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Being a Mom we usually think when will be the best time to wean our baby's pacifier. Even though we think we should wean their pacifier we don't know how to do it.  Here are some tips on how to remove your child's habit. Cut the Tip : Usually more moms are doing this trick. Parent's usually cutting off the tip of their child's pacifier. After the ability to suck is removed, many children quickly lose interest on it. We can motivate our child by telling that the their pacifier is broken and make them throw it away. If this doesn't do the trick you can try slicing a little part of the pacifier just to remove the sucking ability of the pacifier then let him try. Usually his the one who will tell you that it is broken. Show him that you cannot fix it or rather change it. Keep it for days until he doesn't show any interest. Swapping : Usually pacifier soothes your child emotion. Sometimes it gives them comfort, so I suggest try to swap or replace it with ...

ENCOURAGE CRAWLING Crawling is an important gross motor milestone because it improves shoulder girdle muscle strength, abdominal muscle strength, and pelvic muscle strength. It also mimics the reciprocal movement of walking. Crawling not only ensures that your child develops well-aligned legs and knees for walking and running, but it also helps strengthen his shoulders for better control when it comes to tasks using the hands and arms, such as hand writing and even throwing a winning pitch. GO FOR A SWIM Every child is born with swimming reflex, wherein he automatically 'paddles' both arms and legs for propulsion when placed tummy down in the water. This disappears approximately after three months of age. However, playing in the water helps your child feel different sensations such as buoyancy and hydrostatic pressure, which in turn, facilitates movement as well as balance reactions. As you r child learns how to blow bubbles in the water or hold his breath when his hea...

Cook it up! A kiddie kitchen set is one of the best investments you can make as a mother. Children are fascinated by the endless possibilities bought upon by an empty pan and visions of their favorite snacks. Hear them humming as they cook hotdogs and eggs on a sizzling pan. Feel your heart melt as they serve you coffee while you work. Pizza is another great favorite. Smart Tip : Choose a child-friendly kitchenware set. Make sure the pieces are large enough to avoid accidentally choking on the pretend food. Watch out for toys that easily break as these may cause scratches or wounds. Block City A two-storey castle with a staircase leading up to the tower. The office building where Papa works. A house with a slide, a pool, and animals wandering about. Go back to the basic and introduce your child to the simple life of older days -- when toys did not move on their own, did not talk, and did not think for themselves Smart Tip : Choose blocks that are affordable, durable, and earth frie...