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Breast Pumps: The Best For The Babies
Women are always concerned about children, especially with their own children. And this can lead women to do many things in order to protect their babies.
Breast pumps are just one of these things women do and use for provide their babies with...
Buying Gently Used Baby Clothing
Remember that adorable outfit you bought for your newborn - the one that cost you nearly $40, and got worn three times before it no longer fit? For such tiny things, baby clothing is expensive - and as fast as babies grow, they seldom see much wear....
Childproofing Your Home
Your home really needs to be childproofed from the moment
you bring baby home from the hospital. With just the blink
of any eye, baby will be rolling, crawling & then walking,
and it's better to be prepared than finding out the hard
way. So...
Should I Call The Doctor If My Baby Has A Fever
Sooner or later, your new baby will develop a fever. It would be a rare child who does not come down with some kind of illness that elevates their temperature. Babies can get fevers for a variety of reasons, and understanding the whys, can help you...
Twins Pregnancy…A Father’s Point of View
So you’re expecting twins. Congratulations! Are you still in shock? I sure was. The thought of bringing two babies into the world at one time scared the heck out of me, especially since I was already the father of two boys (ages five and three). I...
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Signing With Your Baby: Helpful Hints
While there aren't any solid rules regarding signing with your baby, I've had enough experience signing with my own child that I can pass along some helpful hints.
Be consistent. Use the sign the same way every time for the same action or object. This will help your baby become familiar with the sign and she will be able to sign it back to you sooner.
Be happy. Frowning and bored voices will not make a baby eager to sign.
Be open to interpretation. Babies will not always make a sign correctly the first time they sign it, just like they won't speak a word correctly the first time they speak it. Keep signing the word the correct way and your baby will soon grow more accurate.
Be open to suggestion. Sometimes a baby will create a sign for herself. Feel free
to continue using it, and applaud her creativity.
Be praising. Act excited when the baby uses a sign correctly, and let your baby know how wonderful you think he is.
Be expressive. Use your face and body in addition to your hands. You can also say the word as you sign it.
Be patient. Babies can take weeks or even months before they make their first sign.
Most importantly, don't think of signing as a skill that has to be mastered. Instead, think of it as what it is intended to be - a bridge of communication before your baby can talk!
About the Author
Monica Beyer is the mother of two sons and has been signing with her younger son for over 1 year. Visit her website at http://www.signingbaby.com or email her at monica@signingbaby.com
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