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AUTHOR McCamey, JodyTITLE Teen Parenting: The First Year.INSTITUTION Spoon River Coll., Canton, In.PUB DATE 92NOTE 35p.; For.a related document, see PS 020 685.PUB TYPE Guides - Non-Classroom Use (055)

EDRS PRICE MF01/PCO2 Plvs Postage.DESCRIPTORS *Adolescents; Body Weight; Breastfeeding; *Child

Development; Childhood Needs; Child Rearing;Cognitive Development; *Early Parenthood; InfantBehavior; *Infants; Language Acquisition; *Mothers;Motor Development; Parent Child Relationship; *ParentEducation; Parenting Skills; Social Development

IDENTIFIERS Baths; Bottle Feeding; Choking; Diapering; Teeth

ABSTRACT

This guide for teenage mothers discusses the needs ofthe mother and her child during the first year of the child's life.Information on the child's and the mother's behavior and emotionsjust after'the child's birth is presented. Also presented isinformation on the following: procuring items needed for tending thebaby; playing; crying; breast, and bottle feeding; bathing the baby;changing diapers; dealing with emergency situations; and weighing thebaby. For months 1 through 12, the behavior and needs typical of thechild for each month are described, and typical activities relatingto motor, language, mental, and social development are listed..Ircluded with the information for month 3 is a discussion of thedevelopment of the baby's first teeth; and for month 5, discussiont

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THE FIRST YEAR

Any part of this booklet may be duplicated provided acknowledgementcredit is given to the individual who developed said booklet.

Developed by

Jody MoCamey

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An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution

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CONTENTS

FOREWARD PAGE 4

LETTER TO MOM PAGE 6

ZERO MONTH PAGE 7

What's Happening To YouIdeas For You And MeWhat's Happening To MePlaytimeCriesFeedingBathingDiapersDiaperingEmergency Phone NumbersWeight

MONTH ONE PAGE 18

What's Happening To Me

MONTH TWO PAGE 19

What's Happening To MeImmunizations

MONTH THREE PAGE 20

What's Happening To MeFirst Teeth And Age They Appear

MONTH FOUR PAGE 22

What's Happening To Me

MONTH FIVE PAGE 23

What's Happening To MeCerealFruits And VegetablesFeedingChoking

MONTH SIX PAGE 26

What's Happening To Me

MONTH SEVEN PAGE 27

What's Happening To Me

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MONTH EIGHT PAGE 28

What's Happening To MeDrinking From A Cup

MONTE NINE PAGE 29

What's Happening To MeSickness

MONTH TEN PAGE 30

What's Happening To MeDiscipline

MONTE ELEVEN . . . . PAGE 31

What's Happening To Me

I AM ONE YEAR OLD PAGE 32

REFERENCE ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS PAGE 33

POREWARD

On the following pages, you will learn about the needs of a

teenage parent and her child. The child will be giving you ideas,

needs, and growth expectations during the first year of a child's

life.

For each month you will find a section which contains ways of

helping you become a new parent.

You may read all twelve months or pick the months that are of

interest to you.

Most teenage mothers want to be good parents, and they can,

with a few skill-building guidelines. Hopefully, this booklet will

meet just that need.

Developed by

Jody McCamey,

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Dear Mom,

I have written this booklet to help you get use to me and my

needs.

The thought of bringing me home may scare you, but don't be

alarmed. After all, our entire family situation is about to

undergo a dramatic change.

Parenting is one of the most important roles in life but, all

too often, it is the one for, which you have had the least

experience. Although I love my grandparents very much, I need the

closeness that only you can give me through your soothing voice and

gentle touch.

Some teenage moms say they wanted a baby so they would have

someone that loved them. "I do love you Mom, but I am a lot of

work." At first you will give me more love than I can give you.

Being a mother at any age is not easy. But 'being a young

mother is harder, so take care of yourself by:

*Visiting the doctor regularly.*Eating properly.*Exercising but not "too hard" at first.*Preventing a repeat pregnancy, as your body needs 2-4 yearsto recuperate after having me.

*Continuing your education. You will feel much happier if youcoMplete this goal. Remember, there are agencies that willgive me "free" child care if you stay in school.

I will show you in the upcoming pages how easy I am to care

for if you give me proper attention and an overflowing amount of

love. With your parental care, I will get a good start in life.

I love you.

Baby

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ZERO MONTH

What's Happening To You This Month

The excitement of childbirthhas begun! Although I am nolonger inside your body, otherchanges are occurring insideyou. You may have feelings ofjoy, relief, shock, and/or"after-baby blues." Don'tworry, these feelings arenormal and your "blues" won'tlast forever.

When you feel lonely, sad,

angry or tied down, it helps totalk to someone - a friend,another teen mom, or Grandma.

The first time you are withme, take time to look at mybody - my toes, my fingernails,and my eyes. Don't be afraidto ask questions about me.Try holding me in different

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positions to see what iscomfortable. Touch me and holdme close to you - this is howwe can show our love to eachother. Each time we aretogether you will learn moreabout me.

Within a few hours of mybirth, you will recognize mycries as if you have been withme during much of that time.The more you know, the morecomfortable you will feel withme when we are alone.

Don't forget to pamperyourself - a bubble bath, a napwhen I'm sleeping, or yourfavorite music. You are themost important person in mylife and I want you happy, too.

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Before I leave the hospital, I need a car seat for the ride

home and for use whenever I go in the car. I also need someplace

to sleep, like a crib, bassinet, or cradle. I prefer to snuggle in

small, confined areas with sides in an attempt to recreate your

womb. Some of the other items I need are listed below:

Home Checklist

nursery Items

*Cotton or muslin sheets -*Mattress pads - 4*Blankets - 4*Tub for bathing*Large/small bath towels*Washcloths*Diaper pail

Toilet Articles

Feeding Utensils

6 (If bottle feeding) r*Sterilizer or pan*Bottle brush*Bottles/caps/nipples*Tongs

*Baby cream or lotion*Baby soap or mild soap*Baby oil*Baby shampoo*Cotton pads*Small scissors for my nails*Baby brush or comb

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Wardrobe

*Cloth or disposablediapers - 3-4 dozen

*Receiving blankets - 4*Cap/coat/bunting*Bibs - 6*Socks or bootees - 2

Optional

*Dressing table*Baby carriage*Playpen*High chair

What's Happening

Most parents have never seena newborn baby before. Prepareyourself because I don't wantto surprise or concern you, butI won't look like a cherub!Some say I look old - otherssay I'm unproportioned. Myhead may look too large andmaybe lopsided from thepressures o.! delivery. My skinmay be red, loose, and scaling;my nose may be flat; and rarelydo I open my eyes. But give mea few days - I'll change.

The typical pattern of mydevelopment is from my headdownward to the rest of mybody, and from the center of mybody outward. Usually, I will:

*Be born with blue eyes, butthe color may change.

*Have a soft spot on top ofmy head which will closeat 18 months.

*Roll over before I learn to

crawl.*Use my big muscles before I

use my small ones (neck,

arms, waist, legs, andback). When you hold orlift me, please support myneck and back with yourhand and arm - my musclesare quite weak.

*Grab hold of things before Ilearn to let go.

*Reach for things before Ihold on to them.

*Make funny noises before Ilearn to talk.

*Stand up by holding on tosomething before I walk.

My ears, back, and shouldersare furry, but this willdisappear in a few months. Myeyelids are puffy, but I seesimple patterns and best at 8-10 inches. There are a lot ofthings to notice about me isn't

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I NEED:

TOUCH - especially from you.We can talk to eachother without saying aword.

LOVE - your closeness is whatI prefer.

FOOD - the first five months,I prefer only your milkor formula - my stomachis very sensitive.

SLEEP - 18 to 22 hours a day atfirst. I may prefer tosleep on my stomach.Will you move my headto a different sidewhenever you put meback to bed? This waymy head won't becomeflat.

I'm almost done!

I urinate 18 times a day, soyou may want to change me 8times daily, so diaper rashdoesn't begin. Ohl / forgot!My bowels also move 4-7 times aday at birth, but I go less asI get older.

I will enjoy movement when Iam older, but at birth I preferlooking at objects that arestill. When I'm two weeks old,I will know your smell, andyour touch. At one month, Iwill recognize you by sight -see how important you are to

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PLAYTIME

I can have all the fun in the

world with safe toys andobjects, and have less chanceof hurting myself. At birth,my toys need not to be includedbut if others want to buy mesomething, ask for simplerattles, teethers, squeezetoys, interlocking plasticrings, clutch balls, non-breakable mirrors and soft babydolls in bright colors andsimple designs.

Until older, I will play inmy bed. Please have a paddedlining on the inside of my bedas I may get my head caughtbetween the bed slats.

CRIES

I cry for many reasons andnot always will you know why,since I can't talk. When Icry, I'm saying that I needyour help to make mecomfortable again. I'll nevercry because I'm mad, jealous,or because I want to get backat you - I don't know thesefeelings. My cries aredifferent, as you see below:

*If my cry begins as a shrillscream followed by a shortsilence and gasps, maybe I'vebumped my head or been jabbedby a diaper pin. In eithercase, I know you'll check meover and cuddle me on yourshoulder and maybe even rock mefor a while.

*When my cries start slowlyand build to a loud, demandingrhythm, this usually means "Iwant to eat." I will gethungry at irregular timesduring my first months, sodon't get upset if I have ahunger cry every two hours

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instead of four, as the babybook says. Even if you justgive me a snack, I can cuddlewith you, or rock with you, andI love how you tell me you feelabout me.

*Another cry I might have maybe a "fussy" cry. When I'mtired or have been held by alltwenty-five aunts, uncles, andcousins, I may have a forcedcry. If you cuddle me, give mea tour of the house, or spend afew minutes talking to me, I'msure I will settle down.Sometimes, I might likeswinging in my wind-up babyswing, if you are too busy oryou can give me a pacifier toquiet my fussiness.

*If I repeatedly draw my legsup and then straighten themwhile crying, I probably have astomach ache. Try burping me -this may release the bubble inmy tummy.

I'm sure others have told younot to answer every one of mycries - that I will be spoiledand become more demanding.This is not the case. When youanswer my cries, I am learningto trust you and that you willrespond to me.

FEEDING

How to feed me is a personal decision and I know you will makethe best choice for us both. I have detailed both feeding waysbelow:

BREAST

The first two weeks ofbreastfeeding are the mostfrustrating for you--you mayfeel insecure and I'm no help,but you can do it, I know youcan!

Buy a few nursing brasbecause they support yourbreasts and protect yourclothes.

It takes me about ten minutesto "empty" your breast with themost milk coming in the firstfive minutes. The last part ofthe feeding supplies me richerand creamier milk which is themost nutritious.

Here aresteps when

*Hold mearm.

some easy to followfeeding me:

in the crook of your

*Touch my lips with yournipple. Place your breastas far in my mouth as itwill go. If I only get yournipple,'you will be sore andthe milk ducts will not givemilk.

*Start with the left breastfor ten minutes and thenswitch to the right one. I

will stop when I'm full.Don't forget to burp me!

*To break my suction put yourfinger gently onto yourbreast close to the cornerof my mouth--I will release!NEVER pull me off yourbreast as it will hurt you.

FEEDING

What you eat, drink, or takedoes show up in some form inyour breast milk, so pleaso eathealthy for both our sakes.

You can freeze your milk forup to four months, if it'spoured in a sterile container,so you,can have some time toyourself and still know I willbe receiving your milk.

Talk to me when you arefeeding me - I love to hearyour voice. The more you talkto me the sooner I will try toimitate your voice.

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BOTTLE FEEDING

Most formulas are availablein three different forms:Ready-to-use, concentrate, andpowder. When you buy myformula or receive it fron theW/C Program, make sure thelabel says "iron-fortified".Due to being a teen mom, youmay be eligible for freeformula and other things toofrom WIC - their number may belisted through the local healthdepartment.

Ready-to-use is expensive andis used for quick use - when weare traveling, for example, andit is difficult to stop.

Concentrate is formula thatmust be mixed with water. Itis usually the most economical.Powdered formula is most usefulas a supplement to breastfeeding when only an occasionalbottle is needed. To preparethe bottles and formula, followme, "it's easy"!

*The nipples on the bottlesneed holes so I can drink mymilk. If you dip a needle inboiling water, then stick itthrough the nipple center, I

will suck the nipple to releasethe formula. Don't make thehole too 'large - just bigenough so that milk dripsslowly from the bottle when youhold it upside down.

*Mix the formula and pour itinto a sterilized bottle(previously boiled in water -kills the germs). Plasticbottles are safer than glass.I forgot to mention that thenipples and caps need tosterilized too!

*Nursers (with a disposableplastic lining) are more

expensive but it means lesswashing and since the linercollapscs during drinking, I

take in less air, having toburp less.

*Test the temperature of theformula before feeding me byletting a few drops fall onyour wrist. If the milk feelsroom temperature, it is readyfor me to drink.

Offer me a bottle of wateroccasionally, especially in hotweather. Use bottled water orwater you've boiled and cooled.Please don't add sugar, honey,or corn syrup, fruit juice,soda pop, sweetened iced tea,or other sweetened drinks in mybottle.

While you're feeding me

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*Hold me.

*Talk and coo to me and pressme close to you while lookingin my eyes.

*Take your time.

As a general rule, I will take3-4 ounces every 3-4 hoursduring the first month.

Don't forget to burp mel

Hold me upright over yourshoulder and pat me gently onthe back until the excess airis brought up. I will finishfeeding within 10-15 minutes bystopping my sucking, fallingasleep, or turning away fromyour nipple. I may spit upsome, but I will outgrow this.

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BATRING

This is our special time. If

you can, try to keep my bath atthe same time each day,uninterrupted, and unhurried.The best room temperature for

me is 75-80 degrees and thewater should be comfortable tothe touch of your elbow (99-100degrees).

Never leave me alone on thetable or in the tub. If thephone rings or the doorbellsounds, don't answer it - I

might hurt myself!

I know you may not have allof these items, but if

available, try to have readyand within your reach:

Bath towelBlanketHamperBaby oilBaby soapBaby lotion

Soft washclothClean diaperClean clothesCotton ballsCotton swabsNo-tear shampoo

Now we are ready!

Until I'm two weeks old, I

like a sponge bath in the washbasin - then I can be placed in

a tub. When you bathe me, justremember a few steps:

EYES

- Hold my head and wipe eacheye with a fresh cotton balldipped in warm water andsqueezed out.

-Wipe each of my eyes frominside out using a clean ballfor each eye.

NOSE

- With aarm water, use acotton swab and cleanse justinside each of my nostrils.

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- Pat me dry.

EARS

-Using a soft wash cloth,gently wipe the outside of myears and behind them. There isno need to clean inside my earsas they naturally get rid ofany build-up.

FACE

- Wrap a wet, squeezed-outwashcloth around my head.Sqleeze plain water from thewashcloth onto my scalp. Don'tbe afraid of my soft spot.With your free hand, wash myhead with shampoo using a

circular motion. Rinse bysqueezing more plain water fromthe cloth. If you see scaleson the top of my head, this maybe "cradle cap". Don'tworry. Using my baby brush,shampoo my head and rinse myhead thoroughly. A few dropsof baby oil will help too.

BODY

- Soap the rest of my body.Rinse with a cloth.

- Pat me dry.

- Dip a cotton ball in babyoil or lotion and apply lightlyto groin, buttocks, and creasesin my diaper area.

Be sure to keep my partscovered with a dry towel thatyou are not using, to allow meto stay warm and enjoy my bath.

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TUB BATHS

When I'm a few weeks old, youcan give me a tub bath. Place.

at least two towels on thebottom of the tub. Fill thebathtub to where my head rests.

This way water will never getinto my ears. Wash me as youwould in a sponge bath. Isn't

this fun!

DIAPERS

Whether you use cloth or

disposable diapers, this is

your personal preference.Cloth diapers are less

expensive and are moreabsorbent, but you will need to

buy diaper pins, water proofpants, and diaper-liners to

complete the cloth diapers.Plan to buy 4 dozen.

Disposable diapers are chosenby most parents but they aremore expensive. Whichever youdecide to use will be fine withme.

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DIAPERING

My diapers should be changedwhen I wet or am soiled toprevent diaper rash. You mayfind that changing me willprobably be enough. If I havesensitive skin, I may requiremore frequent changes. To easeyour nervousness when changingme just:

1) Place me on a towel andremove my diaper.

2) Using warm water, wash mygenital area from front toback, patting dry.

3) If I had a bowel movement,fold the soiled portion underand wipe me. Wash me with mildsoap and water, patting dry.

4) You can use baby lotion oroil on me if you like.

5) Holding my ankles betweenyour thumb and middle finger(with your index finger betweenmy ankles), raise my hips andslide a clean diaper under me.

To avoid diaper rash, PLEASE:

*Keep my skin clean and dry.

*Gently c3ean diaper areaWith water and cotton duringChanges, especially after a

bowel movement.

*Don't allow me to stay in a

wet or soiled diaper. Thiswill avoid the mixing of urineand stool.

*Use a diaper with veryabsorbent material that helpslock wetness away from my skin.

*If diaper rash develops andpersists more than 48-72 hourscontact our health careprofessional.

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EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBERS

Doctor

Pharmacy

Poison Center1-800-942-5969

Local Poison Center

Police Baby Care1-800-526-3967

Hospital Parents Too Soon1-800-4-Call-Us

Active Parenting Child Care Referral1-800-235-7755 Public Aid

DCFSChild Support Formula, Shots

1-800-252-8723 LOcal Health Dept.Emergency Food Lawyer Referral

1-800-359-2163 1-800-252-8916WIC (Food and Medical Attention)

1-800-572-3270

IF I SWALLOW POISON:

-Call nearest poison centerimmediately.

-DO NOT follow directions onthe container label untilconfirmed by the poisoncenter.

-Keep syrup of ipecac onhand, always.

WHEN TO CALL THE DOCTOR:

CHECKLIST- Fever which rises or returns.-Unusual physical behavior.- Cold with earache; hoarsenessof voice, shortness of breath.- Stomach ache with vomitingand/or diarrhea.

- Severe headache.-Sprain with swelling.-Head injuries.- Swallowed something.- Deep cuts.- Broken bones.

BEFORE CALLING THE DOCTOR:

-Take my temperature.-Know my specific symptoms, as:-Fever-Runny nose-Headache-Nasal congestion-Cough-Earache- Sore throat-Abdominal or other pain-Swollen glands- Rash

- Sore eyes-Vomiting-Diarrhea-Constipation-Changes in urination-C!,anges in sleep pattern

-Krw the name, address, andphone number of pharmacy.

THEN CALLING THE DOCTOR:

- State your name and my name.- Give our telephone number.- State reason for calling:

- "This is an emergency."- "My child has the followingsymptoms."-"I would like to make anappointment for my child."

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WEIGHT

There is no "normal" orfixed rate at which I shouldgain weight. Like most babies,I will regulate my weight gainby eating only what I want andno more.

To keep track of my growth,you may want to weigh me eachweek and record my changes onthe chart on the next column.

Like most healthy babies, Iwill usually gain 4-7 ounceseach week. By my fifth month,I will have doubled my birthweight. After this time,however, my growth begins toslow. You may also wish tomeasure my length about once amonth and record it on thechart.

"Mom, why not buy a diary towrite m y marvelousaccomplishments? What did I dotoday? How do you feel aboutme? If you get busy and miss afew days, don't worry. Thiswill be our treasure but itwill also help the doctor if Ilater develop a medicalproblem."

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Don't forget pictures! Forthe first several weeks, take apicture of me every seven days.Later, change to monthlypictures, but always keep yourcamera handy.

By the end of my firstmonth, you should be used tohaving me around. Let's try afew things to check mydevelopment;

*Place me on my back. I

will hold my hips and kneesbent with my feet turned up.

*If you gently press myknees downward, you will feelresistance from my muscles.

*Place me now on my tummy.I keep my elbows bent and closeto my body with my hands nearmy head.

*My bottom is "humped" up.

My Big Firsts

First Smile DateFirst Rolled OverFirst Full Night SleepFirst Sat UpFirst CrawledFirst ToothFirst Stood UpFirst StepFirst Solid FoodFirst WordWord

I Like To:

*Listen to your*Stare intentlyeyes.*Be cradled and*Sleep.

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voice.at faces and

fed by you.

During these first weeks athome Grandma can be a real

help. Her main assets are hermoral support for you and herexperience as a mother. In

addition, she may assist youwith my care.

According to many doctors, amonth old baby, like myself,sleeps more than anything else,cries more than is active, anddivides the awake time betweendrowsiness and alertness.

Motor

-Thrust armsand legs inplay.

- Lift headbriefly.

- Keep handsfisted.

- Stare atobject.

I can actively squirm, kick,or suck on my fist as much astwelve hours a day. If youwatch me, I grow more activebefore feeding and urination.

Although it is not painful,loose clothing bothers me. I

will calm down when I am wellswaddled.

As I progress through thefirst weeks, I will begin torespond to your face. You cantell I'm growing older when I:

*Have a true social smile.*Stare at my own hand.*Sleep less.

"Mom, don't forget to get mea social security number. It'snot too soon to apply for one."

Here's How I'm Developing

My First Month Growth Chart

Language

-Begin smallthroat sounds.-Respond tovoice.

Mental

-Prefer patterns.-Alert 1 of 10hours.-Become excitedwhen see toyor person.

Social

- Respami to

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I Like To:

-Listen to sounds.- Look at my hands.-Hold my head up andmoving objects with-Smile and be smiled

Please Give Me:

-Soft safe toys.- Your voice.-Your smile.

Ask Mv Doctor About:

- DPT shots.-Oral polio vaccine.

followmy eyes.at.

In the next column is a

chart t o record myimmunizations. I'll need themwhen I go to school.

Motor

-Startle easily.-Cycle arms/legs.-Hold head upfor few minutes.-Keep head erect.-May hold objectsfor few minutes.

Zmmunizantions

DPTTetanusPolioMumps/MeaslesRubella

Immunity Tests

Schick TestTuberculin TestOther

Date Physician

Around eight weeks, I maybegin to babble when I'mcontent. I am playing withsounds because they please meand I'm exercising my speechorgans. I may start sleepingthrough the night - I bet youare glad about that!

Although I am still very small,I am growing inside and out.My lungs and digestive systemhave developed and strengthenedas I have eaten, cried andslept. When you think aboutit, I have been very busy forsuch a little person!

Here's How I'm Developing

My_lecond Month Growth_ Chart

Language

-Coo.-Interested insounds.

Mental

- Stare.- Focus eyes onsubject.

- Attempt tograb objects.- Repeat actions-Get excited.

Social

- Smile.- Suckfingers.-1 nightfeed.

-Enjoybath.

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I Like To:

-Wave and watch my hands.- Bring objects to my mouth toexplore them.

- Listen to the sound of myvoice.- Push off with my feet.

Please Give Me:

- Bells on my booties.-A patterned sheet on my bed.- Music.- Mobile.

The third month is a funperiod for both of us, I ammore alert, active, organizedand responsive.

Motor

-Voluntary bodycontrol.-Move arms/legsin unison.

- On tummy, holdchest up and headerect for 10 seconds.-Lift head formany minutes.-Sit supported.

Things We Can Do Together:

-Hold me for 1/3 - 1/2 the timethat I am awake.

-Sing and talk to each other.-Take walks in the stroller.

NEVER:

-Restrict me in a playpen orcrib too often.-Prop my bottle.-Let me cry for over 10minutes.-Shout at or hit me.

I may cry frequently andthis is due to my teething. Arubber teething ring to chew onmay help to relieve my soregums.

Here's How I'm Developing

My Third Month Growth Chart

Language

-Coo "ooh, ah, ae".-Gurgle.-Cry less.-Listen to voices.

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-Attentive upto 1 hour.-Followobjects.

-Reach withtwo hands.

Social

- Smile alot.-Know Mom.-Respond tofaces.

- Vocalize-Show memory. when talked-Watch hands. to.-Stop sucking -Night sleepto listen. 10 hours.

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I liike To:

-Smack and pout my lips.-Chew on things.-Splash in tub.-Raise myself up by arms.-Laugh out loud.

Motor

-Turn head inall directions.

- On tummy, rollfrom side-to-side.

- Sit supported10-15 minutes.

- Retain doll-sizedobjects.

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-Variety of toys/objects.-Dangling toys to watch.-Music and records.

At four months, I startbringing together many of myskills. My vision, hearing andmuscle control all begin tofunction in conjunotion withone another and I turn my headin order to see the person whenI hear a familiar voice.

If you are wondering if I amspending too much time on myback or one side, look at myhead. Is my hair worn off themiddle in the back? Place meon my stomach during wakinghours and sleeping ones.

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My Fourth Month Growth Chart

Language Mental Social

- Coo 15-20 -See in color. -Showmoods.

minutes. -Head/eyes turn -Quieted- Strong voice, in coordination, by music.- When talked to, -Reach/grab/ -Smile atI smile, squeal. lets go of mirror.

- Imitate tones. objects. -Cough/-Love to play/ -Memory span clicks.squeal in bath. 5 - 7 seconds. -Don't

-Prefer certain like totoys. lie down.

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- Feel, shake, and bang things.-Roll over.-Sit with support.- Lie on my tummy.-Bite on things.

Please give me:

-A toy to kick.-Rattles.-A spoon/teether to hold.- Faces to look at.

I am now ready to handlesemi-solid foods. When I beginto open my mouth and leanforward or show disinterest byleaning back, I am ready forsolid food.

When I can keep food in mymouth and swallow it ratherthan pushing it back out on mychin, this is a signal that Iam ready to eat from a spoon.

Iron-Fortified Infant_Ceseal

Iron-fortified infant ricecereal is a good choice for myfirst solid food because it:

*Is easily digested,*Is not likely to causereaction,*Contains nutrients, and*Can be altered in texture.

Oak and barley cereal can beadded at 1-week intervals.Adult cereal should not begiven to me before 8-9 monthsbecause they are high in saltand sugar.

Fruits and_ Vecretables

Fruits and vegetables may beintroduced when I am eating 2-3tablespoons of infant cereal.Use commercially prepared babyfood.

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My Fifth Month

Motor Language

Growth Chart

-Lift head/chest -Utter vowelhigh off mattress. sounds.

- Bring feet to -Babble.mouth and suck -Imitate.toes. -Understand name.-Easily pulled tostand.

- Sit supported.- Can grasp object.-Play with rattle.

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-Alert 1-2 -Shin/fear.hours. -Make face.-Pick up -Wave.blocks. -Cling.-Want to touch,-Wake atturn, mouth dawnobjects.-Resent strangers-Drop one toy topick up another.

FEEDING

Genral Tipss

*After a gradual introduction,serve me varieties of eachtype of food.

*Never force me to finish theserving. Feed me until I

indicate fullness by notopening my mouth, pulling awayfrom my spoon, turning away,or pushing food back out of mymouth.

*Be calm and friendly but notoverwhelming. Follow my leadon speed, food preferences,and amount.

*Avoid adding salt, sugar,spices, seasonings, or fat inall foods. I do not needthese ingredients, and spicesand seasonings may irritate mydigestive system.

*Test the temperature of foodsbefore feeding them to me tomake sure they are not toohot.

*Begin to offer infant formulaor breast milk from a cup. I

will consume less formula ormilk from the bottle as myintake of solids and drinkingfrom a cup increases.Eventually, I lose interest inmy aftermeal bottle and it canbe quietly discontinued.

*Offer sterile water in abottle or a cup during the daysince additional water isoften required when solids areintroduced.

Foods to Avoids

*Do not give raw.fruits (exceptripe bananas) and vegetablesto me because they may causechoking and be difficult for

me to digest.

*Do not give citrus fruits, eggwhite, shellfish, and chocolateto me before 1 year of agebecause these foods may causeallergic reactions.

*Never give honey, includingsources used in cooking orbaking (such as honey grahamcrackers) to me. Honey issometimes contaminated withClostridium botulinum spores.If these spores are ingestedby me they can produce a toxinwhich may cause a type offoodborne illness calledinfant botulism.

You Can Nelp Prevent Choking -

Young children are at the highest risk of choking on food and

remain at high risk until they can chew better. Choking kills more

young children than any other home accident.

Watch Me During Meals andSnacks To Make Sure 1:

*Sit quietly.*Eat slowly.*Chew food well beforeswallowing.

*Eat small portions at onetime.

Fix Table Foods So They AreEasy To Chew:

*Grind up tough foods.*Cut food into small pieces orthin slices.

*Cut round foods, like hotdogs,into short strips rather thanround pieces.

*Take out all bones from fish,chicken, and meat.*Cook food until it is soft.*Take out seeds and pits fromfruit.

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Foods That May Cause Choking:

*Firm, smooth, or slipperyfoods that slide down thethroat before chewing, like:

-hotdogs -peanuts-hard candy -grapes

*Small, dry, or hard foods thatare difficult to chew and easyto swallow whole, like:

-nuts and seeds -popcorn-potato chips -corn chips-small pieces of raw carrots

*Sticky or tough foods that donot break apart easily and arehard to remove from the airwaylike:

-peanut butter -tough meat-raisins and other driedfruit

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I Like To:

-Bang, shake and throw objects.-Gum objects.-Turn in all directions.

Please Give Me:

-A ball to clutch.-Squeaky toys.-Gumming toys.

REMINDER:

Unlike last month, I am nowfearful of strangers. Again,this is a phase and I willoutgrow it.

Be a ham, put lots of dramainto ,our voice. Make it riseand fall, change from soft toloud, alternate from slow tofast. I am learning to matchwords with actions and soonI'll understand a lot of thesegames well, like peek-a-boo.

Although the actual cord wascut months ago, the emotionalumbilical cord connects me toyou. You may see me try to getto a ball while I'm on thefloor. I see it and struggleto get it, but I'm not tooefficient. Even though you aretrying to be helpful, pleasedon't! I need to struggle tolearn independence. Praise mewhen I struggle and win, butmore importantly, praise mewhen I struggle and lose.

I need to be stimulated. Ifyou place me on my stomachwithout clothing for a shorttime before my bath, I willexperience sensations over theskin of my body. Gently rub myback, arms, and legs with yourhands. Make a babbling noiseagainst the ekin in the hollowof my neck or against my softtummy.

A "ticklish" baby is oftensensitive to touch because theyhave not had enough stimulationof their sense of touch.

Here's How I'm Developing

My Sixth Month Growth Chart

Motor Languag

-Turn head -More control offreely. sounds.-Turn body in -Become activeall directions. during excitement.-Roll from back -Giggle.to stomach. -Belly laugh.

- Creep.- Stand with support.

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-React to -Turn whenchanges. hear name.-Alert two -Call youhours. for help.-Lift cups. -Grasp foot.

-Inspect -Like games.objects.

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Like To:

-Sit without support.-Use my fingers/thumb together.-Bite on my teeth.-Get excited.-Show likes/dislikes.

Please Give Me:

-Toys in the bath.-Objects for making noise.

You will notice that I don'tlike you out of my sight.

Now is the time to safety-proof our home as I will bemoving about and I know thatyou don't want me to get hurtin a light socket or under thesink.

Here's How I'm

My Seventh Month

Motor Language

- Balance head -Use vowels/well. consonants.

- Rock on hands/ -May say Mamaknees. or Dada.-If supported, I canstep in place.

- Sit with slight support.-Hold two objects.

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THINGS NOT TO DO:

-Use baby talk.-Be annoyed when I show fear of

strangers.-Shout at or hit me.-Leave me unattended in

house/car.

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-Grasp toy.- See near/far.- Look for toydisappeared.-May imitate.-Transfer toyfrom hand tohand.

Social

-PiMtmirmr.- Explorebody.

-Showhunar.-Resistdoing asrequested.-Chewfingers.

- Play withtoys.

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I Like To:

- Look for toys I dropped.- Explore.- Practice new skills.- Sit alone.- Drop/pick it up again.

Plegse Give Me:

- Several toys to bang.- Plastic cups.-Spoon and cup at meals.- A mirror to see myself.

When I grasp something, I

look like a monkey because Ihave not yet learned to use mythumb efficiently. Everythinggoes into my mouth. All ofthis is a part of my learningprocess. I want to find outits shape, texture, size,hardness, taste, sound, etc.Sometimes I prefer one hand andthen the other.

Bread or crackers may beserved as the snack during thistime as it calms my hungerpangs and I can practicepicking up foods. Try to getcrackers made from whole-grainor enriched meal or flour.

Now is a good time tointroduce meats. Offer mewell-cooked strained or pureedlean beef, pork, lamb, veal,etc. Do not add fit, salt,seasonings, or spices to themeat. Avoid mixed vegetableand meat dinners as theycontain little Aeat.

Drinking From A Cup

When I am able to sit aloneis a good time to introduce meto a cup. Small amounts ofjuice, infant formule, breastmilk, or water are gooz1 Jourcesof nourishment for me. Spillswill be less if you give me acup with a spout, lid, and twohandles.

Here's Now I'm Developing

My Eiahth Month Growth Chart

Motor Language

- Pivot on -Vocalizetummy. satisfaction.

- Crawl. -Mimic mouth-Pull on movement.furniture to -May recognizestand. words.

- Need help to get down.- Sit alone for several minutes.-Pick up string.

Mental

-React quickly.-Search for hiddenobject.-Aware of bodymovement.

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- Fearstrangepeople.- Shout forattention.-maybiteardhewthings.

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-Pull myself up.-Creep on the floor.-Play pat-a-cake.-Crawl.-Dance, wiggle to music.

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Illness is as normal asteething, learning to walk, and"growing up." In fact, it ispart of growing up.

When I get a cold or mildflu-like illness, it willusually include one or more ofthe following symptoms: fever,runny nose, cough, vomiting, ordiarrhea.

To cool me off, try spongingme with cool water. Aspirinshould not be given to me sinceI'm under one year of age.

If I get worse in the second24 hours, call my doctor.Colds usually precede moreserious illnesses, such as earinfections, tonsillitis,bronchitis, and pneumonia. So,

watch me carefully foradditional signs when I become

Merels How I'm Developing

My Ninth Month Growth Chart

-Crawl with onehand full.- Can turn around.-Crawl upstairs.-Stand briefly.with one hand held.- Sit in chair.-Will sit down fromstanding.

Language

- Imitates coughs/tongue clicks.- May carry simplecommands.

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-Fear heights.-Uncover toys.-Can keepseries ofideas inmind.-Persistent.

Social

- Protectpossessions- Perform ifencouraged.- Play pat-a-cake.-May fearbath.

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I Like To:

- Poke my finger in smallopenings.- Explore my physicalenvironment.

Please Give Me:

- Cloth or stiff cardboardbooks.-Plastic discs on a chain.-Blocks, toys, or empty boxes.- Motion toys.

I like to poke my indexfinger at food in my dish; tryto dress myself; may havetrouble sleeping, will copyyou; will show my feelings ofhurt, anger, happiness; and Iprefer certain toys.

Discipline

There are some "things" youwant me to do and have -- andother "things" that are "no-

no's." I don't understandrespect, so it might be betterif you eliminate these"pretties" from my grasp. In afew months I will understand"NO", but right now I reallydon't.

Here's How I'm Developing

My Tenth Month Growth Chart

Motor Language Mental Social

-Stand with little -Say "NO". -Reach behind -Show mocds.

support. -Shake head no. for toy. -Aware of

-Side-steps along -Obey words. -Point, poke self.

furniture. -Will repeat words. with index -Pull off-Walk holding two finger. hat forhands. -Point to

body parts.fun.

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- Examine objects carefully.- Be danced with and sung to.-Play next to children - notwith.-Show affection.

Please Give Me:

- A ball and rolling toys.-A set of mixing bowls.- Lots of conversation.

By now I'm so much a part ofthe family that it is hard toremember what the family waslike without me.

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Although Isteps, I stillwhen I want to

may take a fewprefer crawlingget there fast.

I am beginning to cooperatewith dressing, ducking my head,putting out both feet for oneshoe, etc. I wave bye-bye andmay even indicate my desire toleave by reaching for the doorand vocalizing my message insome way.

Bath time is great fun time.Wash cloths are for sucking,water is for splashing.

Here's Row I'm Developing

Motor Language Mental Social

-Stand alone. -Speech, gibberish -Point at -Assertive.-Wave. -Say 4-5 words. object. -Dependent-Squat and stoop. -Mumbles. -Explore more on-Climb up stairs. -Express though container. Mom.-Hold crayons. with single word. -Scribble. -Not-Carry spoon tomouth.

-Aware ofown actions.

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I Like Tp:

-Master new motor abilities.-Put lids on containers/takeoff.-Climb modest heights (6" orless).

-Have relationships withpeople.

Please Give Me:

-Plenty of patience.-Affection.-Praise.

Here's Row I'm Developing

My Twelfth Month Growth Chart

Motor Language Mental Social

-Pivot body. -Practice words. -Reach -Express-Go up/down stairs. -Babble short accurately. many-Climb out of crib. sentences. -Unwrap toys. emotions.-Take cover off jar. -Use trial/ -Sense of-Undress self. error to

solveproblem.

humor.-Self-feed.

My first birthday is a great occasion. If I haven't already, Iwill probably be walking soon. Are you ready for this? You willnotice that I'm accident prone, too. I also can talk with peoplethrough gestures, signals, sounds, and even some words. I can feellove and can express it too.

I have, with your love and guidance, become a small person.

Thank you, MOM!

BABY

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Caplan, Frank (1978). The first tmelve months of life. (4th ed.) .

Bantom edition.

Horn, Mary Elaine and Rudolph, Linda B. (1987). An investigationof verbal interaction, knowledge of sexual behavior and self-concept in adolescent mothers. Adolescence, 23, 87.

McCamey, Jody (1991). Egglognay_agag_Ligt. Canton: Spoon RiverCollege.

Purdue University Cooperative Extension (1987). My hoy you'vegrown. West Lafayette, IN.

Rich, Dorothy and Wilcox, Elaine (1984). Get smart advice forteens with babies. Washington, D.C. Home and SchoolInstitute.

State of Illinois (1991). Illinois Department of Public Health,p. 1.

United States Department of Agriculture (1987). Feeding infants.Alexander, VG.

Wyeth Laboratories (1987). The baby book. Philadelphia, PA.

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