Every parent has days when baby drives him or her crazy. It helps to have a friend you can call on for an hour or so if you need to run an errand, or even if you just need some time alone. No one raises a baby well without help. Discipline and safety Baby is starting to get into things, and may get a hold of something you don't want him to have. Since everything he picks up goes into his mouth, it's time to think about safety.
Baby needs and wants to explore.
Another form of child guidance is to redirect . For example, find a different drawer in the kitchen that is OK for him to empty. DO NOT slap your baby's hands or yell at him. Baby can't control his behavior yet. If you spank him, he learns that it is OK to hit.