by Patricia Hughes
One of the most common worries among new breastfeeding mothers is having an adequate supply. Many of us, at one time or another will worry that we aren’t making enough milk. In most cases, our worries turn out to be unfounded. If you are concerned about making enough milk, there are some things you can do to increase the supply.
Sometimes we find we are worrying for nothing. Before you get too worried, be sure you really have a diminished supply. As the baby settles into a somewhat regular feeding schedule, your body will naturally adjust to that schedule. Your breasts will feel less full between feedings than they did when the baby was first born. Sometimes we mistake this for a reduced supply.
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by Patricia Hughes
All babies cry. That is a fact of life. Some babies cry more than others and some have what doctors call colic. Colic basically means the doctor has no idea why the baby is crying. There are some things you can try to soothe your fussy baby and restore peace to your home. Each baby has his own unique preferences, so you will have to try several methods to see which work best.
Motion is soothing to many babies. The type of motion the baby likes will vary. You can try a baby swing for a short period of time or a vibrating bouncy chair. Walking the baby and swaying in a rhythmic motion is effective for some fussy babies. Others prefer to be rocked in a rocking chair. Through trial and error you will discover which methods work best for your baby.
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We all know how it can be sometimes very frustrating trying to communicate with our baby or toddler. Perhaps one of the newest trends in parenting is baby sign language. People in the deaf community have known for years that babies could communicate through sign long before their vocal cords allow them to speak, but the trend didn’t really catch on because of the false assumption that signing led to later verbal language development. We now know that not only does signing not keep a baby from talking; it actually helps them to start talking sooner and have better language skills.
By using sign, children learn how to express themselves with words, and some will even start to put words together in sentences before they turn one. Sign is also great for relieving some of the frustration you and your child face because they can tell you exactly what they want. This is especially helpful if your child is ill. Imagine a child under a year being able to tell you not only that they’re in pain, but where it hurts.
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Teething varies widely among babies. Some sail through the teething stage with no problem, while others suffer in pain with every tooth. Most babies fall somewhere in the middle of those two extremes. There are a few things you can do to help your baby through this milestone with less pain.
Symptoms of Teething
Chewing: As the tooth nears the surface, you may notice your baby is chewing on things. This could be his hands, toys or anything else that gets near his mouth. Chewing on teethers or other objects helps relieve the pressure of the emerging tooth.
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Your baby is communicating with you from birth. At first, you will have no idea what is wrong when baby cries. Soon you will come to know the difference between a cry in hunger and a tired cry. As you respond to your baby’s cries and meet her needs, you are teaching her how to communicate. As she grows, your communication will your baby will too.
Throughout the pregnancy, your baby listened to your voice. When babies are born, they are able to recognize the sound of their mother’s voice. Studies have demonstrated that babies will turn in the direction of their mother’s voice over any other. Both you and daddy should talk to your baby during the day. While he or she won’t understand your words, they will be soothed by the sound of your voices. As they grow, they will recognize the sounds, rhythm and pattern of their native language.
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by Patricia Hughes
All babies’ social skills develop at home with mommy and daddy. You are your child’s first playmate and friend. By interacting with you, your baby learns how to interact with other people. As he or she grows, their social skills will develop by leaps and bounds. There is a lot you can do to encourage his socialization with other people.
Babies are social from birth. Your baby loves being held in your arms, seeing your smile and hearing you talk. The baby will watch your facial expressions and begin to imitate them by the time he is a few months old. Your baby will smile back at you, stick out her tongue and make a variety of other expressions. For the first several months of life, your baby will socialize with mom and dad.
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