Consult your physician or dental professional if using another fluoridated product.
Helpful Tips
for Parents
Should I Call the Doctor?
It’s natural to worry when your baby doesn’t feel good, and most pediatricians encourage parents to call any time they’re unsure. But before you pick up the phone, take a few minutes to prepare so you can give the doctor the information he or she will need in order to give you proper medical advice.
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Hand in Hand
Are you wondering whether your baby will be right-handed or left-handed? Be patient; it may be months or years before you know for sure. Most babies start showing a preference for reaching for things with their right hands between six and nine months, but it’s not until they’re 18 months or older that they start using their preferred hand more consistently. By age three or four, their handedness should be fairly evident. If it’s not, you may want to talk to your pediatrician.
Source: “How Handedness Develops in Infants,” by Robert Needlman, M.D., F.A.A.P., www.drspock.com, June 10, 2001
A Loving Touch
Touch is your baby’s primary sense, and research shows it is as essential to development and well-being as food. In addition to being a natural way to show love, the emotional bond that comes from touch helps your infant develop coping skills so he can deal with stress, regulate emotions and increase resilience. Bonding rituals like baths and gentle massages help him feel safe and trust that even when you’re not around, such as at bedtime, you’ll be there to reconnect when he needs you.
Source: “Bonding With Baby Through Touch,” by Dr. Caron B. Goode, founder of the Academy for Coaching Parents International, www.family.go.com, accessed August 13, 2007
