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If your baby is waking up every hour or two to breastfeed, bottle-feed or locate his pacifier, you may be wondering just what it is that causes him to wake up so often. The reality is that brief nighttime awakenings are a normal part of human sleep, regardless of age. All babies experience these. The difference with your baby, who requires nighttime care every hour or two, is that he is involving you in all of his brief awakening...

13 months – 24 months Here is a month by month guide on what to expect from your baby in his second year of life. Your baby may reach these milestones earlier or later than this, rest assured that each baby develops at his own pace. Be prepared for fun filled days with your baby as he continues to explore himself and his surroundings.       13 months Can stand on her own and walk with assistance Examines objects close...

You realize the benefits of having a second language, but do you know where to turn or how to begin the process of teaching your little one a second language? Read through the following second language learning tips provided by a bilingual mom, educator and leading expert on the subject: Start the second language learning early! Experts agree - the earlier, the better. Play language music CDs during the pregnancy. Talk to your baby from the...

Naps are important for your child's health and growth. A nap refreshes a child so that she can maintain her energy for the rest of the day. Studies show that children who nap are more adaptable, have longer attention spans, and are less fussy than those who don't nap. Does your child need a nap? Here are signs that your child would benefit from a nap: Wakes up happy, but gets cranky later Has more patience early in the...

Breastfeeding creates a strong bond between mother and baby if feeding time is relaxed and pleasurable for both. Make sure your baby can see you, and smile and talk to him while he is suckling. He will come to associate the pleasure of feeding with the sight of your face, the sound of your voice, and the smell of your skin. Make sure you are both comfortable before you start. If your baby still seems hungry after feeding for as long as he wants...

Recognising when your baby has started teething - and how to help them through it Teething can start as early as three months but typically starts between four and seven months. It will continue until a child's third birthday. Who's first? The first teeth to appear are usually the two bottom front teeth, also known as the central incisors. These are usually followed 4 to 8 weeks later by the four front upper teeth (central and...

Try to avoid beginning the weaning process during an illness or developmental milestone or when your baby's schedule is disrupted. Eliminate one nursing session every two or three days to allow your milk supply to decrease slowly. If your baby is younger than a year, you may have to substitute the nursing session with a bottle or cup. For older babies, you may substitute other foods or drinks, or even just a cuddle...

Expectant mothers are often told they are "glowing" - and this isn't necessarily a result of sheer happiness. During pregnancy, increased blood flow to the skin actually results in a clear, healthy skin tone. Other changes to skin and hair can occur due to elevated hormone levels - and some of them aren't nearly as charming. Acne: Acne can reappear with a vengeance during pregnancy. Cleansing the skin daily with an alpha-hydroxy product...

What is the age for introducing Fish to your Baby and what type of fish should be introduced? Is Fish an Allergenic food? Fish, specifically shellfish and "bony" fish, are known allergens for an infant. It is often recommended to introduce fish only after a baby has reached one year of age. Many sources suggest waiting until after 3 years old. Still, other sources say that introducing fish to a baby at 9-10 months old is perfectly safe....

Recently I found myself on a hot afternoon, piling my three young girls into the van after a long morning. We were hot, tired, and hungry, which any parent knows is a hazardous situation. Because of the circumstance, I was focused on getting home as quickly as possible, and was lacking patience. When my 2 year old tried to tell me she wanted something, I made three attempts to guess what "Euick" was, and finally closed the sliding door in...

Experts say that it takes an infant between 15-21 instances of trying a food before a true like or dislike is established. If you are just beginning to introduce solid foods, you really will not be able to determine if your baby has a true dislike for a food until much later. Freezing purees allows you to go back and try a "rejected" food over again. Even if you will be strictly following the 3-4 day wait rule, we still recommend freezing baby...

We’ve all heard that there are “good” and “bad” fats. Well, omega-3 fats are the “good” or healthy fats. They are considered “essential”. That’s a dietitian’s way of saying our bodies need them, but can’t make them, so we have to get them from the beverages we drink and foods we eat. Of the three types of omega-3’s (known for short as DHA, LNA and EPA), DHA is the nutritional all-star from pregnancy to early...