"TIPS WHEN FEEDING BABY"

      
                 You will realize that offering a little spoonful of food to your little five months old can be one of the most amazing moments of your family:

               *When your baby reaches his fourth month,you can test whether he is ready for "new foods".Do this by putting a teaspoon to baby's lips.If he tends to push the teaspoon away,means your baby is not yet ready.Never force him to eat.
            
               *Introduce the new food to your baby before breastfeeding or bottle feeding him.

               *An ideal starter food is a single food ingredients such as cereal mixed with breastmilk.

               *The best time to make him try new food is the day following his first trial.

               *Offer only half a teaspoon of food at a time,feed him less than the recommended amount.

               *Once the child has acquired a taste for the new food,give it to him fairly often and after breastfeeding or bottlefeeding.

               *Introduce one new food at a time.Never start on two new foods at once.

               *Give your baby water between feedings.Water helps regulate waste removal and other body functions.

               *Express delight when feeding your baby don't show them that you dislike the food you are giving to him.



               "PLEASE REMEMBER TO WASH YOUR HANDS BEFORE FEEDING YOUR BABY"

"Breastfeeding Tips"

   I am a Breastfeeding Mom so this are my tips that will help you:

   1.With a clean wash cloth,wipe your breasts clean before your baby feeds.

   2.Sit comportably. Pillow can help bring your baby to the proper level.

   3.Support your baby's head and bring him close to your breast.

   4.Stroke the babies cheek nearest you,your baby will turn to you and search for your nipple to find food.

   5.Guide your nipples towards his mouth.

   6.When his sucking subsides,switch him to other breast until he stops feeding.

   7.Next time he feeds,start from the breast he nursed from last and repeat the same procedure.



                           "BREAST MILK IS STILL BEST FOR BABIES"

First 12 Months of Baby

          During these months, you will see your baby develop into a real personality.He/She become someone who is able to reward you in smiles and giggles.Take the time to talk, smile and respond to his facial expressions.

      

         1st Month

              

               *baby always eat and sleep

               *baby can hear well

               *baby needs head support

          

           2nd Month

                * baby recognizes your voice

                * baby cries when hungry and wet

                

            3rd Month

                 *baby turns side to side

                 *baby appreciates bright color and toys

                 * baby smiles and giggles

             

            4th Month

                  *baby eyes will follow you around the room

                  *baby smiles and response to people

             5th Month

                  *baby have likes and dislikes some certain food

                  *baby birth weight may be doubled

                  *baby turns from side to side 

               6th to 9th Months

                   *begins to recognize people

                   *reaches out to familiar people

                   *can sit with support

                   *picks up objects

                   *strong mother attachment

                   *eat some soft foods

                    *makes sounds like ma-ma and pa-pa

               10th to 12 Months

                    *can follow simple instruction

                    *looks for attention

                    *walks with a bit of help

                    *starts to use a few words

                    *pulls himself up to stand

              THESE ARE BASED ONLY IN MY OBSERVATION WHEN MY DAUGHTER IS IN THIS AGE.BUT IT WILL HELP TO ALL FIRST TIME MOM..

About Pregnancy (based on my own experienced)

   When I am delayed on my monthly period I feel so excited at the same time I'm scared.When my doctor told me that I'm pregnant I'm so happy.This is the wonderful gift that I received in my life.:

               PREGNANCY SYMPTOMS:

1. CRAVING AND AVERSION-you may find that you have a likes and dislikes for certain foods.

   2.BACKACHE-it is a hormonal changes and the extra weight you are carrying may cause your back to ache.                                                                  

      3.BLEEDING GUMS-during our pregnancy our gums are normally very sensitive.              

              4.  BREATHLESSNESS- during pregnancy you may feel shortness of breath the doctor said that  the pressure of your growing baby on your diaphragm may make it harder for you to breath.

               5.FREQUENT URINATION-during my pregnancy I always feel that I make urinate  more than      before.

              6.LEG CRAMPS-in the last few weeks of my pregnancy my muscle are always cramps specially at night.

   

                    During my 1st 3 months I won't look pregnant.When I am on my 4th month I want to treat myself with new clothing.

    

              WHEN BABY"S ARRIVAL WHAT SHOULD YOU PREPARE                  

                        -This is the time of excitement and joy!!!!!!!

              ITEMS FOR BABY:

                         *outfit for baby

                         *blanket

                         *warm clothing

                         *baby socks

                         *baby hot

               

              ITEMS FOR MOM:

                          *underwear

                          *slippers

                          *toothbrush and toothpaste

                          *maternity napkin

                          *comportable dress

                          *hair brush,lotion and deodorant