Talk to a medical professional before you introduce solid foods. Your physician can verify that your infant is developed enough to handle solid foods. This is the time for you to ask questions and mention any concerns you have about solid foods. In some cases, your infant's intestinal tract may not be fully developed or your baby may not be able to fullness, leading to potential overfeeding. Do not give your infant solid foods until your doctor says that is alright. Your infant's digestive system is not ready to process cereal until about 6 months of age. Giving your infant cereal too early increases the chance of choking or inhaling the rice cereal mixture into his or her lungs. Early exposure to cereal can also increase your baby's risk of developing food allergies. Your baby may be ready to try rice cereal at 4 months of age. Your doctor can help you decide what is best for your baby. It may be alright to introduce rice cereal before 4 to 6 months of age if your baby has reflux issues. Talk to your pediatrician before you try this though. Your baby should also be able to eat from a spoon before you introduce rice cereal to his or her diet. Feeding your baby solid foods too early can cause your baby to become overweight. In addition to being old enough, your infant should meet certain developmental milestones before you introduce cereal. Your infant should be able to sit with support, have head and neck control, push up with elbows from a lying position, place hands or toys in his or her mouth, and lean forward and open his or mouth when hungry or interested in food. If your child is 6 months of age, but has not met these milestones, you may need to delay the introduction of rice cereal. Waiting for these milestones is important. They help ensure that your infant can safely swallow the rice cereal. Infants also have an extrusion reflex that causes them to raise their tongue and push against objects that are placed between their lips. This reflex is usually gone by 4 to 6 months of age. Trying to spoon feed your child cereal with this reflex can be frustrating and difficult.

Summary: Meet with your infant's pediatrician or health care provider. Wait until your infant is 4 to 6 months. Be sure your infant has met the necessary developmental milestones.

You'll find it easily enough at www.Bitly.com. You'll immediately see a large text box followed by additional information on Bitly's available services. Simply copy and paste your long URL into the text box next to the Shorten button. Upon pasting the URL, Bitly will automatically shorten the link and present you the result in the same box in which you pasted the original link. The Shorten button automatically becomes a Copy button allowing you to copy the new link with one simply click. A free Bitly account will allow you to uniquely customize your links, share them across devices and platforms and keep track of their performance with analytics. Customizing your abbreviated URL is easy. Create your new link, and then you'll automatically be taken to an editing tab that allows you to adjust the back-half of the link to a customized URL and add a title if you wish. Should you want to revisit the editing function, simply click the tab with the pencil icon on it. Bitly will also show free account users the options to Copy or Share abbreviated URLs. Those functions are located at the top of the Edit panel and next to any link that you select on your personal user page. Upgraded (paid) accounts allow users to create links with functionality specific to mobile devices, use expanded analytics data, brand your URLs or create and manage sophisticated marketing campaigns.

Summary: Visit the Bitly website. Create an abbreviated URL. Copy your new link and paste it wherever you need it. Sign up with Bitly (optionally) for increased functionality.

Remember, you need 10 to 20 gallons of water per fish. If you add a new fantail goldfish to your tank, you will need to increase the tank size accordingly. If your fish feel overcrowded, they may become aggressive and fight with one another. Even in a properly sized tank, some goldfish are simply more territorial than others. If one fish seems to be consistently chasing another, invest in a tank separator to manage conflict. You can buy a tank divider at a pet store. Install it in your tank so your fish cannot get to one another. You can also buy a new tank altogether to correct this problem. Uneaten food at the bottom of the tank can be a problem. Not only does this indicate you're overfeeding your fish, this could cause tank contamination. If you notice un-eaten food during a routine water change, remove it from the bottom of the tank. In the future, cut back on how much you're feeding your fish. Fantail fish can survive in a variety of temperatures. However, sharp increases or decreases in tank temperature can shock your fish's system. Take steps to assure the tank temperature remains relatively stable. Do not place a goldfish tank near a window. The air from outside can cause the tank temperature to rise or drop quickly. Keep the tank in an area of your home where the temperature is stable. Watch for areas of the home prone to drafts, or that get warmer or colder during certain times of the day. You should also quarantine any fish that appear unhealthy. This not only prevents the spread of disease, but allows you to closely monitor the sick fish and treat the illness without harming the other fish, plants, and invertebrates in your tank with medicines and chemicals. Signs of illness can include: Bloated body Listlessness White spots on the body Rapid breathing Bulging eyes Hiding in the corner
Summary: Avoid overcrowding. Consider a separator if the fish become territorial. Watch for uneaten food at the bottom of the tank. Keep the tank temperature stable. Watch for signs of illness.