If beating someone's face, it is because it will be aggressive

Myth. This is part of his behavior. It can be a way to make affection - and then you need to teach the right way - or a way to get attention because he realized that you were aware of what happened. Be patient and do not take it as a slap. Explain that there is law and that can hurt.

Baby do not understand the discussion of adult

Myth. The child may not understand what is being said, but realizes the stressed environment and altered voices of parents. Then, feels insecure and anxious, and can cry and even waking up at dawn. And the impact is not momentary. She takes these issues throughout life. "It could become a shy child who has difficulty relating, or otherwise, and be impulsive, that only know how to ask something screaming," said Marta Pires Grasses, neurobiologist and educational psychologist, professor of neuroscience and learning the Faculty Integrated AVM (RJ).

Keep unprotected head causes the body to lose heat

Everyone adheres to the use of the cap or hat when it starts to cool down the temperature. However, studies show that the body loses heat just because the head is possibly unprotected. "Any uncovered part of the body loses heat" proportionally, according to doctors. "So if it's cold outside, you should protect the body. If you want to keep your head covered, that's your problem."

There are more suicides holidays

"Holidays can bring out the worst in us," commented Vreeman and Carroll, but this is not enough to make anyone kill themselves, even in the months of very cold when one leaves home. On the contrary: research indicate that there are more suicides in the months where it makes more heat.

Will scold? Do not even!

Myth. Use, yes, but not a scolding. You have to explain why he is being scolded. It is likely that your child try again, and again ... Repeat the explanation as many times as necessary. Throughout childhood you'll have to talk and explain, and repeat again. This is to educate. And always with all the patience in the world.

Sugar causes hyperactivity in children: regardless of what parents might believe, the sugar can not be blamed for the loss of their control over their children, "the doctors said Rachel Vreeman and Aaron Carroll, explaining that no study to date has shown a role sugar in behavioral disorders.

Party leaves the child busy

Truth. Some are more sensitive, cry and can be up to trouble sleeping. But it does not mean you can not go out with her son. In the first months, prefer smaller parties, in which the sound is not as loud and where you can leave it in a quiet place when time comes for it to rest.

It makes no difference to read stories for babies

Myth. Your child may not understand the content of a tale by the Brothers Grimm, but with a few months, will start building a story with your own imagery from the way you account and tone of voice you use. These images are related to the language: it means that he will have more familiarity with words, can express themselves better and be a good listener. And there begins the first contact it with children's literature.

Newborn can travel by plane

Truth. Talk to your pediatrician and see the rules for boarding with the airline. TAM, for example, allows infants eight days journey by a medical certificate. Takeoff and landing, to relieve pressure, breastfeed. And rest assured: newborns are no more likely to develop ear pain than any other older child. If travel is not essential, wait for it to complete three months, because then the immune system will be further strengthened.

If beating someone's face, it is because it will be aggressive

Myth. This is part of his behavior. It can be a way to make affection - and then you need to teach the right way - or a way to get attention because he realized that you were aware of what happened. Be patient and do not take it as a slap. Explain that there is law and that can hurt.

Baby do not understand the discussion of adult

Myth. The child may not understand what is being said, but realizes the stressed environment and altered voices of parents. Then, feels insecure and anxious, and can cry and even waking up at dawn. And the impact is not momentary. She takes these issues throughout life. "It could become a shy child who has difficulty relating, or otherwise, and be impulsive, that only know how to ask something screaming," said Marta Pires Grasses, neurobiologist and educational psychologist, professor of neuroscience and learning the Faculty Integrated AVM (RJ).

Educational DVD makes the baby smarter

Myth. There are DVDs that promise to stimulate your child and to encourage you to discover the world. But at this age the baby learns relating with other people. Mauro Muszkat, neurologist, coordinator of the core neuropsychological treatment child's interdisciplinary Department of Psychobiology, Federal University of São Paulo, explains that if the child watch too much TV, you can even have problems in their development. "The images are so fast that the brain develops minus the prefrontal cortex, an area that involves the manipulation and storage of information, which creates difficulty concentrating." American Association of Pediatrics does not recommend television programs or in any other media Children under 2 years.

Dog "gives" allergy baby

Myth. There is a rule. About 20% of children will have some type of allergy. Of these, 30% are sensitized animals. It works like this: the child's body comes in contact with the agent (in this case, by the animal) and the immune system sees that substance as dangerous. But it happens to everyone, and one U.S. study showed that early contact with animals, from the first months of life, can have the opposite effect: it made it that some children do not develop allergies. In addition to strengthening the immune system, the interaction with these animals facilitates the socialization of their child.

If you frown on food is because they do not like

Myth. Expect many grimaces when your child starts eating the porridge, are the fruit or salty because the palate it ignores these new flavors, and the first reaction is to spit everything and make a face pretty ugly. Do not give up and go forward. When you least imagine (and it will not be), he will be opening his mouth to win a spoonful. So it gets used, it is important not offer the mixed ingredients. If he refuses, try again. Some doctors recommend offering the same food at least 12 times and in different ways: one day roast on the other, cooked, and so on.

Placed in school? Soon he will get sick

Truth. Up to 2 years, the immune system of your child is not fully developed, and it makes you more susceptible to infections. In an environment with many children, the greater the chance of getting a disease such as colds and flu. On the other hand, it is gaining strength and strengthening the defense system of the body.

Anxious mother, colicky baby

Truth. There is no scientific evidence, but doctors say that insecurity makes the child more agitated, yes. In the first three months, due to the immaturity of the digestive system, the cramps are common. Then tend to disappear. For you to feel calmer, it is essential to have the best information. Clarify your doubts to your pediatrician and see on our site more tips for dealing with colic.

Wake him for a feeding in the first months, always

Myth. If the baby is growing and gaining weight properly, you do not need to wake him either during the day or at dawn. Follow the scheme of free demand and offer whenever your child wants. But the two cases are exceptions. In the first four weeks, some pediatricians recommend that you wake the baby if he does not wake up to nurse every three / four hours. If this time is exceeded, it can develop hypoglycemia (low amount of sugar in the blood), which may lead to a profound sleepiness, and in some cases may lead to neurological damage. Another case that deserves attention are premature babies. If you need to wake him up, change the outfit is enough for him to open his eyes.

Baby sleeping belly up can regurgitate and esgasgar

Mito, Mito, Mito! Sleep on their backs is the safest position to prevent sudden death (when the baby less than 1 year dies while sleeping, unexpectedly). If you fear that your child choke if regurgitate, know that this does not occur because the liquid, usually a small amount, oozes from the sides of the mouth.

Bock increases milk production

Myth. No way - and consumption of alcoholic beverages is prohibited during breastfeeding. There is, however, an explanation for this crendice. The beer is a diuretic, so you pee more often, and this causes consume more liquid. The best way to ensure a good milk supply is putting your baby to breastfeed (it acts as a stimulus) and drinking plenty of fluids - even soup account!

Pacifier not warp baby teeth

Truth. Hardly pacifier use during the first year cause dental changes, causing the teeth are born crooked or out of position. Until 12 months babies have on average eight teeth, and there is no time for that transformations bone happen. These changes, if they occur, will be observed between 18 and 24 months, when it's time for his son to leave the accessory. If you want to give the pacifier, let him use for short periods.

Baby can not play with paint

Myth. Just pick a good quality (non-toxic), stand beside your child and enjoy their first experience with paint. He will discover new textures and hand movements, realize that it is able to produce something and fall in love with the colors. This cognitive gain permits in the future, that they are more creative. But worth a reminder: this game has to be a source of pleasure for the parents too. If you take a deep breath just imagining ink spread by the home or small face it, best offer another activity. "If the child realizes that it is a source of tension, then you will not enjoy it as much as I could. She needs to be free to play ", says Mariana Tichauer, a clinical psychologist and family therapist, 12 years ago in the area of ​​multidisciplinary clinical Edac (SP).