My Baby This Week -- Your 10 month old, third week

Your 10-month-old, third week 10 months MY BABY THIS WEEK® Hello, Patricia As your baby begins to pay more attention to what's going on around him, he may develop new fears. He may suddenly cry and cling to you when he hears even familiar sounds, such as a dog barking next door, the vacuum cleaner or the doorbell. This is a normal developmental stage, so don't be too concerned. Just comfort your baby by giving him lots of hugs and kisses. This will reassure him that you're nearby and all's right with the world. Read more about this week >> Your birth club: This week's conversation Video: play and development Find out how you can help your baby develop and have fun at the same time. • Watch now Quick links • Why is it so important to chat to your baby? Find out about your 10 month old's development • Let's play: games for your baby this week BABYCENTRE BLOG Emma Willis' adorable name pick The TV star has had a baby girl. • Discover her name choice. Is your baby playing enough? Play helps your baby to develop both socially and physically. There's no need to timetable every minute of the day, but it's important to allow some time for playing together. Your baby may love to play by imitating what he sees around him. You may notice him trying to brush his hair or wash the kitchen floor. Be careful, because he will imitate your bad habits, too! • Are your baby's toys safe? How to tell • You're on safe territory with a book. Which ones do babies love? Newsletter continues below Advertisement When should you stop breastfeeding? How long you carry on breastfeeding is really up to you and your baby. There's certainly no need to stop just because he's eating solids now. But if you are thinking about weaning your baby off the breast, here are a few things to consider first: • The pros and cons of breastfeeding beyond your baby's first birthday • How to make weaning easy for you and your baby • Chat to mums who breastfeed their older babies in the BabyCentre community Newsletter continues below Advertisement What's wrong with him? Even the healthiest child gets ill once in a while. But getting to know the symptoms of common childhood diseases means you can make sure he gets the right treatment. Do you know which illnesses these symptoms point to? • Blisters on his hands and feet, and in his mouth • A fever that develops three to five days after the start of a cold • A spotty rash on his body after his fever subsides • Bright red cheeks that look as if they've been slapped • And don't miss our at-a-glance gallery of childhood rashes What your baby needs every day, on your phone Get useful tips and information while you're on the go. Simply enter your baby's birth date and get the answers every busy mum needs. • Download BabyCentre's free My Pregnancy & Baby Today app for iPhone or Android. Parent's tip: new tastes "If your baby won't try a new food, eat it yourself at the table and don't offer it to your baby. You'll be surprised at how desperate she'll be to try it!" Sharon • Send us your best baby food tips! Other hot topics this week • How to raise a happy child • Fancy a chuckle? Take a look at these amazing hair days • How to ease the misery of teething • Yum! Tasty desserts for your baby • When can your baby start drinking cow's milk?

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