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Taking Your Baby for First Shots Babies usually make their first visit to the hospital by the age of two months. Even if your baby appears healthy, it is important for you to make an appointment for a routine checkup. Eating Unnatural or Inedible Substances - Harmful for Your Child or Not Pica is an eating disorder relating to the consumption of non-nutritive substances. It’s common for children to put all sorts of things, from clay and dirt, to crayons, in their mouths. Baby Cold - How to Prevent Your Baby from Cold Common cold is simply an infection that affects the nose and respiratory tracts. More than 200 different viruses can cause a cold. Babies, in particular, are more vulnerable, because their immune systems are not completely developed. Autism - Early Signs in Babies The World Health Organization (WHO) and American Psychological Association recognize autism as a developmental disability resulting from disorders of the central human nervous system. Sunlight: How Can You Protect Your Baby Against its Ill Effects? Even though babies are supposed to stay indoors, warmly cuddled in their mother’s bosoms, they may need to be taken out for regular check-ups to the doctor and other outdoor baby adventures. Even though sunlight contains vitamin D which is essential to your child’s health, prolonged exposure to sunlight is harmful for your baby. Cord Blood Banking - Learn More About this Medical Procedure Cord blood banking refers to the collection and storage of the umbilical cord blood of your child. This blood, from the placenta and umbilical cord, is rich in hematopoietic stem cells. Help Your Child Cope with Colic Colic is a health condition characterized by long and repeated bouts of crying seen in otherwise healthy infants. The causes of colic are not known, and though some believe that there is no such thing as colic, acute abdominal pain is believed to cause the symptoms. Diagnosing Asthma in Babies Babies are susceptible to respiratory infections and may commonly be seen coughing or wheezing. However, mostly these symptoms are related to colds, or infections of the upper respiratory tract. However, coughing or wheezing may also indicate asthma. Childhood Diseases - Chickenpox Symptoms and Surviving the Pox Chickenpox is the common name for Varicella simplex, a disease that mainly affects children. Until recently, chickenpox manifested itself so frequently as a disease, that it came to be recognized almost as a rite of passage for childhood. Tips for Dealing with Bad Breath in Toddlers Bad breath (halitosis) in toddlers tends to surprise parents as it is generally thought to occur only in grown-ups. Leftover food particles could cause breath odor in a healthy child. Tips on How to Deal with Toddler Tantrums Toddlers may throw tantrums from time to time. As a parent, you have no choice but to put up with it or try to subdue your toddler. Head Banging in Children Head banging is a behavior characterized by a toddler’s repeated banging his or her head, against a solid surface or object such as a wall or the side of a crib. It is estimated that one-fifth of all healthy children display this behavior at least once during their infancy. Eight Tips for Dads Trying to Feed Finicky Eaters Trying to feed kids can be very frustrating. Cooking is hard work and you also want to make sure they get the foods they need and learn good eating habits. Here are eight tips to help you feed the picky eater. Help Your Baby Communicate With You As babies grow up, their efforts at communication become increasingly complex. Apart from trying to speak, they may also attempt use gestures to convey. These are some of the ways in which babies may try to communicate with you. Frugal Living Tips for New Dads With a recession in full swing, and the possibility of more to come, new dads have to figure out how to cut costs even with a baby on the way. Here are a few frugal living tips. Celebrate Your Toddler’s First Birthday It’s been almost a year since your baby was born. Twelve unforgettable months have gone by. This calls for a celebration. Your Baby Should Sleep on Her Back You want to keep your baby safe when she sleeps. Most babies are healthy and have no problems when sleeping. But sometimes babies die in their sleep. This is called Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) or crib death. How to Interact With Your Baby Do you think that your baby is too young for you to enjoy interacting with him? Think again. There is a lot you can do, using baby sign language, that will be fun for both of you. Additionally, it will also have a beneficial effect on your baby's development. Baby Nursery Setup Tips For most parents it can be an enjoyable experience to set up a baby nursery. A baby nursery will provide a safe corner for your baby to romp and play. For this reason, it is important that you put in adequate thought and care into setting up your baby's nursery. Baby Names - Do's and Don'ts Here is a list of some of the important do's and dont's related to selecting the right baby name. One example would be - Don't name your baby with terms that have slang meanings related to parts of the human anatomy. 21 Potty Training Tips Potty training experts are everywhere. Whether family, friends, or books are providing you advice, realize there are different approaches that can be tried. An approach that works for one child may not work for another. Others can provide advice, but most likely you know what approach will work best for your child. There are several helpful guidelines (tips) that can be tried for each child when trying to potty train. Tips for Baby Pacifiers By now you have noticed that your baby sucks his fingers and hands a lot. Sucking brings pleasure to a baby. Many parents buy pacifiers for their babies. Here are some points to keep in mind while buying pacifiers. Help your Toddler Overcome Childhood Fears Fears are especially palpable to children in the dark and this may cause a lot of trouble at bedtime. Here are a few suggestions to help your kids cope. How Can You Discipline Your Child Gently? As children grow and explore newer activities, it becomes necessary to exercise at least some level of authority over them. Here are some tips to help you discipline your toddler in a positive way without being harsh or cruel. Guarding your Baby Against Accidents Guard your baby against common accidents, younger then one year children can meet an accident easily and badly. Games for Skill Building at Ten Months Children learn skills as they grow. These skills happen by certain ages. A child learns skills at her own pace. Have fun helping your baby develop these skills. Safety Corner for Five Month Olds Dad, it's never too early for you to get involved with your baby. You have an important role to play in your baby's life. He wants to play with you and learn from you. Keep him safe as he grows and learns. Buy a Safe Playpen for Your Baby As your baby grows, you will need to invest in a good playpen or play yard. This is an important piece of baby equipment that ensures safety, while allowing your baby plenty of room to move around inside. Five Ways to Make a Baby Smile Much has been made of the importance of a baby's smile, and cross-cultural studies show that all human babies smile at about the same age, 3-5 months. Here are five ways for dads to make a baby smile, and probably even guffaw. When to Worry About Dehydration in Your Baby Diarrhea is usually caused by a viral infection of the gastrointestinal tract. Less commonly, gastroenteritis is caused by parasites or bacterial infections. The following symptoms indicate that your child could be getting dehydrated. Praising your Toddlers Praise is a contentious value of our times. Some are sure that children will be spoiled by praise. The following suggestions are likely to help you positively discipline your toddler and achieve the best practical results. How to Choose the Right Humidifier for Your Baby For most parents it can be an enjoyable experience to set up a baby nursery. A baby nursery will provide a safe corner for your baby to romp and play. Feeding Your Two Month Old Baby Breastfeeding is healthy for mom and baby. Tips and advantages of feeding your 2 months old baby. Understand Your Toddler's Growth Toddler-hood is an important phase in the development of your baby. It is at this time that most children will perfect their walking and start speaking and responding in an interactive manner. Do's and Don'ts for Discipline Your Toddler Here are some tips to help you discipline your toddler in a positive way without being harsh or cruel. Separation Anxiety in Babies Your baby wants to be with you. You are the person your baby knows and loves best. He knows when you are not with him. This creates a fear that you will not return. This distress is called "separation anxiety." It is an important part of growing up. Teaching My Baby Sign Language Do you think that your baby is too young for you to enjoy interacting with him? Think again. There is a lot you can do, using baby sign language, that will be fun for both of you. Dad's Guide to Getting Your Baby to Sleep For some parents especially dads, getting their children to sleep is no problem at all. For others, it invariably involves a major struggle. Here are some easy tips on putting your kids to bed. Toddlers and Pink Eye Conjunctivitis, commonly referred to as Pink Eye, is an infection to your baby’s eye. Her/his eyes are infected. Eye drops are necessary for eyes to get better. Buy Your Baby's First Shoes Making your toddler, who is just learning to walk, wear shoes or any protective gear is no child's play! Bath Lessons: Advice for Dad Parenting tips for Expectant Dads, New Dads, Single Dads, and Stay at Home Dads for Pregnancy Care, Child Care, Baby Care and Parenting.