Baby Gist

I realized that nowadays most of what i think about and interest me is my babies, so i decided to post an interesting article i got from a website i visit often.

it"s about baby's fear

Loud trucks. The bathtub. A lawn mower. Ten-month-olds commonly develop fears about aspects of daily life that never bothered them before. As your baby becomes more aware of her surroundings and begins to explore, she may be frightened by things she can't understand (bathwater pouring out of a faucet), harsh sounds (a noisy garbage disposal), or things that startle (a jack-in-the-box). Or the fear may have no clear explanation.

At this age, fears are usually just a passing disturbance, especially if you react with patience and calm. Instead of dismissing or pooh-poohing a fear, gradually help your baby overcome it. Slowly introduce the thing that bothers her: For example, hold your baby while you fill the tub and get her bath ready, letting her see you turn on the faucet. Smile and tell her what you're doing and splash your hand in the water to show that it's not harmful -- and can even be fun. If your baby doesn't stop showing fear, trust that she'll eventually outgrow it. For the time being, try to remove her from what's frightening her as much as possible. For example, if she continues to fear the sound of the faucet, fill the tub and shut off the water before bringing her into the bathroom.

If new fears seem to be cropping up regularly, make sure your baby has the security of a "lovey," or comfort object. Such an object can ease her anxiety in a scary situation, like getting dropped off at daycare or meeting new people. If you know you'll be exposing your baby to something that may frighten her, it may help to prepare for the possibility through pretend play -- by playing "doctor" before a checkup, for instance, or buying her a toy shopping cart if she gets upset during visits to the grocery store.