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Articles about "fine motor skills" 175

Bonding after birth

Guide To : Newborn:

Bonding after birth

Bonding with your baby after it is born, will establish its confidence and affect its social and emotional skills later in life.
Newborns and pacifiers

Guide To : Newborn:

Newborns and pacifiers

Some babies will opt for a cuddly toy over a dummy, but others will find much comfort from their dummy. If a dummy is what your baby is after it is always best to choose an orthodontic type.
Bathing your newborn

Guide To : Newborn:

Bathing your newborn

Most moms feel a little apprehensive when bathing their newborns for the first time because newborns are small, fragile and very slippery when wet. When you’re at the hospital, a nurse will give yo . . .
Is it OK to leave my baby unattended?

Guide To : Newborn:

Is it OK to leave my baby unattended?

No one knows what will happen in the split of a second. For this reason it is always a good idea to never leave your newborn alon efor too long of a period.
Is my baby developing normally?

Guide To : Newborn:

Is my baby developing normally?

Each baby will develop and grow at their own speed. It is important not to panic if your child does not seem to be at a proper stage of development based on their age, as he will grow at his own pace.
Am I pregnant?

Guide To : Trying for a baby:

Am I pregnant?

Some women say they knew they were pregnant before a test was ever taken. But for those who are unsure, there are simple signs to be on the look out for.
Timed intercourse

Guide To : Trying for a baby:

Timed intercourse

Every woman has only about a six day period when conceiving is possible. Therefore timing intercourse based on ovulation can be very helpful for those who are trying to conceive.
Play yards and playmats

Home & Safety:

Play yards and playmats

  Even very small babies need sensory stimulus, and a safe way of providing this is with a baby gym-style playmat, which is a soft mat with toys, rattles, mirrors and other sensory stimuli suspe . . .
Basic first aid

Home & Safety:

Basic first aid

As a parent, it can be essential to know basic first aid.
Should my baby sleep on her back or front?

Sleep & Bedtime:

Should my baby sleep on her back or front?

As discussed in creating a safe sleeping environment, it’s much safer for your baby to sleep on her back. In the past moms used to be advised to lay their babies on their tummies to sleep as it was . . .