If you and your partner are expecting a baby in the coming months, there is a lot to cover to ensure you’re prepared for the infant’s arrival. There are millions of baby books out there all claiming to be an absolute must read for expecting parents. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed when you think about the sheer volume of information you have to consume. However, much of these books feature the same information and, in truth, much of that information can be condensed. We know you don’t have the time to study all of the leaflets and pamphlets and Bible-sized books about parenting. In order to ease your stress over the next couple of weeks or months, we have gathered some of the most important facts about baby care, health, feeding, and safety tips
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You can tell your baby is teething if, around this time, he or she seems more irritable than usual. A change in behavior will be accompanied by flushed cheeks and dribbling. There are a couple of simple things you can do to ease the pain your baby experiences during teething. Gently rubbing your finger along the baby’s gums should alleviate the pain to a degree. Cold drinks and yogurt will have a similar effect. It is advisable that you begin to play with your baby more often during this period as it will provide them with a distraction from the pain of teething.
In order to detect health complications in your baby before they become an issue, it is recommended that you take you take him or her for regular checkups. The general consensus is that a baby should receive a checkup at one and two months old, and then again in its forth and sixth month. After this, your baby should be taken for a checkup every three months.
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Here are a couple of things to remember when you’re feeding your baby.
Nurse After Delivery –
It’s safe to say that you’re going to be pretty tired out after giving birth. However, experts recommend that you try to find the energy to feed your baby within an hour of delivery. Labour is a stressful ordeal for the baby, so you want to calm it down as soon as possible. Feeding is a great way to comfort a newborn while filling its belly with the nutrients it needs to survive those first couple of hours on Earth.
Don’t Wait For The Baby To Cry –
Most people assume that when a baby wants to let you know it is ready to eat, it will begin crying at the top of its lungs. In reality, a baby wailing is a reaction to prolonged hunger. If you examine your baby in the lead up to a regular feeding time, you will notice their lips twitch and their fists clench. By taking this as a sign that your baby is ready to eat, you can save both of you hours of
You can tell your baby is teething if, around this time, he or she seems more irritable than usual. A change in behavior will be accompanied by flushed cheeks and dribbling. There are a couple of simple things you can do to ease the pain your baby experiences during teething. Gently rubbing your finger along the baby’s gums should alleviate the pain to a degree. Cold drinks and yogurt will have a similar effect. It is advisable that you begin to play with your baby more often during this period as it will provide them with a distraction from the pain of teething.
In order to detect health complications in your baby before they become an issue, it is recommended that you take you take him or her for regular checkups. The general consensus is that a baby should receive a checkup at one and two months old, and then again in its forth and sixth month. After this, your baby should be taken for a checkup every three months.
Feeding …show more content…
Here are a couple of things to remember when you’re feeding your baby.
Nurse After Delivery –
It’s safe to say that you’re going to be pretty tired out after giving birth. However, experts recommend that you try to find the energy to feed your baby within an hour of delivery. Labour is a stressful ordeal for the baby, so you want to calm it down as soon as possible. Feeding is a great way to comfort a newborn while filling its belly with the nutrients it needs to survive those first couple of hours on Earth.
Don’t Wait For The Baby To Cry –
Most people assume that when a baby wants to let you know it is ready to eat, it will begin crying at the top of its lungs. In reality, a baby wailing is a reaction to prolonged hunger. If you examine your baby in the lead up to a regular feeding time, you will notice their lips twitch and their fists clench. By taking this as a sign that your baby is ready to eat, you can save both of you hours of