好好对音乐节奏反应强烈。两三个月的时候听着自己喜欢的歌曲，会变的很安静，直至睡去。九个月左右的时候，开始跟着音乐摇摆。如今更是只要随便敲敲打打出来的节奏，他都一概不会��,开始摇摆着小身子。
当然，也不是只有音乐的时候才摇摆。随着年龄增长，身高体重变化不大，可这脾气已经比他身子大了。他开始有自己的意愿，自己的想法和要求。倘若没有得到满足，就开始摇摆，翻滚，大闹，嘴中还念念有词，不知道他在讲些什么。
Tuesday, April 23, 2013
Thursday, April 4, 2013
两两相望
妈妈上班实在辛苦，有时候晚上到家陪着皓皓的时候，因为实在没有力气陪皓皓玩，就和皓皓并排躺着。皓皓经常就在这样的时刻，傻傻的看着妈妈，妈妈也热情的回望着他。
我们什么都不说，什么都不做，就是那么两两相望着。妈妈觉得无比幸福，不知道皓皓是什么想法呢？？？
Wednesday, March 6, 2013
清晨的离别
每天早上麻麻都是全家最早起床，最早出门的。绝大多数的时候，麻麻出门的时候，臭皓还在睡觉。看着呼呼酣睡中的宝贝，可爱的圆脸，安静的表情，麻麻有多么希望能不要去上班，在家陪臭皓。。。
粑粑说再过几个月，皓宝肯定要吵闹"爸爸不要去上班"了。。。可是麻麻大概是不会有这种机会了。其实那也很幸福。叹气。。。
Tuesday, March 5, 2013
送爸爸上班
差不多每天早晨出家门时，外婆都要带皓皓送我到门口。曾经有段时间，即便皓皓在睡觉，只要爸爸一走出房门，他便张开眼睛抬起头，望向我。
起初他是无意识的。却是很显然他喜欢这样。因为他喜欢门前，喜欢窗口，喜欢一切视野开阔或者能看到一片绿色的地方。但这一切与爸爸是不是在哪里似乎没有什么关系。至多，我向他挥挥手，他就灿烂的笑。
但是最近这段时间，似乎变得不一样了。他会很专注的看着我的一举一动。我穿鞋，他望着地面，我拿包，他盯着我的手，我伸出双手，他就把身体靠向我，让我抱！我若把他抱过来，他似乎就开始沉浸在这份温纯中，连外婆的呼唤都不予理会。这时的爸爸已经充满幸福与满足感。虽种种不舍，还是要去公司的，而皓皓自始至终望着爸爸，直至我消失在电梯口。
可以想象，再过数月，一个嚷着"爸爸不要走"的小朋友，站在家门口，在我每天要上班的时候。
Monday, March 4, 2013
参加 full month shower
同事家的千金满月啦。小朋友生于立春取名yinuo ，虽然还是农历腊月，准确讲生肖却属蛇。看着小宝宝的娇嫩身躯，就想到皓皓几个月前，稚嫩又虎头虎脑的样子。
皓皓对所有新奇的东西感兴趣，在房间里东看西望，唯独不关心小妹妹的存在。倒是发现他开始对自己的空间位置变得挑剔。要面相自己感兴趣的方向，甚至还要求抱着他走动。不知再过几个月，要怎么应付这个淘气包了。
之前皓皓见过的小朋友们，都比他大一点，yinuo 以后会陆续有新出生的小朋友。比如马上这两个月内会有两个弟弟一个妹妹，皓皓就成了诸多小朋友们的小哥哥了。
Sunday, February 10, 2013
淘气的皓皓，撒娇的皓皓
皓皓成长很快，似乎每一天都会多懂一些东西。刚过新年的皓皓变得越发淘气，似乎也开始撒娇。
淘气自不用说，每次都想着变着法的玩，疯起来大叫大嚷指指点点。可撒娇起来似乎是给传递一个新号：以后有得累了。
他开始有一些自己的喜好 自己的想法，要怎样不要怎样，喜欢这个不喜欢那个。甚至是，我要这个人抱我，只要这个人。当然，通过长时间相处及悉心照料，这个人外婆非当莫属。常常看到他听到外婆的声音或者看到外婆身影就开始吵，闹，撒泼。只要外婆抱在身上，他立马破涕为笑，甚至还嘲弄般的向爸爸妈妈哼笑两声，以示胜利。
往往他都是胜利者，因为撒泼起来的哭闹，撕心裂肺又长久恒绵，以致大多数时候会有人先于他投降。
Saturday, February 2, 2013
Which weaning foods to introduce when (solids)
Your baby has reached six months, and it's time for him to try solid food. Every baby is different, so there's no telling how your baby will take to this new experience. He may need a while to get used to different textures and tastes, or he may tuck in straight away.
Some families swear by baby-led weaning, whereas others find their babies are happier with spoon-fed purées. We explain which foods are best to give your baby over the coming weeks and months, to help him get a good start at mealtimes.
During your baby's first six months, his digestive and immune systems have been gradually gaining strength. Your baby's body is now ready to process solid foods. The fact that he's physically ready means he is less likely to have a reaction to something he's eaten.
If you wish to give your baby solid food before he is four months old, it's worth talking to your doctor first. Before six months, there are many foods that aren't suitable for your baby. These include gluten, which is found in grains, cow's milk and eggs.
Once your baby is six months old, you can, in theory, give him most foods, and try new ones quite quickly. Here are some foods you may wish to begin with:
Once your baby is happy eating from a spoon, you can increase the range of foods to offer. Just like us, babies can get bored with the same thing. So rather than just offering fruit or cereal purées, try these:
Even though official guidelines say it's right to start solids at six months, you'll see products on the shelves for babies aged four months. Product ranges normally go from four to seven months and seven months upwards. There's no nutritional reason why a baby of six months can't eat jars of food labelled seven months-plus, although you may need to mash or blend the contents.
Whenever you buy any pre-packaged food for your baby, check the labels and choose the products that are lowest in salt and sugar.
Your baby can now try mashed or minced food, rather than purées. Babies who are first given lumpy food when they're older than 10 months are more likely to reject it. This may make them reluctant to try different textures and tastes as they grow.
It's a good idea to base your baby's meals on starchy foods. The following starchy foods are fine for your baby:
If your baby is happier with finger foods, let him get on with it. He may enjoy the control it allows him. Try cooked green beans or carrots, cubes of cheese, slices of banana or soft pear.
Although your baby is still having his usual milk, he can start to have other drinks. Give him cooled, boiled water from a drinking cup with a soft spout. If you choose to give your baby fruit juice, keep it to mealtimes only. Dilute one part juice to 10 of cooled boiled water.
Give diluted juice to your baby in a beaker or feeding cup, rather than a bottle. Keeping juice to mealtimes helps your baby to absorb the iron in his meals and is kinder to his emerging teeth.
Follow-on formula milk can be used if you wish. But there's no need for you to give it to your baby if he's already eating balanced meals.
Read our article on solids from seven to nine months and our recipes for this age group for more ideas.
If your baby is breastfed, you can keep offering him regular feeds. You may find he doesn't want to feed as often as he used to. If you are formula-feeding, you can drop one or two formula feeds a day. But carry on giving your baby formula milk, between 500ml and 600ml a day, until he's a year old.
Read our article on solids from nine to 12 months.
If your child already has an allergy, or an allergic condition such as asthma or eczema, then he has more of a chance being allergic to peanuts. So talk to your doctor before giving your child peanut butter, or products containing peanuts for the first time.
It may be worth trying foods that are most likely to cause a reaction one at a time. That way, you can see how your baby gets on, and isolate any trigger foods. Start with a very small amount, and don't give any of them to your baby before he's six months old. Foods to introduce one at a time are:
http://www.babycenter.com.sg/a546661/which-weaning-foods-to-introduce-when-solids#ixzz2JkHwsz3z
Some families swear by baby-led weaning, whereas others find their babies are happier with spoon-fed purées. We explain which foods are best to give your baby over the coming weeks and months, to help him get a good start at mealtimes.
Why isn't milk enough any more?
At six months, your baby starts to need extra nutrients, in particular iron, from food. But he still needs breastmilk or formula milk as well, and will do until he turns one.During your baby's first six months, his digestive and immune systems have been gradually gaining strength. Your baby's body is now ready to process solid foods. The fact that he's physically ready means he is less likely to have a reaction to something he's eaten.
If you wish to give your baby solid food before he is four months old, it's worth talking to your doctor first. Before six months, there are many foods that aren't suitable for your baby. These include gluten, which is found in grains, cow's milk and eggs.
Once your baby is six months old, you can, in theory, give him most foods, and try new ones quite quickly. Here are some foods you may wish to begin with:
- puréed or well-mashed cooked vegetables, such as potato, sweet potato, pumpkin, parsnip, carrot, courgette, broccoli or cauliflower
- fruit purée, such as ripe cooked apple, pear, mango or papaya, or mashed fruit, such as ripe avocado or banana
- baby rice, or other cereal, mixed with your baby's usual milk
Once your baby is happy eating from a spoon, you can increase the range of foods to offer. Just like us, babies can get bored with the same thing. So rather than just offering fruit or cereal purées, try these:
- Puréed or blended meat, fish or chicken. Be sure to cook the food thoroughly and remove bones.
- Puréed or well-mashed lentils, split peas, chickpeas or other pulses.
- Wholemilk yoghurt, fromage frais or custard. But remember your baby shouldn't have cow's milk (or goat's or sheep's) as his main drink until he's a year old.
- Vegetable purées which have stronger flavours, such as peas, cabbage or spinach.
Even though official guidelines say it's right to start solids at six months, you'll see products on the shelves for babies aged four months. Product ranges normally go from four to seven months and seven months upwards. There's no nutritional reason why a baby of six months can't eat jars of food labelled seven months-plus, although you may need to mash or blend the contents.
Whenever you buy any pre-packaged food for your baby, check the labels and choose the products that are lowest in salt and sugar.
What foods can I give my baby from seven to nine months?
From now on, your baby will be able to join in with family meals much more easily. There are advantages to giving your baby home-cooked meals:- you know what's gone into his meals
- you'll be getting him used to what you eat
Your baby can now try mashed or minced food, rather than purées. Babies who are first given lumpy food when they're older than 10 months are more likely to reject it. This may make them reluctant to try different textures and tastes as they grow.
It's a good idea to base your baby's meals on starchy foods. The following starchy foods are fine for your baby:
- breakfast cereals
- baby breadsticks
- potatoes
- couscous
- bread
- pasta
- millet
- rice
- oats
- fish, but not shark, swordfish and marlin
- well-cooked eggs
- dairy produce
- lean red meat
- poultry
- lentils
If your baby is happier with finger foods, let him get on with it. He may enjoy the control it allows him. Try cooked green beans or carrots, cubes of cheese, slices of banana or soft pear.
Although your baby is still having his usual milk, he can start to have other drinks. Give him cooled, boiled water from a drinking cup with a soft spout. If you choose to give your baby fruit juice, keep it to mealtimes only. Dilute one part juice to 10 of cooled boiled water.
Give diluted juice to your baby in a beaker or feeding cup, rather than a bottle. Keeping juice to mealtimes helps your baby to absorb the iron in his meals and is kinder to his emerging teeth.
Follow-on formula milk can be used if you wish. But there's no need for you to give it to your baby if he's already eating balanced meals.
Read our article on solids from seven to nine months and our recipes for this age group for more ideas.
What foods can I give my baby from 10 months?
Your baby's meals can be more adult-like now. They should be chopped or minced, and you may like to follow a two or three-meal-a-day pattern, along with one or two snacks.If your baby is breastfed, you can keep offering him regular feeds. You may find he doesn't want to feed as often as he used to. If you are formula-feeding, you can drop one or two formula feeds a day. But carry on giving your baby formula milk, between 500ml and 600ml a day, until he's a year old.
Read our article on solids from nine to 12 months.
What should I not give my baby if he's under a year?
There are some foods and ingredients your baby should not have until he's one. These are:- Salt. Your baby's kidneys can't cope with salt yet. It's best not to encourage a liking for it, anyway. Don't blend adult ready-meals for your baby. Ready meals contain high levels of salt.
- Honey. Even if he has a cough, your baby shouldn't have honey until he's one. Very occasionally, it can contain a type of bacteria that can be toxic to a baby's intestines.
- Sugar. Try sweetening desserts with mashed banana or a purée of stewed dried fruit. Or you could use expressed breastmilk or formula milk.
- Artificial sweeteners. Diet drinks or squashes containing artificial sweeteners are not suitable for your baby. They are not nutritious and can encourage a sweet tooth.
- Whole nuts. These are a choking hazard.
- Certain fish. Your baby should not have shark, swordfish and marlin. These may contain traces of mercury.
- Tea or coffee. Don't be tempted to add a little tea to your baby's bottle to warm his milk. The tannin in tea may prevent him from absorbing the iron in his food properly. Any caffeinated drink is unsuitable for your baby.
- Low-fat foods. Low-calorie spreads, yogurts and reduced-fat cheeses aren't right for your baby. Always offer your baby the full-fat versions. He needs the calories.
- soft, mould-ripened cheeses, such as brie or camembert
- raw or undercooked shellfish
- soft-boiled or raw eggs
- liver pate
What about food allergies?
If allergies run in your family, then it's worth talking to your doctor for advice.If your child already has an allergy, or an allergic condition such as asthma or eczema, then he has more of a chance being allergic to peanuts. So talk to your doctor before giving your child peanut butter, or products containing peanuts for the first time.
It may be worth trying foods that are most likely to cause a reaction one at a time. That way, you can see how your baby gets on, and isolate any trigger foods. Start with a very small amount, and don't give any of them to your baby before he's six months old. Foods to introduce one at a time are:
- grains, such as wheat, rye, barley and oats, that contain gluten
- fish and shellfish
- citrus fruits
- nut butters
- cow's milk
- soya
- egg
http://www.babycenter.com.sg/a546661/which-weaning-foods-to-introduce-when-solids#ixzz2JkHwsz3z
When is it safe for me to introduce certain foods to my baby?
There's often confusion about when it is safe to introduce certain foods to a baby. Mums giving their babies their first solids hear warnings of "no egg, no nuts, no citrus fruits, no wheat, no kiwi", and the list goes on. Our chart makes it simple for you to understand what's safe for your baby and when it's safe to introduce each one to your baby.
http://www.babycenter.com.sg/a563207/when-is-it-safe-for-me-to-introduce-certain-foods-to-my-baby#ixzz2JkFp1q8k
| Food item | Safe for my six-month-old? | Safe for my one-year-old? |
|---|---|---|
| Cow's milk | Not as a drink, but small amounts can be used in cooking | Yes, as a main drink |
| Sheep's or goat's milk | Not as a drink, but small amounts can be used in cooking | Yes, as a main drink |
| Brie, camembert and other mould-ripened soft cheeses made with pasteurised milk | Yes | Yes |
| Honey | No | Yes |
| Salt | No | Yes |
| Bread | Yes | Yes |
| Whole nuts | No | No. Don't give your child whole nuts until she's five, because of the risk of choking |
| Peanut butter | Yes. But before your baby tries it, talk to your doctor if allergies run in the family, or if your baby has eczema or asthma | Yes. But before your child tries it, talk to your doctor if allergies run in the family, or if your child has eczema or asthma |
| Soft-boiled eggs | No | Yes. If you give your toddler soft boiled eggs, look for those with a Lion stamp. These are from hens that have been vaccinated against salmonella |
| Sesame seeds | Yes. But before your baby tries them, talk to your doctor if allergies run in the family, or if your baby has eczema or asthma | Yes. But before your child tries them, talk to your doctor if allergies run in the family, or if your child has eczema or asthma |
| Citrus fruits | Yes | Yes |
| Kiwi fruit | Yes | Yes |
| Prawns | Yes | Yes |
| Shark, swordfish or marlin | No, because they may contain traces of mercury | No, because they may contain traces of mercury |
| Salmon | Yes | Yes |
| Mackerel | Yes | Yes |
| Coffee | No, because it contains caffeine and makes it harder for your baby to absorb iron from food | No, because it contains caffeine and makes it harder for your baby to absorb iron from food |
| Tea | No, because it contains caffeine and makes it harder for your baby to absorb iron from food | No, because it contains caffeine and makes it harder for your baby to absorb iron from food |
http://www.babycenter.com.sg/a563207/when-is-it-safe-for-me-to-introduce-certain-foods-to-my-baby#ixzz2JkFp1q8k
Sunday, January 20, 2013
Tuesday, January 1, 2013
Separation and independence
seems haohao is ready now.
Developmental milestones: Separation and independence
Highlights
When will my baby develop a sense of individuality?
Your baby's sense of individuality take years to develop. At first she thinks you and she are one and the same.A famous study shows exactly how clueless babies are about their own existence. Researchers placed several babies in front of a mirror to see whether they understood that the reflection was an image of themselves. They didn't. The children patted their mirror image, behaving as if they were seeing another baby.
Then, at around six or seven months, your baby will start to realise that she is separate from you, and that you can leave her alone. This is when separation anxiety usually begins. It can last well into her second year.
Your baby will gradually become more sociable and confident with others. And she will come to realise that you will come back for her when you leave her at nursery or with a babysitter. As she gains confidence she will start to forge her own identity.
By the toddler years, your baby's budding independence may actually become a problem. Wanting things her way is at the heart of many temper tantrums.
How will my baby learn to cope with separation and independence?
One to six monthsUntil your baby is six months old, she can only think about her immediate needs: food, love and attention. In the first few months, your baby can't even think about tackling the process of forming her own identity. She's too busy trying to gain control over her basic movements and reflexes.
You may start to notice the first signs of budding independence when your baby is about four or five months. She will start to express herself through anger, discovering that she can cry to get your attention. This is one of the first steps in learning that she has an independent will, and that how she behaves can affect others, namely you.
Seven to 12 months
At around seven months your baby will realise she is independent of you. This is a huge cognitive leap worthy of celebration. Just be prepared for your baby getting a bit anxious at this new understanding of separateness. She's become so attached to you that when you leave her alone, even for a minute, she will burst into tears. She doesn't yet know that you will always come back.
Be assured it's normal for your baby to feel this way. It's a sign that she's strongly attached to you. Sneaking out while her back is turned when you leave her at nursery won't help. In fact, it may just make her more afraid that you aren't coming back.
If you have to leave her to be cared for by someone else, give her something that she often sees you using or wearing, like a soft scarf. The chances are that it will also smell of you which will give her added comfort. You can help ease the transition by asking her carers to approach slowly and letting your baby make the first move. When it comes to say goodbye, as hard as it can be, say goodbye and go while she's watching.
12 to 24 Months
Your baby's making more progress in differentiating herself from you and from the world around her.
When your baby is two, she may still get upset when you leave her at nursery or with a babysitter. But she'll recover more quickly now because she's more secure. Experience, and her budding memory skills, have taught her that you will come back after being gone for a while. You've built this trust by continually showing her that you love and care for her.
It's that feeling of trust that gives her the confidence to assert herself. What signs of independence will you notice now? Your child may insist on wearing her purple pyjamas for the fifth night in a row, eating only certain foods, and climbing into her car seat by herself.
25 to 36 months
Between the ages of two and three, your toddler will continue to struggle for independence. She will wander further away from you as she goes exploring. And she'll continue to test her limits, by drawing on the walls, for example, even if you tell her not to. "I can do it myself" is probably one of the most common phrases parents hear from older toddlers.
How can I encourage my baby's independence?
Your baby needs a secure attachment to you if she is to explore the world safely. This attachment to you is the base from which she can move away from, but return to, when she needs reassurance.Consistently give her love and support, and she'll build the confidence she needs to strike out on her own. From day one, respond immediately to your baby's cries. Feed her when she's hungry, change her nappy when it's dirty, and smile and talk to her when she's alert.
Playing games such as hide and seek and peekaboo can enhance her understanding of separation and return. Keep showing how her favourite teddy bear or doll still exists when it's hidden under a blanket. This will help her to understand that daddy and mummy can disappear but also come back.
You should also make sure that you've set up a safe environment for your baby at home. She needs to test her limits and explore her surroundings to develop independence and gain confidence.
Instead of running around saying "no" every time she touches something that could harm her, keep dangerous objects out of her reach. Put plenty of safe objects and toys within her reach she can grab at. That way she won't get frustrated when she wanders, and she'll be safe.
Know, too, that just because your baby is starting to strike out on her own doesn't mean she'll require less of your comfort and love. Your baby may grow less needy as she reaches toddlerhood, but she will still crave constant care from you.
Encourage her any time she tries something on her own, but don't push her away when she runs back to you for reassurance. She'll want and need this for a long time to come.
My baby is 11 months and seems very clingy. Should I be concerned?
Separation anxiety is normal for babies between nine and 20 months. But do talk to your doctor or health visitor if:- her anxiety becomes so overwhelming that she is unable to do anything without you by her side
- she's inconsolable when you leave her with a carer, even after you're long gone from her presence
http://www.babycenter.com.sg/a6577/developmental-milestones-separation-and-independence#ixzz2Gh4hdbgW
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