Baby Basics
This process starts around 6 months when a baby's first tooth push through the gums and make them fussy.
What is teething?
This parenting style has clear rules and structure with warmth, open communication, and independence.
What is Authoritative parenting?
Most babies reach this milestone between 6 and 10 months, moving around on their hands and knees.
What is crawling?
To help prevent SIDS, babies should always be placed in this position for sleep.
What is on their back?
This wrap or harness lets you hold your baby hands free against your chest.
What is a baby carrier?
This feeding method skips mashed baby food and lets babies feed themselves finger foods right from the start.
What is baby-led weaning?
A short period where a child sits quietly to cool down after misbehaving, usually lasting 1 minute per year of age.
What is a time-out?
Mastered around 4 to 6 months, this is usually the very first way a baby learns to turn themselves over on their own.
For security purposes, car seats for babies and toddlers should point in this direction until at least 2 years old.
What is rear-facing?
Playing sounds like rain or static, this device drowns out household noise so the baby can sleep.
What is a sound machine?
Doctors say babies shoud start practicing with this kind of cup around 6 months old to move away from bottles.
What is a sippy cup?
This word is used to describe parents who pay really close attention to their child's every move, "hovering" over them constantly.
What is a helicopter parent?
Around their first birthday, babies usually say these very first meaningful word to address their parents.
What is Mama or Dada?
You should call this emergency hotline right away if a child accidentally swallows something hazardous.
What is Poison Control?
Mom's use this device to pump and store breast milk so others can help with feedings.
What is a breast pump?
This happens when a baby gets upset if their main caregiver leaves the room.
What is seperation anxiety?
Rather than using timeouts or grounding, this discipline strategy lets kids learn directly from the results of their choices.
What are natural consequences?
Around 18-24 months, toddlers want independence but lack communication skills. They often express frustration through these sudden emotional outbursts.
What are temper tantrums?
This newborn condition causes a baby's skin and eyes to look yellow for a few days after birth.
What is jaundice?
This container has soft silicone flaps so toddlers can grab snacks without spilling them everywhere.
What is a snack cup/spill proof container?
The sudden change in a baby's sleeping habits. It usually happens when they are learning a new skill, like crawling.
What is sleep regression?
Instead of using physical punishment, this parenting style focuses on understanding a child's feelings and building a strong relationship.
What is Gentle Parenting?
Usually achieved between 2 and 3 years old, this milestone involves moving away from diapers and learning to us the toilet.
What is potty training?
Placed at the top or bottom of the stairs, this barrier keeps toddlers from falling.
What is a baby gate?
This tool helps toddlers transition away from diapers by giving them a kid sized seat of their own.
What is a potty chair/seat?