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Teething will begin during this time, causing your baby to be cranky at
times.
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TRY comforting your baby with a cool teething toy (the ones that
can be chilled in the refrigerator are ideal) or apply a special pain
reliever.
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DON'T try to discipline your baby or ignore your baby's cries. She
does not know right from wrong at this time so try to make your baby as
comfortable as possible. Your baby will develop a sense of humor and laugh
when amused and cry when unhappy.
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TEACH your baby simple games like Peek-A-Boo and Patty-Cake and to point
to eyes, nose, mouth and ears.
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DON'T ignore your baby when she cries but try to find something to amuse
her. Babies like books with large bright pictures, especially when you talk
about the pictures with them.
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This is a time of rapid development. Your baby will learn to sit, crawl,
stand, walk and even talk during this stage. Your baby will enjoy being with
other people most of the time. Sometimes, however, the baby will not want to
leave your side.
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DON'T get frustrated if your baby seems to lag behind in learning skills
compared to other children the same age. Babies mature at different rates.
Your baby will catch up. When your baby starts walking around the house, she
will want to touch things because she is curious. She may break things of
value if they are within reach. Or she may get hurt if she pulls something
over.
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CLOSE the toilet seat cover-your baby could get seriously injured by
failing into the water.
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PUT valuables and items that may be harmful out of your baby's reach.
Try to divert her attention away from for- bidden objects by providing
another play object.
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AVOID scolding your baby every time she gets near something breakable.
In time, your baby will learn to recognize what is forbidden, but right now
she is still too young to know the difference. You'll have to remind your
baby time and time again to do or not to do things.
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Six to Eighteen Months What
to Expect.