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Months Eight Through Twelve

As your baby's first year is coming to an end, you are probably feeling like a pro at all of this parenting stuff. Childproofing, diaper changes, feedings, and even baths are second nature to you.

  • Continue to use a rear-facing car seat until your infant is at least 12 months old and weighs 20 pounds

  • Review how well your home is childproofed, because your child is much more mobile now

  • Use sunscreen and insect repellent when necessary

  • Remove crib bumper pads and mobiles if your baby is able to stand up in his crib

  • Supervise your baby when he eats solid foods in case he chokes

  • Don't start regular cow's milk before your baby is a year old

  • Offer juice in a sippie cup (only offer small amounts of diluted 100 percent fruit juice)

  • Clean your infant's teeth each day

  • Don't give in to tantrums

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