastfeeding infants. Learn how to prevent and manage acid reflux in breastfed babies by following a balanced diet and making lifestyle changes.
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During the first 12 months of life, a baby goes through periods of rapid growth. MedlinePlus explains that well-child checkups are most frequent during this first year to monitor a baby's growth to make sure she is on track with standard measurements, including weight.
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Every baby gains weight at a different rate, but most follow a pattern falling within a set range for their age. These ranges are found on growth charts used by health care professionals who see infants and children for periodic well-child checkups.
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Establishing a sleep routine is one of the most important milestones parents strive for during the first year of a baby's life. Prior to birth, babies make their own sleep schedule in the womb.
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A baby may enjoy the bath or it may be a time of distress. The temperature of bath water can contribute to the overall bathing experience for the infant. Risks are associated with bathing the infant in water that is too hot or cold.
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Zinc oxide, a mineral, is the active ingredient in numerous baby diaper rash ointments. The mineral can be mixed with various other ingredients to treat specific types of diaper rash and some other skin irritations. As with any over-the-counter medicines, the ointment should only be used as indicated.
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Newborn baby furniture can be expensive. Second-hand items can save a family a great deal of money. When shopping for these items it is important to evaluate how they were handled. Families with pet allergies should ask the seller if animals lived in the home with the furniture.
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