Liquid Gold

Ok... you're reading the title and wondering ....what does she mean by "liquid gold?"  I am referring to breast milk. Breast milk is full of water, fat, carbohydrates, protein, vitamins and minerals, amino acids, enzymes, and white cells. All these components are essential for newborns growth and brain development.  Mother's milk also helps build the infants immunity so they are about to fight sicknesses easier and have a lesser chance of getting ear infections.  

Breast milk should be be pure and drank by itself.  It should not be mixed with other formulas or cows milk. Why???  If breastmilk is mixed the components in the mothers milk will be broken down and the nutrients will decrease.  This will cause the baby to miss out on the benefits of the mother's milk.  

This is what I have learned from nurses when I was breastfeeding my child and thought it was very interesting.

Star Wars

March 7 to 11, 2016 we had aa fun week with Star Wars.  We made a Yoda and a Storm trooper footprints.  Played with light sabers, read stories that were star wars themed, such as Star Wars ABC, I23 and Colors.  We also listened to the Star Wars Soundtrack.

Dr Suess Week

This past week Baby Blocks Daycare celebrated Dr. Seuss Birthday. We had a fun filled week that included a science activity, art projects, fun stories by Dr. Seuss and we dressed a little differently throughout the week.  We had a blast Take a look at our week in pictures

Pajama Day

Green Day

Eating Jello

JELLO!

Hat Day!

Mix and Match your Clothes

Pictures of the Children

Over the past couple of months I have been taking pictures of the children that I  take care of. I enjoy teaching and watching them grow developmentally as an individual, as they reach new milestones and learn about their world around them.





  

The First Times When....

My son has been introduced to a variety of different foods for the first time. As a mother, it has been exciting to watch him try new foods, and watch his facial expressions.  The first days when new foods has been introduced, he makes facial expressions that are so darn cute. I also have enjoyed watching when he opens his mouth wide open as a little bird wanting more. There are also times when I am not feeding him fast enough for him, so he screams for more.  

Welcome to Baby Blocks Day Care!

Baby Blocks Day Care LLC

“Building Your Child’s Future One Block at a Time...”

To learn more or reserve a spot for your child CALL Ms. Laura NOW at 715-575-1096 or email Ms. Laura at babyblocksdaycare@gmail.com
School rate September through May for full time at $220 per week per child and for part time $100 a day per child with two day minimum for eligible families!

Are you looking for a trustworthy, reliable, and loving in-home day care for your child?

As a mother, I understand how important it is to have a safe and attentive caregiver for your child.  Your child deserves to have a reliable, educated, and trained caregiver that provides daily activities and lesson plans to build up your child's skills, including his or her small motor movements, large motor movements, language, and creativity.

At Baby Blocks, I create weekly themes and daily activities for your child.  For example, a recent theme is "Camping and Outdoor Fun."  I would have the children play with marshmallows, go outside for a walk and play in the grass, read the children a campfire story, and sing campfire songs. 

I offer in-home day care in Weston, Wisconsin Monday through Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. for children 6 weeks to two years old. I currently have 3 spots available as of June 7, 2015.

About Ms. Laura:

Ms. Laura

★ Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education

★  Over 10 years of experience as a teacher working with children from infants to 3 years old at preschools and day cares

★  Mother of a 4-month year old son

★  CPR and First Aid Certified

★  In the Weston/Wausau community for over 5 years

★  Member of St. Mark’s Church in Rothschild, WI

★  References available

About Baby Blocks Day Care’s Program:

★ Safety is my number one priority!
★  Daily lesson plans to keep your child engaged
★  Focus on large and small motor skills
★  Personal and individual attention for your child not offered at the larger
centers
★  Single teacher to provide your child stability instead of multiple teachers caring for your child.

If you are interested, please contact me at 715-575-1096 or by email at babyblocksdaycare@gmail.com to request an application and to schedule an interview. 

Thanks!
Ms. Laura 

Weaning Your Baby from Nighttime Feedings

     As a new parent, I'd worry about my son getting enough food.  When my son was less than six months old, I would would wake him up, even in the middle of the night, to nurse him.  I'd do this if it was more than six hours since he last ate.  

    When my son older than six months, he didn’t wake up as much during the middle of the night to eat.  I started wondering, do I need to wake him up anymore to feed him?  I learned that when a baby is between four and six months old, babies are ready to wean off nighttime feedings (but check with your child’s pediatrician, because every child is different).  

     I also learned that when a child has unnecessary feedings throughout the night it may cause sleep problems. For instance, if a baby is awaken during the night to be fed and changed, then the baby will be used to wake up at that time of night. This may be habit forming.

    There are some ways to help you as a parent to keep your baby asleep all through the night. Start off by nursing your baby throughout the night. Gradually shorten the amount of times during the night.  During the day, have your baby nurse as much as possible, so at night your baby won’t wake up hungry as often.  Before your baby goes to sleep for the night  give your baby a snack, so they have a full belly.

Night Weaning: Baby Night Feedings By Age

     While there isn’t a “magical age” at which every baby is ready for night weaning, there are some general guidelines for night feedings that seem to work for most babies:

• Newborns to 3 months old: Feedings every 2-3 hours, on demand
• 3-4 Months: 2-3 feedings per night or every 3-6 hours, on demand
• 5-6 Months: 1-2 night feedings
• 7-9 Months: 1, maybe 2, night feedings
• 10-12 Months: Sometimes 1 night feeding
• 12+ Months: Generally no feedings

     I hope this helps you, since it really helped me with my baby boy.