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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.

Baby Health: Teething
Symptoms Teething usually starts when your baby is 6 or 7 months old, but could start as early as 2 months and as late as 12 months. The normal teething pattern is four new teeth every four months until your baby gets all of his 20 “baby” teeth by age 2 ½. Symptoms include: Drooling Chin rash Cough Chewing on or biting objects Low appetite Diarrhea Low grade fever Red gums Pulling on ear or rubbing cheek Irritability Wakefulness Mistaken For Colds Colic Causes Your baby is cutting new teeth. Treatment Rub your baby’s gums. Let your baby chew on a cold washcloth. A cool teething ring can sometimes do the trick. Let your baby suck or chew on something cold (popsicles). Give your baby something cold to drink. Some OTC teething pain medications are available, but are temporary relievers. Ask your doctor about administering acetaminophen. 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: Colds Baby Health: Colic Baby Behavior: Techniques to Stop Crying


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