Flash Cards for Baby University

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Your baby’s vision will develop at rapid speed over the course of her first three months of life. Infants reflexively prefer to look at high-contrast edges and patterns. Large black, white, and red shapes present the highest possible contrast to the eye and thus are the most visible and attractive to babies.

Show the high-contrast shape cards in this set to your baby, close enough that she’ll be able to see them well. Name what she is seeing (even though you probably feel you are light-years away from hearing her recall them for you). You can even affix these cards to the sides of your baby’s crib to en-courage her to turn her head.

In addition to contrasts, newborns are drawn to the appearance of human faces. In fact, there is a portion of the human brain that seems to be dedi-cated to allowing for facial recognition.

Show your baby the face cards in this set and see how she responds. Hold them up before her as she works on her tummy time endurance. Remember to tell her what she is looking at with each card.

Lastly, your infant drinks either formula or breast milk. Use the final card in this set as a reference guide for storing, freezing, thawing, and discarding breast milk and formula. Hang the 411 card on your refrigerator as a ready reference during your busy days—and nights!

Flashcards for 0 to 3 Months

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Stars

Circles

Squiggly Lines

Squares


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Diamonds

Happy

Rectangles

Sad


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Surprised

Grouchy

Tired

Silly


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Formula 411Consult your pediatrician about the type of formula that is best for your child.

Kinds of FormulaThere are three basic types of formula:

soybean based formula, cow’s milk based formula, and protein hydrolsysate formula.

Your pediatrician will probably suggest one for your baby. Special formulas are available for infants with allergies.

Forms of FormulaFormula comes in a variety of forms, including liquid concentrate, powder, and ready-to-use liquid. Theready-to-use is the most convenient and is typically the most expensive, while the powder is the least expensive.

Mixing FormulaBefore feeding your baby formula, be sure to mix it thoroughly. Mix water that is warmed or at room temperature with powdered formula. Follow the directions for mixing, which should be located on the package the formula came in, and shake well. Be sure to let the formula cool until it is lukewarm, and test it on your wrist before feeding to your baby.

Storing FormulaAs with any foods, you will need to store your baby’s formula safely. Follow these general guidelines:

Use any prepared and/or opened formula within 48 hours.

Open cans of pre-mixed or ready-to-use formula should be stored in the refrigerator, as well as any formula that you havemixed using powder and water. Be aware of the shelf life of the kind you use, and discard it if it hasn’t been used within the suggested time frame.

If you offer a bottle and your baby doesn’t drink any, it can be refrigerated and used within 48 hours.

If a bottle has been partially consumed, discard the remaining contents within two hours.

(Hang on the fridge.)

Breast Milk 411Store breast milk in glass or plastic baby bottles or milk storage bags.

Freshly expressed milk can stay at room temperature:

Up to four hours at 80° F (27° C)

Up to 10 hours at 70° F (21° C)

Up to 24 hours at 60° F (16° C) e.g., in a cooler with ice packs

Breast milk can be stored in the refrigerator:

For eight days at 39° F (4° C)

Breast milk can be stored in the freezer:

For two weeks in a freezer compartment inside a refrigerator

For three months in a self-defrosting freezer (store away from the door)

For six months in a deep freeze that maintains a constant temperature of 0° F (-19° C)

For three to four months in a freezer with a separate door. Store in the back of the freezer, not in the door.

If you combine milk from different pump sessions, cool each batch first and store according to the age of the oldest milk. It is best to freeze your milk in small quantities (2 to 4 ounces, depending on the age of your baby) within two days of expressing. Leave room in the container for expansion when freezing, and date each container. As your milk cools, the cream may form a thin layer on the surface. Swirl to redistribute the cream when you warm the milk.

Heating breast milkMicrowaving destroys some of the anti-infective properties of the breast milk and may create “hot spots” that could burn your baby. Place the container of milk in a bowl of warm water, or place under the hot water faucet, and heat to room temperature. Your baby may refuse milk straight from the refrigerator, but cold milk is a fine option.

Thawing frozen milkPlace the container of breast milk in a bowl of warm water. Use the milk immediately or refrigerate for up to 24 hours. Do not refreeze.


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Your baby is now learning to focus on colors and shapes (although he won’t recognize them until after his first birthday). Show the color and shape cards in this set to your baby while he is on his tummy or sitting in his seat.

After showing your baby a color or shape on the card, find it elsewhere in the room. For example, show your baby a card with a circle on it, and then hold up a plate. Repeat the word circle to help him make the connection.

In addition to colors and shapes, your baby is responding to the items he sees every day in your home. Help your baby learn to define the objects in his world by giving each a name. As with the shape and color cards, show your baby a card with a picture of an item he knows, name it, and then show him the real object, too.

Babies 3 to 6 months old love songs and finger play. The lyrics to some of your baby’s future favorite songs are listed on the cards inthis set. Enjoy some special times with your baby!




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Red Circle

Yellow Rectangle

Blue Square

Orange Diamond


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Green Triangle

Rattle

Purple Star

Ball


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Duck

Itsy Bitsy Spider

The itsy bitsy spider went

up the water spout,

Down came the rain and

washed the spider out.

Out came the sun and

dried up all the rain,

And the itsy bitsy spider

went up the spout again!

Bear

Peek-a-Boo Baby!I love baby,

Yes I do.

I love baby,

How about you?

I love baby,

Yes I do.

Peek-a-boo baby,

I see you!

Peek-a-Boo is an ideal game to play with your

baby now. At this age your baby is beginning

to understand that items and people that

move out of sight still exist.


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Rock-a-Bye BabyRock-a-bye baby in the treetop,When the wind blows, the cradle will rock.When the bough breaks, the cradle will fall,And down will come baby, cradle and all!

Baby is drowsing, cozy and fair,Mother sits near in her rocking chair.Forward and back, the cradle she swings,And though baby sleeps, he hears what she sings.

From the high rooftops down to the sea,No one’s as dear as baby to me.Wee little fingers, eyes wide and bright,Now sound asleep until morning light.

Hush Little BabyHush, little baby, don’t say a word. Papa’s gonna buy you a mockingbird.And if that mockingbird won’t sing,Papa’s gonna buy you a diamond ring.And if that diamond ring turns brass,Papa’s gonna buy you a looking glass.And if that looking glass gets broke,Papa’s gonna buy you a billy goat.And if that billy goat won’t pull,Papa’s gonna buy you a cart and bull.And if that cart and bull turn over,Papa’s going to buy you a dog named Rover.And if that dog named Rover won’t bark,Papa’s going to buy you a horse and cart.And if that horse and cart fall down, you’ll still be the sweetest little baby in town.


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Between the ages of six and nine months your baby will be able to do many new things, including eating! Introducing your baby to solid foods can be nerve-racking for new parents. Lose the stress by posting the “Foods to Avoid” card in this set on your refrigerator, where it will be easily visible to you and anyone else who cares for your child. The card also indicates health-ful foods to try to include in your baby’s diet, and suggests how to get them in. And, best of all, your baby will love the fruit and vegetable purees for which we’ve included recipes.

Now that your baby is eager to “talk” to you, it’s a great time to introduce him to baby sign language. Baby signs are the perfect ways to help your baby communicate his needs and lessen his frustration.

Finally, now that your baby wants so much of your attention, you may find yourself more distracted and forgetful than usual. Want to guarantee that you never forget that wallet again? Post the checklist card in a prominent place where you will see it on your way out the door—and take comfort in the fact that you’ll have everything you need with you when you are out and about.




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Talk to your pediatrician before introducing new foods and discuss any allergens either parent may have.

Citrus: Beware of introducing citrus fruits and juices before 12 months as they may cause an allergic reaction.Eggs: Yolks are okay, but wait a year to offer egg whites because of allergic reactions. Honey: Honey can create spores that lead to botulism. In babies, the spores can grow and produce life-threatening toxins. Peanut butter: Peanuts are highly allergenic. Wait until your baby is at least a year old to offer peanut butter. Shellfish: Wait until your baby is a year old to offer shellfish because it can be highly allergenic.Pecans and walnuts: If you think your baby is at risk for allergies, you might want to wait before giving him nuts. Otherwise your baby can probably handle them when he’s a year old. To avoid a choking hazard puree them in a food processor.Cow’s milk: Cow’s milk doesn’t have all the nutri-ents your baby needs, and contains proteins and minerals in amounts that can be dangerous to your baby’s kidneys. Stick to formula or breast milk for the first year.Large food pieces: Pieces of food should be pea-sized so they won’t get stuck in your baby’s throat.

Foods to Avoid

First Fruit Puree Recipe2 apples, peeled, cored, and chopped

2 ripe pears, peeled, cored, and chopped

1/4 cup unsweetened apple juice or water

Put the apples, pears, apple juice, and two

tablespoons of water in a saucepan and cook

over low heat for 8 to10 minutes, or until apples

are tender. Blend the fruit to a smooth puree.

Let it cool. You can also add a bit of your baby’s

milk for a smoother consistency and serve.

As your baby is ready for more varieties,

add a little full-fat yogurt and a pinch of ground

cinnamon.

Use this card as a guideline to foods your baby should have each day.

ProteinPoultry, egg yolks, milk, cheese, fish, beans, grains, and tofu

CarbohydratesWhite and whole-grain breads, cereals, grains, pasta, rice, beans, potatoes, vegetables, and fruit

FiberSoluble fiber: Oats, barley, beans, rye, and apples

Insoluble fiber: Corn, rice, grains, wheat, beans, vegetables, and fruit

FatsOlive, sunflower, corn, and sesame oils

Omega-3 fatty acidsFresh salmon, trout, tuna, mackerel, walnut or canola oil, flaxseed, pumpkin, sunflower, sesame seeds, and omega-3 enriched eggs

Omega-6 fatty acidsSoft margarines, as well as sunflower, grapeseed, safflower, corn, or walnut oil

Foods for Your Baby to Try

1 medium sweet potato, peeled and

chopped well

4-5 medium-sized carrots, peeled and

chopped into round pieces

2-3 parsnips, peeled and chopped

1 tablespoon of your baby’s milk

Steam the sweet potato, carrots, and parsnips (or

simmer them in a pan with a little water for about

20 minutes, or until cooked through). Remove from

the steamer or pan, and reserve the cooking liq-

uid. Puree to the desired consistency in a blender,

adding a little of the cooking liquid or your baby’s

milk if it’s too thick. Serve this puree warm, or

spoon into ice cube trays, let cool, and freeze.

Root vegetables are easy on the stomach,

packed with nutrients, and cook up to a great

consistency for purees. Mix and match a selection

of three root vegetables choosing from the

selection below:

Butternut squash Sweet potato

Potato Parsnip Rutabaga

Wash the vegetables, peel and then chop them.

Simmer in a saucepan until they are soft, then cool

and blend to a puree consistency.

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Mom’s Checklist When Leaving the House

Baby’s diapers

Baby’s wipes

Snack for baby

Milk/formula for baby

Extra bottles for baby

Change of clothing for baby

Baby’s favorite toy

Baby’s blanket

Baby’s pacifier

Teach Your Baby His/Her First Mealtime

Baby Signs

Milk

Open and close fists

as if milking a cow.

Juice

Place one fist on top

of the other fist and twist.

Mom’s Checklist

Pediatrician: ___________________________________

Pediatrician’s number: _________________________

Closest hospital: ________________________________

Hospital’s number: ______________________________

Poison Control: ________________________________

Baby-sitters:

________________________________________________

________________________________________________

________________________________________________

Other important info:

________________________________________________

________________________________________________

________________________________________________

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Tap fingertips together.

Eat

Place fingertips to the lips.


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Teach Your Baby His/Her First Bedtime

Baby Signs

Quiet

Place index finger

across lips.

Book

Hold hands together

and open and

close palms.

Teach Your Baby His/Her First Feeling

Baby Signs

Happy

With flat hand, pat

chest with an upward

stroking movement.

Angry

Open and close

clawed hand while

scowling.

Blanket

Grasp and pull up an imaginary

blanket with downturned hands.

Sleep

Rest head on hands and tilt head to the side.

Want

Hold palms facing upward and form

claws with fingers, pulling them toward body.

Thank You

Pull the fingertips of one hand away from chin.


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Teach Your Baby His/Her First Safety

Baby Signs

Dirty

Wiggle fingers of right

hand under chin.

Hurt

Touch index

fingers together.

Stop

Use side of hand to hit palm sharply.

Gentle

Stroke the back of the opposite hand.


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Between nine and 12 months your baby is developing into an even more in-teractive, playful child—ready to learn and increasingly skilled at reciprocat-ing in conversation. Your baby is now ready to learn about the greater world around her. Babies love animal sounds—especially those produced by you! Hold up the animal cards in this set and make the individual animal sounds. Encourage your baby to imitate the sounds she hears.

Your baby is about to learn to self-feed. So, we have included recipes in this set to encourage her self-feeding skills. These recipes are fairly simple to make and will almost certainly be enjoyed by your baby.

Finally, your ever-more-playful baby will become very excited about bath time now. Make bath time extra-special by singing some of our suggested songs, splashing about, and blowing bubbles.




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Cow

Moo

Baa

Sheep

Dog

Woof

Horse

Neigh


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Chicken

Cluck

Duck

Quack

Pig

Oink

Meow

Cat


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Avocado & Cream Cheese Dipsticks1/2 avocado

2-3 tablespoons full-fat cream cheese

1 tomato, peeled, seeded, and chopped

Mash the avocado along with the cream

cheese. Stir in the chopped tomato. Serve

this dip with vegetables, such as carrots,

cucumber, celery, and peppers.

Strawberries & Cream1/2 cup fresh or frozen strawberries

2 tablespoons fine sugar

1 cup plain full-fat yogurt

(thick Greek yogurt works best)

Puree the strawberries and stir in the sugar.

Combine the strawberry puree and yogurt.

Serve this dip with fresh fruit, such as apple

and pear slices.

Recipes to Encourage Independent

Feeding Skills

French Toastoes

1-2 slices white bread

(raisin bread works well, too)

1-2 tablespoons whole milk

1 egg

1 tablespoon unsalted butter

Sugar and cinnamon (optional)

Cut the bread into triangles. Beat together

the egg and milk, and soak the bread in the

mixture for a few seconds. Fry the bread in

a frying pan with the butter until brown on

both sides. Add a little bit of sugar or a pinch

of cinnamon to the egg mixture for a

sweeter version.

Recipes to Encourage Independent

Feeding Skills

The Perfect Pear Dip

1 ripe, juicy pear, peeled, cored, and chopped

1 tablespoon cottage cheese

Mash or puree pear and cottage cheese in

a blender. Serve this dip immediately. It goes

best with raw vegetable “dippers.”

Pear & Berry Dippety Do!

2 ripe pears, peeled, cored, and chopped 3/4 cup blueberries

1 tablespoon apple juice (unsweetened)

2 tablespoons rice cereal

Place the blueberries, pears, and apple juice

in a saucepan and cook, covered, over low

heat for 5-7 minutes. Place the contents of the

saucepan in a blender and puree. Stir in the

rice cereal. Your baby will enjoy this dip with his

teething biscuit.

Chicken Chunks

12 ounces boneless, skinless chicken

breasts, cut into chunks

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 small onion, finely chopped1/2 cup grated carrot

1 apple, peeled and grated

1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

1 chicken bouillon cube (low sodium), crumbled1/2 cup white bread crumbs (preferably fresh)

Salt and pepper to taste

All-purpose flour for coating

Vegetable oil

Heat the olive oil in a pan and sautee half the

chopped onion and grated carrot for 3-5 minutes,

stirring occasionally. Mix together the grated

apple, chicken, and sautéed onion and

carrot along with the raw, chopped onion, bread

crumbs, parsley, and bouillon cube. Chop in the

food processor. Season with salt and pepper.

Form the mixture into balls using your hands.

Roll them in the flour, and fry them in a little oil until

they become golden and cooked through (about

5-7 minutes). This recipe makes about 20 balls.


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Bath Time Fun Song Card

To the tune of “Here We Go ’Round the Mulberry Bush”

This is the way we wash our legs, wash our legs, wash our legs.

This is the way we wash our legs, to make ourselves so clean.

This is the way we wash our arms, wash our arms, wash our arms.

This is the way we wash our arms, to make ourselves so clean.

This is the way we wash our back, wash our back, wash our back.

This is the way we wash our back, to make ourselves so clean.

This is the way we wash our tummy, wash our tummy, wash our tummy.

This is the way we wash our tummy, to make ourselves so clean.

This is the way we wash our hair, wash our hair, wash our hair.

This is the way we wash our hair, to make ourselves so clean.

Bath Time Fun Song Card

To the tune of “Five Little Monkeys Splashing in the Bath!”

Rub-a-dub-dub, baby’s in the tub, getting nice and clean.

Rub-a-dub-dub, baby’s in the tub,getting nice and clean.

First we’ll wash your little hair, get it nice and clean.

Then we’ll wash your little arms, get them nice and clean.

Then we’ll wash your little toes, get them nice and clean.

Then we’ll wash you little nose, get it nice and clean!


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