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.
Like Tummy Time and Rolling Over sitting up is another significant milestone in your baby’s development.
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.
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.
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 Baby falls, or bangs themselves, it is normal to rush to their aid in a panic, scooping them up, telling them they’re OK, they’re not hurt, don’t cry, etc. But the truth is, they’re not OK, and they are hurt and they should cry in pain. By trying to sooth ourselves we are not...
Baby will let you know when he is ready for solids. The first clue is when he attempts to eat whatever you’re munching on. Stealing from you is his way of saying, “The milk is nice and all, but boy that banana looks good!” There is no need to strap your baby into a highchair,...
Every toddler is ready for the potty at different stages in their development. There is much trial and error at this juncture. Be prepared for mishaps and misses. Your toddler’s system is still developing and bladder and bowel control is not entirely reliable yet.
Our beloved pediatrician, Dr. Jay Gordon recommended 2½ to 3 years between siblings. Allowing the first born to individuate a little and become more autonomous, before he loses his mother’s full attention, and yet the age gap between siblings would remain synonymous with their closeness.
The most wonderful sentence for peacemaking… “What do you need?”
