As our baby grows, milk alone will not be enough to sustain him. Usually most babies will need extra nourishment from around 4-6 months old which is a good time to start. In my experience with my baby, I started to give him infant cereals at the age of 5 months. What is Weaning? Weaning is the gradual move by your baby from milk feeds to ultra-smooth purées, then to coarser purées, until he is fully joining in with family meals at around 12 months of age. Signs that your baby is … [Read more...] about Baby care: Weaning and First Foods
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What to do when your baby or child has a diarrhea?
Diarrhea is the condition of having three or more loose or liquid bowel movements per day. Vomiting and Diarrhea may be caused by foods that are hard for your child to digest (such as sugar or by bacteria in undercooked meat). The main complication of diarrhea is dehydration and electrolyte imbalances due to the loss of fluids so if your baby or child is experiencing this, parents like us should better monitor our child condition to avoid dehydration. I would like to share these simple … [Read more...] about What to do when your baby or child has a diarrhea?
Suggested toys for babies one to four months
Suggested toys for babies one to four months Light, brightly colorful toys with shapes - Before baby can manipulate toys or even recognize faces he or she will like to lie and look up at colorful moving things A string of rattle beads on elastic above the cot – will introduce him or her in using his hands for playing. A very small baby will probably spend a lot of time in a carry-cot. Peek-a-boo with his reflections at the mirror – Babies often like to look at … [Read more...] about Suggested toys for babies one to four months
Baby care for the first four months
First Four Months Baby Care These are the most challenging months for me. After giving birth, the very important task of a mother is feeding his child. Because I gave birth via a caesarian section (CS), I was able to breast feed my baby after a day of my bed rest to make sure he gets the COLOSTRUM ( a thick yellow fluid, rich in protein, growth factors, and immune factors secreted by the mammary glands of all female mammals during the first few days of lactation). FOR BREASTFEEDING … [Read more...] about Baby care for the first four months
Baby Care from a Filipino work-at-home mommy
Introduction to Baby Care As a first time mom there are lots of new things to learn in taking care of the baby. When I gave birth to my first child, I remember I was asking too many questions to my mama and elder sister especially when the baby is sick. I’m so thankful to the things they’ve shared, tips in taking care of my baby but I still need more information because as the baby grows you will encounter more exciting things to learn and that will be your guidance for the development of the … [Read more...] about Baby Care from a Filipino work-at-home mommy