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Every new parent watches their baby closely to make sure that they are doing the things that they should be doing during their first year. Are they rolling over, trying to walk or talk when they should be? Are they advanced or are they behind schedule?  Your friends and relatives will be waiting for progress reports on your baby, so be prepared.

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Bear in mind that every child is different and will develop at their own rate. However most babies do progress within time frames enough of the time, to give us an idea of when they should be doing what. It is always best to check with your pediatrician if you have any concerns about your baby’s growth. The best rule is to follow how your baby is progressing over time, instead of becoming concerned if they do not follow a month by month graph. But here are some common parameters you can go by:

Newborns: By the first week, most babies will be reacting to sounds by blinking, crying or startling. They should be able to fix on your face, and begin to follow movement with their eyes. This is when you start to help their development by playing, talking, cuddling, and singing to them.

Month 1:  Your baby may seem a little fussier at this stage; they are probably staying awake for more than 1 hour at a time, and sleeping longer (3-five hours at a time). They will probably start to lift their heads as well. If they seem upset, you can help by cuddling and holding them.

Month 2-3: They may delight you with a smile at this stage, and not one that is the result of gas! This is a cognitive growth related landmark, when they can comprehend the world, and influence it by their behaviors. If you coo at your baby, they will start to respond to that stimuli.  Your child will begin to attempt lifting their heads and upper body. Give your baby praise, sing and laugh with them.

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Month 4-5: This is when your child may begin to coo more, stretch for things and roll from their stomach to their back. If you are going to establish a bedtime schedule for your child, this is the time to begin.

Month 6:  By this time most babies are sitting up without help. They are beginning to increase their motor skills by grabbing things, and putting them in the mouth, or moving them from hand to hand. Your baby might want to attempt drinking out of a cup at this point.

Month 7-9:  Things get going now. Your child will be much more vocal at this point, and may be trying to form words. They will start to crawl and pull themselves up to a upright position. Your child is continuing to develop his fine motor skills. They may also have their ‘first’ tooth around months 8-nine. To stimulate growth at this stage, reading and playing games with baby is recommended.

Month 10-12: Many babies will be walking by now, but it does take some babies up to 15 months. They will be saying a few other words (in addition to mama, and da da), searching for hidden items, wave bye bye, and feed themselves with their hands.

Remember to enjoy your baby during this 1^st year. No two babies are alike, use these tips only as a guideline to help you. Your baby will learn all of the skills, and grow at their own rate with your help and support. If you are worried, always speak with your pediatrician.

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The fresh, brand new skin of babies is naturally quite sensitive. The new atmosphere and climate is quite a shock after months of protection in the womb of the mum. Therefore it is not uncommon for babies to need skin treatments and skin care for a variety of ailments. Skin ailments in babies are usually temporary conditions, but they do greatly affect the wellbeing of the baby and its feeling of comfort. Baby care skin treatments are helpful to a great extent in alleviating problems. There are several such treatments available today, each designed for specific skin conditions. Causes of Skin Problems Skin problems are very often caused due to diapers. Diaper rashes, causing severe red marks on the buttocks, are very uncomfortable for the baby. Prolonged exposure to sunlight will cause skin problems, whether it is a sunburn or extremely dry skin. Ordinary lotion may not be enough to fix the problem, and more than one baby skin care treatment may need to be used.

Exposure to cold weather may not get your baby a sunburn, but it can chap your baby’s skin causing a very uncomfortable environment for them. In this case, a baby skin care treatment may need to be used. Ways to Stay Away from Baby Skin Care Treatments To avoid diaper rash, there are a few precautions you can take. First of all, making sure to change the baby’s diaper regularly will reduce the need to use baby skin care treatments.

Using the more reliable brand of diapers instead of the house brand can help. Use a safe and non toxic sunscreen, SPF as high as you can. Not only will this protect your baby from getting a sunburn and having to use a baby skin care treatment, but it will help to keep the baby’s skin moist instead of drying out.