Nothing carries more joy into a home than the birth of a child. Because every nook or cranny in your house is a reflection of you: your daily routine, moods, and most importantly, personality. Your baby’s room then should ultimately be an expression of the delight your newest little angel brings. While the chief resident…
Breast feeding is the most natural way to feed your baby, but that doesnt mean that the technique comes naturally to every mother-baby pair. In fact, it can take several weeks to get started, and a few months to feel completely skilled. Initial setbacks are more common with first babies, mothers who are under stress…
Breast feeding may be the ideal way to feed your baby, but bottle feeding, too, can provide good nutrition and emotional satisfaction to parents and baby. (It also allows fathers greater participation in infant feeding.) The details of formula preparation may sound cumbersome at first, but you will soon get used to the few simple…
Before you leave the hospital or birthing center, the nursing staff should offer hands-on lessons in feeding, bathing, and changing your baby. They should also remind you of any trouble signs that warrant a call to the pediatrician. If you dont already have a pediatrician lined up, this is the time to find one who…
An infant carrier can help you hold your baby while you do errands or chores, indoors or out. Be sure the one you choose is the right size for a newborn. For longer trips, youll need some kind of stroller or carriage. Make sure it is sturdy, safety approved, and easy to open and close….
Change your baby in a warm, draft-free place. Keep all diapering supplies together, and never leave your baby on a changing table or other elevated surface even for a moment. Falls from changing tables are common, potentially serious, accidents. Remove most of the bowel movement with the soiled diaper, then wipe the diaper area clean…
If the day has been busy or the baby is out of sorts for one reason or another, she may still get fussy in the late afternoon, although true colic (long periods of crying, particularly in the late afternoon and early evening) should be a thing of the past. If your child is in day…
When children are young, adults guide and set boundaries. It may be a teacher in school that directs the children during the day, or it may be a parent that guides the children in the evenings and weekends. As the children develop, they need to gradually learn to become independent so that they will be…
The end of the day, when parents return from work and siblings come home from school, can be a high-stress time for everyone, including a baby. The key to a smooth transition at this time of day is to follow a routine and keep things simple. Frequently, one parent takes over baby care while the…
As babies become more active in their exploration, you must take additional safety precautions. Be sure to: – Keep one hand on the baby whenever you are changing diapers on a changing table. Never leave a baby unattended on a changing table or bed, since babies can easily roll off. – Make sure the crib…
