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Sudden Infant Death
Sudden death in the baby is a little unexpected death of a priori reasons that are unknown. It is the leading cause of death in the first years of life. It is common in Western countries and in Spain, at least 100 infants die annually as a result.
A few days ago we mentioned that infant mortality had declined considerably in recent years. However, sudden death in the baby is one of the few causes of death that is increasing. Most troubling is that today are unknown reasons why it occurs and therefore the measures taken to prevent it.
The syndrome known as sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) is defined as the sudden death of an infant under one year old and apparently healthy. Although the precise reasons are unknown why this happens, we pay special attention to premature babies and those with breathing difficulties.
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How to Clean The Bottle
We will read a thousand ways to clean a bottle of our children, whether to disinfect every time you empty, whether it is better to do before drinking. So we agree on is that we keep it clean under any circumstances because it is the “vessel” that babies drink for many months. In this article we give some guidelines on the right way to keep the bottle always impeccable.
First, before the first use should be washed with soap and water, and sterilize all bottles, nipples and pacifiers. During the first month of the baby “is recommended after each use and then daily. After 4 months, when the baby takes everything in his mouth it is unnecessary Read the rest of this entry »
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Diaper Dermatitis
Diaper Dermatitis is a mild disease, manifested by redness of the skin that is in contact with the diaper. It can be prevented by taking certain steps which are outlined below, in some cases there may be complications due to the presence of infectious agents.
The diaper is inevitable, however, if not properly cared for creating conditions conducive to suffer skin inflammations and eruptions of small red bumps on the area enclosed by the diaper. In most cases occur because the baby’s skin is very sensitive and irritated when in contact with the package wet for a long time. Read the rest of this entry »
When Taking The Child to The Emergency Room
Many parents of children with any discomfort decide to use the emergency to be seen by a specialist. Learn to differentiate a banal case of an emergency, remain calm at the right time and know how to act, it is essential to protect your child.
We must go to the emergency room if …
- A fever over 38 degrees does not refer.
- Appearance of patches on the skin of purple color in a context of febrile illness
- Presence of seizures
- The child has beaten the head and lost consciousness. Read the rest of this entry »
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Feeding Newborn Babies Properly
- Offer the breast on demand
That is, offer the breast when the babies show signs of being hungry. If babies are sleeping, it will be difficult to hold on the chest but was “on time”.
If you cry because they are too hungry, neither will do well. No need to stick to any timetable. In fact, the success of breastfeeding is at odds with the clock. - Do not limit the time that babies are breast
The time will not be the same for all babies and everyone needs more or less depending on whether you are nervous, if easily distracted, falls asleep while breast. - Breastfeeding in both breasts so they are emptied regularly
You can offer one breast first, until the baby just let go. And give it the second after if you like. The next shot begins laying over. Some babies were filled only with a chest and given the other in the next shot. - Empty Chest
When the breast is not emptied at all can arise some problems such as mastitis. In these situations, breastfeeding is often interrupted because there is a danger of causing an abscess: if the baby wants more milk, you should empty the leftover of the breasts with a pump. Furthermore, the pituitary receives the message that “one does not produce much milk” and this can lead to the end of lactation - Do not let “rest your chest”
Milk production is tailored to the needs of babies. If babies suck more often or longer, the mother’s body responds by making more milk.
If by mistake “it is abandoned to the breast ‘milk production will decrease. The breast is not a store but a well organized factory. - Do not confuse babies
Learning to breastfeed is not equally easy for all babies. Some are confused if they are put in the mouth on a pacifier or a nipple, as both the form of plastic teats as how to be sucked into the chest are very different. - Adapting to the times of baby food in their desires and the rest
When a baby falls asleep before the last feedings should not wake him. The rest will allow the mother produce more milk and relax.
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Hair Care for Baby
Naturally we always want to see our son nice and presentable, but the hair is usually around a theme that fills us with doubts, especially if we have the first baby.
Styling you choose a soft bristle brush thin and soft, especially for babies, not to irritate the skin, and you should only use it to comb it. As for the hair washing is not necessary to wash it every day, but this always depends on how much gets dirty, usually a newborn does not need to wash my head every day, with asearlo every two days is enough, remember to do gently and not force it, because do not like to wash their hair in such cases you can also clean with a damp sponge.
In the early months there is no need to use shampoo, but if you wish, after three months you can use a glycerin soap and then a neutral pH shampoo, especially for infants, to prevent scalp irritation.
On the court, do not worry, you can do whenever you think necessary, but must be done carefully to avoid injuries, especially in the area near the scalp, you should exercise extreme care and hygiene in the case of the scissors or any material you ‘re going to use.
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Baby First Food
Advice for first foods
- Let your baby take the milk first (maternal or formula). Wait a few minutes and then begin the meal.
- Choose a schedule where the baby is in a good mood. Sit on your chair in a quiet place.
- Feed your baby with a spoon. Do not put food in the bottle (bottle).
- Enter a food at a time. It may be that the baby make faces before eating the new food but eventually accept it. If the baby refuses a certain food after several days, do not insist. Please try 1 or 2 weeks later. It is possible that your baby, like everyone else, not like certain flavors or textures.
- Wait at least 3 days before including a new food to your baby’s diet.
- Do not worry if your baby eats less one day or do not like certain foods because the baby’s appetite varies as adults from one day to another.
- Pay attention to obvious signs that your baby to eat. A hungry baby is interested in food offered. Do not limit quantities if you see that is still hungry. Conversely, if the baby closes his mouth, he complains, cut off the spoon, he moves his head to one side, cry or play with their food is because it has eaten enough and are satisfied.
- A balanced vegetarian diet may be appropriate for your baby, but the risk of nutritional deficiencies. It is recommended in the case of giving a supply of that style to your baby, ask your pediatrician or nutritionist.
Baby Health Care
To be sure your baby stays healthy is advisable to visit the doctor frequently. Always keep it informed about any problems you observe or peculiarity in the development or behavior of your baby. Your doctor will tell you when to be immunized against childhood infectious diseases.
Not lead to crowded places and do not let the baby be approached people with colds or other contagious illnesses. The other children have to prevent them from getting too close to the baby. Do not let them kiss on the mouth, because this can spread germs to him.
During the first months leading cause of crying is hunger, discomfort or fatigue. Once the baby is in a feeding schedule more or less regular basis you will learn to recognize the needs of your child from crying. Usually mourn immediately before the time of its food and calm down when they are fed.
However, concern or between meals often cry for no apparent reason. If his crying is limited to a particular period of the day (usually on the last afternoon) may indicate fatigue. A tired child who has been over-stimulated during the day find it impossible to sleep without first experiencing a period of turmoil.
However, if the crying periods are irregular and occur throughout the day or night can be a sign of colic. The pain caused by gas and discomfort that can accompany relief of cramps usually holding the baby facedown on your stomach and rubbing its back.
Whatever the cause, do not leave mourn long periods without trying to find out why. Crying is the only way for the baby to communicate something wrong. The crying child feel any discomfort. Perhaps all that is needed is simply to soothe diaper changing or fixing the pin that perhaps this was clicking. If all efforts failed to alleviate it, crying may indicate disease. Taking a temperature and a fever, call your doctor.
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