If you have a new baby, there are some important things you
should know. Even if this isn't your first child, you should take in
this information. There are many challenges new parents face and you
will find that each baby is an individual and can bring along unique
challenges that you didn't face before.
As you may already know,
babies don't come with an instruction manual so here are some things you
should know. First, you should only sponge bathe your baby until the
umbilical cord falls off. This can take one to two weeks after the baby
is born. After that, you can bathe your baby in a baby bath, small tub
or even the kitchen sink. Just be sure you never leave your baby alone
in the water. Even a very small amount of water can drown a baby and
they will be very slippery from the water and can also be injured if
they slip out of the tub.
If your male baby was circumcised, it
should heal quickly and easily on its own. Be sure to follow your
pediatrician's instructions for keeping the area clean and dry.
Be
aware of SIDS (sudden infant death syndrome) and the circumstances that
can contribute to the risk of it. Male babies are more likely than
females to have SIDS as are minority children. Premature babies also
carry a higher risk. Statistics also show that babies of young, single
mothers also carry a higher risk. Avoid placing blankets, stuffed
animals and other items in the crib with your baby.
These are some
basic tips for baby care of new parents. Of course this doesn't even
come close to the things you need to learn about your baby or how to
care for a new baby but they are some basic starters. You should seek as
much information as possible about baby care and always have a good
support system to turn to for help with your baby questions.
Lisa Mason is a freelance writer with a specialty in Internet
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Lisa Mason, Professional wordsmith for hire: gamer, wife, mother, entrepreneur, published poet, co-owner of game guides company ([http://www.liti4.com]), public speaker and Internet business consultant. You can learn more or follow Lisa's blog from her website: http://www.freelancewriter4hire.com
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