Favourite baby link

Little Thena's Fave :
up to this moment...

TOYS:
The most complete ones
http://duniamainan.blogspot.com/

CLOTHES:
The most fancy ones
http://www.flickr.com/photos/baticare/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/celebrikids/

KIDSTUFF:
The most exciting ones
http://www.babyparcel.com/
http://nenenshop.com
http://kidsloves.multiply.com

Thought for Tomorrow

Little Athena,
One day you'll learn,
that not every bad people is bad,
and not every nice people is really nice.
above all, no one can ever admit of loving you as much as I do.
I've experience accompanied by you for 41 weeks,
Shared my breath, my heart, and my blood,
I cherish every moment breastfeeding you, even that I know I couldn't give you enough.
I cherish the nights when you snuggle to me and snap-snap your pretty full lips.
I blessed all the moments I can have with you, just watching you sleep...
I blessed all the moments of lullabying you, cradling you in my arms,
I treasure my heartbeat when I see you smile,
I treasure your babbling anything for a while,
when you learn something new, I discovered more reason to love you more..
I want you to be with you when you learn about the world,
all the things that sets your tears, all the things that made you think.
If I were to be selfish, I would say, I love you the most.
I will protect you when you can't protect yourself.
Been there. Choosing you over anyone else in this world.
Make enemies to people who hurt you intentionally and unintentionally.
Just to be sure, that's you're safe....
When you're growing older, I will be there to watch you're back..
I love you, more than I love myself.

Baby Site Review

To my version, of course.

Baby Website I like most:

1. www.babycenter.com

Visually : pretty, soft-tone, baby manner. Nice logo. Clinical. Pure & Soft.
Content Wise : Very Comprehensive. starting from pregnancy guide to babies for dummies up to child development. Well updated & maintained. Good navigation also. Inspirational for Mums
Member Benefit : monthly update to your pregnancy & baby, sharing stories & pictures.
I have been browsing this website eversince dealing with baby product, and now it's in my bookmark pages and I'm registered as member. I've got update regarding my baby's development every week along with what should go with it, the games, the nurturing, feeding , and even things to have. As far as I search this is the most complete one stop solution website for Mums -- including Mums life with spouse and even fashion. and one of the uniqueness is the stories shared by mum all over the world -- it gave me inspiration on child nurturing.
Even,it has the most specific answer to your question. So if you're clueless, you came to the right site. It's like a face of your bestfriend, whose husband is a doctor. Reliable but Friendly.
4 thumbs up!

2. www.mumcentre.co.id











Local Rules ! hehehe..
Visually : It is the most appealing local mum & baby site I have ever seen. Dynamic. Magazine-like. Colorful but not too 'Norak'
Content wise : Good Navigation system. You can find lots of information need by Mom & Baby. But unfortunately this website is considered new, hence not many mum joined yet. But I believe it would be one great site one day.
Membership Benefit: Monthly newsletter, discount -- free trial -- and it's all local, so it's more reachable yes.
I first visit this site from a link in nenenshop.com (a very nice baby online shopping -- and the store itself was nearby my office area ^_^) first come, really welcome with all the feature and appearance, and found really good stuff in there. Good information, about where to spend the holiday, the upcoming event for family, and complete with a pic of the week -- though I Haven't had my baby pic on it, but am aiming for it. Yes, I believe it's gonna be a great site.
Cheers & Carpe Diem !

3. www.baby-gaga.com










Visually : Simple & useful
Content Wise : Clear navigation and not too crowded. Very informative and yet could make you laugh for its caricature and column. For parents with babies, this site is more like a sharing site through forums. But of course, experience was the best teacher, hence this website give you information from the best teacher =)
Membership Benefit : Weekly update for pregnancy along with all related articles. But unfortunately it's not automatically linked to the baby ticker when it was born. So you have to re-register.
I first visit this site when googling for a pregnancy calendar. Of all pregnancy calendar, it has the most unique pregnancy calendar with the most nice-looking feature. and it has this column by the sarcastic journalist who review phases of pregnancy from a different point of view. More fun, different. yet awakening.
Don't Miss IT !

Play With Baby

Here are some my favorite ideas on how to play a simple games with your baby.
Easy. Cheap. and Anytime.

1. Peek-A-boo
There's no limit to the versions of peekaboo your baby will enjoy. This one builds on your baby's fascination with facial expressions.

Skills developed: understanding of object permanence, fine motor
What you'll need: paper or cardboard; pens, scraps of cloth, scissors, glue

Remember that page in Pat the Bunny where you can lift up a slip of cloth and see Paul's face? Taking this as inspiration, make your own peekaboo pictures, using different characters and facial expressions. On several sturdy pieces of construction paper or cardboard, draw simple sketches of people, each with a happy, sad, or grumpy expression. If you'd rather not draw, cut out pictures from a magazine instead. Then cut rectangular pieces of cloth a little taller than each figure. Use glue to attach the cloth just above each picture, creating a flap that lifts up. When the glue is dry, show your baby how to raise the flaps. Make up a story about the person underneath, and end it with your baby "finding" the face.

Variations: Cut squares of cloth big enough to cover the faces, but leave the bodies uncovered. Or draw only faces rather than full figures.


2. Rattle & Roll

There's nothing like a rattle to excite budding young percussionists — although babies tend to tire of these toys faster than we'd like. Shake things up by making your baby his very own maracas to create new and different sounds.

Skills developed: fine motor, sense of rhythm
What you'll need: small containers such as film canisters, one-serving Tupperware containers with tightly fitting lids, empty yogurt cups, or half-pint milk cartons; fillers such as dried rice, macaroni, or beans; strong packing or duct tape

Empty film canisters (thoroughly scrubbed to get rid of that chemical smell) make perfect shakers for small hands. Empty yogurt cups and small Tupperware containers work well, too. If your baby is past the stage of putting everything in his mouth, cardboard toilet paper tubes with the ends taped over and half-pint milk cartons sealed shut are other great noisemakers, and they're easy to decorate with construction paper. Load each rattle with different fillers for a variety of tones. Then put on some snappy Latin jazz or salsa, sit your baby down with his new rhythm section, and get ready to rattle and roll!

Note: Prevent any choking hazard by taping all rattles tightly closed. And if your baby is the type to get it open no matter what, use bigger fillers such as bow-tie pasta or ping-pong balls.


3. Tug a - Lug
You may have noticed how your baby absolutely will not let go of something when you try to take it away. It's as if she's instinctively protecting her territory, and in a way, she is. (She's finally learned to hold on to things, and she's going to hold on tight.) Go along with that new doggedness by starting a game of tug-of-war.

Skills developed: gross motor
What you'll need: a dish towel or other small piece of cloth, or a soft toy

Let your baby grab hold of a dish towel or a toy such as a cloth-covered rattle. Then grab the other end of it and pull gently, testing her strength. As she gets used to this, it's fun to tug hard enough to actually lift her up slightly so her arms are supporting her own weight; which builds upper body strength. Think of it as your baby's first weight-lifting routine.


Remember: Each baby develops at a different pace, so if yours isn't quite ready for this week's activities, don't worry — just try them again in a few weeks.

4. Climb the cushion
Even as your baby learns to walk, she'll set her sights on climbing. You'll spend lots of extra minutes getting up your front steps and into the house because she'll want to scale the stairs all by herself — not once, not twice, but until you call off the ascent.

Skills developed: gross motor
What you'll need: lots of pillows from the bed, sofa, and elsewhere

Pile up a high stack of pillows for a safe, fun climbing activity. Use the largest, most stable pillows, such as couch cushions and bed pillows, on the bottom, then add chair pillows, throw pillows, and so on. Holding your baby steady, help her climb up the mountain of pillows and stand triumphant on top. If you have a lot of rectangular pillows, you can use them to create more of a stair-step structure, but you'll need to hold your baby's hand to make sure she doesn't step off the top tier into thin air.

Safety note: Never leave a baby alone with her pillow mountain; this activity should be supervised constantly. And move any furniture with sharp corners, so there's nothing for her to bang against if she falls.

5. Spoon Landing
Until your baby learns to feed himself, it's one of the great challenges of parenthood to get food into his mouth. These spoon maneuvers have met with swooping success.

Skills developed: being spoonfed
What you'll need: a baby spoon

While he may already have gotten wise to the tried-and-true "airplane coming in for a landing" trick, there are endless variations that can keep your baby open-mouthed (and that's what you want, right?) in astonishment. A good one for surprise value is "rocket, landing on the moon": Hold the spoon down below the table or high-chair tray, then bring it up quickly but carefully (as close to vertical as you can without spilling the contents) and gently place it in your baby's mouth just as you say "moon." Or, use a horizontal move to bring the spoon into your baby's field of vision as you say "here comes the racing speedboat" or try using an up-and-down bobbing motion to introduce a "whale swimming in the ocean." Some babies are particularly partial to choo-choo trains (a "chug-a-chug-a-whoo-whoo" sound as you bob the spoon along) and leaping dolphins (a dramatic arcing move sure to make a "splash").

6. Choo choo Tunnel
Best when your baby has lots of energy and is raring to go, this activity is a blast for new crawlers who have clearly "left the station."

Skills developed: crawling, gross motor
What you'll need: no equipment necessary

Stand with your legs a little wider apart than your shoulders. Tell your baby she's the train and you're the tunnel, then have her crawl through your legs. Add a few "chug-a-chug-a's" and train whistle sound effects as she passes through. After she's done this a few times, suggest that now the train needs to go through the tunnel quickly, before it collapses. As she passes through, squeeze your legs together and try to catch her (giving her a head start, of course), or lower your body (bending your knees) as if you're about to sit on her. Provided you don't get her overly excited while playing, this is a great way to tucker out a pre-walker before bed.

7.Kick It
etting ready to crawl, stand, and walk is a big challenge — all sorts of new muscles need to develop in those little legs. This kicking game develops gross motor coordination while your young go-getter's still "on the bench."

Skills developed: gross motor
What you'll need: a midsize plastic ball

Kneeling or sitting on the floor, hold your baby in front of you (and facing away from you) with one arm around his chest and the other hand supporting his bottom so his legs stick out in front of you both. Place a ball directly in front of him and help his feet kick the ball forward; then move forward so he can propel the ball across the floor, like a mini soccer star. Cheer encouragingly every time his foot makes contact with the ball, and point out how far he's "kicked" it. This makes a great game when you get your baby together with a playmate: The parents can position the players to face each other and kick the ball back and forth.

8. Where's the noise?
Squeaky toys are such favorites because babies love to be surprised by unexpected sounds. Add the fun of peekaboo and you have an audiovisual guessing game.

Skills developed: understanding of object permanence, hand-eye coordination
What you'll need: several noise-making toys; a dish towel or small blanket

Show your baby a squeaky toy, give it a good noisy squeeze, then cover it with a dish towel or small blanket and let him uncover it. Then cover it again and try making it squeak while it's still invisible — this is always good for a laugh and a rush to "discover" it. Substitute a toy that rattles, then one that makes a crunching noise or other unusual sound (you can make your own with a ball of waxed paper). For the final act, throw a blanket over a tape recorder, then push the button (through the blanket) to start up a tape. If nothing else has gotten a big reaction, this certainly will!

9. Story boards
For those times when the regular nighty-night routine seems a little too ho-hum, try substituting your very own hand-animated bedtime story.

Skills developed: verbal, auditory
What you'll need: a flannel board, available from educational toy stores and catalogs; sheets of colored felt and scissors, or purchased felt shapes

You can use traditional store-bought felt shapes, which usually come in themed sets (farm animals, numbers, faces) or make your own by cutting them out with scissors. A good place to start is with a "paper doll" made from felt in the same gender as your child, with a simple wardrobe or props that let you make it day or night, winter or summer. Then you can add a dog, cat, or rabbit, a simple house and car, and other elements to spin a tale that reflects your baby's life or interests.

Sit facing your baby with the felt board propped on your knees so it is clearly visible. Tell your story — any story, really; don't feel you have to be a master narrator — illustrating the major points with the felt shapes. You might start out, "Once upon a time there was a little boy (lay out the felt figure) who lived in a tiny house (lay out the house)." When your baby is a little older, it's fun — and very revealing — to have him tell you a felt-board bedtime story.

10. Photo Album
Recognizing familiar faces (including your own) is an enormous treat for your baby as he learns to identify people by name and association.

Skills developed: pattern recognition, fine motor
What you'll need: a small photo album — the type where the photos slide into clear plastic pockets

Buy a small photo album (one that holds 3-by-5- or 4-by-6-inch photos — one to a page is the best) and fill it with snapshots of your baby and the people in his life. In addition to relatives and family friends (the most typical photo subjects), make sure you include pictures of babysitters or caregivers, neighbors, and other babies and children you know.

11. Clap your hands!
There comes a miraculous moment, sometime around the 6-month mark, when your baby discovers she can spontaneously bring her hands together to touch each other. But even before she masters this skill, clapping games give her a thrill. What's more, they provide a chance to interact with you face-to-face and to try to mimic your actions.

Skills developed: two-hand coordination
What you'll need: no equipment necessary

Patty-cake is an old favorite for babies, but this version is a little more challenging. Sit your baby on the floor, then sit down cross-legged facing her. If she doesn't sit securely yet, prop a pillow behind her. Then sing this song (any tune will do), acting out the commands as you come to them.

Clap, clap, clap your hands
Clap your tiny hands
Clap, clap, clap your hands
Clap your tiny hands

Additional verses:
Stomp, stomp, stomp your feet... (and so on).
Pat, pat, pat your head... (and so on).
Rub, rub, rub your tummy... (and so on).

Help your baby make the movements herself, even if it means holding her ankles and stomping her feet for her. You can continue to make up sillier and sillier verses (wiggle your eyebrows; stick out your tongue) as long as she continues to giggle.
Give the album to your baby and tell him it's his very own. Sit with him and show him the photos, letting him communicate his feelings to you. He'll react to the familiar ones with excitement and point out any faces he doesn't recognize with a questioning expression. Then put the album in his bookshelf or toy box, where he can page through it on his own. It'll quickly become a favorite — and a lifesaver on plane trips and long car rides.

for more, pls visit www.babycenter.com

Tree Philosophy

Plant your child a strong root -- hence she will be strong enough to stand on her feet.
Spread your child as many branches -- hence she will reach her friends & family.
Grow your child as high to the sky -- hence she'll have high dreams that gives her courage.

That way, your child will grow as high up the sky; befriend with many people; but never forget where to come home.

One thing Athena...
There' a lot to learn in this world, and so many ways to learn them.
I learnt this one not from a family or relative.. but from a wise friend's parents.
And still remember it. It will be the way how I nurture you.
It called a Tree Philosophy.

As a child, one day you'll grow bigger. you'll have you're own way, own life, own dreams.. Perhaps next month you could even choose your own toys, shoes you like and don't like...
And I could only see you there, and said "I think... " instead of "You should"
Perhaps I will have that mother-syndrome. The one that thought that she can always read her baby's mind and knows what best for her.
Perhaps I will one day. And I hope you will forgive me.
Remind me that I should hang on to that tree philosophy.
I shall taught you how to stand on your feet. And how to survive.
I will be there in every moment of your growing days.
I wanna share you about dreams, and how it helps you see your future.
about dreams that keeps you sane and grateful.
about you being you.
Whwnver you're dreaming high, don't forget to hold on and get your feet on the ground.
Manda loves you. A lot.

Some facts about teething baby....

Some people said that baby teething is associated with a mild rise in body temperature and some children who were shown to be teething did have some rise in body temperature to 100°F and a facial rash. But symptoms of teething and illness can be similar, so it's hard not to get confused in trying to understand what she really into. They said, don't just dismiss symptoms such as nappy rash, diarrhea or fever as teething. It could be part of the teething process.

And yes, Thena been a bit of all that. with bit crankiness which made everyone confuse, and trying to understand whether she wants to sleep, or play, or just sitting around. In the mid of many nights, she scream hard and leave me clueless...

But for all of you, here are some FAQ about baby teething..

When can I expect my child's first tooth to come in?

Teething can begin as early as 4 months of age, but most babies don't get their first tooth until 6 months. Teeth usually come in pairs. The bottom front two teeth typically show up first, followed by the top ones (both sets are called central incisors). Then the side front teeth (lateral incisors) fill in, followed by the molars and then the canines, which are the pointy teeth next to the front teeth. The back molars erupt last. Your baby should have a full set of primary teeth by age 3; permanent teeth won't begin to replace them until the child is 4 to 6 years old.

My baby was born with a tooth. Does it need to be pulled out?

It's rare, but some children already have a tooth when they're born, usually a bottom front tooth. It may be a real baby tooth or an extra tooth in the set that has grown over the baby tooth and permanent tooth underneath it. This extra tooth will fall out when the baby tooth erupts. But sometimes these teeth -- real or extra -- need to be removed, to avoid the risk of choking if they're loose, for example, so a tooth doesn't get in the way of breastfeeding.

My child is 8 months old and still doesn't have his first tooth. Is something wrong?

Don't worry. The first tooth can come in anytime between 4 and 12 months. If a tooth hasn't come in by 1 year, there's probably still no reason to worry if your child is growing fine otherwise -- he may just be a late bloomer. In rare instances, lack of teeth is a sign of metabolic disorder, but if that were the case, a child would have other growth problems as well.

My 4-month-old is drooling and chewing on his hand. Does this mean he's teething?

It's possible, but drooling and chewing aren't always signs of teething. Your baby is on the young side for teething, and at 4 months, it's natural for a baby to put objects into his mouth to explore them. Also at this age he's beginning to produce more saliva than he can swallow, which causes drooling. But if you notice that your child is also cranky and fussy, and he tends to chew or gnaw on the breast or bottle more than suck, that sounds like teething. Besides increased drooling, chewing, and crankiness, another common teething symptom is loss of appetite. Gum swelling and the resulting sensitivity to hot and cold foods will make eating uncomfortable for your baby, and can also interfere with sleeping.

In addition, when teeth are coming through, the gums will look swollen and bumpy, and they may be lighter or darker in color. Sometimes a bluish-red blister (called a hematoma) appears on the gum line where the tooth is coming in, and it may bleed a little when the tooth breaks the surface. Call your doctor if the blister lasts for more than a week without the tooth poking through.

My baby has a fever and a touch of diarrhea. Is that because he's teething?

Some doctors don't buy into the idea that these symptoms are related to teething, but other pediatricians, myself included, see a connection. The usual scenario is that a parent will bring in an irritable 6-month-old who has a low-grade fever (less than 100.5 degrees) and some mild diarrhea. The child is also drooling and chewing on his fingers or anything else near his mouth. An exam doesn't show any problem, and the parent is sent home with instructions for managing the fever. Then, two or three days later, a new tooth appears -- and soon after that the fever and diarrhea disappear. Be aware, though, that we sometimes blame these symptoms on teething when they may actually be the result of an infection. A good guideline is that whatever problem you think is due to teething should pass with treatment within 24 hours. If it doesn't your baby may actually be sick with something else and should be seen by a doctor.

What if my baby is pulling on his ear? Is that due to teething?

It's often hard to tell why a baby is pulling at his ear. Sometimes it's because there's too much wax in there, or he could have an ear infection. Some babies pull on their ear when they're sleepy. I usually tell parents to look at what else is going on at the same time. If your baby is casually scratching or rubbing at his ear but seems happy and playful, with only intermittent bouts of fussiness, then the problem may simply be teething -- a reaction to the tingling of the tooth nerves. But if your child has a moderate to high fever (higher than 101 degrees), gets more irritable when lying down or being fed, and has recently had a cold with congestion, an ear infection is the more likely cause.

How can I make my baby feel better?

The worst part of teething for you is seeing and hearing your baby in pain. But rest assured, things will get easier with each new tooth. Teething is most painful for the first two to four teeth, because it's a new experience for the baby.

While your child is teething, excessive drooling can cause irritation around his mouth. Applying a little petroleum jelly there and on his lips can protect the skin. A frozen teething ring is very good for numbing the pain of teething and satisfying baby's need to chew and rub his gums. (Avoid the type of ring with stuff floating inside -- a vigorously chewing infant might gnaw through and swallow or choke on the little objects.) Even something as simple as a wet washcloth that your baby can chew on will provide relief. An age-appropriate dose of liquid infant pain reducer can also help. Ibuprofen is a good idea for nighttime because it lasts six to eight hours. But since acetaminophen is easier on a baby's stomach, it's a good daytime option. If you're going to use a topical teething ointment, which you may want to reapply often, make sure to follow the package instructions so you don't give your baby too much.

FYI, Baby Teething Period:

6 to 12 months	Lower two incisors or front teeth, followed by the upper two incisors or front teeth
9 to 16 months	Two more incisors break through, top and bottom
12 to 18 months	The first back molars emerge
18 to 24 months	The canine teeth start to appear between the molars and incisors, and finally, the second molar teeth break through in the lower and upper back of the mouth

Teething Baby Thena

Baby Thena is teething, definitely.

She's been teething to Manda's nipples lately. And it hurts so bad.
When she was a newborn, I could trick her with nipple shield, but now that she know the difference between the real nipple and the fake ones, hehehe -- sorry darling...
Thena start having her first tooth like 2 weeks before she reach 6 months. She had another tooth within the next month. And now, she's going to be eight month yet, completing the upper two incisors or front teeth exist already. And it's dreadful to be bitten to bleeding.. afraid if I had none nipple, It'll even worst...
I know Thena never meant to hurt Mamanda, and perhaps she's just having itch on her teeth. Or perhaps, she was so upset of her horrible teething experience. perhaps it was as hurt as what Manda felt. And Thena just couldn't tell but to show it. Being bitten doesn't stop me from breastfeeding though... I'm still doing it every night, cause I know that thing give comfort to Thena in every situation. It gives her the ultimate love.

Eyang said that whenever Thena bite, pinch her nose so that she lose the bite (she needs to breathe hence she open her mouth). But the thing was, we did a lot of nose-pinching as games, and she love it so bad! she even gave her nose to be pinched voluntarily.
So when this biting thing happens, Manda pinch her nose, and she laugh.
She thought it was a joke.
Manda told her that Thena hurt Mamanda.... and Thena just smiled... asking for more breastmilk.

It happens again and again. and even it makes her laugh. Yes, not only showing off some incisors, but also have sound. A laughing & giggling sound.

And Panda said, try on the nipple shield. At first Manda refuse, cause it would not give Thena the real feeling of breastfeeding -- afraid that she mixed the nipple shield with bottle milk.
But due to such pain, I tried it on.
At first Thena's feeling a bit awkward. She examined it as if t were something bugging her head. Then she tried to suck it, but it was horrible. It doesn't taste like Manda's skin. And since I have such a short nipple, she need more effort to suck the breastmilk out.
(It reminds me of her newborn time, I couldn't possibly figure how she can manage breastfeeding at that time, as it takes more effort. She's amazing.)
And that's it.
Thena seemed frightened.
Seemed that the nipple shield was something awful that holding Manda's breastmilk away from her. And she start to cry. cry and cry eversince..
And I decided to put that thing away.
Manda felt that Thena was afraid if she never be able to feel being breastfed by Manda, she was so afraid that everytime her lips open and loose Manda's breastmilk, she cried.
She was frightened. And since that moment till now, Thena always longing to Mamanda's holding her and breastfeeding her, and she never want to let go.

And I've been whispering to her ears, that I would never let her go. Manda will always stay for Athena. Manda will give Athena the breastmilk as long as she like.

On the other hand...
I have a big question mark in my head: "Is there any way that I could stop my baby from biting during breastfeeding?"

And here's what I found in google..

Step One

Treat the teething pain. Whether you use homeopathic teething tablets, natural teething gels, or pharmaceutical teething pain relievers, find something that will help ease your baby's discomfort. For severe teething pain, children's acetaminophen may help.

Step Two

Take away things that shouldn't be ingested. Some toys have paint that may come off in your baby's mouth if she chews hard on them; other objects may break into pieces and become choking hazards. Put these objects away until your baby's teething episode has subsided.

Step Three

Be consistent and firm without frightening your baby. If she bites you or someone else, say "Don't bite!" or "No biting!" firmly, and put her down gently for a minute if you are holding her. She should realize fairly quickly that biting is not OK.

Step Four

Provide alternatives. Teething rings, teething toys or bagels you can freeze or refrigerate, and dampened, frozen washcloths are all appropriate objects for your baby to bite or chew on.

Step Five

Keep these alternatives close at hand so that you can do a quick switch. When you put your baby down, hand her a teething toy immediately ' this will send the message that some things are OK to chew on, while others most definitely aren't.


And it comes with warnings....

Tips & Warnings

• Cool drinks can help ease teething pain ' a little bit of ice water in a sippy cup may be a good quick fix.
• If you are nursing, your baby may want to breast-feed more often for comfort while she is teething. Try to ease her discomfort before you nurse; this will lessen the possibility that you will get bitten.
• Try to restrain the natural impulse to yelp or shout when your baby bites you. She is not doing it because she wants to hurt you, but because it seems to lessen her own discomfort. She will catch on fast once you let her know what to do.
• Avoid giving your baby ice cubes to suck or chew on ' they can pose a choking hazard.
• Try to be consistent about the biting issue, even before your baby begins teething ' it can seem cute when small babies gnaw on your fingers, but it will hurt when the teeth start to come in.