Here are all of the Baby Blog articles that were posted last month.
September 1st
Baby Blog Month in Review: August 2008
Isn’t it crazy the way babies grow so quickly? It seems that you just get used to one stage and boom they are already into another. Tonight, were busy getting the household all set for my eldest child’s first day of second grade. My two younger ones are excited and want to start school, too. It will be a busy month.
September 2nd
Babies Are Built to Say “Mama” and “Dada” First!
Do you remember your baby’s first words? If your home language is American English, then chances are pretty good that those first words uttered by your baby were “mama and dada.” In fact, it is so common and expected, that many of us discount those words as the first. I consider my eldest child’s first word to be “gentle,” although he did say both mama and dada months before. (The word my youngest firs said was “uh-oh,” which tells you a lot about their personalities.)
September 4th
If you are looking for a great activity for your toddler or preschooler, consider finger paint. Yes, I know it is messy, but you can’t beat finger paint for a young child when it comes to discovery and development. From the colors to the squishy texture between little fingers, finger paint is an opportunity to learn all sorts of things. Here are a few tips to help you get the most you can from experiencing finger paint with your child.
September 7th
Should You Worry About Infant Abductions?
We have all heard the scary stories about babies being taken away from their parents. I remember worrying so much about this when each of my children were infants. What if someone came in to the hospital and snatched our child? What if I turned away for a moment at the grocery store and turned back to find that my child wasn’t there. Of course, the worry that your child will go missing stays with you probably forever. I still make sure to keep my kids in site at all times whenever we are in public.
September 8th
Baby Blog Week in Review: August 25th Through September 7th
Now that Fall is starting to show its colors, my kids are more exited than ever to be outside. They are busy exploring nature, examining seed pods, planting popcorn and watching migrating birds. This time of years is a wonderful time for babies to explore more of the world around them. Look for future articles about ways to do this. Meanwhile, check out what has been going on recently here in the Baby Blog.
September 9th
As a new mom, you may be looking forward to joining an organized group of other moms. After all, who else will listen to you discuss the consistency of your baby’s poop or be willing to give you support when you are having problems with breast feeding. But new mom beware. Play groups and mom groups can come with a lot of mama drama, from back biting to cliques.
September 12th
One of the biggest delights, I find, as a parent of a young child is all of the great new words and phrases that appear on a daily basis. I never know what is going to come out of the mouth of my two-year-old, and that is a good thing.
September 15th
Baby Blog Week in Review: September 8th Through September 14th
Here are all of the articles that were posted in the last week.
September 16th
My two youngest children, a three-year-old and a two-year-old are happily napping right now, after a fun time on a field trip. I love field trips for little ones. It lets them explore different things as well as socialize.
September 17th
Are you getting ready to explore the idea of field trips? Here are some tips that I have learned over the years with little ones.
September 18th
With all of the news coming from China about tainted baby formula, you might be wondering about the safety of infant formula in the United States or Europe. How safe is it? Let’s have a discussion.
September 22nd
Having a Clean Home Might Be Bad for Your Baby
Did you go through a period of nesting before the birth of your baby? Where you frantically cleaning and organizing? Most of us go through that time, close to birth, where we want to make sure that we are prepared and that everything is ready for our new little one.
Baby Blog Week in Review: September 15th Through September 21st
September 23rd
The Link Between C-Sections and Childhood Asthma
Did you deliver your baby by c-section? If so, your little one may have a higher risk of developing asthma than a child who was delivered vaginally. This is according to a study published this summer in the July 2008 issue of The Journal of Pediatrics.
September 25th
If you need a little pick me up in the day, why not check out You Tube? Sure you can find episodes of the Tudors or Lost, but for something that is baby-friendly and will make even your little ones smile when they are cranky, why not check out some of the cutest baby videos. It may even serve as a reminder that although you’ve cleaned up baby poop all day, it is still worth it.
September 28th
When fall comes, it is time to start thinking about those costumes. Maybe you just want a costume for photos at the pumpkin patch, to attend a party or to introduce your little one to trick or treating. Babies, toddlers and preschoolers can look so cute all dressed up. Here is some advice and ideas for easy Halloween costumes for babies.
Preventing and Treating Dehydration
With cold and flu season approaching as it does every fall season, dehydration becomes a real concern for babies. It is probably one of the most common issues facing babies, and it is often ignored or under treated. Left without treatment, dehydration can lead to infant death, as it does in many countries around the world. In fact, it is the number one cause of infant death worldwide.
September 29th
Baby Blog Week in Review: September 22nd Through September 28th
Here is the week in review for September 22nd through September 28th.