Infants and Toddlers Articles
13. How to Help a Baby with Colic
Colic is not some unusual disease that you should worry about. In fact, it is actually quite common, especially in babies from birth to about 1 year. Still, the nonstop screaming and fidgeting can worry a lot of parents, especially if this is the first time that they have encountered such a problem. After all nonstop crying can be the result of most problems with a bay as screaming is their way of communicating. This is the reason why it is important for parents to know just what colic is and to recognize its signs and symptoms. There is actually no known cause of colic. Despite being quite common, medical experts still have no idea what to make of this problem. It usually starts during the first few weeks, particularly during the third week. It peaks at two months of age and then subsides at the third to fourth month. By the fourth month, there will usually be no more episodes of colic, although it can continue beyond this age. Colic is purportedly a painful gaseous feeling brought on my stomachache. Children, who are not used to this feeling and cannot communicate the pain, will cry for about an hour up to as much as five hours and they will scream at the top of their lungs. This can be really surprising for parents who are not used to seeing their normally quiet and angelic babies in this kind of mood. Colic often occurs in babies who are big and active, especially those who are great eaters and those who grow really well. These babies will usually have colic episodes at specific time of day, often after each meal. Since there is no known cause of colic, there is also no cure. There is not much that parents can do but make the experience as comfortable as possible for the infant and of course to lessen the pain and make sure that it will not get worse. Below are some FREE tips that will help you lessen the effects of colic and make sure that you are helping your child and not exacerbating the situation. First advice that parents should heed is to not overfeed the child. Sometimes, when babies cry, parents’ first instincts is to feed them, thinking that they are hungry. Before feeding them, make sure that they are in fact hungry and that it is not colic. Another thing that mothers should watch out for is the foods that they take in. This is especially true with moms who are still breastfeeding. Some babies are allergic to certain kinds of food and although you are not feeding those foods directly to him, they will still get the allergens through the milk that you give them. Foods that should be avoided are caffeine, cabbage, onions, beans, and other foods that produce gas. Juices may also result to colic so make sure that your juices are diluted with a little water or better yet, just make them drink pure water when not drinking milk. Intense emotions may also contribute in starting a colic episode. Parents are then advised to avoid letting their babies see their anxiety, their fear or their tension so as to avoid transferring the emotions to the babies. This can be quite difficult as parents of a colicky child will tell you that emotions can drive you up the wall after a few nights of no sleep. Rests assure that this condition is short lived and will pass. Walking the infant can vastly help in alleviating colic. Make sure that his legs are drawn up so that pressure is taken from his belly. Parents can also try letting their babies listen to some soothing music and to rock them gently, which can help relax them.
14. Can I Really Teach Reading To My Baby?
Like many people all over the world, your first impression may be one of skepticism. But what they don't realize is, teaching their baby reading is actually very possible - in fact, it is both faster and easier earlier in life than later, because your baby's cognitive development is strongest in the first three years of life!
15. Best Baby Slings: The Must Haves
The best baby sling is a product which has the following characteristics; padding for comfortable use with newborns, versatility to grow with your baby into toddlerhood, discreet nursing abilities, adjustability for different sized caregivers, proper placement of baby weight on the parent and a sling with the lest amount of extra attachments.
16. Cuddle your Newborn in a Newborn Sling
If you're an expecting parent looking for the perfect newborn sling, we can help! Baby wearing has been around for hundreds of years, and is becoming more and more popular with woman and men in the United States. Give your newborn the chance to feel the cozy warmth of his or her mom, while allowing you your hands free!
17. Two Way Baby Monitor Benefits
Summary of the key benefits to parents of choosing a two way baby monitor vs a one way baby monitor
18. Are You Searching For Baby Cribs Online?
These are really nice because they convert from a crib for the baby to a toddler bed so the kid can have the same "bed" available to them, plus this takes less pressure off of mom and dad to have to buy a toddler bed later on one the child gets a little bit older.
19. Finding Baby Crib Bedding In Online Stores
All kinds of baby bedding are available for your old baby or toddler, usually you can find bedding sets that include everything in the set. This is nice because then you don't have to buy everything separately!
20. Tips On Getting Your Babies Nursery Ready
Since you do not need to go with the old days of pink or blue, you also want to somewhat fit the colors into your homes decor. And there are so many colors and patterns in the stores that it can be overwhelming. But all in all it can be very fun and rewarding.
21. The Power of Educational DVD's: Potty Training
Today, there are many videos and other training materials available designed to both assist parents and train toddlers in the fine art of going potty. Here are a few tips to go with those training videos to help you through the process.
22. Baby Formula - Tips To Make Your Best Choice
You have decided to give your baby milk formula instead of breast milk but how do you decide on which brand to give? Are they all the same? What do you need to consider when you are making the choice? Read on to find out ...
23. Essentials Parents Must Know About Baby Cribs
It is important that babies have a safe and cozy place to sleep. One of the most common places is the baby crib. It has a soft mattress for the baby, blankets to keep the baby warm and bars at the side to stop the baby from falling out accidentally. When the parents are aware that their babies are safe in the baby cribs, it will give them a peace of mind to sleep well.
24. Baby Food - What's Best For Your Baby?
Lots of vitamins and nutrients are needed for your infant to grow up healthy and strong. During the first three months, a baby's only source of food is breast milk or formula milk. So when is the best time to give your baby soft or solid food?
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