A baby crying is not always a sign of concern. But it is not something parents can ignore too. A crying baby is trying to tell you something. Crying is all babies know in terms of communicating their needs. Is your baby crying while pooping? Is your baby crying without tears? Do you know what these signs mean? A Wet Baby A baby crying because of a wet diaper is natural and expected. When your baby starts crying, it is better to sniff their diaper to confirm if it needs to be changed. If all is good here, you can look out for other reasons for your baby crying insistently. Your baby can also cry when pooping. The reason for this can be that your baby is simply uncomfortable with the unfamiliar sensations of bowel movements. But if the stools are repeatedly hard or the crying itself is high-pitched, then it is time to see your baby’s doctor. A Hungry Baby If your baby is crying from hunger then you must have probably missed the early signs that indicate your baby wants to feed. Try feeding your baby and if he/she stops and begins to feed immediately then you got it right.

Communicating with your baby who can’t yet speak can be joyous and challenging, at the same time. Not understanding what your little one is trying to say through her cries can be a little bit disheartening for parents sometimes. One way to understand an infant’s needs is through baby sign language. Sign language for babies is nothing but common gestures that can help you and your little child communicate, until they learns to speak more clearly. These can include the most commonly required gestures for things such as food, sleep or a cuddle. Teaching a Baby to Use Gestures Now, a couple of questions that might be disturbing you are how to teach your baby sign language and the right time to do it. The right time to learn baby sign language can differ for each kid. Some kids are ready in as little as six months to communicate using signs while others may take a few more weeks before they are up for this new challenge. If your baby’s motor skills are visible, your baby is probably ready to learn. You can try teaching some signs and see if they responds. If they shows interest, you can continue with the basics.

Many women are comfortable breastfeeding in public, while many others aren’t. The discomfort mostly stems from the fact that people in general are not very comfortable with a woman breastfeeding in public. While on one hand the very idea of people taking offence to feeding a baby in public is somewhat ridiculous; a lot of it results from the general attitude about breastfeeding, display of breasts in public or traditional mindsets. But first, is breastfeeding in public legal in the United States? Laws about Breastfeeding in Public Breastfeeding in public and laws regarding it in the U.S. are fairly developed. Breastfeeding in public is legal in 47 US states, the District of Columbia and the US Virgin Islands. Two out of the three remaining states – Virginia and South Dakota, exempt mothers who need to breastfeed from laws against nudity and public indecency while the third state, Idaho, is yet to have any laws protecting women breastfeeding in public. Each state also has separate provisions regarding public breastfeeding. Many states have enacted separate laws governing breastfeeding in workplaces. For example, Arkansas has distinct laws about workplace breastfeeding but Arizona doesn’t. But even without that, your workplace in Arizona may not have a problem with it.

It is normal for parents to wonder about their newborn’s speech development. It is an exciting time for parents when their babies start talking and they just can’t wait for their kids to utter their first word (even if it is meaningless). When do babies start talking? When do babies start talking words? When do babies start talking and walking? When do babies start talking clearly? These are common questions for new parents. But there are no clear answers to such queries. Some babies talk sooner than others. But it is important to be aware of the general growth milestones, so that you can seek treatment for any speech delays or hearing problems, in a timely manner. Speech Milestones from 3 to 18 Months So, when do babies start talking? A baby usually starts to babble at around 3-4 months. Your baby may make sounds like ‘ya-ya’, ‘ba-ba’, ‘aa-aa’ or any other. You can expect the babbling to become clearer and varied at around 7-8 months. Many babies can begin to say ‘mama’ or ‘dada’ around this time. The babbling can give way to words and then sentences. Parents must pay close attention to the babbles to make sure they don’t miss their baby’s first words.

The decision to be a foster parent is one of the noblest, and also one of the most challenging, decisions you can make. Not only does it require a great commitment, but great conviction as well. Foster parenting is not always for couples. Even single individuals can take in foster children. Regardless, here are a few things you should definitely be aware of if you are planning to take the plunge: You Need to Be Well Trained Before becoming foster parents, you must be prepared to objectively go through the training programme that the agency requires of you. It will not only help you to understand the physical and the emotional needs of the child but will also help you decide whether you are really ready for this. It should also be kept in mind that as a foster parent, you will have a great responsibility. Being a foster parent is not just about overcoming your loneliness of being single or getting a respite from infertility issues. You Should Be Willing to Work Together Being a foster parent is not an easy task, and you should know that you are not solely responsible for the child. You have to be willing to work alongside the welfare staff, counsellors and teachers.