As everyone says, breast milk is the best. But in rare cases when breastfeeding is not possible, you may use infant formula. Most newborns need about one feeding every two to three hours, a total of eight to 12 feedings a day. Moving hands to the mouth, sucking on fists and fingers, and lip smacking are early signs of a hungry newborn. Fussing and crying are later cues.
Parents always want the best for their kids, especially when it comes to their overall health and wellbeing. This therefore explains why most parents often get frustrated when their kids are picky with food. It is even more frustrating for parents to watch their kids ditch healthy foods in favor of sugars and fatty foods.
Your baby is already 2! Can you believe that? It’s quite amazing how time flies. By the 24th month, your baby is now able to do a lot by himself. He can feed himself, pull off his socks, speak more clearly, and is capable of being more expressive with his emotions.
At this age, toddlers are resistant to change. If he can’t adapt to changes, maintain stability in other areas, and support him always. Also, toddlers at 23 months love repetition, so welcome this period as they understand process new and ideas.
It feels like just yesterday when you heard that first cry of your baby. Like a blink of an eye, they are already running around the whole place! It’s fascinating, right? Well, as exciting as it may be, you still need to pay close attention to the basics. You can do this by looking out for the developmental milestones in your child.
Watching babies grow is fun and fabulous. At 21 months, your baby will develop new skills and surprise you as they grow into their personality. Meanwhile, kids are different. Vanessa may love yelling so much while Lydia is out there biting other kids. At this age, your baby’s personality will start shining through, and this is the best time to shape their behavior.
At this age, your child may resist changing, feeding, washing hands, bathing…and other things you want him to do. He’ll feel like he’s in control, so give him the opportunity to or make choices. Allow him to feed himself and let him feel as though he’s making his own decisions. Also, your 20-month-old may have two sides to their characters: the energetic, fun-loving side and the challenging side.
Your toddler is getting closer to 24 months with great milestones, goofy energy, and new words. You’re probably astonished at how fast your toddler is learning new things. In this guide, you’ll find out what developmental milestones your baby should achieve at 19 months old.
Your little one is now 18 months old! How time flies! So what can you expect at this age? This guide shows what to expect from your 18 months old baby.
At this age, your toddler has several new tricks, including taking off his diaper. Also, you might find that he’s either scared or not scared of strangers and dogs. So make sure you supervise him always. This guide shows what to expect from your 17 months old baby
Your toddler should be in a state of continuous playing, motion, walking, and kicking. If he can do all these activities, make sure you childproof your home. Also, make sure you keep a rug underneath his crib in case of jailbreaks. At this age, your baby will continue to become active at he makes developments rapidly. This guide shows what to expect from your 16 months old baby.
Your toddler is 15 months old! He is now a superb sidekick. Also, you may also ask him for help carrying little things, picking out objects, and even throwing garbage away. It’s good for your baby’s self-esteem and teaches him to assist in the house. In this guide, find out what baby milestones you can expect your baby to achieve at 15 months old.
