Your infant’s healthy start should include proper dental care. Just because you can’t see those little teeth yet doesn’t mean they aren’t there. Teeth start forming during the second trimester, so at birth, your baby could have 20 primary teeth.8
8 “Fluoride and Water,” kidshealth.org
Consult your physician or dental professional if using another fluoridated product.
Having a new baby in the family can bring extra special meaning to the holidays, but it can also create extra tension as everyone jostles for your little one's attention. With careful planning, lots of communication and a willingness to put your new family first, your holiday can be just the way you want it.
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You usually know instinctively if your baby is healthy, but comparing her growth to "normal" guidelines is a good way to help put your mind at ease. Many babies grow a half inch to an inch per month between birth and six months. In that same period, babies can gain five to seven ounces per week. Between six months and a year, she'll probably grow about three-eighths inch per month and gain three to five ounces per week. It's normal for her to double her birth height and triple her birth weight by her first birthday.
Source: "Infant and Toddler Health," www.mayoclinic.com, August 21, 2009
According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, babies don't actually need to wear shoes until they start learning to walk. Going shoeless indoors allows your infant's feet to grow normally, helps them develop strength and lets her experiment with grasping with her toes. If you want to keep her feet warm or protect them from the elements, opt for soft-soled slippers, booties or nonskid socks.
