5 Easy Ways To Switch Your Baby To Solids

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The first 6 months in your baby's life are the months where nothing but your feed should provide the nutrition. Of course, in those situations where baby is not getting enough for whatever reasons, a discussion with your baby's doctor will tell you which formula milk you can give baby.

Once your baby crosses the important 6 month mark, it's time to move into mushier and messier territory. Yes, introducing your baby to solids is actually as much messy as it's fun. But I'm sure you're gonna love the phase as much as your baby, who will have a lot on her palate now!

Before you move on to introducing your baby to solids, you need to make sure that your baby is ready for the transition.

How Will I Know If My Baby Is Ready For Solids?

Most babies are ready by the 6th month to move on to the grown-up world of food, albeit with baby steps. For some babies, it may be even a little earlier. Here are some common signs that will tell you that your little one is ready to move on to solids:

3 Month Old Baby - What Your Baby's Doing Now: Diary Of A New Mum

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That little bundle you brought home is now officially an infant! Somebody is growing up with lots of love for sure :-)

You are already quite the adept mamma by now, but there are some things that may or may not be known, especially if you are a first time mum.

Also, with constant 'free advice' from family and friends and even strangers, there are a lot of doubts about what baby can and cannot do at this age.

A few milestones are out there for you to notice this month, but remember that all babies reach their milestone at their own pace, so unless your baby is reallllllllyyyyyyyyy taking a long time, there is not even a speck of worry that you should have. In any case, baby will have a monthly checkup so the doctor will be there to discuss with as well!

What your 3 month old baby will be doing:

2 Month Old Baby - What Your Baby's Doing Now: Diary Of A New Mum

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Someone has grown up from the newborn phase and is all set to rock the infant stage...right?

With a lot of love and patience and practice and trial and error, you, mum n dad, have finally managed to successfully complete the newborn stage of your little one's life...

As before, baby will still mostly be in the regular cycle of feeding, diaper change, sleep, crying, feeding.....you know it now....

With the start of the second month, there's so much interesting that is in store for you!

What your 2 month old baby will be doing:

Communication:

• Keep an ear out for the many different and new sounds that your baby will start to make around this age
• If you are lucky, you may catch the very infant hints of a smile!
• Keep talking to your baby as much as you can. This will help set the first basis of communication for baby.

Positioning:

• Baby's head positioning will grow better now, but remember to keep a hand around the back of the head at all times

Developments:

• Baby will keep sucking at almost everything, from fist to bib to anything they can reach. It's one of the most comforting things for a baby to be suckling on something, so don't take it as a sign of hunger each time
• At two months, your baby can understand and observe colours and things. Hold toys or objects with bright colours in front of baby. This will aid in their visual stimulation.
• Talk to your baby as much as you can. Your baby will be able to understand different voices now.
• Baby will start grasping things

Crying:

• Of course baby will be crying, but not all crying is out of hunger. Check baby's crying signals to understand what baby wants.

Sleep:

• Make sure your baby is sleeping on the back and not on the tummy. Most cases of SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) take place with babies who are sleeping on their tummy.
• While you may see a pattern emerging, most babies will not sleep through the night this early in life.
• Baby will need to be fed every 2 hours, or 2-3 hours, in the middle of the night, depending on baby's hunger.
• A 2 month baby will have some movement, so make sure the crib is empty. Remove pillows, blankets, toys and anything else.

 Do remember that each baby is special and each milestone is reached at baby's own sweet pace...so no comparisons please!!


- Debolina Raja Gupta
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And like I always believe in and say:
'Heal the world we live in
Save it for our children' - MJ

Happy Parenting!!!! Be good to your little one, and to the millions of little ones out there who truly need every bit of love and compassion they can get.....Be a grown up...save the little ones.... Debolina Raja Gupta

5 Week Old Baby - What Your Baby's Doing Now: Diary of A New Mum

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So you've now stepped into practically the 2nd month!!! Wow...some achievement moms n dads!

There's so much going on now and you just don't have eyes for anything else other than that cute bundle, right? Great....This is just what your baby needs right now, and for months to come - your attention and love and cuddles and time....

What your 5-week baby will be doing:

Communication:

• Get ready to have some of the best fun moments with your baby now as your little one showers you with those newly learned smiles!

4 Week Old Baby - What Your Baby's Doing Now: Diary of A New Mum

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Wow....so baby is almost 4 weeks now and you're readying to celebrate the milestone of reaching the 'month' tag....Congratulations mommy and daddy...you've been doing great!

There's been so many changes in the little one since you first looked into that most beautiful face, and each day is a new revelation, a new change....so much going on with this tiny little person! Whoa!!!

So what all does baby have in store for you to be surprised at as baby enters the 4th week?

What the 4-week old baby will be doing:

3 Week Old Baby - What Your Baby's Doing Now: Diary of A New Mum

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Wow..so you've managed to pass through the first 2 weeks! And did anyone tell you, they were actually the most fragile ones? With a tiny one in the hand, it's really tricky to do near about anything!

Now that your baby enters the 3rd week of life, there's going to be a lot of progress, changes and development, and you, mommy and dad, are going to be absolutely amazed at what all this tiny bundle knows!

2 Week Old Baby - What Your Baby's Doing: Diary Of A New Mum

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Congratulations mommy and daddy! By now you're already home with your new bundle.

Of course it's going to be the same constant routine of feeding, burping, pooping, cleaning, feeding, burping, putting to sleep, feeding, burping.....and continued in the same manner.

But now, there are a few additions that your new baby will be learning:

The 12th Month

What your little one may be doing now:

By the twelfth month your baby should be able to walk by holding to furniture, use gestures to show needs.

Many babies will be able to pick up tiny objects neatly with tip of the thumb and finger, be able to clap or wave bye, drink from a cup independently, stand alone for a few seconds or minute, say one or two words other than’ mamma’ ‘papa’.

Some babies will be able to stand alone well, play with a ball and even roll it back, speak in baby language that may sound like gibberish, walk well.

A few, but not all, babies will be able to say three or more words other than’ mamma’ ‘papa’, respond to a command without a gesture.

Note:

It is important to note here that not all babies will reach these milestones at the exact same age. One baby might learn something at one month of age, another might learn the same at three months of age. This does in no way imply a lack of intelligence or development on the part of your little one.

Remember, each baby is special in its own way and need their own time to adjust to situations and to learn new things. Do not panic if your baby is not doing what your friend's same-age baby is doing already. Keep an eye on your child and note their daily movements. Sometimes, these activities will be so short in their time span that you may have a chance of not noticing at all, unless you keep paying constant attention. However, if there is constant and marked delay in all of baby's responses, do consult baby's doctor about the same and discuss anything that is on your mind.

Let your baby get all your love and attention. The complete care and love of parents goes a long way in baby's development.

The 11th Month

What your little one may be doing now:

By the eleventh month your baby should be able to get into sitting position from stomach, understand when you say ‘NO’ but “NEVER’ or hardly obey, pick up tiny objects neatly with tip of the thumb and finger.

Many babies will be able to clap or wave bye, walk by holding to furniture, point at things.

Some babies will be able to stand alone for a few seconds or minute, say one or two words other than’ mamma’ ‘papa’.

A few, but not all, babies will be able to drink from a cup independently, play with a ball and even roll it back, stand alone well, show what they need by other means instead of only crying, respond to a command without a gesture, speak in baby language that may sound like gibberish, walk well, say three or more words other than’ mamma’ ‘papa’.

Note:

It is important to note here that not all babies will reach these milestones at the exact same age. One baby might learn something at one month of age, another might learn the same at three months of age. This does in no way imply a lack of intelligence or development on the part of your little one.

Remember, each baby is special in its own way and need their own time to adjust to situations and to learn new things. Do not panic if your baby is not doing what your friend's same-age baby is doing already. Keep an eye on your child and note their daily movements. Sometimes, these activities will be so short in their time span that you may have a chance of not noticing at all, unless you keep paying constant attention. However, if there is constant and marked delay in all of baby's responses, do consult baby's doctor about the same and discuss anything that is on your mind.

Let your baby get all your love and attention. The complete care and love of parents goes a long way in baby's development.

The 10th Month

What your little one may be doing:

By the tenth month your baby should be able to stand on their own holding on to someone or something, object on taking away a toy, play peek-a-boo with fingers and hands, pull up to standing position on their own from sitting, say ‘ma’ ‘mamma’ ‘baba’ ‘papa’, begin doing gestures.

Many babies will be able to get into sitting position from stomach, walk by holding to furniture, pick up tiny objects neatly with tip of the thumb and finger, understand when you say ‘NO’ but “NEVER’ or hardly obey, be able to clap or wave bye.

Some babies will be able to stand alone for a few seconds or minute, say one or two words other than’ mamma’ ‘papa’, point at things.

A few, but not all, babies will be able to play with a ball and even roll it back, stand alone well, drink from a cup on their own, pick up tiny objects neatly with tip of the thumb and finger, respond to a command with a gesture, show what they need by other means instead of only crying, speak in baby language that may sound like gibberish, walk well.

Note:

It is important to note here that not all babies will reach these milestones at the exact same age. One baby might learn something at one month of age, another might learn the same at three months of age. This does in no way imply a lack of intelligence or development on the part of your little one.

Remember, each baby is special in its own way and need their own time to adjust to situations and to learn new things. Do not panic if your baby is not doing what your friend's same-age baby is doing already. Keep an eye on your child and note their daily movements. Sometimes, these activities will be so short in their time span that you may have a chance of not noticing at all, unless you keep paying constant attention. However, if there is constant and marked delay in all of baby's responses, do consult baby's doctor about the same and discuss anything that is on your mind.

Let your baby get all your love and attention. The complete care and love of parents goes a long way in baby's development.

The 09th Month

What your little one may be doing now:

By the ninth month your baby should be able to try and get a toy that is out of reach, look for an object that has fallen down.

Many babies will be able to get into sitting position from stomach, stand on their own holding on to someone or something, try and grasp an object and pick it up in the fist, pull up to standing position on their own from sitting, say ‘ma’ ‘mamma’ ‘baba’ ‘papa’, crawl, object strongly when you take away a toy, play peek-a-boo with fingers and hands.

Some babies will be able to clap or wave bye, walk by holding to furniture, stand alone for a few seconds or minute, understand when you say ‘NO’ but “NEVER’ or hardly obey.

A few, but not all, babies will be able to stand alone for a few seconds or minute, stand alone on their own, say one or two words other than’ mamma’ ‘papa’, play with a ball and even roll it back, drink from a cup on their own, pick up tiny objects neatly with tip of the thumb and finger, respond to a command with a gesture.

Note:

It is important to note here that not all babies will reach these milestones at the exact same age. One baby might learn something at one month of age, another might learn the same at three months of age. This does in no way imply a lack of intelligence or development on the part of your little one.

Remember, each baby is special in its own way and need their own time to adjust to situations and to learn new things. Do not panic if your baby is not doing what your friend's same-age baby is doing already. Keep an eye on your child and note their daily movements. Sometimes, these activities will be so short in their time span that you may have a chance of not noticing at all, unless you keep paying constant attention. However, if there is constant and marked delay in all of baby's responses, do consult baby's doctor about the same and discuss anything that is on your mind.

Let your baby get all your love and attention. The complete care and love of parents goes a long way in baby's development.

The 08th Month

What your little one may be doing now:

By the eighth month your baby should be able to bear some weight on their legs when held upright, try and grasp an object and pick it up in the fist, feed self finger food, turn in the direction of a voice, look for an object that has fallen down.

Many babies will be able to pass a toy or object from one hand to another, stand on their own holding on to someone or something, get into sitting position from stomach, try and get a toy that is out of reach, object strongly when you take away a toy, play peek-a-boo with fingers and hands.

Some babies will be able to crawl, pull up to standing position on their own from sitting, try and grasp an object and pick it up in the fist, say ‘ma’ ‘mamma’ ‘baba’ ‘papa’.

A few, but not all, babies will be able to clap or wave bye, walk by holding to furniture, stand alone for a few seconds or minute, understand when you say ‘NO’ but “NEVER’ or hardly obey.

Note:

It is important to note here that not all babies will reach these milestones at the exact same age. One baby might learn something at one month of age, another might learn the same at three months of age. This does in no way imply a lack of intelligence or development on the part of your little one.

Remember, each baby is special in its own way and need their own time to adjust to situations and to learn new things. Do not panic if your baby is not doing what your friend's same-age baby is doing already. Keep an eye on your child and note their daily movements. Sometimes, these activities will be so short in their time span that you may have a chance of not noticing at all, unless you keep paying constant attention. However, if there is constant and marked delay in all of baby's responses, do consult baby's doctor about the same and discuss anything that is on your mind.

Let your baby get all your love and attention. The complete care and love of parents goes a long way in baby's development.

The 07th month

What your little one might be doing now:

By seven months your baby should be able to self feed finger foods like cookies, make a wet sound, smile often, make sounds when happy.

Many babies will be able to sit without support, be able to bear some weight on their legs when held upright, try and get a toy that is out of reach, object strongly when you take away a toy, look for an object that has fallen down, pass a toy or some object from one hand to another, try and grasp an object and pick it up in the fist, babble and make different sounds like ma-ma da-da pa-pa ba-ba, play peek-a-boo with fingers and hands.

Some babies might be able to crawl, pass a toy or object from one hand to another, stand on their own holding on to someone or something.

A few, but not all, babies may be able to get into sitting position from stomach, pull up to standing position on their own from sitting, clap or wave bye, walk by holding to furniture, say ‘ma’ ‘mamma’ ‘baba’ ‘papa’.

Note:

It is important to note here that not all babies will reach these milestones at the exact same age. One baby might learn something at one month of age, another might learn the same at three months of age. This does in no way imply a lack of intelligence or development on the part of your little one.

Remember, each baby is special in its own way and need their own time to adjust to situations and to learn new things. Do not panic if your baby is not doing what your friend's same-age baby is doing already. Keep an eye on your child and note their daily movements. Sometimes, these activities will be so short in their time span that you may have a chance of not noticing at all, unless you keep paying constant attention. However, if there is constant and marked delay in all of baby's responses, do consult baby's doctor about the same and discuss anything that is on your mind.

Let your baby get all your love and attention. The complete care and love of parents goes a long way in baby's development.

The 06th Month

What your baby may be doing now:

By the sixth month your baby should be able to keep its head level with body when pulled to a sitting position, make vowel-consonant sounds.

Many babies may be able to sit without support, be able to bear some weight on their legs when held upright, turn in the direction of a voice other than that of mummy and papa, make wet sounds.

Some babies will be able to stand on their own holding on to someone or something, try and get a toy that is out of reach, look for an object that has fallen down, pass a toy or some object from one hand to another, try and grasp an object and pick it up in the fist, babble and make different sounds like ma-ma da-da pa-pa ba-ba, feed self finger food.

A few, but not all, babies may be able to crawl, pull up to standing position on their own from sitting, get into sitting position from stomach, pick up tiny objects with thumb and finger, say ‘ma’ ‘mamma’ ‘baba’ ‘papa’.

Note:
It is important to note here that not all babies will reach these milestones at the exact same age. One baby might learn something at one month of age, another might learn the same at three months of age. This does in no way imply a lack of intelligence or development on the part of your little one.

Remember, each baby is special in its own way and need their own time to adjust to situations and to learn new things. Do not panic if your baby is not doing what your friend's same-age baby is doing already. Keep an eye on your child and note their daily movements. Sometimes, these activities will be so short in their time span that you may have a chance of not noticing at all, unless you keep paying constant attention. However, if there is constant and marked delay in all of baby's responses, do consult baby's doctor about the same and discuss anything that is on your mind.

Let your baby get all your love and attention. The complete care and love of parents goes a long way in baby's development.

The 05th Month

What your little one may be doing now:

By the fifth month your baby should be able to raise chest supported by arms while lying on its stomach, hold head steady when held upright, pay attention to a small object and reach out for the same, try and grasp a rattle with fingers or tip of fingers, squeal in delight, smile on its own and smile back when you smile, keep head level with body when held in a sitting position.

Many babies may be able to try and roll over to one side, be able to bear some weight on their legs when held upright, make noises that are vowel-consonant, turn in the direction of a voice other than that of mummy and papa.

Some babies can also sit without any support.

A few, but not all, babies may be able to stand on their own holding on to someone or something, try and get a toy that is out of reach, pull up to standing position from sitting, look for an object that has fallen down, pass a toy or some object from one hand to another, try and grasp an object and pick it up in the fist, babble and make different sounds like ma-ma da-da pa-pa ba-ba.

Note:
It is important to note here that not all babies will reach these milestones at the exact same age. One baby might learn something at one month of age, another might learn the same at three months of age. This does in no way imply a lack of intelligence or development on the part of your little one.

Remember, each baby is special in its own way and need their own time to adjust to situations and to learn new things. Do not panic if your baby is not doing what your friend's same-age baby is doing already. Keep an eye on your child and note their daily movements. Sometimes, these activities will be so short in their time span that you may have a chance of not noticing at all, unless you keep paying constant attention. However, if there is constant and marked delay in all of baby's responses, do consult baby's doctor about the same and discuss anything that is on your mind.

Let your baby get all your love and attention. The complete care and love of parents goes a long way in baby's development.

The 04th Month

What your little one may be doing now:

By the fourth month your baby should be able to laugh out loud, lift head on its own while lying on the stomach and move its head side to side while focusing on an object.

Many babies may be able to hold their head steady when held upright, raise chest supported by arms while lying on its stomach, pay attention to a small object and reach out for the same, try and grasp a rattle with fingers or tip of fingers, squeal in delight.

Some babies may be able to keep head level with body when held in a sitting position, turn in the direction of a voice, especially that of mummy or papa, make noises that are vowel-consonant.

A few, but not all, babies may also be able to try and sit up without support, be able to bear some weight on their legs when held upright, show displeasure when you take away a toy and turn in the direction of a voice other than that of mummy and papa.

Note:

It is important to note here that not all babies will reach these milestones at the exact same age. One baby might learn something at one month of age, another might learn the same at three months of age. This does in no way imply a lack of intelligence or development on the part of your little one.

Remember, each baby is special in its own way and need their own time to adjust to situations and to learn new things. Do not panic if your baby is not doing what your friend's same-age baby is doing already. Keep an eye on your child and note their daily movements. Sometimes, these activities will be so short in their time span that you may have a chance of not noticing at all, unless you keep paying constant attention. However, if there is constant and marked delay in all of baby's responses, do consult baby's doctor about the same and discuss anything that is on your mind.

Let your baby get all your love and attention. The complete care and love of parents goes a long way in baby's development.

The 03rd Month

What your little one may be doing now:

By the third month your baby should be able to lift its head properly while lying on the stomach.

Many babies may be able to make a laughing sound and also lift their head on their own while lying on their stomach, squeal in delight, try and bring both hands together, try and lift their heads while lying on stomach, make a laughing sound, may move their head side to side while focusing on an object.

A few, but not all, babies can also reach out for an object, be able to bear some weight on their legs when held upright, turn in the direction of a voice, especially that of mummy or papa, make noises that are vowel-consonant, may be able to keep head level with body when held in a sitting position, may also make a wet sound.

Note:
It is important to note here that not all babies will reach these milestones at the exact same age. One baby might learn something at one month of age, another might learn the same at three months of age. This does in no way imply a lack of intelligence or development on the part of your little one.

Remember, each baby is special in its own way and need their own time to adjust to situations and to learn new things. Do not panic if your baby is not doing what your friend's same-age baby is doing already. Keep an eye on your child and note their daily movements. Sometimes, these activities will be so short in their time span that you may have a chance of not noticing at all, unless you keep paying constant attention. However, if there is constant and marked delay in all of baby's responses, do consult baby's doctor about the same and discuss anything that is on your mind.

Let your baby get all your love and attention. The complete care and love of parents goes a long way in baby's development.

The 02nd Month

What your little one may be doing now:

By the second month your baby should be able to smile in response to a smile and also respond to a sound in some way, by crying, becoming quiet or getting startled.

Many babies may be able to make sounds other than crying and also lift their head to a certain angle.

Some babies will also be able to hold their head steady when upright, raise their chest supported by arms when lying on their stomach, try and roll to one side, try and touch a rattle with their fingers, pay attention to small objects and also try to reach for an object, try and make some sound.

A few, but not all, babies can also smile in response, try and bring both hands together, try and lift their heads while lying on stomach, make a laughing sound, may move their head side to side while focusing on an object.

Note:
It is important to note here that not all babies will reach these milestones at the exact same age. One baby might learn something at one month of age, another might learn the same at three months of age. This does in no way imply a lack of intelligence or development on the part of your little one.

Remember, each baby is special in its own way and need their own time to adjust to situations and to learn new things. Do not panic if your baby is not doing what your friend's same-age baby is doing already. Keep an eye on your child and note their daily movements. Sometimes, these activities will be so short in their time span that you may have a chance of not noticing at all, unless you keep paying constant attention. However, if there is constant and marked delay in all of baby's responses, do consult baby's doctor about the same and discuss anything that is on your mind.

Let your baby get all your love and attention. The complete care and love of parents goes a long way in baby's development.

The 01st Month

What your little one may be doing now:

By the first month your baby will be able to focus on a face and also be able to lift its head briefly when lying on a flat surface on the stomach.

A few, but not all, babies may be able to respond to a sound in some way, by crying, becoming quiet or getting startled.

Note:
It is important to note here that not all babies will reach these milestones at the exact same age. One baby might learn something at one month of age, another might learn the same at three months of age. This does in no way imply a lack of intelligence or development on the part of your little one.

Remember, each baby is special in its own way and need their own time to adjust to situations and to learn new things. Do not panic if your baby is not doing what your friend's same-age baby is doing already. Keep an eye on your child and note their daily movements. Sometimes, these activities will be so short in their time span that you may have a chance of not noticing at all, unless you keep paying constant attention. However, if there is constant and marked delay in all of baby's responses, do consult baby's doctor about the same and discuss anything that is on your mind.

Let your baby get all your love and attention. The complete care and love of parents goes a long way in baby's development.