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At this exciting phase of baby development or from 6 to 9 months old, your baby’s unique personality will begin to show. Be ready for a lot more interaction with you and the world around her. She is becoming aware of her own body and may be fascinated with her own fingers and toes. Although she is beginning to understand she is separate from her mother, she may feel a bit nervous if she cannot see where you are for too long. Also, she is becoming familiar with people she sees regularly and may even turn to look at you when you say her name. Get ready for an exciting few months!

The new things your baby can do:

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Getting kids to try new foods can be, in a word – challenging.  From “eww”, “no way”, or just simply flinging the undesired food from their plate – kids find a variety of ways to protest palette expansion.  Some little ones are just picky eaters, while others, with help of persistent parents, do come around eventually and try new foods.  What about eating octopus?  While parents may resound with their own “no way”, Nancy Tringali Piho has a different story.

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The current global economic climate has caused everyone to rethink many aspects of life. From grocery shopping to kids’ extra curricular activities, budgets are a bit tighter and money spending much more judicious. Revamping a food budget isn’t the only thing giving adults pause these days, as a recent survey reported that women are also rethinking motherhood.

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During this exciting stage of development at 3 to 6 months old, your baby will be amazed with his newfound skills and the intriguing world around him, all of which is certain to entertain you in the process. Around this time, your baby will no longer be content to simply lie down when he’s awake. Be sure to sit him up in an infant seat so he can see what is going on.

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Mum Mum’s recently discussed introducing solids to your infant. As babies learn how to chew and swallow foods, the risk of choking is ever present and the main reason why this topic deserved its own post. Choking is scary for both children and parents and can happen anytime anywhere, but there are things parents can do to help prevent choking.

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It is that time of year again, chillier weather and of course the ubiquitous common cold. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure and although it is inevitable your child will catch a cold at some point in their lives; especially those in preschool or daycare, there are few things you can do help boost your child’s immunity.

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It has been said many times that breast is best when it comes to infant feeding and current research continues to support this adage. Despite this knowledge, many women do not breastfeed either for a variety of reasons. One reason, as studies have shown, is that most hospitals do not provide adequate support for mothers who wish to breastfeed. A recent study found that certain post partum medications may also hinder a woman’s ability to nurse.

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Research has previously shown breastfed babies have higher cognitive skills than formula fed babies, and a recent study finds further evidence for this notion.   Several studies have confirmed the superior cognitive skills of breastfed babies, but the reasons why were speculative – until now that is.  The enhanced brain function may be due the abundance of an essential fatty acid called DHA or docosahexaenoic acid naturally found in breast milk.

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Its likely you’ve noticed a few extra isles at the grocery store that are now jam packed with candy for Halloween trick or treaters. However, being a health conscience parent, you are unsettled about the idea of passing out gobs of candy to little ones. So, how you can treat without getting tricked? Here are some healthy Halloween treats, both edible and not, that are sure to bring a smile to even the spookiest ghost or goblin ringing your doorbell.

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It is an amazing experience for a new mother to realize just how significant those maternal instincts really are as some parenting skills seem to come naturally.  Although instincts certainly play a critical role in parenting, it could largely be due to the way you were mothered as a child as a new study found that several mothers parent just like their own mums.

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