Medically reviewed to ensure accuracy. Here’s some advice about when babies can start wearing sunscreen and how to choose one that’s safe. When can babies wear sunscreen? The best key in of sunscreen for a baby under 6 months is a mineral sunscreen i.e. one with either titanium dioxide and/or zinc oxide as the active ingredients. These tend to be more gentle and less irritating for sensitive skin. If your child develops a rash, talk to your pediatrician about special sensitive skin formulas....

Updates throughout to expert sources, text, guidelines and formatting. Until then, baby sign language can be a really helpful tool. What is baby sign language? Better communication, in turn, leads to smoother interactions and fewer frustrations for both of you. It also boosts babys confidence as a communicator (“They get me! Hes learned these gestures simply by watching and mimicking the adults in his life (thats you!). The key is repetition....

And just when you thought mealtime couldnt get any messier! When can a baby start self-feeding? When to introduce finger foods is up to you. And, of course, always get the green light from your pediatrician before offering solids and finger foods. How should parents introduce self-feeding? If she rejects a food, put it aside for now, and introduce it again later. Stages of self-feeding The transition from exclusive bottle- or breastfeeding to self-feeding wont happen overnight....

Both your body and your babys body are made up mostly of fluid. Itll also help you replace lost fluids if you find yourselfsweating like crazythese days. How much should you strive to sip? Experts recommend getting 10 8-ounce glasses of water each day. But it doesnt all have to take the form of plain old H2O. So what are the best and worst drinks for pregnant women? Heres a look at your options....

But prenatal yoga may just be theidealexercise for pregnant women. Heres what you better know before starting a prenatal yoga routine. What is prenatal yoga? Prenatal yoga focuses on positions that are specifically designed for pregnant womens bodies. How is prenatal yoga different from regular yoga? As your baby grows, theres a lot more weight pushing down on your bladder and pelvis. Can prenatal yoga be the first time I ever do yoga?...

So, chat with your practitioner about the decision. What is a VBAC? Attempting this has another alphabet-soup name: TOLAC, or trial of labor after cesarean. If your TOLAC results in a baby born vaginally, then youve just had a VBAC. Can you have a vaginal birth after a C-section? And a VBAC may be smart if you want to have multiple kids. Read This Next Who is a good candidate for a VBAC?...

Updates to copy, information, sources, and formatting, and new medical review. The joy of pregnancy comes with plenty of expected symptoms, like morning sickness, bloating and fatigue. Luckily, HELLP syndrome is fairly rare, occurring in about 1 or 2 in 1,000 pregnancies. Here are some symptoms to look out for plus when to call your doctor. What is HELLP syndrome? HELLP syndrome is a rare pregnancy complication that affects the liver and blood....

Hopefully, these methods helped you time the births of your children to some degree. What is tubal ligation? Youve probably heard the term getting your tubes tied, if not tubal ligation (or possibly tubectomy). What happens during a tubal ligation procedure? The surgery is typically performed by a gynecologist, general surgeon or laparoscopic surgeon. Is tubal ligation right for you? But you’re free to also wait and have it done any time after that, too....

Medically reviewed for accuracy. What is a UTI? Once these bacteria trespass into the urinary tract, they multiply fast, resulting in infection. How common are UTIs during pregnancy? Kidney infections are about twice as common in expecting women as non-pregnant women. That said, they’re still quite rare, occurring in only about 2 percent of pregnancies. Symptoms include fever, chills, nausea/vomiting and pains in the lumber and mid-back regions. Several factors can lead to a UTI during pregnancy, including:...

Minor updates to text. What is implantation bleeding? When the fertilized egg implants, it can disrupt some tiny blood vessels. At this time, the inner lining of the uterus, called the endometrium, starts to change. Its starting to need more nutrients, and the endometrium has filled in enough to support it. When the embryoimplants, it can disrupt tiny blood vessels in the spot it burrows into. This wont cause any problems (the endometrium recovers!...

Then, to make things worse, the caregiver says something helpful like, Thats strange. Hes been a smiley little angel all day! Now the thoughts going through your head arent so sweet: Has he already forgotten you? Does he love his caregiver(s) more than he loves you? What has gotten into your reportedly angelic child? The reality is, those tears are a testament to the fact that youre one terrific parent....

“My daughter has a fit every time we attempt to leave the playground. She cries, kicks, collapses on the ground, and generally makes a scene. What should I do?” First of all, know you’re in good company. Just about every parent has at some point endured a playground-partingtemper tantrum. Toddlers havetrouble making transitions, especially when the transition means saying bye-bye to the slide, sandbox and swings.

Is it normal for a baby to get so angry?" For others, theyre catastrophes worthy of a baby-sized tantrum. How your baby reacts depends a lot on her personality. Some babies are happy to go with the flow. Others like yours, it seems are more intense, driven and spirited. (Youd probably lose it, too, if you couldnt reach something you wanted.)