How to Train Your Baby

1. Sleep

• Create a consistent bedtime and wake time. This will help your baby's body get in a routine.

• Put your baby to bed drowsy but awake. This will help them learn to self-soothe and fall asleep on their own.

• Avoid using props to help your baby fall asleep. This could create a dependency and make it harder for your baby to learn to fall asleep on their own.

• Be patient. Sleep training can take time and there may be setbacks along the way. Just keep at it and your baby will eventually learn to sleep through the night.

2. Eating

•Breastfeed or formula feed your baby on demand for the first 6 months. This will help them get the nutrients they need to grow and develop.

• Start introducing solid foods around 6 months. Offer your baby a variety of healthy foods and let them decide how much they want to eat.

•Avoid force-feeding your baby. This can create a negative association with eating.

•Be patient. It may take time for your baby to learn to eat solid foods. Just keep offering them a variety of healthy choices and they will eventually learn to eat well.

3. Diapering

•Change your baby's diaper as soon as it is dirty. This will help prevent diaper rash and keep your baby comfortable.

•Use gentle, unscented wipes when cleaning your baby's bottom. This will help avoid irritation.

•Apply a barrier cream to your baby's bottom after each diaper change. This will help protect their skin from the wetness of the diaper.

4. Bathing

•Bathe your baby 1-2 times per week. This will help keep them clean and prevent skin irritation.

•Use lukewarm water and mild, unscented soap. This will help avoid drying out your baby's skin.

•Rinse your baby thoroughly with water after soaping them up. This will help remove any soap residue.

•Pat your baby dry with a soft towel. This will help prevent their skin from becoming irritated.

5. Playing

•Play with your baby every day. This will help them learn and develop.

•Choose age-appropriate toys for your baby. This will help them get the most out of playtime.

•Be attentive to your baby during playtime. This will help them feel loved and secure.

•Have fun! Playing with your baby should be enjoyable for both of you.