Introducing Toddler to Music

Music seems a natural accompaniment in a toddler’s life. Young children might sing to their stuffed animals, tap their feet to the rhythm of nursery rhymes, and enjoy the sound of their parents singing to them — even if mom and dad can’t quite carry a tune. But this early introduction to music does more [...]

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Benefits of Breastfeeding

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d the critical thinking and intellectual curiosity of these scientists. When immunoglobulins were first discovered in breast milk, the appealing and simple conclusion was drawn that these immunoglobulins would directly improve the immune status of the baby. Indeed, specific antibodies against respiratory and intestinal bacteria and viruses are found in human breast milk. These [...]

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Learning, Play and Your 1-2-Year Old

Your child transitions from baby to toddler during the second year of life, and first steps give way to walking well. As your toddler starts exploring, be sure to childproof your home to prevent household accidents.
During this time, your child also makes major strides in understanding language and figuring out how to communicate. At 12 [...]

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Body Mass Index

Regular checkups help the doctor monitor your child’s growth and development. For years, doctors have used height and weight measurements as their primary tools for assessing a child’s physical growth in relation to other children of the same age.
Now they have another tool: body mass index (BMI). Why is this new measurement so helpful?
What Is [...]

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Growth Chart

Look at any class picture, and you’ll see
kids of the same age in all shapes and sizes. Some kids look tiny next to their peers, while others literally stand head and shoulders above their classmates.
As easy as it is to make these comparisons and to draw conclusions about what you see, the reality is [...]

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Feeding New Born

How you feed your newborn is the first nutrition decision you will make for your child. Take a closer look at these guidelines for breastfeeding and bottle-feeding so you can make an informed decision.
Breast or Bottle?
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and other professional groups concerned with the care of newborns advocate breastfeeding as best [...]

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By about 8 months old, most babies are pros at handling the iron-fortified infant cereals and pureed vegetables and fruits that have been introduced as part of their diet along with breast milk or formula. Over the next few months, your child will start to explore table foods.
How Will My Child’s Eating Habits Change?
As you [...]

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Feeding Your 4-7 Months Old

This is the time when most infants are introduced to solid foods. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) currently recommends gradually introducing solid foods when a baby is about 6 months old. Your doctor, however, may recommend starting as early as 4 months depending on your baby’s readiness and nutritional needs. Be sure to check [...]

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