Navigating through new parenthood can be a challenge. There are so many new things to learn and of course so many things that worry us. I love these simple, handy charts I can refer to when I’m unsure about something.
These seven charts are my favorite. Keeping these saved on your phone or even printed in a binder at home can be super helpful.
Baby Poop Chart
What should your baby’s poo look like and when should you be concerned from The Bump.
Baby Food Chart
A simple guide to what age can have what kind of food from She Knows.
How Much Sleep Does My Baby Need?
This great chart breaks down each month and how much daytime/nighttime sleep baby needs from Mon Baby.
Baby Activities 0-6 Months
Here are some really beneficial activities to do with your babies from BabyCareMag.
Fever Chart
A quick guide for when to worry, when not to and how to treat from Cleveland Clinic.
How To Perform CPR
A great chart to keep handy in case of emergency from CPR Certified.
How long can I keep this breastmilk?
This can be so helpful for pumping mamas to know how long you can keep your breastmilk from Cosmopolitan.
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Liz is a just a mom trying to keep it real about how little she sleeps, how often she gets puked on and how much she loves them. You can find her here every day writing about real-mom moments.
Oct. 20
This is VERY helpful set of charts! Thank you!
The baby food guideline does not go along with the current recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics which is, only breastmilk or formula for the first 6 months. Breastmilk or formula should be the main source until 12 months. Its recommended to breastfeed until 2 years old and beyond, decided by mom and child. Also, baby led weaning is much better than baby food because it helps with gross motor skills and independence. Cereals are empty calories and have little to no nutritional value and even so are a solid so shouldn’t be given until 6 months. . (Cereals should never be added to a bottle due to being a choking hazard.)
Your guide for feeding babies is informative. However, what is missing and is really needed for our babies today is more chewing – chewing on a chicken bone (leg) or spare rib. There are also some neat silicone chewy items out there. Also, move from a bottle to an open rimmed cup at about 6 months or when baby can sit up by themselves. Steamed vegetables are fine – they definitely do not have to be MUSH!. That is part of the problem these days. Our babies are not doing enough to develop their faces properly and chewing is one of those things. Also, making sure that babies can handle texture changes when food is introduced because when they gag with everything, there is a problem. That is likely a tongue tie or other oral motor dysfunction. Unfortunately pediatricians in general are totally unaware of the problems tongue ties can cause. Here is a link for you to check out. You will notice that one of the symptoms is babies who avoid certain foods (because they have to chew it). I hope this helps. It is my mission to catch as many babies and little children early so their little faces can grow into handsome people without the need for orthodontics. Not everyone needs ortho! Here’s the link: http://www.tonguetie.net
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