Breastfeeding
It happens naturally, right? Um, hardly!
Survival Technique: Make plans to see a lactation expert ASAP post-delivery — before a problem arises — and ask her to come to your house to help you get the hang of nursing there. “Having an expert with you from the beginning to help you learn about latching, positioning, and [...]
Before giving birth to my daughter, Lena, I thought I was equipped for our first week home together. After all, I’d assembled the crib, washed the tiny clothes, stocked up on diapers, and hung the pink butterfly curtains in the nursery. Looking back now, I think: How could I have been so naive?
Sure, I’d done [...]
Chuckles
At around 4 months, your little one may surprise you with a small chuckle or even a full-out belly laugh. Initially, chuckles and laughs are a physical response to something you’re doing like tickling her knees or blowing air on her tummy. Later on, when your baby laughs at something external — the look on [...]
Listening Carefully
Babies cry. A lot. After all, it’s the best way they have to communicate with you. But between the wails, you’ve probably noticed your infant trying out other noises. In fact, your baby will actually make a range of sounds in her first year– from the delightful to the downright strange.