10 smart baby care tips from celeb mom Tintin Bersola-babao
BY instinct, moms are naturally smart when caring for their babies. Even firsttimers surprise themselves at what they know and can do for their little ones. Nevertheless, it doesn’t hurt to compare styles and techniques with friends, and even famous moms like TV host Tintin Bersola-babao, because everyone has the same single goal: To care for their children in the best possible way. Here then are some smart baby care tips from a smart mother of two.
Smart Step No. 1: The first smart step is to know your baby, because every baby is unique. It helps to read books and ask advice on how to raise babies. But know the specific needs of your child.
Smart Step No. 2: Breastfeed exclusively for at least six months. No water, no vitamins— just breast milk. My son Nio just turned two on January 31, and I’m still breastfeeding him.
Smart Step No. 3: Give your baby an infant massage. It will help your baby relax, sleep well, have a good disposition. Good bonding time too!
Smart Step No. 4: Do not feed your baby junk food even if at six months, you’ll be giving him solid foods already. Do not feed your baby processed meats, AND powdered juices— go for real fruit, freshly sliced or freshly squeezed. The time when you introduce solid foods to your baby is the time to introduce veggies to his taste buds; the time to train his taste buds to like the taste of veggies. Avoid giving foods high in sugar, as he might end up only liking sweet tasting foods.
Smart Step No. 5: Never leave your baby alone— even for just a few minutes. Anything can happen. Do not leave your baby unattended.