HUG Newsletter #12

Now and Beyond

Your Baby Continues to Grow and Change

Remember what you have learned:

  • When baby has a surge in development, her eating, sleeping and general behavior can disorganize

  • Keep learning about how and when your baby will grow and change

  • Expect this development and expect these temporary changes

Development in the Months Ahead

  • Baby has another surge in Stranger Anxiety around eight-teen months

  • A 20-month-old begins to talk

  • At 2 years old, baby develops tantrums as she moves from dependency of early years to more independence

Breastfeeding Tips

  • International recommendation is to continue to breastfeed after complementary foods are added to 2-years-old or as long as mother and baby enjoy.

  • The longer the breastfeeding, the longer the benefits of mother's milk.

  • Discover how to "activate" a "lovie" - a soft nighttime toy - to your nursing and cuddling experiences during the day.