what are the best ways to play with my 5-month-old?

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What is the best way to play with my 7 week old?

Answer 1

Make the baby happy: Three to six month old babies like to play. Activities that make a baby smile are good to continue, such as holding/cuddling the baby, gently teasing the baby with a stuffed toy, singing a song to the baby, talking to the baby, a brief baby massage, playing peek-a-boo, etc.

Answer 2

Have fun!: At this age, babies are very social, and enjoy responding and commenting with babbling. Many babies enjoy interacting with a "baby" in a mirror. They may enjoy looking for a hidden object over and over. Be careful to select toys that require baby to be active, as opposed to one that exposes a moving circus and then explodes all on its own after the parent touches a single button.

Answer 3

Regular swine flu: Stay away from people who are sick to avoid getting swine flu. Get vaccinated. Wash your hands for at least 20 seconds with warm water- often. Use hand sanitizer when this is not available. Avoid touching your mouth, nose or eyes until your hands have been properly cleaned.

Answer 4

Regular diet: There are no special foods to eat or foods to avoid but your intake of vitamin k should remain relatively constant.

Answer 5

Nothing special: No food has been strongly associated with reducing syptoms associated with dvt. However, patients being treated for DVT are almost always treated with coumadin (warfarin). Coumadin (warfarin) is greatly affected by diet. One nutrient that can lessen its effectiveness is vitamin k. While eating small amounts of foods that are rich in vitamin k shouldn't cause a problem, larger amounts can cause issues.

Answer 6

DVT AND FOODS: There are no foods which will prevent DVT or increase/decrease ones risk of developing DVT. However, if someone is taking coumadin as an anticoagulant eating leafy green vegetables or anything high in potassium can diminish the effects of coumadin.

Answer 7

Gradual detox: Slowly reduce caffeine intake over several weeks. This is best accomplished with support from another caffeine addict.

Answer 8

Short stay bathroom: Hemorrhoids are often caused by straining at he stool for prolonged times. The simple way to get rid of them is to not read magazines or similar activities while on the toilet. 1-2 minutes should be enough. If the hemorrhoids are caused by pregnancy, they should disappear or become asymptomatic after delivery. The main treatment is to avoid straining.

Answer 9

Many are good: Almost all fruits are good at reducing your cholesterol: melon, watermelon, oranges, apples (and they keep the doctor away), grapes, bananas, mango, papaya, strawberries, blueberries, but not coconut.

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