Your baby is getting more playful each day. Reaching for toys and holding objects introduces a whole new sensory world to your baby through different textures, looking closely at toys, and putting things in their mouth. If your baby is teething, putting items in their mouth can help relieve gum soreness. Provide different textures and […]
Week: Week 15
Teething
When babies begin teething they will usually have periods of increased fussiness and disruptions in their sleep. Every baby will respond differently to teething, but you may see an increase in drooling, how often Baby puts their hands in their mouth, and more frequent night wakings. Most babies will get their bottom front teeth first, […]
Keep a steady pace
Moving beyond the newborn period means your baby is probably becoming very efficient with feedings. Remember to continue to pace Baby during bottle feedings to keep feedings around 15-20 minutes. Just because your baby can drink quickly does not mean they should. Fast feedings can lead to more gas and fussiness, and possibly more spit […]
Naps
Are there certain parts of the day that are more challenging for your baby to sleep? Sometimes you miss your baby’s sleepy cues and wait too long to put them down for a nap. Other times you might put Baby down for a nap only to have them wake up after 20 minutes. It’s completely […]