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...
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. Have a potty in the bathroom, assuming she has witnessed you...
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. This worked beautifully for my two youngest; enduring best friends...
The most wonderful sentence for peacemaking… “What do you need?” These simple few words are effective even when the conversation is with a very young child. The more you know your baby, the more conversation you can engage in, with very few, if any, exchanged words. A young child, not even a year old, can...
