Mommy & Baby: Burping And Nighttime Feeding

All babies need to be burped when being fed; typically they are unable to burp on their own until they are able to support themselves sitting up. Bottle-fed babies will need to be burped every half-ounce initially. Once she is 4-6 months of age, she will probably be able to drink 6-8 ounces before needing to burp. Breastfed babies will need to be nursed in between switching breasts and will typically...

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Photography Business: Taking Baby Photos - for Professionals & Families

Copyright 2005 Roy Barker Babies make the best and the worst subjects to photograph. They are the best for two reasons, people are more tolerant at looking at baby photos, as well as the fact that babies are not aware their image is being captured, and therefore they do not tend to put on the “camera face” so typically used by elder children and adults. They are the worst subjects because their behaviour...

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Picking The Perfect Baby Shower Cake

One of the best aspects of planning a great baby shower is picking out the perfect food and the perfect cake. In many cases, a baby shower, especially one held in an office setting, is a covered dish affair, with every attendee bringing his or her own special dish. One thing that is usually bought especially for the baby shower, however, is the special decorated cake. Picking The Right Baby Shower Cake The right cake can make a big difference to any baby shower, and the cakes created for baby showers are among the most interesting and beautiful to be found anywhere. When it comes to decorating...

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Playing With Your Baby - How To Make An Impact

If you're wondering how to interact with your baby in the early days, just think back to your own childhood. Games your mom played with you are not outdated. In addition to making baby smile, silly baby rituals like this little piggy went to market teach your child some important early skills. Here are some favorites, and some things you may not know about them. · Peek-a-boo - This is one of the most important, because it teaches your baby that even when you can't see something, it's still there. When your child gets older and starts to have anxiety separation, knowing that things that he can't...

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