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Helpful Tool for Baby

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Most parents of infants and toddlers that I know have plenty of things to carry around in their diaper bag. Taking the baby on an outing away from home requires drawn-out planning and proper timing. In addition, it can often be difficult to remember to bring every item that is needed for baby. As a mother of a three month old baby and a two year old toddler myself, I sometimes forget to inventory my diaper bag before I leave somewhere and I often find myself without something when I need it: diaper wipes, a pacifier, a bib, etc. While … Continue reading →

Diaper Rash: What it is and how to deal with it

A diaper rash is any skin irritation in the area where the diaper goes. Pretty much all babies and toddlers are susceptible to diaper rash, but those on any form of antibiotics are going to be very susceptible to fungal and yeast infections. Here is the break down on the different types of diaper rash and their symptoms. Chafing dermatitis – there is redness where the friction is greatest, but the baby is in no discomfort and it’s usually caused by moisture rubbing in the area Atopic dermatitis – the area is red and it is itchy and it is … Continue reading →

Tips for Bringing Your Baby Comfort

Comforting baby does not always come naturally. In fact, as with most other things that involve you and your baby – you will both be learning through a combination of trial and error. To help you with that forthcoming trial, here are some tips to help guide you in things that babies usually like and those they usually do not like. Babies Like: touch, because it is one of their most highly developed senses holding touching cuddling caressing rubbing stroking When you cuddle and caress your baby, it sends messages to the baby’s brain to increase beneficial chemicals and hormones. … Continue reading →

Bathing Your Newborn – After the First Week

After your baby’s umbilical cord stump falls off, you can start bathing him or her in a portable tub or in the sink. Placing a newborn directly into a large bathtub is not recommended. First, the baby is slippery and second, it would be very difficult on your back! To give your newborn a bath, first gather all of the materials you will need, including a bathtub, baby washcloth, mild baby soap, and towel. Prepare the area at which you are going to bathe your baby before you get the baby undressed. Not doing so will likely lead to a … Continue reading →

Baby’s First Bath

Your baby will be bathed for the first time while in the hospital. Likely the nurse will take the baby to the nursery for the bath, though it is sometimes given in the room if the accommodations provide for it. Giving your baby his or her first bath at home can be a bit scary. Questions concerning how to give the bath safely, how warm is too warm for the water, and how long to bathe the baby may be flooding your mind. Not to worry though, help is on the way! Until your baby’s umbilical cord stump falls off, … Continue reading →

Tips to Avoid Hospital Visits with Regard to Ear Piercing

If you decide to get your daughter’s ears pierced. Print out the following list of tips and keep it somewhere handy. Make sure that you, the baby’s father and any caregivers that take care of the baby are aware of these tips. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. 1. Apply ear antiseptic or solution (such as alcohol) as approved by your doctor to clean the site of the ear piercing. 2. Be sure to keep the infant’s ears cleaned thoroughly to provide a sterile environment during the first six weeks after an ear piercing. This will … Continue reading →