If you’ve looked at the price of baby food lately, you might be surprised at how high it is. It is not only less expensive but also more healthy in my opinion for your child. We made baby food with our first son and are doing the same with our second. If you want your food to be organic and not full of preservatives, you have to pay even more. With a little time and work, you can save money by making your own baby foods. It’s easy and simple to make delicious, nutritious meals for your baby. Here is what you can do to get started making your own baby meals:More on Save Money Making Your Own Baby Food
The thrill of watching your baby reach milestones is one of the most enjoyable parts of parenthood. Too often parents worry if doesn’t hit each milestone by the exact timetable in the latest parenting magazine. If other babies seem to be rolling or crawling before yours, don’t panic. There is a wide range of normal in terms of milestones.
First smile (5-8 weeks) No subject is more open to debate than this milestone. Some people swear that babies don’t develop a social smile until eight weeks old. Others swear it can happen closer to five weeks. We’ll just stay away from that debate and say that at some point, your baby will give you a wide, toothless grin. Make eye contact and smile at your baby, soon she will be smiling back. More on A Guide to Baby's First Milestones
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During the past twenty years, the standards that have been laid out for child safety equipment has been set by the Consumer Product Safety Commission. They have taken an active role in preventing child injuries and even death when it comes to consumer products that cater to children's needs.
The following five tips are designed to help you better maintain your child's safety if he is at the age where he needs to sit in a highchair:
The importance of play for babies’ development has been well documented. Parents want to do what’s best for their babies and try to select activities that will encourage development. This can be confusing. Two common questions asked by parents: How much time should I spend playing with my baby and what should we play?
Parents often wonder how they should play with the baby. In the beginning, play will involve interacting with the baby. Talking and cooing to the baby are natural and a great way to interact socially with your baby. At first, you will be doing all the “talking”. Your baby will reward you with a smile and will begin to make vocal sounds back to you at around three months of age. More on What and How Much to Play with Baby?
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A common expression in the field of child development tells us that play is the work of the child. This really is true. From a young age, babies learn about their environment through play. Play enhances your baby’s social, cognitive and physical development. Observe your baby during play time. You will be amazed at all he is learning during a very simple game.
Your baby learns about the world through play. Babies use all five senses when playing to learn about the world around them. When playing with your child or selecting playthings, consider how each of the five senses can be used to explore the toy or play the game. They love to explore different textures and hear the sounds objects make. Most parents of babies will tell you they absolutely love to taste everything they touch. More on Baby Development – Why Play Matters
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You have read all about the importance of playing with your baby. You understand that play time can enhance your child’s development. You may not know how to play with the baby. You want to choose activities that will help your baby hit the main milestones, but you don’t know where to begin. This is a very common concern among parents. Here are a few fun ideas. More on Fun Games to Encourage Your Baby's Development
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