Whether a full time live-in, or a periodic baby sitter, finding the right woman (or sometimes man), can be a herculean task. It may take trial and error to settle on the ideal substitute Mama, while you take time off from mothering. Obviously the more bonding time you share with Baby after birth the better,...
The day will come when you will be one of those unfortunate parents on the airplane with a fussy baby. And the days of reading magazines, watching movies and enjoying a nice glass of wine will be a thing of the past. Surrendering your old habits is the first step in a successful flight. You...
There is something magical about Baby curling up with your fluffy cat or shaggy dog for a nap, both parties seem utterly blissful as they warm each other. In most instances this is a wonderful blossoming relationship, that can be nurtured through childhood. But occasionally a jealous pup or irate cat can harm your baby...
Just when you’ve established a routine, and Baby is sleeping for multiple hours through the night, his teeth begin to break through and the whole formula is turned on its head. The constant drool is the first sign that Baby’s first tooth is about to appear, his fingers constantly in his mouth, and then the...
Tummy Time is not part of the Pikler® Approach. Placing your baby in an unnatural position can be detrimental to her natural development. When she is ready to roll onto her tummy she will do so herself. If you place her there prematurely, she won’t yet have the neck muscles to lift her head, nor...
Like Tummy Time, Baby will be sure to let you know when she is capable of rolling from her back to her side and then to her tummy. This is a major milestone, and one that should not be interrupted, but acknowledged with encouraging love. There is no need to assist Baby in her movement,...
Like Tummy Time and Rolling Over sitting up is another significant milestone in your baby’s development. Not only is his spine not mature enough to be upright, until he naturally assumes this position, if you prematurely sit him up, you will be, once again, an impediment to his sense of self-esteem.
She is finally mobile! Life as you know it will be forever changed! This time is far easier if you have invested in a roomscape, so she cannot wiggle her way outside the safety of her own realm. As long as she has enough space to crawl from A to B she will delight in...
This may be the most significant milestones our babies can make. To deprive Baby of standing on their own, unassisted is a huge misdemeanor. The transition from all fours to standing is a human rite of passage. And the tremendous sense of accomplishment belongs to Baby. There is absolutely no need to stand Baby up,...
As we have discovered in the articles, refraining from “helping” our babies is the key to their blossoming self-esteem. This could not be more true than with “walking” with Baby. When she is ready she will utilize the wall, the crib, your legs to chart her own trail. Babies are extremely inventive. To find her...
