As a new Mom, you are probably wondering about many things: how will he react to his new surroundings? when will she sleep for more than 2 hours? what can I expect in the following year? an so many other questions.....
Each baby is different. Your baby's rate of growth, appearance, and personality, will all be unique to him or her. As you embark on this journey with your new baby, take time to enjoy their presence in your life.
Here are some of the milestones to watch for in the first year of your baby's development:
Newborn stage
You have just brought your baby home from the hospital to his or her newly decorated nursery, and we are sure you are very excited. In these early days, your baby may have a pointy head from the delivery process, or jaundice – yellow eyes and skin tone. These things are perfectly normal, and should go away in a few days. It is important to cuddle and love your child as much as possible now, as this is when mother/child bonding begins. Breast-feeding is very important to your child's health both now and in later years. Newborn babies often sleep 10-12 hours per day, but will wake every 4 hours or so for feeding.
From 1 – 3 Months
Babies will begin moving more, discovering their hands, and making little sounds. They will smile now, and follow the sound of your voice as you move through their room. Babies love seeing their faces in a mirror now, and the addition of a brightly colored, baby-safe mobile in their cribs will provide them with great entertainment and stimulation. Babies can now lift their heads, move them from side-to-side, and focus on objects that are 8-12 away.
From 3-6 months
This is one of the most exciting times in your baby's growth; many changes appear in this period. At the end of the third month, your baby will be opening and closing his little hands, holding his head up with control, reaching more and more for objects, and imitating sounds. In the fourth month, he can usually sit up with some help and is probably sleeping six hours at a stretch. It will become clearer that he or she recognizes familiar faces, and will coo and show how happy he is to see you when you enter the nursery! In the fifth and sixth months, your baby will be rolling over, making two syllable sounds and drinking from a cup. You will also be introducing solid baby foods at this time. Now is the time to baby proof the house, as your baby may be crawling during this period as well.
From 6-9 months
During this high growth period, many babies say their first words. Even if they don't yet start talking, most begin enthusiastically babbling to themselves and develop a much wider range of facial expressions at this age. He or she will have developed specific cries for specific needs now, and will react differently to different family members. Babies in the seventh and eighth months will start to feed themselves basic finger foods, and will enjoy throwing food or dropping it on the floor to see what happens! A cuddly blanket or bear may become a favorite item now, and your baby may be stressed when separated from it. Baby will now sit unsupported too.
From 9-10 months
During this month, baby will reach for toys, try to grab the spoon during feedings, and in general, become quite a bit more active. He or she will be waving goodbye to the delight of the grandparents, will be able to pick up things using opposable thumbs, and will also start to look for things that have been dropped, like favorite toys. She will also be able to move from crawling to a sitting position, and will be quite mobile!
From 11-12 months
Baby is much more curious now, and responds well to new sounds, colors and shapes. Story time is much appreciated, and he or she will enjoy cuddling on your lab while being read to. Babies now understand and can mimic simple gestures, and can say simple words. Before turning one,your baby should enjoy stacking objects, and filling and emptying containers. Short play sessions with other children are a good idea now, and can teach baby a great deal about sharing and other social skills.
Babies are a wonderful reminder of how precious life is!
Enjoy your child's first year of life – it will go by quickly.
Baby Names - Choosing Your Child's Name
Choosing the perfect baby name for your unborn child can be a time-consuming and difficult task, after all it's a name your child will carry with it throughout their life. With so many hundreds of thousands of baby names to pick from it's hard to know where to begin. But with some research and a little inspiration, deciding on the perfect baby name can be an interesting, informative and most of all fun part of your pregnancy.
A good place to start is to write a list of names you already know of and like. Go online to one of the many baby name sites and find out what they mean (there are some names out there with less than favourable meanings such as 'bitter', 'weak & sick' or 'ill will'). If you're stuck for ideas why not search for a meaning your like and browse the lists of names with that meaning.
Family tradition - is there a name in your family or your partners that has been passed down throughout the generations? You could continue the family tradition and give the name to your baby. You don't even have to use the name as the baby's first name - consider carrying on the tradition by giving it to your child as their middle name.
Unique and unusual names can be a good choice for your child but the important thing to remember before choosing one (or even making it up) is that it's your child's name for life so make sure that however unusual and unique the name is, it's something your child will want to be called.
Take into account the spelling of the child's name - for instance a lot of Gaelic names are pronounced differently to how they appear in English - it's all very well giving your child a beautiful Gaelic name such as Aoife (pronounced eff-a) or Saoirse (sheer-sha) but they may have problems with people pronouncing their name and spelling it incorrectly.
And remember to take into account the baby's surname - after all kids can be cruel and you don't want your little one having a name that means something different when taken together with their surname.
A good place to start is to write a list of names you already know of and like. Go online to one of the many baby name sites and find out what they mean (there are some names out there with less than favourable meanings such as 'bitter', 'weak & sick' or 'ill will'). If you're stuck for ideas why not search for a meaning your like and browse the lists of names with that meaning.
Family tradition - is there a name in your family or your partners that has been passed down throughout the generations? You could continue the family tradition and give the name to your baby. You don't even have to use the name as the baby's first name - consider carrying on the tradition by giving it to your child as their middle name.
Unique and unusual names can be a good choice for your child but the important thing to remember before choosing one (or even making it up) is that it's your child's name for life so make sure that however unusual and unique the name is, it's something your child will want to be called.
Take into account the spelling of the child's name - for instance a lot of Gaelic names are pronounced differently to how they appear in English - it's all very well giving your child a beautiful Gaelic name such as Aoife (pronounced eff-a) or Saoirse (sheer-sha) but they may have problems with people pronouncing their name and spelling it incorrectly.
And remember to take into account the baby's surname - after all kids can be cruel and you don't want your little one having a name that means something different when taken together with their surname.
Baby Skin Care
When your baby is born, you will suddenly discover that the whole world has turned upside down. You need to pay special attention to your little ones, and it is sometimes so excruciating that you cannot handle it. But you are compelled to do so, and your parental instinct will take over. That’s why giving birth is something really amazing and you should take the matter as seriously as possible. What will a baby need except for the love that you have to offer him or her? Well, the list is quite long...
First of all, you need to take care of your baby’s health. This includes a lot of things including food, sleep, and skin cre. Here we will talk only about baby skin care, as it as an important factor for the whole baby health. Baby skin is something so gentle, that it needs to be treated appropriately. Their skin, eyes, bottom, and other features are just so delicate.
That’s the reason for the special products that you have to buy. Baby cosmetics ensure that your baby’s skin is being taken good care of. A lot of cosmetic companies like Johnson pay great attention on the factor ‘baby skin’. They produce special baby skin care products, which can safely be used in cleaning your little one.
When you baby is born, the skin is so red, that it offers irritates. Every touch and material can cause irritation and even infection. That’s why all baby clothes should be washed with special detergent. Baby skin care also includes taking care of the head. The skin on the head is the most delicate thing on earth. You should be really careful, and use only baby skin care shampoos. The body wash should also be carefully chosen.
First of all, you need to take care of your baby’s health. This includes a lot of things including food, sleep, and skin cre. Here we will talk only about baby skin care, as it as an important factor for the whole baby health. Baby skin is something so gentle, that it needs to be treated appropriately. Their skin, eyes, bottom, and other features are just so delicate.
That’s the reason for the special products that you have to buy. Baby cosmetics ensure that your baby’s skin is being taken good care of. A lot of cosmetic companies like Johnson pay great attention on the factor ‘baby skin’. They produce special baby skin care products, which can safely be used in cleaning your little one.
When you baby is born, the skin is so red, that it offers irritates. Every touch and material can cause irritation and even infection. That’s why all baby clothes should be washed with special detergent. Baby skin care also includes taking care of the head. The skin on the head is the most delicate thing on earth. You should be really careful, and use only baby skin care shampoos. The body wash should also be carefully chosen.
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