Getting Your Child Ready for Preschool

Getting Your Child Ready for Preschool

June 2nd, 2010 by admin  |  No Comments

The first years of your child’s life fly by so very quickly. In an instant, you may feel as though you are dealing with a baby one day and a big kid the next. Though it may not seem like it at the time, the years fly by and so too do all of the many milestones. Before you know it, you are looking at an almost school aged child and wondering to yourself if they are ready for the next big step.

Preschool can be a huge step for many kids, while others just float into it with great ease. Just as every child has a different upbringing and different care each and every day, they will be different in their readiness for preschool. Though age is a big determining factor in their readiness, it’s certainly not the only one. You should think through other factors, particularly personality, when you make the decision to put them into preschool or not.

Is Your Child Really Ready?

First and foremost, there are certain age limits or restrictions that may help to make the decision for you. In many preschool programs, kids can start by the age of three but they must have turned three by December first of the current year. If they aren’t there yet, then they’ll need to wait for the next school year to start. This isn’t always a bad thing as it can give you plenty of time to prepare for the big step, but it is something worth looking into before you get them signed up for a preschool program. Some kids start preschool at four years old, but it is becoming more and more common these days that they start at three years old and then work their way up.

You also want to decide if they are ready in other ways too. Take a look at this preschool guide for example. Consider if your child can bear to be without you for a couple of mornings a week. If they have never been away from you at all, then this can be a shock to the system. It can also make their adjustment to preschool very difficult so plan accordingly. You also need to ensure that your child is potty trained before you enroll them in preschool. Many schools won’t even take a child unless they are potty trained and can work independently in this and other areas.

Helping to Prepare Your Child

Preschool is a big step for both of you, so it’s important to work with your child ahead of time to get them ready for it. First and foremost any exposure that you can give them to a school like setting can be a big help. Sign them up for a parent and toddler class beforehand to get them acclimated with the structure and feel of a real classroom. Be sure that they get plenty of exposure to other kids, because this will be a big help.

Though you want to be present for every big moment in their life, do your best to let them work independently whenever possible so they get used to that feeling. Work with them on lessons like the “ABC’s” or painting. Though you don’t need to put them through boot camp, any steps that you can take to get your child ready will really benefit them when that first day of preschool comes upon you.

Planning for Baby’s First Birthday

Planning for Baby’s First Birthday

May 29th, 2010 by admin  |  No Comments

It may be hard to believe, but you are staring down a major milestone. Baby’s first birthday is just around the corner and you feel just amazed by this fact. Wasn’t it just yesterday that you had that little bundle of joy?

If it feels like the time has simply gone by too fast, you’re not alone. Many parents are in awe of just how quickly the first year goes by and aren’t sure what to do when the milestone of a first birthday comes upon them. Many parents not only feel overwhelmed by the fact that their baby is turning one, but they may not know quite where to start in terms of the planning. This is a huge milestone and you do want to celebrate it with glee, but you have to ask yourself how much money, time, and effort that’s ultimately worth. So here are a few guidelines that can help to make planning your baby’s first birthday much easier and more enjoyable.

Keep It Simple

Here’s the reality of the situation-your little darling isn’t going to remember a thing! Sure they’ll look back on pictures and therefore you want it to be something special, but they are not going to remember any details of the event whatsoever. So before you get yourself all crazy thinking of which theme to select or what sort of elements to incorporate, remember that this is a party that is really more for you than for your baby. Not to burst any parent’s bubble, but the parents get far more out of the first birthday party than the kids do. That will change in years to come, but for now suffice it to say that simple is the way to go.

If they have taken to a favorite cartoon character or symbol then by all means incorporate it. If not though, don’t worry and just go with simple and effective. Fortunately there are many different first birthday “themes” out there that you can run with. Keep the decorations simple and just use the plates, napkins, and any decorations in a certain color theme or something else unified in nature. A cute idea is to put out pictures of your little one throughout their first year. These can serve as centerpieces on tables or just adorn the space of the venue that you’re working with. So try this out as a way of honoring your little one, and of course as a way to help decorate the party space.

Make The Baby the Center of Attention

Spend some of the money that you may have spent on extraordinary decorations on a cute outfit for your little one. This is their special day after all, so be sure that they are dressed in something cute and fitting for the occasion. Invite close friends and family, as the first birthday is usually one of the larger celebrations to mark such a special and memorable milestone. Have everybody around that is meaningful to you and your baby, as they will surely want to be a part of the celebration.

One of the most important parts of the first birthday party is most definitely the cake. Be sure to not only make or buy an adorable cake for your adorable guy or girl, but get them their own little smash cake as well. A first birthday party isn’t complete until you put that cake in front of the birthday person and let them go wild as they eat their way to stardom. That’s what first birthday parties are all about after all!

Planning the Logistics for Your Baby’s Delivery

Planning the Logistics for Your Baby’s Delivery

May 26th, 2010 by admin  |  No Comments

For some it may be an obvious answer, and to others it may be a bit more involved. Deciding where to have your baby is not as easy for some as it is for others. The reality is that unless you happen to have a healthcare practitioner or doctor that you trust implicitly, you may be on the search for where best serves your needs for having your baby.

Adding to the confusion is considering elements such as location, convenience, and any alternative arrangements. If you are interested in a home birth for example, you want to be careful to handle all of the appropriate preparations for that. If you want to have a doula present or have a midwife be the one who delivers your baby, then you need to carefully consider what all of that means. Think through all of your options and understand what works best for you and what exactly that involves.

Your Circumstances May Dictate Your Delivery

If you are tied to a home birth or are only interested in a doula, then that may very well dictate exactly where you deliver your baby. This is because these are a bit more specialized types of birth and often require certain elements that you may not find or be interested in at a hospital. So carefully consider what is important to you and then let that dictate the location for your delivery. Be confident with your decision and make all of the necessary arrangements ahead of time.

If you already have a doctor or a practice that you are a part of, then your choices will be limited. Every OBGYN or doctor for that matter belongs to a hospital or a network and this is where they are associated with. So if you have somebody that you feel comfortable with and you want to ensure that they are who delivers your baby, then the work is done for you. You may be able to pick between a couple of locations or you may be tied to a certain branch of a hospital. Go with your instincts and if you love your doctor or practice, then know that they will be associated with a hospital that you can trust for a smooth and safe delivery.

Do Your Research if Necessary

If you are starting from scratch, then you may want to look into factors that are important to you. This is all about picking a doctor that works best for you, but also a location that you feel comfortable delivering at. So if for example there is a hospital located right near your house and this is where you want to deliver, start there by researching which doctors are associated with it and which will take your insurance. This is a good starting point and can help you to pinpoint a match that is good for you.

There’s no right or wrong, as everybody has different preferences. There is only what makes you feel comfortable and right in the delivery of your child. Once you can decide on the most important factors, you can get to the business of picking the location that is best for you and your baby. Be sure to ask a lot of questions, find out if your insurance is covered, and of course ensure that you can go into the facility knowing that you can put your trust into the hands of those who will deliver your baby.

Getting In Some Sleep With a New Baby

Getting In Some Sleep With a New Baby

May 23rd, 2010 by admin  |  No Comments

You may have feel like you waited forever for your new little bundle of joy to arrive. Now that the time is here and you’re holding them in your arms, you feel so full of joy you can hardly stand it. After the reality of your new baby sets in a bit, you start to realize just how tired you are. All of a sudden, you may wake up one day and realize that you are just downright sleep deprived. This is a terrible feeling for all new parents. Though you love your new baby and want to give them the very best, you are also recognizing that their waking at night is leaving you feeling exhausted. This is rather frustrating for many parents and they may find that they need to get into some sort of pattern, or at least get more sleep and get it quickly.

Cut Down on the Damage

Your baby is going to get up at night, that much you can’t deny. It’s unrealistic to think that your baby will stay down for the entirety of the night when you lay them down. What you can do is keep your waking time and theirs to a minimum. Take a look at these ideas and you will quickly see that you can get into a sort of habit in the middle of the night. First and foremost, avoid the temptation to put them down in bed with you. This not only ensures that they will get used to snuggling up next to mom and dad, but will also ensure that neither of you are getting a restful night. Get them up, feed them, change them, and then put them back to bed. Keep it short and sweet.

You also want to do your very best to share the responsibilities however possible. So for example if you are bottle feeding, get into some sort of a routine or pattern whereby you and your partner are sharing the feedings. Let them take the late night feeding and you go to sleep earlier so that you can get up for the next one. Whatever you can do to get in a few uninterrupted hours of sleep will help both of you in the long run. Figure out a routine that works best for you, ensures that your baby gets everything that it needs, and that you get in as much sleep at one time as is possible.

Sleep Whenever You Can

It may seem that “me time” is hard to come by these days. With a bit of help, though, you can enjoy a bit of napping or at least relaxation with the proper planning. The first rule of thumb that many experts will tell you is to nap when your baby naps. This is often easier said than done because if you have another child or a job, this is just not a reality for you.

Whenever possible, you want to try to get some time to put your feet up, relax, and catch a few winks if at all possible. This will really do wonders to recharge your engines and leave you feeling energized. It’s important to be flexible enough to change up your sleeping patterns as necessary. Knowing that you are going to get up in the middle of the night, you may very well want to go to bed earlier. This may take some adjusting, but it’s a great way to ensure you get plenty of sleep and are ready to care for your new baby.

Dealing with Postpartum Depression

Dealing with Postpartum Depression

May 19th, 2010 by admin  |  No Comments

There is so much joy with the arrival of a new baby. It’s such a miracle and such an amazing feeling to hold that baby in your arms the first hand. Along with the elation comes a whole host of other emotions though, and these may be unforeseen and rather challenging to deal with. For many women, the change in hormones and transition to a new life can leave them feeling as if their world as they knew it is over with. This is often difficult to deal with and leaves many women “feeling the blues”.

Though there are varying levels of postpartum depression, it is very real and most certainly something to be taken seriously. It’s very natural that with the changing hormones, sleepless nights, and new lifestyle, that a woman feels sad and anxious. It is important to know how to pinpoint the symptoms and cope with these emotions.

Take Care of Yourself

So much of your time and attention is focused on caring for your newborn child. This is only natural as newborns require a great deal of attention, but it’s important to pay attention to your own needs as well. Many women suffer through postpartum depression without ever really confronting it. As it is certainly something that most women want to believe that they do not suffer from, they will avoid the issue at all costs. This can only work to your detriment.

For many women, it may be a very temporary situation that fixes itself on its own. The first couple of weeks or even months may be filled with emotional highs and lows, and therefore the woman has to work hard to adjust to these in a coping mechanism. For some women it can run much deeper and there may be a need for medication or other methods to help the woman live a normal and healthy life. Whenever you are in doubt, it’s always important to talk to your doctor. They are well versed in dealing with and treating postpartum depression. They can talk to you and work with you in figuring out what will help you to feel like your normal self again.

Helpful Hints for Your Own Care

As you can see when you look at tips such as these from the Mountain View Hospital, dealing with postpartum depression may be as simple as providing yourself with the very things you need for a happy life. You need to put a focus on yourself amidst all of the care that you provide for your newborn. This should come in the way of proper nutrition, plenty of rest, and time for yourself. This isn’t always easy to come by in the first few months, but it is something that you need to focus on.

Just getting out and away for a couple of hours with your partner can do wonders for your mental state of mind. This is the type of thing that you need to focus on as it will help you to take your mind off of things, get away from the sometimes stressful situation, and of course decompress a bit. Though it may be surprising, exercise can also be of great help to your postpartum depression. It can help to get you moving, get your body back to what it used to look like, and give you a boost both mentally and physically.

Avoiding Sleeping on Your Back During Pregnancy

Avoiding Sleeping on Your Back During Pregnancy

May 10th, 2010 by admin  |  No Comments

You hear a whole lot of information while you are pregnant. Not only do you get a whole packet of information from your doctor, but you are inundated from other sources as well. Every woman that has been pregnant has some advice to give. Some of it can actually be helpful, and some is based on old wives’ tales. There are, however, certain facts that you should never ignore. When you find something out from your doctor or another trusted resource, then you really should pay attention. One such aspect of pregnancy that you should always pay attention to is sleeping on your back. Though sleep position doesn’t sound like it would play a big role in pregnancy, it really can and so you should respond accordingly.

The Role of Sleep Positions

As soon as you find out that you’re pregnant, you should really do your part to avoid sleeping on your stomach. This seems rather obvious, but ensures that you don’t crush the baby or disrupt their normal functioning. A lot of women are quite surprised though to learn that they should not sleep on their back when they get into their second trimester.

A variety of pregnancy-related issues can be compounded from sleeping on your back during the last 6 months or so of pregnancy. Not only can it cause additional symptoms in you, but it can also cause problems for your baby. You may end up suffering from backaches, hemorrhoids, and even further problems with your digestive system. You may also develop low blood pressure as the uterus rests on your major blood vessels. If in doubt, look to reliable resources such AmericanPregnancy.org for potential dangers related to sleep positions.

Putting Pressure Where It Doesn’t Belong

Though sleeping on your back may not initially sound problematic, you will see later on that it can be a danger. In your first trimester, you aren’t really experiencing much growth in the way of your uterus or the fetus. However when you enter the second trimester, you quickly find that the uterus, and the precious cargo inside it, is growing and becoming a main focal point of your body. Therefore you can see where the extra weight that is comprised in the uterus can become an issue if it rests on your organs and blood vessels. This can interfere with the baby’s ability to get a proper blood supply and can cause potential damage if done over a lengthy period of time. When you lay on your back, your uterus has nowhere to go and therefore rests on the very organs that supply your baby with what they need. This is where the low blood pressure comes in, and ultimately where you find great concern that the baby may even suffer from a lower heart rate.

Don’t Panic If You Find Yourself On Your Back

Once we’ve heard about this potential fear, it’s enough to scare any of us into sleeping on our sides as is recommended. But what happens when you wake up and find that you are on your back? This can send some pregnant women into hysterics as they worry that there may have been some damage created to the baby. The reality is that if you find yourself on your back during the night, the best thing to do is simply change positions. Oftentimes you will wake yourself up on your own if you find yourself in this “wrong” position, and then it’s just a matter of switching it up.

When to Start Baby-Proofing your House

When to Start Baby-Proofing your House

May 8th, 2010 by admin  |  No Comments

When you first bring home that tiny newborn baby who doesn’t do much besides eating and sleeping, it’s hard to imagine that one day he will be getting into everything in sight. But that day will come before you know it, so stay ahead of the game by baby-proofing early, and watching for improvements to your baby-proofing as baby grows.

How Early Should I Start?

While baby isn’t likely to find much to get into until he really starts crawling, you should start baby-proofing around the time that he starts to roll. Baby-proofing is a process, and as you go, you will notice things you didn’t think of before. So start early, and hopefully by the time baby does start to get up on hands and knees you will be one step ahead of him.

On average, a baby will start to roll over from tummy to back at around 4 months old. By 6 months old, he will be rolling from back to front as well. Once he masters both directions, he will quite literally be on a roll. You’ll see him using this new trick to make his way across the room. He’ll probably roll until he runs into something that stops him, and then roll back. Every baby is a little different as to when they will hit these milestones, so go by your own child’s abilities. At this point baby will also likely be pushing himself up on his hands.

Where Should I Start?

When you see him start to roll from front to back, it’s time to baby-proof. Start with the dangers that baby is most likely to encounter – this means dangers that are at his level. The best way to do this is to get down on the floor and see things from baby’s angle. Start with the rooms where baby spends the most time on the floor.

Things that baby can reach even from lying on the floor such as outlets, low shelves, drawers and cupboards are a good place to start. Watch for any small items baby could get into his mouth and choke on, or breakable items. Baby gates are an early investment well worth making. They will keep baby safe from stairs and also help to keep him contained in one part of the house, so that you can concentrate your baby-proofing efforts there.

Continual Baby-proofing

Baby-proofing is a continual process. Just when you think you have everything covered, baby will grow taller, or learn a new skill. First she’ll crawl, and then she’ll pull up on furniture, cruise around it, and eventually walk. Somewhere in there she will learn to climb too. And before you know it, she will be able to push a chair to where she wants it and climb up to reach something even higher. She will also learn how to open doors into new rooms.

Take your baby-proofing cues from your baby, and try to stay one step ahead. When she is rolling, go ahead and baby-proof for crawling, and when she crawls, baby-proof for pulling up. Think of baby-proofing as an ongoing process; there will always be something new that needs to be made safe against your baby’s curiosity.

Your baby-proofing will also need to expand to new rooms as she becomes more mobile. Thinking ahead and getting your house ready for baby before she gets moving will keep you from discovering a hazard the wrong way – by baby getting hurt.

A Room by Room Guide to Baby-Proofing Your Home

A Room by Room Guide to Baby-Proofing Your Home

May 7th, 2010 by admin  |  No Comments

When your baby starts to get moving, it’s time to make sure your house is safe for her to roam. Keep baby safe as she explores with this easy guide to baby-proofing, room by room.

Living Room and/or Family Room

Start with the room where your baby likely spends the most time playing. This will probably be your living room or family room. Look for these common dangers:

  • Secure any furniture to the wall that could potentially tip over onto baby. This includes bookshelves, entertainment units, and televisions. If you have a flat-panel television, consider having it wall-mounted.
  • Remove any breakable or dangerous items from low shelves or coffee tables.
  • If you have a fireplace, secure the doors or block access to it any way you can.
  • Secure doors to any cabinets that might contain breakable or dangerous items
  • Consider replacing floor lamps with models that can be placed out of reach. As there is no way to secure them properly, they could easily tip over on baby. They can also be placed behind furniture.
  • Cover all electrical outlets with secure covers.
  • Tie up cords for blinds, or better yet, replace them with cordless blinds.
  • Cover sharp corners of furniture with soft corner covers

Kitchen and Dining Room

The kitchen is a place full of dangerous items that should be kept out of baby’s reach. In addition to these security measures, be sure never to leave baby unattended in the kitchen.

  • Secure all cabinets and drawers. There are several systems on the market today to make accessing the cabinets you use most easier.
  • Secure the fridge, oven, and dishwasher.
  • During cooking, use back burners as much as possible, and keep handles turned inward
  • Keep fridge magnets that are small enough to get into baby’s mouth up high, out of reach.
  • Don’t leave knives or glasses near the edge of the counter, even if you think baby can’t reach that high.
  • Push chairs in under tables to discourage climbing
  • Cover sharp table corners with soft corner covers.

Bathroom

The bathroom is another room that requires careful baby-proofing. Even if you keep the door closed and don’t allow baby access, take measures to be sure the room is safe.

  • Secure the lid to the toilet.
  • Secure all cabinets and drawers.
  • Make sure that any medication is kept out of baby’s reach and in a locked cabinet.
  • Cover the tub faucet with a soft cover to protect baby’s head
  • Install slip-proof grips on the bottom of the tub

Bedrooms

Baby’s bedroom should be a top priority for baby-proofing, but don’t forget your bedroom and any others in the house as well.

  • Secure any cords that are dangling from blinds so that they are out of baby’s reach, or replace them with cordless blinds. No matter which blinds you have, try to place baby’s crib away from the window.
  • Make sure any furniture that could potentially tip over is secured to the wall
  • Do not keep any medications in baby’s room.
  • Cover all electrical outlets.
  • Make sure to drop the crib mattress to its lowest position when baby learns to pull up on the rail, to avoid a potential fall.

Other Parts of the House

Watch for potential hazards in the small sections of the house that might not be included in these rooms.

  • Place gates at the top and bottom of stairs.
  • Keep exterior, garage doors and basement doors locked at all times
  • Install outlet covers in hallways and entrances.
  • If you have a laundry room, keep the door closed and secured if possible. If not, consider installing a gate.
  • Keep all detergents and other cleaning supplies in a secure cabinet out of reach.
  • Place latches on closet doors.
Quick Meals for Busy Families

Quick Meals for Busy Families

May 5th, 2010 by admin  |  No Comments

With everything else that has to be fit into a busy family’s schedule, it can be difficult to prepare a healthful yet fast and easy meal. Too often meals are the one thing that falls through the cracks of our busy lives, and we wind up with take out, frozen dinners, or the same old thing time and again. It doesn’t have to be that way. With a few simple tips you can have a new and different meal on the table every night in less time than it takes to gather up the family to eat.

Soup Reinvented

Canned soups are a staple of the pantry in most busy households. Cracking open a can and heating it in the microwave is the quickest way to have dinner on the table in no time flat. But with just a little extra effort and a slightly longer cook time, you can have a home made soup that tastes better and is better for you.

Keep the basics of a soup in the house. While homemade broth might taste great, it’s not realistic for most families on the go. Buy cartons of store bought broth. It’s available in chicken, beef, and vegetable. By mixing together broth, a few seasonings, and some fresh chopped vegetables, you will have a tasty homemade soup in no time. Quick and easy soup recipes are readily available online, or you can make up your own. Toss in leftover chicken or potatoes; add whatever vegetables you have on hand. You can also choose from noodles, rice, or even beans. There are endless possibilities, and all you need is the basic broth. As soon as the veggies are tender, your soup is ready to serve.

Make it even easier on yourself by throwing the soup fixings in a slow cooker before you leave the house in the morning. You will come home to a lovely aroma and a meal ready to eat.

Wrap It Up

Take the boring sandwich and the same old burrito to a new level using tortillas and interesting fillings to create delicious wraps. Look for tortillas in different flavors, such as spinach and cheese to add flair and taste to your wraps. Then lay out a buffet of possibilities for filling them!

Try a Southwest wrap with fillings of beans, rice, corn, spicy chicken, cheese and ranch dressing. Go Asian with some crispy chow mein noodles, cooked chicken or pork, fresh greens and a sesame-ginger dressing. Or roll romaine lettuce, chicken, Caesar dressing and parmesan cheese into a tortilla, skip the fork and eat your chicken Caesar salad with your hands. The possibilities are endless.

Switch Up Your Pasta

If your family groans every time you serve up spaghetti and meatballs, change things up a bit. Try some different noodles, such as penne or rigatoni. Toss with pesto and chicken instead of tomato sauce, or try fettuccine alfredo at home – it really isn’t all that hard to make. These meals can be on the table just as fast as that tired old spaghetti.

Add chopped fresh vegetables to cold pasta and toss with a salad dressing such as Italian. Who says a pasta dinner has to be hot? On a summer evening a cold pasta salad is sure to be a hit.

These are just a few of the ways you can come up with a fast meal your family will love. Look to old standards and change them up for a fresh look at dinner, and your family will thank you for it!

Supporting Baby’s Immune Health

Supporting Baby’s Immune Health

May 4th, 2010 by admin  |  No Comments

We all know that the immune system exists to protect our bodies from harmful invaders, and that it is vital to keeping us healthy. The complex immune system is a powerful force for identifying and eliminating dangerous foreign matter that enters the body. A baby’s immune system, however, is not yet developed enough to successfully defend that tiny body – it needs a little help. Do you know how to best support your baby’s immune system so that it can do its job keeping your little one healthy? Answer these three basic questions to find out!

What is the Number One Way to Boost a Newborn’s Immune System?

When it comes to strengthening your newborn’s fledgling immune system, the absolute best thing you can do is to choose to breastfeed. Breast milk, especially the early, darker colored milk called colostrum, is packed with antibodies that your baby can’t get anywhere else. These antibodies are the building blocks of immunity. They give your newborn a fighting chance against the bacteria and viruses that are new to his body. Your baby received antibodies through the placenta during your pregnancy, but from the moment of birth that protection begins to wane. The only way to continue to protect him is to keep the supply of antibodies up through breast milk.

While formulas have come a long way over the years, they simply can not provide these antibodies to your baby, so if you can, breastfeed for as long as possible. When you stop breastfeeding, the same effect will occur as when you gave birth – the antibodies will become less and less effective. The longer you breastfeed, the more time you allow for your baby to grow bigger and stronger, and for his immune system to make its own antibodies.

What Does a Fever Mean?

Fever is a sign that your baby’s immune system has kicked into gear to fight off an invading force. In the first few months of life, a fever in your baby is your first clue that something is not right. While older children and adults will come through most fevers just fine, a newborn doesn’t have the strength to fight off whatever the fever is signaling. Any fever in a newborn warrants a call to your doctor’s office. Antibiotics might be necessary to help her immune system fight off the illness causing the fever.

Recognize the signs that your baby is getting sick, such as fever and others – lethargy, changes in appetite and sleep habits – and help your baby’s immune system fight off the illness by stepping in quickly.

Is Exposing Baby to Germs Good or Bad?

It might sound like a silly question, but it’s a good one. Exposure to germs is what triggers the immune system to respond, and create antibodies that will fight off illness. However, a baby’s body isn’t strong enough to fight off many of the germs he might encounter. So what is the right answer? Avoid exposure to germs as much as possible for the first few months of life, when baby is still very small and vulnerable. During those early months, a simple illness can quickly become very serious, so be very careful.

As she grows and becomes stronger, you can be a little less militant on the germ patrol. This doesn’t mean exposing her to people you know are sick so she can build antibodies! Just that you can take her to more places and let her body start to build its defenses against what it encounters.

With the answers to all three of these questions, you arm yourself with the knowledge to boost your baby’s immune system so that eventually her body will be able to defend itself.

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