Little sucker

Article Abstract:

Infants use their thumbs or pacifiers as a source of comfort and as a reflex from the womb. Parents who try to wean their children too early from the sucking behavior may face greater resistance from the children or may have another habit they will need to work with on breaking, as the children can develop other habits. Weaning tips are given.

Analysis, Pacifiers (Infant care), Sucking behavior, Pacifiers (Baby supplies)

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The no-nap baby

Article Abstract:

A mother discusses how she manages with her 5 month old baby who never naps. She and her husband find creative ways to hold his attention, but it is exhausting to do all day long. He finally does start to nap, and she is at a loss for finding something to do with herself.

Personal narratives, Motherhood, Sleep

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New mom worries

Article Abstract:

A new mother discusses her feelings when she took her new baby home from the hospital. Her worries about her child seemed irrational until she realised other mothers had similar concerns because they loved their babies.

Control, Mothers, Worry

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