Breastfeeding
Benefits for the mother
Lessening the risk of some diseases
Sound a 0-3 month old baby should make
Cooing
What a baby should be able to recognize
Their name
Something they should be able to say
"Dada" and "Mama"
What a 10-12 month baby should understand
The word "no"
How Nutrition Changes
Changes as the nutrition of the baby needs to change
Reasons why a 0-3 month old could be crying
Being hungry, needing to pass gas, or too hot or cold
What should you be developing in your baby
Playing peek-a-boo in order to develop object permanence
Basic gestures a baby should be able to do
Waving, holding their arms out to be picked up, and looking for food they dropped
What a 10-12 month baby should begin to do on their own
Starting to play games and explore
Protection for the Baby
Lowers the risk of Type 1 diabetes, SIDS, and asthma
Visual reaction of a 0-3 month old
Smiling responsively and appears happy when caregiver walks by
Physical Milestones
Being able to roll over and able to support themselves with their elbow and wrists
What a parent should encourage the baby to do
Encourage them to move around, play, and explore
Gross motor movements a 10-12 month old should be able to do independently
Standing up and walking