Baby Habits – Do and Don’t Of Baby Habits

“Every parent’s are worried about their baby habits and want them to understand the Do and Don’t they should know in their life. Since they are just kids they Don’t know everything, But as a parent one must study your baby habits and teach them what to do and what not to..”

Baby Habits – Do’s

• Talk with your baby and at the same time listen to them : Let your baby express what he/she feels. Include him/her in conversations habit that allow them to hear and be heard. Young baby have very intense emotions and should be allowed to talk about them. When a baby is allowed to talk honestly about their feelings, they can learn appropriate ways to express them.
• Encourage positive behavior : Make it an habit, It has far more power than punishing poor behavior.
• Establish house rules : Be clear about rules and expectations. A baby needs limits that are considered as a safety net. The most secure baby have consistent, predictable limits. Baby who are uncertain about their limits constantly have habits of testing the boundaries. Let young baby decide between limited alternatives. This teaches them to think for themselves and learn to take responsibility for their actions. Setting and maintaining reasonable, appropriate expectations helps a baby feel safe and capable.
• Time Out : Time out makes a good discipline action habit. If rules are broken or your baby is acting up, you can place him/her in time out where they must sit quietly without play or interaction for a short period of time. For minor behavior problems, time out has had good results because baby don’t like to be out of action and its a real good habit to follow with your kids.
• Teach respect : Don’t underestimate the intelligence of your baby. They can quickly learn and grasp concepts. Teaching respect should start very young. This building block will reward your baby right into adulthood.
• Show you care : Reinforce to your baby how important he/she is. Make an habit of telling them often that you love him/her. Tell them when they does a good job and use positive reinforcement every chance you can. Quality time is far more important than quantity. Make an habit that every moment count.
• Be firm and consistent to your baby : Yes is yes. No is no, always! Only with consistency can you expect your baby to act consistently. If you are wishy-washy or over the map how can you expect your baby to tow the line? You can be firm but gentle at the same time. Positive reinforcement habits goes a long way in developing the behavior you want from your baby.
• Build self-esteem : Let your baby try more things on his/her own. Stand back and offer assistance only when it is sought.
• Show appreciation : Say “thank you”, only when you feel appreciative. This contrasts with using false appreciation as a positive reinforcement type of behavior control. This are some of the common habits our baby follows.

The DON’T Of Baby Habits

• Don’t use punishment to inculcate fear in your baby : Parents who use punishment, threats, force, anger, disapproval, judgment and control create feelings of : fear, resentment, powerlessness, anger, defensiveness, insecurity. Fear kills learning and creates dependency affecting the baby’s self-esteem.
• Avoid labellings : Make and habit to label ‘feelings’ and not the ‘baby’. They limit our potential. Avoid labeling your baby as ‘lazy’, ‘idiot’, ‘brat’, etc.
• Avoid unrealistic expectations or comparisons : Every parent wants the best for their baby. But parents typically believe they know what is best for their them, before they get to know their baby. Imposing their preferences, beliefs, fears and values do not help – it only results in conflicts.
• Avoid hitting and yelling : When you are angry with your baby’s behavior, never strike out. Hitting habits teaches your baby fear. Never yell or name call your baby as name calling hurts. If you are busy yelling at the top of your lungs what kind of example are you setting for your baby? You cannot get to know your kid by ordering them around, judging, punishing, threatening and interrogating them. When we are imposed upon, sooner or later, we reject this imposition. The mere independent we are according to unique genetic code, the more completely we reject such imposition and choose instead to find our own way.

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