I was watching my Cable.TV the other day when I saw a commercial about the importance of early dental care. To me, it really made no sense why there would need to be an ad reminding parents to do what I felt went without saying, but here it was. Of course, as a busy parent, I suppose it can seem much easier to simply neglect a child’s early teeth. Why not, right? They are going to lose those teeth anyways, so why spend time and money breaking your back to keep them clean when they are on their way out.

The reason might shock you. You see, as with most things in the development of a growing child, everything is carefully planned based on a biological clock of sorts. If a child loses their teeth to decay too early, new teeth will clutter and crowd to fill in the gaps and that can lead to crooked teeth, poor jaw alignment and thousands of dollars you could have to spend on dental surgery and reconstruction. That’s why you should always take care of your baby’s teeth early on in their lives – not just for their sake but for yours as well.

Though the average baby won’t say their first word until close to 12 months there are methods to help them along. Baby’s love music, so naturally singing will grab their attention. Singing is a wonderful way for baby’s to discover new words in an atmosphere that is easy for them to keep focused on. As you will find, babies have a hard time focusing on one thing for very long, so along with singing using a high-pitched voice is a useful tool to Read more

Babies, even before they are born, can hear voices. Research tells us they can distinguish their mother and father-s voices in the womb. When they are born, they recognize the voices they-ve heard throughout their gestation.
Reading is an activity that bonds a child to its parents. Hearing the pattern of stories and knowing parents are talking to them creates connections between the child and parent. It is never too early to begin reading to your child. If they are read to throughout their development in Read more

Nutrition is so important for growing children, especially toddlers. It is however, a rare two or three-year-old who enjoys eating a well-balanced, nutritious diet. Some kids are not crazy about broccoli and avocado, but they will eat other fruits and vegetables, as well as a variety of protein and grain sources. Other children will fight if they have to venture beyond their two or three comfort foods. There are solutions for even the pickiest eaters. Be Read more

Most pediatricians recommend waiting until your baby is six months old before you start solids. Prior to that, milk provides all of the nutrients your baby needs. The first food that experts recommend is rice cereal. Once your baby is used to that and can handle other foods, you have a variety of solids to choose from.

Soft foods that are easy to eat without teeth are the best. Bite sized fruits such as pears or apples that are thoroughly cooked to a soft consistency are appropriate and tasty for your baby. Vegetables such as carrots that are Read more