Week 30
At this age Tyler may show a strong preference for Brien over you, or vice versa. Try not to take it personally. Babies generally will go to one parent for a specific need, such as comforting, and the other for play. Remember that parenting isn't a popularity contest, and showing a preference isn't rejection. (He usually wants mom when she is busy doing laundry, cooking, cleaning, etc. But dad will do from time to time.)
Encourage Tyler to practice crawling by placing a favorite toy just out of reach or sit on the other side of the room and call to him. Give Tyler time and space to practice this new-found skill and to strengthen his muscles and fine-tune his coordination. (This makes him VERY angry!)
Is Tyler teething yet? (Yes, he has one tooth on the bottom and working on the one beside it.) Most babies begin teething between 6 and 12 months of age. Usually, the incisors erupt first (four on top and four on the bottom), and then four molars. These are followed by the four canine (eye) teeth, and the molars will appear when Tyler is about 2 years old. Early signs of teething include drooling (which may then cause a rash, cough or diarrhea), fussiness, waking at night, biting, and loss of appetite. To relieve some of the pain associated with teething, give Tyler a cool teething ring and, with the consent of your pediatrician, children's acetaminophen.
As Tyler starts eating solid foods, he will quickly develop preferences for certain foods and a strong dislike for others. If your baby seems to dislike a particular taste or type of food, don't force it on him. Try the same food again in a day or two. If he still isn't interested, move on to other foods. After a month or so has passed, introduce it to Tyler again, perhaps prepared differently this time. His tastes may have changed in the meantime, or he may have forgotten that he didn't like this food. If he still rejects it, take it off his menu. His tastes may change as he gets older, or he may never like this particular food. Forcing it on him can turn into a battle of wills, which can in turn lead to eating disorders.
A Quote Worth Repeating
"Children need your presence more than your presents."
-Jesse Jackson
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