Slow Weight Gain and Older Breastfed Babies
Even months after breastfeeding is established, babies may show a slow weight gain, causing concern. Here’s a bit of Little Del’s story, important points to consider, steps you can take, and advice from our La Leche League leader.
Growth Charts for Breastfeeding Babies
When addressing weight gain in breastfed babies, it’s important to use growth charts that depict the curve of growth for breastfed babies. Growth charts by the World Health Organization have made possible a more accurate assessment of growth in breastfed babies since their release in 2006. This article includes charts you can examine plus a comparison of the CDC versus WHO charts. If you breastfeed your baby, it’s good to know that these infant growth charts are finally available to reflect the special patterns of breastfed versus formula-fed babies.
A Review of Trixie Tracker, Software for Baby Sleep and Feeding Patterns
Babies live by and enjoy regular daily routines. Trixie Tracker’s software creates charts of baby’s sleep, feeding, and diapering patterns. Although I am not of the philosophy that babies should be “scheduled,” I *have* yearned for a better sense of my baby’s patterns so that I can schedule myself around him!
Baby Del Signs “Dog” in Baby Sign Language!
Here’s a video of Baby Del’s third sign from the Baby Signs program. Baby Signs is a program of rudimentary sign language that you can do with your baby before she is able to talk, from about 9 months until around two years.
I’m Using Trixie Tracker
Today, I signed up to try Trixie Tracker, an online software program for tracking baby’s routines. I must admit, one of my biggest weaknesses is in setting routines. Early on in Del’s baby-hood I was asked by a fellow mommie, “How is he doing? Is he settling into routines yet?” Ah, the moment of staring [...]
Teaching Children Independent Skills: A Modeling Technique
We can teach our children to complete tasks independently or learn new skills while giving them pride in their accomplishments. By applying the “Learning-Teaching Cycle” we teach kids to slowly move toward completing tasks independently with success.
Scientific Evidence for Screen-Time’s Negative Impact
New scientific theories indicate that screen-time activities such as computer games may over-stimulate certain brain centers while starving others. As scientists study the field and develop hypotheses, we as parents must make decisions as to how we’ll limit TV, computer and video games, and just how damaging we believe they could be.