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Babes in Arms
Ages 0-12 months
And they were bringing even their babies to Him so that He would touch them, but when the disciples saw it, they began rebuking them.
But Jesus called for them, saying, "Permit the children to come to Me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these." ~ Luke 18: 15, 16
We believe that babies communicate through crying, and their cries deserve a quick, nurturing response.
Parents should not put an unnecessary emphasis on schedules. Children greatly benefit from lots of physical touch,
and babies can not be held too much. Breastfeeding satisfies not only babies' hunger and thirst,
but it also is a great way to pacify and comfort them. Breastfeeding babies on cue is
important not only to help them grow strong and healthy, but it also helps them to learn to trust.
Children's nighttime needs are as worthy of being met as their daytime needs, and each child has individual nighttime needs that should be respected and met to the best of their parents' ability.
There should be minimal separation between mother and baby, and parents need to be sensitive to
their children's need to be close to them and not force separation before their child is ready.
Everyone benefits when children are an integral part of the family's daily life. A father's
involvement in raising his children is vital.
~ from the GCM Statement of Beliefs
Mama-to-Mama Support
For mama-to-mama support, visit our GCM forum for mamas with babies up to 12 months old (available for registered users only):
Babes in Arms - Postpartum issues and nurturing our babies from birth to 12 months old.
We also have a forum where mamas can ask breastfeeding questions and share their concerns, joys, and frustrations (available for registered users only):
Breastfeeding - Support for nursing in all stages... from preparing to nurse on up through nursing a toddler and beyond.
Starting Solid Foods FAQ An FAQ about solid foods that is a compilation of some past posts on the message board about starting solid foods.
Articles on the GCM Website
Calming a Fussy Baby
by Jeri Carr
Disciplining Babies
by Jeri Carr
Having a New Baby
by Jeri Carr
Never Shake a Baby
by Jeri Carr
Nurturing Your Baby’s Trust
by Jeri Carr
The Search for the Perfect Baby
by Jeri Carr
Things to do with your Baby
by Jeri Carr
Top Two Ways to Calm a Baby
by Jeri Carr
Preparing for Your Baby's Arrival
by Jeri Carr
Squirming During Diaper Changes
by Jeri Carr
What is a "High Need" Baby?
by Jeri Carr
Your Crying Baby Needs You
by Jeri Carr
Baby Love
by Elizabeth Pantley
Baseball Babies
by Elizabeth Pantley
Checklist for Safe Co-Sleeping
by Elizabeth Pantley
Handling Unwanted Advice
by Elizabeth Pantley
Boot Camp for Babies
by Rebecca Prewett
"Convenient” Parenting
by Brenda Weatherly
Links to Other Websites
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Baby Blues and Post Partum Depression
Recognizing PPD (in .pdf format)
Postpartum Depression and the 'Baby Blues'
Doctor's Websites
Ask Dr. Sears
Specific pages on the askdrsears.com website:
Dr. Jay Gordon
Baby's Growth and Development
Signing with Your Baby
Baby Devlopment (0-24 months)
Growth Percentile Calculator
Attachment Parenting and Breastfeeding
How to Babywear
La Leche League
Kelly's Attachment Parenting and Breastfeeding
For more information on breastfeeding and attachment parenting, please visit our Breastfeeding and Attachment and Natural Parenting pages.
Elimination Communication
Diaper Free Baby - A network of free support groups promoting a natural approach of responding to babies' elimination needs. This practice is followed worldwide and is known as Elimination Communication, Natural Infant Hygiene, and Infant Potty Training. The process involves observing one's baby's signs and signals, providing cue sounds and elimination-place associations, and can be done with or without any diaper use.
Thank you, Mama Calidad and GodsGraceGiven, for your help compiling these resources!
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