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	Baby’s Health
	If pregnancy wasn't enough to worry about, now you have a whole separate little person to look after.
	Baby Needs
	There are so many things you need before your baby is born, we thought we would list them for you. Take stock of the things you will need for baby, and remember that SmartMomma's store can help you with many of these needs!
	Behavior
	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.
	Bonding
	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!
	Infant Development
	See how your baby is developing month by month.
	Nutrition
	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.
	Play
	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.

Get “in touch” with your baby through Infant Massage
What is Infant Massage? Infant massage has become widely used in American culture within the past few years. Infant massage is just what it sounds like, the gentle massage of your infant, whether full body or specific parts of the body. Infant massage originated in India and was practiced for many years there before being brought to the United States. What are the Benefits of Infant Massage? Infant massage has many benefits for baby. Skin-on-skin contact: It has been medically proven that more skin-on-skin contact with your baby promotes good physical and emotional health. Improved digestion: If you have a gassy baby or a baby with tummy problems, the proper techniques of infant massage can help burst her bubbles – gas bubbles that is. Many moms start infant massage to help with gas and colic. Increased level of trust and bonding: While you are massaging your baby, she will look into your eyes and feel the love in your eyes and your hands. This promotes more bonding with your baby. Relaxation: Your baby will be more relaxed and less fussy if you practice infant massage. Increased Growth and Development: Infant massage increases weight gain and improves the immune function. Better Sleep: With infant massage a regular in baby’s life, she will sleep better. How do I learn more about Infant Massage? Books: There are books out there that will teach you the proper techniques of infant massage. Click here for books on infant massage. Classes: Your local hospital or Birth Center may have classes on infant massage 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 Play: Read to Your Baby Play: Babies & Music Bond: Nursing & Bonding


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