Development

baby food for thought

Mon, 26 Dec 2011 22:23:12 +0100

Help your baby to thrive by understanding the best ways to get healthy nutrients into his adorable little self! You want to breastfeed but you think maybe a bottle now and then ... you wonder about formulas and marvel at the various brands on the baby aisle — and then there’s the baby food. To help you sort through the questions you have of how best to feed your baby, we rounded up top pediatricians and baby experts to answer your burning baby food questions. Bonus: The answers mig...

3 Ways to Help Your Baby Grow

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 15:40:55 +0100

You think you need all the new gizmos and gadgets, but guess what? Infant development experts like Jill Stamm, author of Bright From the Start: The Simple, Science-Backed Way to Nurture Your Child’s Developing Mind (Gotham; $26) says that how YOU interact with your baby is the key to her emotional and intellectual growth. So, as she grows be sure to: Talk It Up When she starts making sounds, repeat them back to her, then add to it. You can even tell your baby what to say to encourage ...

Hush, Little Baby

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 15:18:14 +0100

Your newborn’s cry is enough to make YOU cry, but don’t worry. You’ll soon figure out what he’s saying to you. An infant’s wail can chisel away at even the calmest of nerves, and every new mother will face the moment when she can’t seem to find the mute button on her new baby. The new mom’s delicate psyche — sleep deprived and postpartum hormonal — can lose heart when she can’t seem to comfort her baby. But wait. The American Academy of Pediatrics reports that “All babies c...

On Solid Ground

Fri, 18 Feb 2011 18:04:25 +0100

Easy does it on the sweet stuff as you build a healthy enjoyment of solid foods in your child.

Boosting Baby's Brain Power

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 00:24:37 +0100

The stimulation you provide is beneficial to your infantâ€™s mind.

Car Travel with Baby Made Easy

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 00:22:10 +0100

When my husband and I were brand new parents, we stopped six times during the three-and-a-half hour trek to to visit my sister in Atlanta with our 3-month-old â€” twice to feed her, twice to change her and twice just to check on her. Since a baby weighing less than 20 pounds faces AWAY from the driver's seat, what else could we do? One of us had to wrench our body over the front seat or sit next to her to know whether she was all right or not.

Don't Clear Off the Coffee Table - Baby's Walking!

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 00:17:20 +0100

As soon as babies master crawling then pulling themselves up, parents wince at the challenge mobility brings.

Language and Babies: Why You Should Talk to Your Little One

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 00:16:08 +0100

Whether you speak "motherese" or complex sentences, your baby will benefit from your talk.

Mission Possible: Running Errands with an Infant

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 00:13:44 +0100

"Rookie," mumbled the cashier while my 6-month-old daughter wailed in the shopping cart. "And incompetent," I silently added, realizing that Rachel and the cashier were paying the price for my last-minute decision to squeeze in one more errand.

Raising Little Scholars: Baby's Learning!

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 00:11:20 +0100

With advances in brain research, we know more about how our babiesâ€™ minds work. Discover how best to enhance their development of life-long learning behaviors.

Raising Your Baby Outside of the Box

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 00:08:20 +0100

How will you raise your child?

Sign With Your Baby

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 00:04:47 +0100

Lots of people communicate with their babies before their child even speaks â€” you can too!

Sleeping Beauty: Saying, "'Night, 'Night" and Meaning It

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 00:00:28 +0100

Experts like Richard Ferber say that babies can be conditioned to sleep through the night. So, put your feet up, grab a glass of warm milk, and let's get to it!

So Big!

Wed, 16 Jun 2010 23:57:09 +0100

Your little one is showing you that he's ready for some big-kid transitions. Here's what to expect and how you can help him navigate the terrain smoothly.

Talk to Me: Increase Your Baby's Vocabulary

Wed, 16 Jun 2010 23:31:55 +0100

Go ahead, read to your baby. Chat it up with your toddler. Guess what? They want to communicate with you. The sooner you start, the sooner they will!

The Apple of Her Eye

Wed, 16 Jun 2010 23:28:32 +0100

You entertain baby best. Here are six simple ways to support her healthy development.

The Mama Effect: What Makes Babies Really Smart

Wed, 16 Jun 2010 23:23:54 +0100

Research shows that itâ€™s time for Mozart to move over. Mama is more influential in stimulating Babyâ€™s brain.

The Mommy Syndrome

Wed, 16 Jun 2010 23:18:54 +0100

â€œI want my MOMMY!â€ screamed my 2-year-old daughter waking from her nap. My presence was neither desired nor appreciated. Efforts to calm her proved futile when she realized that mommy had left the building.

Yes He Can! Developmental Boosters for Baby

Wed, 16 Jun 2010 23:02:16 +0100

Are babies born with all they need to achieve their full potential, or can you help them along? While the nature versus nurture debate continues, most parents want Baby to achieve milestones faster.

Different Strokes

Wed, 16 Jun 2010 22:56:51 +0100

Madeline Eppert of Green Hills says she became a real mom when she stopped listening to her mother and decided to do things her way. â€œMy husband and I were just so tired of all the advice we were getting when our baby was born. We said, forget it. People have been parents for millions of years, thereâ€™s no one way to do it.â€ Making the conscious decision to cut your own parenting path is the ultimate empowerment tool. No matter how peculiar it may be to others, deciding...

Soothing Separation Anxiety

Wed, 16 Jun 2010 22:50:50 +0100

You leave the room to grab the phone and your 10-month-old cries and screams. It's the same every time you try to leave her. Fear not! Separation anxiety is normal at this age and can be eased with the right strategies.

What We Don't Know About How Our Babies Grow

Wed, 16 Jun 2010 22:03:58 +0100

How much do you know about infant development? Learn what your baby can and cannot do as she grows.

10 More Things Your Newborn Will Teach You

Wed, 16 Jun 2010 19:23:33 +0100

Having a baby is not always by the book. Baby has a few tricks up his sleeve to teach you, too.

Ma-ma! How to Soothe Separation Anxiety

Wed, 16 Jun 2010 18:23:43 +0100

"It broke my heart to see my baby's eyes fill with tears as I began to leave," says Julie Anderson, Nashville mother of one. "This was the first time I left her with a sitter. Leaving her there was one of the hardest things I've done, and I know it's just the beginning."