Babies

Baby Activities

Inhabitots on JustMommies: Squeaky Clean and Green Bathtime Fun for Babies And Tots

Every parent knows that a child's bath time ritual means more than just getting clean. There's also plenty of fun to be had while soaking in the suds, with well-designed bath toys that are engaging, entertaining and eco-friendly. Here are some of our top picks of non-toxic tub toys that will keep your kiddo happily occupied while you get him squeaky clean.

• Why Tummy Time is so Important from a Physical Therapist's Perspective
• Tummy Time Tactics

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Baby Development

Baby Teeth Development: Order of Baby Teeth Eruption

Your baby’s teeth begin forming while your baby is still in the womb, but you probably won’t see your baby’s first tooth until he is about six months. Your baby was born with a full set of primary teeth, also known as baby teeth. Even though you can’t see his baby teeth, they are there waiting to erupt underneath the gums.

• Speech & Language Development: The First Year
• When Should My Baby Start Walking?

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Baby Health

Green Frothy Stools in Breastfed Babies

Typically, breastfed babies have frequent bowel movements.  They may need a diaper change after every feeding.

• What is Torticollis?
• Baby Eczema

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Breastfeeding

Getting Pregnant While Breastfeeding: FAQ about Fertility and Breastfeeding

If you are breastfeeding your baby, chances are that you won't be getting pregnant anytime soon. In fact, exclusive breastfeeding has been shown to be 98 percent effective in suppressing ovulation.

• Foremilk Hindmilk Imbalance
• Dairy Sensitivity in Breastfed Infants

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Crying and Calming Baby

Colic Symptoms in Babies

Colic is a condition in which a baby starts to cry for extended periods of time, and often for no obvious reason (no fever, for example). The crying is a response to intense abdominal pain, and doctors use what they call the “Rule of Three” to help identify it.

• Colic – Does Your Baby Have it? What Can You Do About It?
• How to Calm Your Crying Baby

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Feeding Baby

Non-Toxic, BPA-Free Feeding Gear for Babies & Toddlers from Inhabitots

Hardly a day goes by when we don't hear about the harmful effects of BPA.

• How Much Formula Does My Baby Need?
• When Can Babies Drink Juice?

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Newborn

Delaying Cord Clamping

Among moms-to-be and the medical professionals who help to deliver babies, cord clamping is a hot topic. The issue is how soon after delivery to clamp the umbilical cord that connects the baby to the placenta in his mother’s womb. In the past, most doctors had clamped the cord almost immediately.

• How to Swaddle a Baby
• Burping Your Baby

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Parenting Baby

Attachment Parenting Basics from Inhabitots

While the concept of attachment parenting dates back to ancient times, and is considered the norm in most countries today, Dr. Bill Sears only coined the term "attachment parenting" relatively recently in the United States, in the 1980's.

• Quick Tips on Safeguarding Your Home & Baby's Nursery from Toxins from Inhabitots
• Inhabitots on JustMommies: Cute Winter Fashions for Stylish Babies & Kids

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Preemie

Breastfeeding and Preemies – What Mothers Should Know

While it is well documented that breastfeeding is the healthiest option for babies, the benefits ring true in an especially critical way for premature infants.

• Breastfeeding a Premature Baby
• Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC) and Preemies

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Sleep Issues

Safe Sleep Essentials for Babies from Inhabitots

Unless you're one of the lucky ones whose baby has always been a great sleeper, you probably spend a great deal of time trying to establish and maintain consistent sleep routines for your little one.

• What is Dream Feeding?
• Inhabitots on JustMommies: The Case for Co-Sleeping

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