40 WEEKS PREGNANT

• Your baby’s beginning to understand simple words and phrases, so it's more important than ever to keep talking to him/her.
• Give your chatterbox a head start in learning to talk by repeating his/her words back to him/her, using adult language.
• For example, if he/she asks for a "bah-bah”, reply by asking him/her, "Do you want a bottle?"
• When you talk to your baby, look him/her in the eye and leave pauses for him/her to respond.
• It doesn't matter what you talk about, as long as you use lots of different words.
• Try describing what you're doing as you wander around the house, or calling out interesting things you see when you're out and about.

Ordinary nipples can lead to gas ingestion and colic in babies, making them very uncomfortable. It's important to choose anti-colic nipples for your baby's feeding bottles that prevent gas and colic. Switch to Mylo Baby Grooved Nipple , which:

• Prevents gas & colic.
• Provides better latch.
• Supports transition to bottle-feeding.
• Fits most standard size bottles.

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• Your baby’s getting heavier, so it’s worth taking some preventative measures to make sure you’re not at risk of pulling a muscle or injuring yourself when you lift or carry him/her.
• Always bend your knees and remember to bow, rather than bend from your waist when you pick your baby up.
• This puts his/her weight onto your leg muscles, rather than risking a strain to your back. To take him/her out of his/her cot, lower the side rails to make it easier for you.

• Though it may sometimes feel silly, having conversations with your baby is a great way to develop her language skills.

Family Meals:

• Have your baby join you at the dining table during mealtime so he/she notices the different foods you are eating.
• You can also share new, safe, bite-sized foods from your plate.