When babies play this reflects the development of the brain areas. The best ways for baby to learn about the world are through sight, sound, touch, taste and smell. Brightly coloured toys to rattles and soft squeaky toys teach the dexterity and the concept of cause and effect.
My little one who just turned 1 year is now in the stages of playing with shape sorters, stacking rings, large blocks and books. He's getting the hang of matching the shape and pictures with different blocks putting them into the correct slots! He's also recognising different numbers and shapes and loves the animals in his books. My baby loves to show us the number one on his finger, I think that's his favourite number ;) These are some proud moments that I'm sure most parents experience as well!
What stage is your LO at right now and what milestones are being reached?
Tuesday, 8 December 2015
Monday, 7 December 2015
The End to Bottle Feeding
When is it time to say 'Bye-Bye' to bottle feeding? I've read that many pediatricians recommend that around baby's first birthday he/she should depart from the ever comforting bottle and switch to the cup.
Some reasons that are given are because of:
1. Dental hygiene - sticking with the bottle can prove damaging for baby's teeth and could lead to tooth decay.
2. Health and Nutrition - there will be little room for nutrition if baby loves bottle and sips from it non-stop.
3. Development - if baby has the bottle in his/her mouth constantly he/she cant use his hands to play and explore.
4. Habit - it will be much harder to get a toddler to give up the bottle than a one year old as babies are easier to convince, so breaking the habit sooner than later will be easier on mom and dad and baby.
At what age did you stop giving your little one the bottle and was the transition a difficult one for you?
Some reasons that are given are because of:
1. Dental hygiene - sticking with the bottle can prove damaging for baby's teeth and could lead to tooth decay.
2. Health and Nutrition - there will be little room for nutrition if baby loves bottle and sips from it non-stop.
3. Development - if baby has the bottle in his/her mouth constantly he/she cant use his hands to play and explore.
4. Habit - it will be much harder to get a toddler to give up the bottle than a one year old as babies are easier to convince, so breaking the habit sooner than later will be easier on mom and dad and baby.
At what age did you stop giving your little one the bottle and was the transition a difficult one for you?
Wednesday, 2 December 2015
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