A Little Advice For New Parents

Home

About Us

Privacy

Terms & Conditions

Add Your Link

Add Your Article

Search:



		Automotive

		Food & Recipe

		Recreation

		Self Enhancement

		Travel & Accommodation

		Health & Therapy

		Children

		Banking & Finance

		News & Events

		Games & Play

		Business & Commerce

		Policies & Law

		Academics & Learning

		Society & Communities

		Art & Culture

		Research & Science

		Home Family & Garden

		Medicine & Treatment

		Jobs & Employment

		Sports & Adventure

		Online Shopping

		Relationship & Lifestyle

		Property & Estate

		Internet & Computers

	Home –› Home Family & Garden –› Infants

	A Little Advice For New Parents

As a new parent you face many problems and issues that you need to understand and deal with immediately. Newborns do not come with an instruction book so here is some information on some things that you need to know about.

Bathing your baby: Your baby's umbilical cord will fall off in about one to two weeks after they are born. Until it falls out, you should only give your baby sponge baths. You could dampen a cotton ball or cotton swab with alcohol to help dry the umbilical stump or simply follow your pediatrician's directions. You can give him a bath in a sink or shallow tub after the stump falls off.

Caesarian delivery: A caesarian is usually performed to make delivery safer for you or your baby. C-sections can be done for many different reasons including stalled labor, complicated labor, problems with the baby that may make delivery difficult, or other problems. It does not matter if you deliver vaginally or by a caesarian section, you are still a mother with a beautiful new blessing.

Circumcision: A lot of doctors feel that there are many benefits to having your baby circumcised, but it may not be absolutely necessary. It may help to reduce the risk of urinary tract infections and eliminates just about any chance of penile cancer. Circumcision will not cause any long-term emotional problems for your child.

Crib death (SIDS): Many studies have been done regarding SIDS. Although the cause of SIDS has not been definitely defined, there are some correlations that have been made between SIDS and the following things:
Female babies are less likely to die from SIDS than Male Babies
The risk is greater with premature birth
Minority children are more likely to be affected by SIDS than non-minority children are.
More children of young, single mothers die of SIDS
Smoking in the home greatly increases the risk of SIDS

Some people think that sleeping with your baby is okay and continue to let their babies sleep with them. The American Academy of Pediatrics disagrees with this and says that there is a greater risk of SIDS in babies who sleep with another person. Babies should sleep alone in a cradle or crib either next to or near an adult. You should never put pillows, blankets, stuffed animals or anything that might put your baby at risk in their bed.

Most pediatricians recommend that babies sleep on their back to decrease the risk of SIDS. The reason for this is widely debated between health experts. If you have concerns please talk to your pediatrician. There are no dumb questions when it comes to the health and safety of your child, so please don't be afraid to ask for help.

http://www.myspoiledbaby.com

Author: Earl Morris

Author Bio:

Earl Morris: www.myspoiledbaby.com offers advice to new and expecting parents

Three Keys to Fabric Selection

American Pit Bull Dog Obedience Training

A Bad Naming Trend

Is a Boston Terrier the Dog for You ?

How to Lay Tile: A Beginner's Guide

The Baby Who Never Sleeps

Arkansas Child Support and Enforcement

A New Year - A New You!

Caring For Bamboo

Valentine's Day - Just Candy and Flowers?

The Consequences of Improperly Pitched Gutters

The effect of having improperly pitched gutters can have a similar effect, and in some cases it can ... - Steven Briesemeister

Drywall Beginners Guide:How to Tape Drywall

If you are working on a home improvement project and need to know how to tape drywall you have come ... - Carlo Morelli

Baby Shower Party Game Ideas to Keep Your Guests Entertained

This is the question which comes to every baby shower hostess? mind when she has to plan a baby show ... - Randy Wilson

Christmas Gifts for Dad - 2 Easy Projects for Children

Is Dad hard to buy Christmas gifts for? If adults have difficulty choosing holiday gifts for men, th ... - Jen S Carter

Using Rocks In Landscaping

Using rocks in landscaping is an excellent method of highlighting plantings and they can provide a v ... - Bill Prudehome

Home -> Privacy -> Terms & Conditions

Related Articles