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Your Brilliant Baby
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December 14. 2012
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What an incredible time it is for you right now -- and your brand-new little one! Even at birth, your newborn displays some brilliant behavior: She not only can recognize your face, she actually likes it better than strangers' faces. Why does this recognition matter? |
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What Research Shows |
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Researchers also wondered when infants know you (and other important caregivers) from unfamiliar people. So here's what they did: They hooked a pacifier up to a video screen placed 8 to 10 inches from a baby's eyes. When the infant sucked on the pacifier, a picture of a face appeared on the screen... |
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Week 1 Brain Booster |
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Does this research mean that you need to be in Baby's face 24-7? Nope! But it does mean that she won't settle for just anyone. When Aunt Amy comes to visit and your child fusses, reassure her that in time Baby will come to know her, but that right now your child recognizes you from strangers and prefers you.
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"The moment I held my son, [I] finally realized what unconditional love really is." --Jamie Ash |
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What's your newborn IQ? |
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If your new baby's skin is discolored, reddish or bright pink, blotchy, or has gray or bluish patches, you should: |
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Getting out of the house is a good thing when you feel up to it; a stroll or ride in the car may be just the thing to lift your mood. But babies can be very susceptible to germs at this time of their lives because their immune systems... Read on |
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