How do you know if your baby is teething? What does your baby's smile really mean? Is your baby ready to start solid food? Just The Facts, Baby is here to answer all your baby questions and give you the baby facts you need.
For infants and toddlers, there’s no such thing as the three-second rule – anything on the ground, whether it’s a fallen morsel of food, the dog’s gnarled chew toy or an old gob of gum, is fair game. And while it may not exactly meet your preferred standards of hygiene, the tendency small children have to put random objects in their mouths is, for the most part, completely normal.
Babies are little bundles of energy. Most simply don’t want to lie still to have their diapers changed. They cry, fuss or even crawl away. A simple diaper change can turn into an epic tug-of-war between parent and baby. Here’s how to make your baby’s diaper changes go more smoothly:
It’s frustrating when your baby turns her nose up at sweet potato puree, or your toddler pushes his peas and carrots off the plate. But is it okay to hide vegetables, just to get your child to eat them?
Your toddler may only be able to say a few words, but you might be surprised by how sophisticated her understanding of language really is. A new study from the University of Toronto found that children as young as 15 months can quickly learn to understand accented speech that they’ve never heard before.
Contrary to popular belief, babies don’t always have the best skin. A rash often mistaken for acne can appear in the first few weeks after birth, says Dr. Miriam Weinstein, a pediatric dermatologist at the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto. And, in some cases, baby acne does exist. Here's how to treat your child's spots (and maybe even your own!).
