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5 Common Baby Problems Solved

From Hating Car Rides to Babies Who Need Constant Attention

By Lisa Hurt Kozarovich

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Babies Who Need Constant "Entertainment"
"Every time I started to walk out of the room, my 3-month-old daughter would start screaming," says Shelby Connors of Kokomo, Ind. "What worked best for us was to change the scenery every 20 minutes. I'd put her in the Exersaucer in the living room for a while, put her in the swing facing the outside window for a while and later carry her in the Snugli while I did dishes."

"There are a lot of different ways kids can be stimulated," says Dr. Szeftel. "Anything related to music is good. Hearing is a very strong sense for newborns and up. Some kids love vibration and feeling the motion; they like pleasant smells and touching things. You have to remember, they're developing, and they want to do things that are related to where they are developmentally."

  • Give the baby just one toy at a time, and give her the chance to complete a task – for example, building a small tower out of blocks by herself.
  • If Baby seems too restless, reduce the stimulation. Try turning off the TV and letting her hear the sounds she can make by banging one block against another.
  • Talk or sing to her while you're doing other activities.
  • Parenting Pickles-Five Common Dilemmas SolvedProvide a stimulating environment with bright colors, various textures and interesting sounds and smells.
  • Encourage solo play as much as possible, and praise her for being able to play alone.
  • Keep activity areas in each room.
  • Rotate toys and books.
  • Educate yourself about developmental stages and activities that your baby will prefer at different ages.
  • Play a video, but remember this is a downtime activity and shouldn't be the main activity. Babies and toddlers want more activity.
  • Get involved in a baby playgroup.


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