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The article offers tips on reading baby's mind to cope up with unexpected situations they create. Babies know the routines and if an odd event happens, they feel unsettled. Try to provide them some fixed messy-play time before the usual bathing time to avoid an untimely bath. Keep the baby amused during diaper swaps with toys and silly songs. Babies love lying on their back, and if turned to facedown, they protest. Try putting her on a mat on the floor and get down with her with some toys.

The article offers information on how to master the daily basic of tending multiple babies. The author explored the methods of feeding twins and high-order multiples, in which, Maureen Doolan Boyle, a mother of triplets and executive director of Mothers of Supertwins (MOST), suggested the help of lactation consultant at hospitals. It also highlighted ways to handle the sleeping time, play time and ways for mothers to expand their social network.

The article provides five key choices in order for parents to know how to make comfortable decisions when taking care of a baby. It discusses several decisions that must be considered when taking care of a one-year-old baby including feed on demand versus feed on a schedule, pacifier versus no pacifier, and sleep train versus soothe to snooze. It states that the choices a parent make during her baby's first year do matter.

The article deals with first-year fears commonly faced by parents. These include the fear from leaving the house with a newborn at the risk of exposing him to all sorts of germs, fear from putting an infant down when she is crying, and the fear from putting an infant on his tummy. Some tips on how to get over these fears are discussed.

The article reveals that parents can help a newborn infant adjust to life outside by appealing to her or his senses. There is a need for parents to mimic what babies heard, felt, smelled, tasted and saw in utero to facilitate the calming reflex and help her or him feel safe and secure. Pediatrician Harvey Karp says skin-to-skin contact is very comforting to babies. To prevent fussiness, parents can talk or read aloud to the baby. Light adjustment is also needed to help the baby relax.

The article discusses ways on how to soothe cranky babies. The strategies were suggested by pediatrician Harvey Karp from the David Geffen School of Medicine at the University of California in Los Angeles. It mentions five strategies including swaddling, sucking, side positioning, sushing and swinging. Karp states that the five techniques mimic elements of baby's in-utero environment that help during times when babies seem inconsolable.

The article presents how to read and respond gestures of a baby. It says that if the baby is kicking her legs it means that he or she is having a good time and the way to respond it is to share his or her enthusiasm. It also mentions that if the baby is turning his or her face away, that could mean that he or she needs time to process what is going on and how to respond it is allowing him or her check out his surroundings on his own schedule.

Several photographs of various trouble spots for babies within the house are presented.

The article offers tips for mothers in calming a crying baby. Mothers are advised to breastfeed their babies or sway or walk with them in their arms or in a sling or front carrier. It helps to stroke the head or tummy of a baby, or give her a gentle full-body massage. Pediatricians also recommend mothers to newborn diapers with a specially designed cutout, or simply fold the diaper below the stump.

Presents advice to parents on handling a fussy baby. Advantage of giving the baby massages; Link between a baby's fussiness and gas pain; Recommended products for improving the mood of an infant.

Presents infant care tips for mothers. Possible causes of the crying of the baby; Characteristics of infants; Ways to figure out what the baby is trying to say; Importance of understanding the baby's temperaments.

Focuses on ways to soothe crying babies. Reasons behind the crying; Actions initiated by several mothers to soothe their babies; Reaction of babies on the tension and stress felt by their mothers. INSET: 3 things not to do.

Presents a guide for mothers on caring for a baby during the first six weeks. Information on giving a first full bath for the baby; Tips on changing diapers; Signs of illness in babies; Advice on comforting an infant.

Presents a list of things being learned by babies about their mothers during their first few months. Voice; Facial appearance; Scent; Comfort.

Provides answers to top questions of mothers about their babies' first months. Common reasons for too much crying of babies; Information on periodic breathing of babies; Development of jaundice in babies.

Discusses ways of determining the needs of babies. Distinct states of responsiveness in infants; Self-coping signs of babies; Best way for parents and babies to communicate.

Provides advice on comforting of babies. Importance of holding, caressing and cuddling the infant; Reason babies crave touch; Sounds that are easy on a baby's ears. INSET: 5 THINGS BABIES DON'T LIKE.

Discusses things a baby would want to tell if he or she could talk. Signs that a baby needs some quiet time; Ways to make sleep time secure for the baby; Ideal age for infants to take in solid foods.

Discusses several ways that help soothe an infant. Importance of touch for the physical, emotional and cognitive development of infants; Conditions in a mother's womb that influence an infant's response to certain activities; Why infants suck their fingers or fists. INSET: 5 things babies don't like.

Recounts the memory of the arrival of the authors baby daughter, Rachel, while highlightingt ways to soothe and comfort the baby. How the author calmed the fretful baby; What is crucial to babies; Reason for this. INSET: 5 things babies don't like.

The article offers information on how to conduct a first diaper change, baths and swaddles in babies. When changing diapers, parents should make sure that the clean diapers, baby wipes and diaper ointment are within reach. During a baby's first bath, Dr. Kate Cronan noted that it is normal when babies scream when placed in the tub or during a sponge bath. A study showed that swaddling let babies sleep more soundly than those who are not.

The article looks at the tips on aiding a child out of stress, anxiety and nervousness. During their infant and toddler stages, children usually cry when being left at day care, causing separation anxiety. Within ages 2 to 7, children would have temporary fears including the dark, strangers and dogs. The following tips on calming a stressed, nervous, or an anxious child are presented including aiding him in knowing the difference between actual and imagined fears, encouraging control of his or her fears and rewarding him or her for courage.

The article discusses soothing strategies that a mother can teach her infant over the first year so that the child can start to do it on his own. It is observed that the ordeals of daily life can have the same physiological effect on an infant that stress has on his mother, flooding him with hormones like cortisol and speeding up his heartbeat. Common sources of stress include shopping in a crowded store, being left with a baby sitter, and becoming overtired.

The article discusses how the babies and small children show their love and gratitude toward their parents. A new study reveals that the smile of a baby even in a split of seconds means that they are developing a bond for their parents. The hold and pick-me-up behavior of the kids also signifies their trust and adoration to the person who took care of them. Other signs include the smooching, wiggling, imitating and reserving their bad behavior for their parents.

The article presents several stuffs fitted to be used in infant care. These items include the musical Bright Starts Activigator which keeps children busy with soft textures and sliding rings, the JJ Cole bib which cleans so easily and Little Miss Matched's kimono set which provides infants with comfort.

The article presents tips on how to raise a confident kid and help babies get their self-esteem. According to Dr. Neil Boris, when an infant promptly gets what she craves, such as hug, a bottle, or a clean diaper, she developed the sense of order and predictability that is foundation for confidence. It notes that setting limit does not quash confidence in the baby, in fact, it helps a baby feel more secure. INSET: DUELING MYTHS.

The article discusses some perspectives about caring a newborn 24/7. Although breastfeeding is not easy, it is the healthiest way to feed one's baby. As too much water and soap can irritate a newborn's delicate skin, one needs not to bathe the baby everyday. Mothers should practice to put their babies to sleep on their back as it reduces the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). Mothers should remember that infants can get mobile as early as two weeks and practice installing car seats.

The article presents information on products that may be a great help to parents during their trips with their children. The Bibbity bib from kiddopotamus has an adjustable strap and a scoop to catch food mess. The Baby Traveller backpack from regallager has an insulated bottle holder and lots of pockets. The Sedan Ride Carriage Stroller from compassbaby has a seat that fully reclines so babies can sleep soundly.

Several letters to the editor in response to articles in the October 2005 including "How to prepare for Nursing," "Having a Baby After a Cancer" and "Fast Food Without the Side of Guilt," are presented.

Offers several advice to mothers on how to keep babies happy. Information on how they can keep their cool; Traditional soothing techniques to keep baby calm; Significance of physical contact for babies.

Presents tips on infant care. Guidelines on bathing infants; Burping technique; Steps in diapering infants.

Presents an article on the experience of a mother in parenting. Explanations on why babies cry; Variations in infant cries; Difficulties in comforting the baby; Lessons learned from the experience.

The article offers four methods and techniques on how parents can make their babies fall asleep. It suggests that a consistent schedule of self-soothing with verbal and physical reassurance help infants learn to fall asleep on his or her own. It indicates that letting baby cries in his or her crib for increasing lengths of time before reassuring him or her verbally. It notes that gradual of sitting farther and father from the baby during bedtime breaks her or his dependence on mother.

The article evaluates several products for infants which include a Rich Soil Baby's zodiac-inspired shirts from Shopkitson, a Baby Wipe Huggers from Huggers and a BabyGo travel chair from Evenflo Co. Inc.

The article offers tips regarding the various conditions of the infants in every stage of their lives. The temperament of at least four month-old baby should be the focused. The toys reached by a five to eight month-old-baby should be observed after it masters the skill of object permanence. Educational television programs have no impact on the cognitive of a nine to 12 month-old baby.

The article provides information on a step-by-step physical development of a baby. It notes on the specific capabilities that a baby developed in particular infant stage which includes from zero to four months where infants are very sensitive to scents, in five to eight months babies can determine human speech and in nine to twelve months where babies could recognize a dancing miniature. Furthermore, it offers simple tips on how to improve and boost these growths on babies.

The article presents questions and answers related to the common issues encountered by parents with their children's comfort object. One mother asks if she should allow her child to take the comfort object outside the house. Another asks for help on how to replace a lost precious bear. Another says that her son has no interest in a comfort object and asks if she should find him one.

The article offers tips to comforting crying infants. Crying is normal for an infant. It is his way of saying that he needs something. To soothe the crying infant, parents can do the following: hold the baby tightly, keep him moving by gentle rocking and taking him outside for a few minutes. It is also recommended to let the crying infant by herself and return to him after a while. The reasons behind the crying of infants are mentioned.

The article presents information on infant development from birth to 18 months. A baby will not know her name for a few months. Name recognition does not usually occur until about 5 to 6 months of age. Research shows that familiar words said often and with emphasis give her an anchor in the babble of all the unfamiliar sounds she hears and will help jump-start her language comprehension. It presents ways to comfort babies when they are teething.

The article presents questions and answers related to caring for infants. A reader asked about babies that no longer want to take naps in the morning. Another asked about ways to help comfort a baby who is too sensitive to images and noise. A reader asked about the need to be concerned for a baby that weighs more than other babies of the same age.

Offers parenting tips for fathers. Benefit of the parents' dual styles to babies; Ability of fathers to comfort a crying baby; Possible cause of sexual frustration in fathers.

Presents tips on handling separation anxiety among babies. Factors that contribute to separation anxiety of babies; Ways to comfort babies; Games that would relieve anxiety in babies. INSET: FRIENDLIER MEETINGS.

Presents an article which explains the reasons of fathers for not participating in caring for their babies. Advantages of reading materials about babies; Attitudes of fathers toward baby feeding and bathing; Health issues which concerns babies.

Presents techniques on how to deal with children who are resistant to medical examinations. How to comfort babies to avoid resistance; How to make shots less scary to children.

Answers questions about children's health. How to comfort babies; Techniques in weaning from pacifier; How to stop nosebleeds.

The article offers the author's insights on healthy tips for caring babies which include healthy foods such as whole grains and fruits; the five S's practice including swaddling, shushing, and sucking; and techniques to let baby sleep such as reading a book and singing a short bedtime song.

The article discusses the benefits of skin-to-skin contact for infants. The method originated in Colombia to counter the increasing death rate for preterm babies in the 1970s and is known to stabilize a baby's heartbeat, improve sleep and make breastfeeding easier. The method involves placing baby inside the mother's clothes and holding him there for at least one hour per day, multiple times per week, to give baby all kinds of health benefits.

The article offers tips to mothers on how to burp the babies to get rid of all gases trapped in during nursing or bottle feeding . For an younger baby, place the baby's head on one's shoulder and rub or pat on the back of the baby. Or make the baby sit upright on one one's lap, lean the baby forward and rub or pat baby's back. Place baby facedown across one's lap , head turned to the side or, if she's older, held up. Raise one of the legs to elevate baby's head and chest and pat baby's back.

The article evaluates several devices to keep tab on the babies including Hear and Talk Back by Philips, Digital Color Video Monitor and Live Connect for live videos from Lorex technology.

The article offers suggestions in relieving infants' teething pain such as using chilled teething ring, rubbing the gums of the infants with a clean finger, and consulting pediatricians for more suggestions.