0 to 6 months
Be it the first cry or the first yawn, a baby’s every first can spark a million questions in a parent’s mind. Have fun getting to know your infant with these helpful guides.
Dressing up a baby is an activity that every body enjoys. From grannies, to parents to siblings, every one wants to dress up the young baby in the family. But while dressing up a baby one should be careful in handling the baby’s limbs, head and avoid too much stretching.
Your baby’s growth and development is dependent on the type and amount of nourishment he or she gets. Breast milk and the quality of complementary food play important role in your baby’s growth.
There is likely to be slight differences in poo between babies depending on their age and what food or milk is being ingested (breast, infant formula, solids or a combination).
Your baby will love a nice warm bath and if not, be patient – it won’t take long and they will and won’t want to get out! Water is warm and soothing and bathing offers a lovely opportunity for close interaction between you and your baby.Here are ten tips to make the bathing experience enjoyable and effective:
Although breastfeeding is a natural way to nourish your baby, it’s a way of feeding that both you and your baby must learn together. It takes time, patience and practice. Experiment with different ways of holding your baby.
When you were discharged from the hospital after your baby’s arrival, you would have got immunization card with growth chart. Wondered what is growth chart is all about?
Your baby will grow every day and with each passing day, you will adore your baby even more. While you will be able to see the physical growth, you may not be able to notice the mental growth.
Maternity leave passes quickly and before you know it’s time to get back to work. It’s difficult to be away from your baby after those initial weeks of bonding. So prepare while you are on maternity leave to ensure a successful return to work.
A new baby represents the biggest change a marriage can go through. Maintaining a marriage post-baby takes a lot of time and effort – two things that are in short supply ever since your baby was born. You’ll find that your husband and you are always together, but never alone. Going from being a couple to a family can be challenging.
The first few months in particular you will notice huge changes in your baby’s growth and development; there is truth in the cliché ‘they grow so quickly’. In the early stages you may feel like you're feeding around the clock.
Although breastfeeding is a natural way to nourish your baby, it’s a way of feeding that both you and your baby must learn together. It takes time, patience and practice. Experiment with different ways of holding your baby.
From 4-6 months, babies can begin to show signs they are ready for solid foods.
