Thursday, September 3, 2009

First foods for 4-9 months old infant

Introduce solids when your baby is not too starving or tired, and you are relaxed. Start with rice cereal mixed with breast milk or formula, a nutritional supplement or cooled boiled water, to formulate it smooth and wet and easy to digest. Sliced and mashed carrot, apple, or potato, moistened with the identical liquids, without any lumps, is ideal at this stage. Peel vegetables and fruit cautiously, and remove all pits. Then vaporize or poach, or grind.Stick to fresh foods that can be mashed or minced to the quality of smooth cottage cheese. Add...

Sunday, August 30, 2009

Day-care centers and Nursery

If you are putting your baby in a crèche or day-care centre, see that it is well-located, spotless and that the lady in charge likes to look after children. It is so fundamental that every parent take sufficient time to choose the right place to leave the baby. Babies are so delicate that they need overall concern and good amenities in the crèches. The crèche must offer interesting and appropriate toys for the children. It should house good air, light and ample space for babies and adults. Staff working with the play school has to make sure that...