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Baby attitudes " How is my baby doing? toddlers cannot answer this question ... so they talk with their bodies! It is by observing your baby behavioral changes and certain attitudes that you can judge effectively his/her well-being. A baby sees the world with different eyes. We must be careful not to judge his reactions. Parents must first listen, try to identify what they are experiencing and what they are feeling. Decode the baby language   Look at the baby: he speaks to you with his body, he extends his hands towards you, pedal with his legs, opens his mouth, laughs with his eyes ... Learn to decode. Lying in his recliner, teddy is 4 months old: he looks at his rattle that hangs on the floor, reaches out to him, looks at his mother, then the toy, then mom and moves in his seat. Mom translates: "Do you want your rattle? She picks him up and gives him a smile. Baby wiggles, pedal vigorously and also offers a big smile. No need for words. Everything is said by ...

what can you do to help your child make friends?  Friendship allows the child to learn a lot. Children who have friends have more varied and creative games, the research shows. They are also more open to new experiences. Later, at school, having friends would also help get good grades and protect against bullying. Learning to make friends may be difficult for some toddlers, but it is an important step in early childhood. To achieve this, the child must learn to relate to others, to share, to imagine solutions to problems and to recognize his emotions as well as those of others. Thanks to several small gestures and to your help, your child will gradually be able to develop these social skills. From 0 to 12 months Praise your baby when he smiles at others. You can also show him to say hello and send a hand to say bye-bye. Train your baby to be with other children. Even if he is too young to play with them, you can point him out when a child seems happy to see him. Name his em...

Child development : what are the things that your child start doing when he is around 12 months?  Curious and adventurous Around 12 months, children are very curious about the world around them and want to explore their environment. Even if your toddler really has an adventurous spirit, he needs to know that you are not far away. Your presence gives him the feeling of security he needs to explore. Since your child may still be living with so-called separation anxiety, he is afraid of not seeing you again when you leave. That's why he does not want to lose sight of you. More and more autonomous At the same time, he is at the age when he wants to develop his autonomy, to experiment and to show you what he is capable of. He feels proud to be able to do little things by himself and also to move and walk to explore. The more you are available and reliable when he needs you, the more he learns to operate independently. At this age, children are able to eat alone, and they activ...

Baby's First Winter First baby , first winter? Some worried parents prefer not to run the risk that their little angel could catch a cold, therefore, they remain inside. But a walk outdoor can be a good thing to do! Of course, the winters have something to discourage many. However, when you are well dressed, it is useless to deprive yourself of the pleasure of going out, and it is the same thing with a baby, as small as it is. In fact, taking fresh air is not only good for the parents, it can also calm some baby crises. It is important to know that baby will not really enjoy this first winter playing, for example, in the snow. Some baby even hates the cold! Sledding and snowmen will have to wait until the next year, at least. It's very cold outside for the baby's first winter We don’t stop going out, but we must also be aware that the baby does not keep its temperature like us since it does not move. It is wise to always put one layer more than you, especially if...

Screens and babies  The screens (television, computer, tablet and smartphone) are now part of everyday life for most families. While entertaining and practical in some situations, screens can have many disadvantages for children's health and development. This is why it is not recommended that babies be exposed unless it is to communicate using a video chat application. No screen before 2 years  In North America and Europe, several public health departments and pediatric associations have made recommendations regarding the exposure of toddlers to screens. the Canadian Pediatric Society, the Canadian Sedentary Behavior Guidelines and the Montreal Public Health Directorate agree that before 2 years, ideally, a toddler should not be exposed to television or any other screen. In the United States, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) indicates that children 18 months old and under should not be exposed to screens unless it is to use a video chat application. The...

Family memories; freepik The importance of family memories The years pass, the generations succeed one another, and now it’s you, the mother! As you watch your children play, you remember with nostalgia the moments that have passed since the time you were their age. The cycle of life is so rich in events and moments to share, it would be a pity to lose track of all that, right? Dive back into the good old family photos allows you to remember the good old times and enjoy those memories. The story of life pixels Visiting your mom’s house, you pass in front of your parents’ wedding photo, placed on the living room shelf. This photo, you went past thousands of times when you were little, without ever paying attention. But this time, it’s different … You get closer, and carefully observe the image from all angles. You see your parents happy and carefree, strong in their youth, celebrating life. You also note that your mother is as young in the picture as you are today, and that...

Why is having a second baby can be different? Giving birth to a baby for the first time is very challenging, it changes a mum’s life. no matter what anyone tells you, it’s not enough to prepare you for that reality. pixabay Having a second baby is much the same because the dynamics of your family change every time. However, we can not ignore the fact that there are some differences between the first experience and the second one… 1.Less worry with the second baby when you deliver firstborn and leave the hospital into the real world, suddenly you find your self in front of a responsibility that you can not run from, a role that leaves you with no choice of resigning. Frome that moment your worries start rising, you worry about every little thing. You worry about every little cry, feeding, sleeping, playing schedules. You worry about creating bad habits that will see your teenager still sleeping in bed with you with a dummy. And you worry about them hitting ...

Baby sleep is a major concern of young parents. Where and When will he do his nights? How to help him sleep? 0 to 3 months: 1.Patience, patience! A newborn sleeps according to his needs, rarely during the hours that suit us. At birth, it makes no difference between day and night. His sleep is divided into periods of 2 to 4 hours (about 2 hours if he is breastfed). He only wakes up to satisfy his primary needs, such as eating to satisfy his hunger. His biological clock, which regulates the periods of his awakening and sleep, is not yet adjusted. The first week, the newborn can sleep around 20 hours 24. At the age of 1 month, he sleeps from 16 hours to 20 hours on 24. You may notice that his waking period is more at the end of the day, between 5 pm and 10 pm Do you find that your baby sleeps as much, if not more, during the day than at night? It’s normal! Just give him the best possible environment for him to gradually learn the difference between day and night. Around 8 to 10 wee...

They are beautiful, but they also require a lot of attention! Here are some tips or tips to survive the arrival of your twins. Have some rest Enjoy all the naps of your babies to sleep too. It is repeated to all new moms, but it is even more true for parents of twins (or triplets). And the household? He will wait! Or, relegate the task to someone else. Besides, you could make the following suggestion to the members of your entourage: instead of spending a fortune on small pajamas that babies will only wear a few times, why not offer you frozen homemade meals or a one-time help with them? everyday tasks? Ask for help Easier said than done, however, your entourage will probably be happy to give you a hand. In the first few months, your nights will be short and you will need to adapt to a new routine with the babies! Having someone who can walk them an hour or two, a few times a week, makes all the difference in the world. You can also ask someone to help you with washing,...

Many babies enjoy the moment of bathing. They love to stretch, shake and splash in the water. Babies feel relaxed after a bath. Sometimes it's all it takes to calm a child. When the moment comes to bathe your baby for the first time, do not be afraid to seek advice from someone experienced if you doubt yourselves. You can call your doctor's office and ask for help if you do not know how to do it. A few tips Choose the time of the bath according to the state of the awakening of your baby. Choose a time when your baby is awake and calm. For newborns, only a few centimeters of water is enough for bathing. Never leave your baby alone in the bath or on a table even for a short time. Never leave your eyes either. An infant can drown in a very short time in a very small amount of water (about 1 ½ inches or 3.8 cm). Always check the water temperature before immersing your baby in the bath. Dip your elbow into the water to make sure it is lukewarm. Always keep what you need ...

From 3 to 5 years old, the child has special psychological needs. He develops among others his confidence and his autonomy. See how you can accompany your preschooler kid in these stages of his development. Age of discoveries Develop self-confidence and autonomy The importance of boundaries Age of discoveries Your child enjoys having many opportunities to play, whether alone, with siblings, with other children or with you. When your child plays, he exercises his skills in all aspects of his development. The game allows him to think, to solve problems, to discover his fields of interest, to be proud of him, to speak, to move, to cooperate and to exercise his moral judgment. He helps her to prepare to face life. Resist the urge to lead your child's games. This would undermine the child's confidence in him and give him the impression that his efforts do not deserve your recognition. Encourage your child to develop his creativity. When he has new ideas, encourage him...

Baby Crying is the only way to express hunger, pain or boredom. It’s a real “survival” reflex. For their part, parents are programmed to respond to the crying of their baby to meet his needs. Crying and the reactions they cause are a form of communication between a baby and his parents. pixabay On average, a baby cries for two hours a day. It seems like a lot, but it’s perfectly normal. It is also a question of temper. Some babies, however, cry more than others. More than 25% of babies cry more than three hours a day. 1. baby Crying: what the research says All research agrees that it is during the first three months of life that babies cry the most and their crying is the most intense. Several studies have shown that during this period, crying follows a certain pattern, called the crying curve. Around 2 to 3 weeks, the baby starts crying more. Her crying then peaks at around 6 to 8 weeks and then decreases gradually until the child is 12 weeks old. During these first...

<p><span style="color: #0000ff;"><strong><em>Family memories;</em></strong></span></p> <figure style="max-width: 626px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img title="family memories" src="https://i2.wp.com/image.freepik.com/free-photo/family-smiling-with-santa-claus-hats-and-looking-at-a-photo-album_23-2147580719.jpg?resize=626%2C417&#038;ssl=1" alt="family memories, Family smiling with santa claus hats and looking at a photo album Free Photo" data-recalc-dims="1" /><figcaption class="wp-caption-text">freepik</figcaption></figure> <p><span style="color: #00ccff;"><strong>The importance of family memories</strong></span></p> <p>The years pass, the generations succeed one another, and now it&#8217;s you, the mother! As you watch your children play, you remember with nostalg...

Twins development For a long time, the twins development has been studied by comparing it with that of other children. Yet being born to a twin brother or sister can influence their unique psychological development. Can we develop in the same way when we are a “real” twin when we are biologically unique? For a long time, the scientific community avoided the question, focusing more on the similarities that twins exhibited. Therefore, the conclusion was rather unfavorable that twins, unlike single children, developed language, abstraction and other cognitive abilities with systematic delay.This is a mistake: we know today that twins have a development of their own and that it is t, therefore, possible to model it on that of unique children. Indeed, they go through some additional stages, which will allow them to develop their personality and eventually lead them to autonomy. The course of empowerment of the twins actually involves three phases: the fusional stage, in which the twin...

When you become a parent, you receive dozens and dozens of recommendations about caring for your baby. Between the books and the advice of our loved ones, it is sometimes difficult to navigate. Here are ten things you should avoid. pixabay   1. Use cotton swabs It is strongly discouraged to use cotton swabs to clean baby's ears. By introducing the cotton swab too deeply, you can damage the eardrum. In addition, you may push earwax into the ear canal and create a plug. Use a damp washcloth instead, and gently wipe the ear. 2. Pillows, blankets, bumper and soft toys in the cradle To avoid any risk of asphyxiation, it is recommended to put nothing in the crib. The items listed earlier may wrap your baby's face as he sleeps, and he may choke on it. Before a certain age, children do not have the reflex or the strength to turn around if an object prevents them from breathing. pixabay 3. The sunscreen before 6 months Due to the fragility of baby's skin, th...

Many parents avoid traveling with a baby because they imagine that it will be too difficult ... Although it is true that the experience requires a little organization, there is really no reason to panic. It is indeed often easier to move with an infant than with a child of 2-3 years and over ... The first needs only your arms to feel good! Here are some tips to make your trip enjoyable. Planning? The most important thing to avoid being caught off guard during your baby trip is to plan your trip. You know your child better than anyone and know what he needs. Ask yourself the following questions before preparing the travel bag: What does he eat, what time? How often should you change your diaper? Does he have a favorite toy or toy? Etc. By taking into account all the little habits of your baby, it will be easier for you to make your bag to make up for all the unexpected. Above all, be considerate, but still be logical: no need to bring 6 spare clothes in the d...

Is your child very shy? does He refuse the invitations to go play at the neighbors? In short, his shyness is detrimental to his development. If your child is in a similar situation, it is time to take action to help him overcome his blockages. 1- Lots of love and patience The love you bring to your child is unconditional: show him. Be patient and encourage him to open up to others. Thanks to your support and your love, you will succeed, little by little, to bring it out of its shell. But remember: it is essential to keep up with your pace since putting pressure on it would be counterproductive. 2- A self-confidence to build The shy child is usually afraid of being judged and rejected by others. Help him to speak gradually. For example, he could start, at supper, by telling his day. Parents and siblings are not too intimidating. Then he could order his meal alone or answer the doctor's questions. He will surprise you the day he accepts the invitation of the little neighb...