Articles Related To The Tag: Infant

By: Baby Sweet Cheeks - Saasha Plefka

Learn about the art of infant massage and how it can benefit you and your baby.

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By: Saasha Plefka - Baby Sweet Cheeks

Read about some of the harmful effects of using baby products with perfumes and scents. Keep your baby safe.

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By: Saasha Plefka - Baby Sweet Cheeks

Mineral oil is found in many baby care items, such as lotions and soaps, which many have harmful effects, especially on infants.

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By: Susan Stelfox

Babies bond in a number of ways, mostly through touch and smell. Bonding (or attachment) is the sense of connection between parents and infants that forms the foundation of the parent-child relationship. Here are some ways to do it well. Holding, talking, singing, rocking, cuddling and other nurturing interactions between you and your baby are bonding experiences that strengthen the emotional connection between both of you. They also strengthen your infant’s learning connections.

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By: Tooth Fairy Tales - Wendy Goldband Schunick

Infants have a natural need to suckle. Even in the womb, we have seen the fetus sucking its fingers or thumb. Sucking is not only an instinct for survival, but a means for soothing stimulation and pleasure. Many child psychologists feel it is a good idea to allow your child to satisfy his or her need for oral gratification. The problem lies not with the sucking action itself, but...

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