All babies go through fussy periods sometime between the newborn period to the toddler years. Some ideas for soothing your baby include: Hold tightly & snuggly Swaddle Rock Sing Infant massage after bath time Every child is different and techniques that work for one baby may not work for yours. Be patient and you will […]
All babies experience separation anxiety at different ages, but it generally begins around 9 months of age. It’s heart wrenching for parents to leave their child with a trusted person and hear the wailing and screaming. However, there are a few things you can do to ease the transition: Gently hold the baby Soothe the […]
Many young children are traumatized by their first haircut. Here are some things you can do to help: Let them watch you get a haircut Let them sit on your lap while they get their first haircut Be a source of comfort and support
My recommendation is to wean your baby off a pacifier ideally between 9 and 15 months of age. During this time, your child can’t “ask for it” and is also very capable of finding other ways to be soothed. This makes for an easier transition for both parent and child. Waiting until the child is […]
Most parents ask about how to calm their baby when teething. Teething may cause sleepless nights and tears, but don’t’ worry it will pass. Babies generally get their first tooth between 4-6 months of age, but it can be a year for some children. You can sooth teething pain with the following: Soothing teething toy, […]