Babies this age are honing all five senses, understanding and learning more and more from what they see, hear, and feel. What Can My Baby See? Babies this age can see much farther away (several feet or more) than just a few months ago. They can usually focus without going …
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Your Baby’s Hearing, Vision, and Other Senses: 9 Months
Your baby learns about the world through the sights, sounds, tastes, smells, and textures in the environment. How Well Can My Baby See? Your baby’s eyesight has been maturing for many months, and he or she is able to see quite well near and far and even focus on quickly …
Your Baby’s Vision, Hearing, and Other Senses: 8 Months
Your baby learns about the world through the sights, sounds, tastes, smells, and textures in the environment. How Well Can My Baby See? Your baby’s eyesight has been maturing for many months, and he or she is able to see quite well near and far and even focus on quickly …
Your Newborn’s Hearing, Vision, and Other Senses
Your newborn may seem to do little more than eat, sleep, cry, pee, and poop. But if you notice how your baby reacts to things like light, noise, and touch, you will see the senses hard at work. What Can My Baby See? Your baby sees things best from 8 to …
Bed-Sharing
The practice of bed-sharing — parents sharing a bed with their infant — is a hot topic. Supporters of bed-sharing believe that a parent’s bed is just where a baby belongs. But others worry that bed-sharing is unsafe. Co-Sleeping, Room-Sharing, and Bed-Sharing Many people use the terms “bed-sharing” and “co-sleeping” …
Breastfeeding FAQs: Sleep – Yours and Your Baby’s
Whether you’re a new mom or a seasoned parenting pro, breastfeeding often comes with its fair share of questions. Here are some answers to common queries that mothers — new and veteran — may have. Where should my baby sleep? There are many options for where your baby can sleep, …
Flat Head Syndrome (Positional Plagiocephaly)
Babies are born with soft heads to allow for the amazing brain growth that occurs in the first year of life. As a result, their heads are easily “molded.” Passage through the birth canal during childbirth can cause a newborn’s head to look pointy or too long. So it’s normal …
How Can I Be Sure My Baby Stays on Her Back While She Sleeps?
I know I’m supposed to put my baby on her back when she goes to sleep, but what if she rolls over in the night or spits up? – Arianne By having your baby sleep on her back, you decrease her chances of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). SIDS, the …
Is Bed-Sharing OK for My Baby?
I’m pregnant with my first child. I’m thinking about letting my baby sleep in bed with me and my husband. Is this OK? – Natalia Experts recommend room-sharing without bed-sharing to reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) and other sleep-related deaths in infants. Bed-sharing — letting your …
Naps
The Importance of Naps Nap. It’s a small word, but for most parents a hugely important one. Why? Sleep is a major requirement for good health, and for young kids to get enough of it, some daytime sleep is usually needed. Crucial physical and mental development occurs in early childhood, and …