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When you meet a preemie parent, try saying: “Congratulations! Your baby is beautiful!” “How are you holding up, and what can I do to help you out?” (Though sometimes a specific offer of help is best because it doesn’t require the parent to think of something for you to do) What should you not say …
Common culprits include beans, broccoli, cabbage, and Brussels sprouts. Bloating, burping, and passing gas are normal. But if your baby is gassy or has colic, avoid these foods for a few weeks to see whether they relieve the symptoms. What foods can upset a breastfed baby? Foods to Avoid While Breastfeeding Caffeine. Caffeine, found in …
Low amniotic fluid means that there is too little fluid around your baby in the uterus during pregnancy. The medical term for this problem is oligohydramnios. Amniotic fluid protects your baby from being bumped or hurt as you move your body. And it keeps your baby at a healthy temperature. Can a baby survive with …
How do I prepare for baby number 2? How to Prepare for Baby Number Two Remember, pregnancy is hard work! … Set up your baby’s nursery EARLY. … Prepare time and activities to help your oldest feel needed. … Explore fun things to do before baby arrives. … Prepare some freezer meals before baby arrives. …
For the most part, use a fragrance-free, gentle detergent, a delicate or cold wash cycle, and low heat in the dryer. What setting should you wash baby clothes on? Follow the instructions on the fabric care label, and launder your little one’s clothes as you would normally. Generally, you will want to use hot water …
Every woman is different, but your breasts are likely to be around one to two bra cup sizes bigger than before pregnancy. Your band size will probably increase too, as your ribcage expands to make room for your baby. How many cup sizes do you go up in pregnancy? Your breasts start changing in preparation …
From a few months after birth through the first year of life, studies have shown, infants react to the pain of others as though it were happening to themselves. On seeing another child get hurt and start to cry, they themselves begin to cry, especially if the other child cries for more than a minute …
What should I do if my child is bitten by a dog? For minor scrapes and abrasions, parents should thoroughly clean their child’s wound with warm water and soap and keep it covered with an antibiotic ointment and bandage. Does my child need a tetanus shot after dog bite? Call your doctor if the bite …
WHEN DO I NEED TO STRIP MY CLOTH DIAPERS? To keep cloth diapers working their best, we recommend stripping them once a month. If a cloth diaper incompatible detergent has been used, then we recommend stripping all your diapers twice, and then switching to a compatible detergent. How do I know if I need to …
If your baby is exclusively breastfed, her poop will be yellow or slightly green and have a mushy or creamy consistency. It may be runny enough to resemble diarrhea. Breastfed poop typically looks like Dijon mustard and cottage cheese mixed together and may be dotted with little seed-like flecks. How often should a 6 week …