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	If pregnancy wasn't enough to worry about, now you have a whole separate little person to look after.
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	As your baby changes and grows, you will notice many new behaviors. Your baby is developing a personality of her own. Along with this exciting time comes some uncertainty, as you adjust to your baby's behaviors.
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	You've just found a new love in your life. Over the next few months, this love will grow and grow, as you witness his first smile, his first belly laugh, and his first steps. Cuddle your baby as often as you can. Before you know it, he will be a toddler on the go!
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	Keeping baby healthy goes hand in hand with your baby's nutrition. Whether you're breastfeeding, formula feeding, or moving on to table food, nutrition is key to giving your baby a head start in life.
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	Play time for baby is a time where she can learn such skills as lifting her head, processing verbal cues, and learning about the world around her. The more you interact and play with your baby, the faster her intellectual, emotional, social, and physical development. So play hard mom!
	Safety
	Gone are the days of reckless abandon before you had kids. Now you worry every time they fall down, cough, or even look at you funny. While it is important to promote safety with baby, remember that spills will happen. With proper planning, you can minimize many dangers in baby's world just by using good old fashion common sense.

Baby Health: Cradle Cap
Symptoms Cradle cap usually appears when babies are between 0 and 3 months old. It is characterized by a scaly, whitish crust that appears on the baby’s scalp. Causes It is most likely caused by the hormones in your system that the baby has acquired. These hormones stimulate the baby’s oil glands to produce excess oil, which dries up to form flaky patches. This is a temporary condition and should clear up with treatment and time. Mistaken for Eczema Treatment Keep baby’s head cool and dry. Added heat and moisture may contribute to the condition. To treat, apply a coat of baby oil or olive oil to the affected area. Let the oil soak for a minute, then use a fine-tooth-comb or a soft toothbrush to comb out the flakes. Wash and rinse baby’s hair as usual. Follow this routine daily until the cradle cap begins to subside. If the area is red or inflamed, a dab of OTC cortisone cream may help. Some parents find that Aveeno Baby Bath and Aveeno Baby Lotion may help. If the condition worsens, contact your doctor. He may prescribe a special shampoo or cream for your baby. Do you want to be caught up on all the latest happenings with your baby? Join SmartMomma Advantage for free! You'll receive your choice of e-mail newsletters, from monthly updates on your baby's development to weekly sales alerts. Stay up to date with the SmartMomma advantage! Join today! Related Articles Baby Health: Infant Acne Baby Health: Heat Rash Baby Health: Eczema


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