Call the baby by name. Exaggerate your facial expressions. Change the objects as you help baby discover different sounds and objects. Be sure there are no sharp edges on the container. Then let your baby try.
Immunizations protect children from disabling or life threatening diseases.
Babies who visit the doctor regularly are sick less. Babies of family members who smoke have a higher risk of ear infections and colds. Although weight gain is slow, infants should double their birth weight by six months of age. Do expect a change in your baby's bowel movement because of the transition to solid foods.