Making infant playtime a positive learning experience can be fun for both you and your baby. This eMedTV page discusses the timing, safety, and activities involved in building a perfect playtime plan. This page also offers tips on language development.
It is important to have a playtime area that is safe for your baby. Playtime safety, as this eMedTV segment discusses, includes having a carpeted or foam floor, safe furniture, and toys that a baby can play with that don't pose a choking hazard.
The time your baby spends napping during the day will depend on how old he is. This eMedTV page covers the things you should know about your infant's nap time, including a table of how many hours a typical baby will sleep during naps and at night.
It is important for your baby to eventually learn how to put himself to sleep at night. This page of the eMedTV Web library takes a detailed look at babies' sleep patterns and offers suggestions on how to help your baby learn how to put himself to sleep.
For babies between the ages of 6 months and 10 months old, separation anxiety is fairly common. This eMedTV article takes an in-depth look at this development, including why babies develop this fear and tips on how to help relieve anxiety in your child.
As this eMedTV page discusses, babies who are around 8 months old achieve a developmental milestone known as object permanence. This page further describes this ability for babies to understand that even though something is hidden, it still exists.
Safety, cost, and location are some of the factors to consider when searching for a daycare for your baby. This eMedTV page takes an in-depth look at other factors to consider during your search, including potential dangers.
Some parents may prefer to hire an individual daycare provider rather than use a daycare center. This eMedTV page offers several tips for finding a private childcare provider, including a list of questions to ask your potential caregiver.
As this eMedTV article explains, planning ahead can make it much easier for you and your baby to travel together. This article offers helpful tips for traveling with young ones, such as making a packing list and bringing reliable soothers for the baby.
It can be hectic to travel in a car with an infant, so make sure to be prepared and to be flexible. This eMedTV article provides more information about traveling with babies, including tips for packing and prepping the car.
If you are flying with a baby under two years old, you can hold the infant in your lap at no cost. This eMedTV resource offers several helpful tips on making a flight more comfortable for you, your child, and the other passengers.
