Baby's First Year
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Programs are available throughout Nebraska to help meet the needs of families and children
Baby's First Year:
Months 1 & 2:
- Feeding the 1-Month-Old
- Safe Water for Formula
- What to Do when Baby Cries
- What to Expect
- How Are You Doing?
Months 2 & 3:
- Colic--What it is and What to do
- Comforting Doesn't Mean Spoiling
- Feeding the 2-to 3-Month-Old
- Thumb or Pacifier
- What to Expect
- Playing with your 2-Month-Old
Months 3 & 4:
Months 4 & 5:
Months 5 & 6:
- Discipline & Safety
- Feeding the 5-Month-Old
- Drinking From a Cup
- Games to Play
- Your Child's Personality
- What to Expect
Months 6 & 7:
Months 7 & 8:
Months 8 & 9:
- Fear of Strangers
- Feeding the 8-Month-Old
- Games to Play
- Start a Bedtime Routine
- Crying During the Night
- What to Expect
Months 9 & 10:
- Your Child's Fears
- Feeding the 9-Month-Old
- Keys to Good Discipline
- Helping Curiosity Grow
- Learning to Talk
- Playing Rough with Baby
- Saying No All the Time...
- What to Expect
Months 10 & 11:
- Learning to Use a Spoon
- Getting Ready to Walk
- Household Items Make Great Toys
- Is Your Baby Teasing You?
- What to Expect
Months 11 & 12:
- Building Your Child's Self-esteem
- Coping with Temper Tantrums
- Feeding the 11-Month-Old--Growth Spurts
- Two Minutes for Fun
Month 12:
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