Baby’s First Check Up 2

Within 24 hours of birth, your baby will have his or her first official check up. This is an important examine that will let you know the health of your baby and if any intervention needs to be done while you are still in the hospital. Yesterday, I covered some of the areas that your baby’s doctor will cover. Now, let us continue. Nose and Mouth Your baby’s doctor will check the inside of your baby’s mouth. One thing that will be examined is whether or not the front of the tongue is attached too tightly to the floor of … Continue reading

The Cons of Using Pacifiers

Yesterday, I started discussing the controversial subject of using pacifiers to sooth babies. Pacifier use may seem second nature to some, but there is a lot of negative opinion as well. It is important to know all of the information, so you can make the best decision about using pacifiers. Also, know that you can decide to create your own plan for pacifier use, such as using them for the first six months, only after a few weeks, etc. If you missed yesterday’s post on the pros of using pacifiers, you can click here to check it out. Con Can … Continue reading