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Head and Face by DK Publishing Initially, babies tend to resist head and face massage, particularly during the first few weeks of life, and if the delivery was long or traumatic. Try this massage for three to four consecutive days. If your baby seems unhappy or cries, place still hands on his head to reassure him, then massage other parts of his body. Do this each time you massage him until he is ready for a head massage. Once babies are...

It's great when your baby is old enough to go out to play. However, when we are out having fun it is easy to forget that the sun can cause harm to you and your family. It is a good idea to get into the practice of protecting your baby from the sun every day and not just in the summer months. Children spend a lot of time outdoors and research shows that kids exposed to sun at an early age with frequent sunburns have an increased risk of...

1. Try to avoid beginning the weaning process during an illness or developmental milestone or when your baby's schedule is disrupted. 2. Eliminate one nursing session every two or three days to allow your milk supply to decrease slowly. 3. 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...

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...

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: 1. Wakes up happy, but gets cranky later 2. Has more patience early in the...

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...

The problem with spanking Spanking is hitting. Spanking is meant to cause pain to control a child's behaviour. When you're stressed and angry, spanking may seem like a quick way to stop misbehaviour - but it doesn't work. Spanking may cause your child to fear you and stop trusting you. Anger, resentment and shame can build up in your child, and this can hurt your relationship. These bad feelings can also hurt your child's self-esteem and...

The question: I had my six-week checkup today. My doctor gave me the go-ahead to start having intercourse again, but frankly, I couldn't care less if I ever have sex again! Is there something wrong with me? Ann answers: Contrary to popular belief, it's not unusual to have your libido nosedive for many weeks, even months after the birth of a baby. In fact, a University of Wisconsin study of 570 new parents found that it takes...

The preconception visit is a key visit to the doctor’s office. The reason for this is that many complications of pregnancy are related to lifestyle. The Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Canada suggest that physicians review medical history with all women of childbearing age prior to their conceiving. Lifestyle issues to discuss include body mass index (BMI), as high BMI’s are associated with an increased risk of gestational...

There’s a good chance that you will experience some symptoms of indigestion during the second and third trimesters of your pregnancy. Indigestion is a burning sensation that starts in your stomach and rises up your throat. Symptoms can also include a sour taste in the mouth and sleeplessness as a result of discomfort. The hormone progesterone is produced in elevated amounts during pregnancy. Progesterone relaxes the muscle that connects...

In many countries worldwide reflux is over diagnosed. Unfortunately parents don’t really have an understanding of what real reflux is and so they medicate or operate before trying to fix the problem holistically.The majority of babies posset, and many of that majority spit up quite a considerable amount. When does reflux become “gastrooesophageal reflux disease” (GERD - in the USA oesophageal = esophageal) where it needs to be treated...

What about stinging insects? There are a variety of stinging insects, including honey bees, bumble bees, wasps, and hornets. Symptoms can be local or systemic, which means other symptoms are involved. If your child has other symptoms such as wheezing or gastrointestinal complaints they should be tested. You can consider immunotherapy or desensitization (allergy testing and shots). If more than just a local reaction they should carry an epipen...