Baby Care Tips : Play Time

Even newborns can enjoy some play time with their parents!

1. You should spend some time playing with your baby every day.

2. Newborn infants love toys and books decorated in black, white, and red colors. They also love to look at faces!

3. Babies love to look at themselves in mirrors.

4. Don't forget to read to your baby! Reading to your child daily will help her develop in so many ways!

5. You should follow the age appropriate guidelines that are printed on toys before giving them to your child.

Baby Care Tips: Bedtime Rituals

It is a good idea to establish a bedtime ritual for your baby. You should also follow several safety guidelines for your baby's bedtime.

1. You can establish a simple ritual, such as bathing baby, reading to him, and singing him a song. Then lay him in the bed when he is drowsy but still awake.

2. You should remove all blankets, loose sheets, pillows, and toys from your baby's bed to reduce the risk of SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome).

3. Your baby's crib should meet all the safety requirements.

4. Keep your baby's room relatively cool and don't dress him in too many garments.

5. Sometimes white noise, such as a fan, will help baby sleep better.