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The First Twelve Months |
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Bringing a baby into this world to be part of the parents’ lives is the greatest miracle that can ever occur to you. Your feelings on the birth of your most wondrous gift of all --- your new baby, are likely to be pride mixed with exhaustion. Most mothers may feel attached to the baby immediately after delivery but to some, this tangible bond may take some time. Some parents may be surprised at the baby’s appearance at first glance: his oddly shaped head, wrinkled face, and tiny hands and feet; and the first question in every new parent’s mind is “Is he normal?” though the pediatrician has carried out examinations immediately after the birth and in the first few days to reassure the parents on this. Confronted with a new baby, many parents worry that they will not know what to do. Questions like “Should I start to breastfeed him immediately?” “What if he refuses?” “How much is enough?” are frequently asked.
The first twelve months of a baby is a critical period where he progress physically and functionally in preparation for the next stage of childhood. This progress is tracked by monitoring increases in length, weight and head circumference as well as acquisition of cognitive, motor, social and language skill. Delay in reaching any of the set milestones in these areas could signal a problem that may require medical attention. A normally developing baby is expected to be continually active physically, to have an enquiring mind that is intensely curious about the world around him while developing a personality that seeks good relationships with others.
Fortunately, baby care does not require special
skills, what you need is just some basic knowledge, common sense and
willingness to seek advice. You will find all information on the normal
patterns of growth and development here. It provides comprehensive and
practical parenting tips addressing many areas that can cause parental
anxiety in the first twelve months of life of the baby. We are positive
that in the span of days, your confidence will boost dramatically and
you will know the best way to care for your baby. Let’s embark on the
journey to discover the most wonderful experiences in many of the
normal routines of child-rearing such as feeding and bathing your baby,
the normal growth and development, immunizations and more. Below are topics related to the first twelve months of your baby :
1. Preparations of Mother Before Delivery 2. Preparing for the Arrival of a Newborn Baby 3. Miscellaneous Topics in Preparing for Baby Arrival 4. Birth Announcement and Welcoming the New Baby 11. Breastfeeding Problems and Advices 13. Baby Diaper Rash 14. Helping Your Newborn Sleep Better 15. Overview of Baby Development Milestones 16. Baby Teething Symptoms and Remedies 17. Baby Teeth Care 18. Weaning A Baby 20. Sample Baby Food Menu and Schedule
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