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Baby Care Tips

Posted by babyhealthcare on January 11th, 2010

The mother of a baby is the most busy person on earth, when she is not very gathered about her daily routine vis-à-vis the baby.

Breast feeding

Everyday she has to bother about  the baby’s feeding, sleeping, clothing, changing and bathing.  It is the best to feed your own milk to the child. Please do not forget to give her the first milk of yours because that would contain colostrums, which is vital for the immune system of the child.   Mother’s milk will always create the body resistance and the child will be a healthy one in future.

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When you are breast feeding your child, the food that causes problems in your body may be communicated to the baby as well. Foods that cause gas or cold should be avoided or the baby will have uncomfortable state or congestion.

Bottle feeding

If you are bottle-feeding your baby for some reasons, then make sure that the bottles are well sterilized and clean. Scrub them with washing liquids.  Boil them for 25 minutes to kill unwanted organism that may have developed in it due to the fermenting milk. Steam sterilizer and cold sterilizer methods are also there, about which one has to consult with an expert and should see to it that those are readily available in the market.

Baby sleeping

The materials needed to put the baby to sleep are  a good, firm mattress, sheets and blankets. Keep one feet distance from the nostril range of the baby if you are lying along with your baby on the same bed. There should not be unnecessary clothing or clothes around the baby’s body and bed which may cause temperature rise and heating.  The baby is not going to talk about it, and you should be sensitive enough to remove the body coverings as much as possible.  There should be a mosquito net, or at least a netted covering around the baby to keep away the flies and the mosquitoes. 

Clothing

Summer clothes should be light cotton ones. When the baby is taken out, make sure that his head does not get the direct sun.  In winter, there may be sweaters, trousers and other woolens.

Changing

The baby’s diapers should be regularly changed.  The intervals should be fixed according to the baby’s routine of potting and wetting.  Despite the routine, the baby may need changing because of  untimely nature calls at times. It is the baby’s right to feel dry at every moment.  See to it that the bed is not wetted and the smelly clothes and bed sheets are removed.

Bathing

The baby needs a mouth washing with cotton.  A bath tub large enough to hold it and is easy to wash should be made available. The baby should enjoy the water which can be assessed if  leg splashing which is very distinct. The baby should be rubbed with baby oil and baby cream. The nail clippers should be used at bath time.  After bath, the baby should be thoroughly dried and should be applied with a baby powder.

Immunisation

The baby should be immunized against Small Pox & Measles with BCG within 3 months of its age. The first DPT (Diphtheria, Tetanus, Psertussis, Polio, HIB, Meningitis C) is due within the first 2 months followed by the 2nd and the 3rd one at one month intervals. The MMR vaccination  against Measles, Mumps and Rubella should be done within 1 years of age.  The boosters should be taken after the baby is 4 years old.

Training and Education

Though regular training and teaching should not be started before the age of three years, the child’s habits and sense of discipline is cultivated through the discipline the mother maintains. When the mother is calm against odds like the baby fever, or baby dysentery while making sure of the treatments, the child gets the idea to be calm against disastrous times.

The most important babycare tip

The parents should find enough time to spend with the baby.

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Understanding baby’s health

Posted by babyhealthcare on January 8th, 2010

The first and foremost understanding that you need to put in while treating a baby’s illness is that illness are unalarmed body conditions. Just like having an unpleasant uninvited guest. If you child wakes up at the middle of the night this is a hint that mothers need to note down. Some of these might follow with a chaos and depression symptoms. Put more thought to what you are feeding your child. Anything unhygienic is a key to internal infection like diarrhea or frequent stools. Diarrhea is a deadly disease which dehydrates the child’s body by allowing the body salts to escape.

Some babies are diseased by birth and elimination is possible if the child is given very intensive care. Intensive care refers to additional means like giving supplements and proper diet. Sometimes the diet is not enough to satisfy the nutritional balance and this is why vitamins are required. A balanced diet can do wonders to keep your baby healthy and its ability to fight diseases. Food selection has to be organic always when it comes to raising kids. Some doctors can help you to select the milk that right for your baby. Organic foods are the ones in which the nutritional facts are high and in right proportion.

All products that mothers use to raise babies have to be boiled in water. Even the water that the child is given has to be purified by boiling and then chilled accordingly. Apart from only water and food, the selection of right clothing materials also has to be checked. If your baby is not comfortable with a specific cloth on then rashes or redness are the possible symptoms. Find more info about newborn baby care here.

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First-time mothers become most anxious when babies are five months …

Posted by babyhealthcare on December 18th, 2009
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Visits from friends and family subside around five months, when mothers have the most questions about their babies

Anxiety experienced by first-time mothers peaks around five months and one week after they give birth, according to new research.

The study for the Department of Health found this period was when new mothers had the most questions about their developing baby.

It also found that mothers risked feeling more isolated because the initial flurry of visits from family and friends had subsided.

Four out of five first-time mothers said their baby’s needs changed quickly between the age of five and eight months, leaving them concerned about whether they were doing a good job.

During the same period, the majority said regular visits from friends and family dropped and their partner was less able to get home to help out.

A third said after five months they had no time for themselves while a fifth admitted baby care had become ‘repetitive and mundane’.

Kayleigh Pillington, from Doncaster, South Yorkshire, had her first baby, son Logan-Rhys, six months ago.

‘Everyone is so excited about the baby at first, but five months in when you’ve got more questions than ever because they’re doing all these new things, interest in you and the baby really dies down,’ she said.

‘That’s when I started to feel anxious – it was all on my shoulders and I just wasn’t sure if I was doing it right.’

The study was undertaken to help with the development of NHS Baby LifeCheck, a free online questionnaire to help new mums and dads.

Public Health Minister Gillian Merron said: ‘The Government recognises that being a new parent can be a worrying time, and you want reassurance that what you’re doing is right.

‘That’s why the Government has set up the NHS Baby LifeCheck to empower parents to make confident decisions about their baby’s health, happiness and safety.’

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Evenflo Infant Car Seat Review

Posted by babyhealthcare on September 21st, 2009

The Evenflo brand has long been best known for its baby care products, but has increasingly become noted by parents for its line of affordable but high-quality baby car seats.

There are two lines of Evenflo infant car seats – the Discovery and the Embrace. Both lines feature rear-facing seats for babies weighing between five to twenty-two pounds.

The basic features of the Evenflo infant car seat include liners made of expanded polystyrene designed to absorb impacts while providing comfort for babies, a five-point harness with one step adjuster to ensure proper fit, Evenflo’s exclusive CarryRight Z-shaped handle which adjusts to four different positions for more comfortable carrying, a convenient Stay-in-Car base and removable pads for easy washing.

To alleviate parents’ concerns about safety, Evenflo certifies that its car seats meet or exceed federal safety standards and are side impact tested. Side impact testing is particularly important in ensuring the safety of baby car seats, since 25% of vehicular accidents involve side impact collisions.

At present there are no provisions in US and Canadian standards for side impact testing but Evenflo has taken the initiative in this area, implementing a rigorous test protocol developed by its engineers. Further underlining the company’s determination to ensure the safety of its products, Evenflo last February implemented a voluntary recall of certain models of its Discovery car seat after lab tests showed that they could detach from their bases in the event of a high-impact side collision.

Evenflo also provided current owners of the seat with a free supplemental dual-hook fastener to remedy the problem. Additional features available with the Embrace 5 line include a separate canopy, a three-position adjustable base with easy-to-use adjuster and a Central Track Ball Angle Indicator to ensure the seat is at the proper angle and a belt guide for use without the base. In addition, the deluxe model comes with a removable body pillow.

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1 MONTH OLD : WEEK 2 – Your 5-week-old

Posted by babyhealthcare on July 16th, 2009

Your 5-week-old

How your baby’s growing:

Smiling is universal. A baby’s first smile happens at about the same time in all cultures, so get ready for your baby to reward all your loving care with a beaming, toothless, just-for-you grin. This will probably make your heart melt, even if you’ve just had your worst night yet.

• Learn more fascinating facts about your 5-week-old’s development

Your life: The postpartum checkup

Soon you’ll have the last of the series of checkups that began with your first prenatal trip to your doctor or midwife. Your care provider will want to be sure you’re doing fine — emotionally as well as physically — following the stresses of pregnancy, labor, delivery, and becoming a new parent.

During the pelvic exam, your doctor or midwife will want to see that any tears, scratches, or bruises to your vagina or cervix have healed. If your cervix is healed, you may also have a Pap smear. She’ll examine your perineum if you had an episiotomy or tearing. She’ll also feel your belly to be sure that there’s no tenderness, and if you had a c-section she’ll inspect your scar to see how it’s healing.

Your breasts will be checked as well. If you’re breastfeeding, your caregiver will examine you to find out whether you have any clogged ducts, which could lead to an infection like mastitis. If you aren’t nursing, she’ll want to be sure there are no hard or sore areas that might indicate an infection. She’ll also want to see if your milk is drying up.

You’ll probably be told it’s fine to begin having sex again, although many new moms don’t feel their sex drive or energy kick in for a few more weeks or even months. Regardless of your interest level, you ought to discuss postpartum birth control, because it’s possible to get pregnant before you’ve gotten your period back and even if you’re breastfeeding.

Your caregiver will also be concerned about your emotional health. As many as 4 out of 5 new moms become mildly depressed, commonly called the baby blues. However, if these down feelings last more than two weeks, you may have postpartum depression, a more serious condition. Your doctor or midwife can recommend interventions that really help, such as a therapist who sees lots of moms like you or an antidepressant that’s safe to take when nursing.

3 questions about: Working with your child’s doctor

How often will my baby see a doctor?
Most pediatricians and family physicians like to see newborns for well-baby checkups once or twice in the first ten days of life and then at 1 month, 2 months, 4 months, 6 months, 9 months, and 12 months. If your baby has any medical problems or difficulty gaining weight, your doctor may want to see your baby more often.

How can I get the most out of these well-baby checkups?
Doctors are busy, and it’s likely that the checkup will fly by and that you’ll be distracted by your baby at the visit, so come prepared with our doctor visit worksheets. Jot down in advance any questions you may have. Keep a notebook and pen in a handy place at home, and bring it to appointments so you can write down information like your baby’s weight, length, and vaccinations, as well as any advice or instructions the doctor provides. If you forget to ask something during the appointment, don’t worry. You can always call the doctor between appointments and have your question answered by phone.

You’re the expert on your baby — and the doctor is the expert on baby care and health — so good communication is key. If you disagree with your doctor’s advice or feel your comments are being dismissed, speak up. It may be that you’ve misunderstood one another. Most doctors appreciate your honesty and want their interaction with you and your baby to be rewarding and informative. If you find that you have serious disagreements, you may want to find another doctor with whom you feel more comfortable. Ask friends for referrals.

What if I need to talk to the doctor after hours?
Be sure you know what the routine is in your doctor’s practice. Most physicians have a system for responding to questions and concerns — usually either a message service you can call to leave your name and number, or a nurse advice line that you can reach after hours. Also find out how emergencies are handled in the practice and which local emergency rooms and after-hours clinics you can access. The most important thing to remember about seeking your doctor’s advice is that there are no stupid questions when it comes to your baby’s health.

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