Dressing Toddler
Once your baby has learned to crawl he’ll be far less willing to sit or lie still while you dress him. On the other hand, he is now much more able to help you as you put on his clothes. For example, an 11 month old baby can make a fist or [...]
Dressing On Your Lap
When your baby is three or four months old he will have enough muscle control to sit on your lap while you take off his clothes.
Sit with your legs crossed so that your baby will fit neatly in the hollow of your legs and cradle him with your [...]
Keeping Your Baby Warm
You may worry that your new baby is not warm enough, but a few commonsense precautions will keep him comfortable and safe. Remember that babies can easily become too hot; this could lead to heat rash and is also a factor in crib death (SIDS).
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Taking off the suit
Lift the baby’s legs up while you slide the suit underneath his back as far as his shoulders.
Put on stretch suit
Lay your baby on top of the open suit. Gather up each sleeve and guide his fists through, pulling the sleeve up the arm as you do so. Open up each leg and guide his foot in, making sure it reaches right into the toe. Finally, fasten the suit.
Undershirt armholes
Widen the left sleeve on armhole and guide your baby’s arm through. Repeat with the other arm. Pull the undershirt down.
Put undershirt over head
Lay your baby on a flat, nonskid surface and make sure his diaper is clean. Roll the undershirt up and pull the neck open with your thumbs. Put it over the baby’s head so that it doesn’t touch his face, raising his head slightly as you [...]