Baby Care

Toddler Weaning off bottle

admin — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 14:24:29 +0000

Weaning toddler from bottle is a very common, however weaning off bottle in toddlers can be a tough task. Most children can drink from a cup with assistance by the time they can hold their head steady while sitting - about six months. By nine months, many can handle a trainer cup (a cup with a lid containing a spout) on their own, and start using a small, regular cup around twelve to fifteen months. if your baby has not become attached to her bottle as a comfort object, it shouldn't be hard to wean to a cup.

While there is no benefit to weaning early, waiting too long just tends to make the process of weaning off bottle more difficult. A good plan is to start when your baby is six to nine months and gradually increase the frequency of drinking from a cup a your child gets better and better at it. At some point, you and your child can agree that the bottles aren't really getting used much, and its time to give them to a baby who needs them.

Its not uncommon, though, for toddlers to get locked into battles with their parents over the bottle feeding. The child wants to keep it, the parents want her to give it up. the parents plead or try to make deals, the toddlers holds out. The parents take the bottles, the toddler has a tantrum and refuses the cup. Eventually, the parents given in. Everyone feels angry.

if you find yourself in this situation, there are a couple of ways you can implement. one is simply to make the bottles disappear. you are sure to face a tantrum, or a string of tantrums spread out over a few days, but in the end your toddler will accept fluids from a cup and stop yearning for the bottle.

A less drastic approach is to insist that the bottle is for meals only, not for carrying around during the day or sleeping with at night. once that's been established, you can gradually replace the bottle with a cup, one meal at a time. Another technique is to water down the milk in the bottle, adding a little more water each week until it is all water, while still serving milk in a cup. usually before getting to this point, Toddlers decide that the stuff from the cup (undiluted milk) tastes better. Weaning off bottle for the toddler becomes more easy.

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Selecting Proper winter baby clothing

admin — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 14:01:44 +0000

In those cold and wintery nights, its important that your Baby needs to have winter baby clothing that should properly and safely cover the baby. People who live in cold countries like Europe or US require to pay attention to their Baby clothes more than those who live in tropical climate. People living in south east Asia or south America, do not have to worry about cold climates that could harm their Babies.

An infants body or health largely depends on how well you protect him or her from the extreme climate. General problems seen within the Baby's health is frequently cold and fever. This is because there was no winter baby clothing and hence the baby was not properly protected from the cold climate. It is essential that clothing are designed based on the climate condition. You cannot expect a baby living in South America to wear heavy warm coats while the whether is pretty hot. Similarly, baby living in north America cannot wear thin clothes in extreme cold whether.

There is a whole new world of designers for winter baby clothing today. Designers are coming up with better and more flexible clothing designs for Babies. Generally when we think of night clothing for baby, we go for general sleepers which look cute but may not be completely protective. Babies in cold climates need to be covered with thick jackets or coats. They should also be made to wear warm Socks and gloves if possible. Properly covering the head along with ears would ensure a warm environment for the baby.

There are a number of other good looking winter baby clothing for this purpose. The Hooded baby coats are most commonly used by people because they are warm and look cute. Look for any cloth that is made of 100% cotton. Baby Jeans could also keep them warm and cosy.

Always remember, Babies feel more heat or cold than the adults. They have tiny skin and very sensitive health. If not taken proper care, it could lead to harmful outcomes. Winter baby clothing is an essential planning which every parent needs to do.

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Know baby skin conditions

admin — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 10:38:41 +0000

Knowing the baby skin conditions in general is very important in this highly polluted environment we live in today. But one cannot treat an adult and a baby in the same way. Babies skin is more sensitive than any other adult person. It cannot withstand excessive or in adequate heat or cold environments.

A baby skin conditions varies drastically and generally it does not let out excessive water and toxins in the form of sweat in order to maintain inner body temperature. Because of less sweating, the inner temperature is not properly taken care of. To top it, Babies skin is very thin when compared to an adult's skin and formation or attack of bacteria is more probable when there are rashes on it.

Proper Baby skin care has to be ensured to protect Baby from harmful allergens. For a new born baby, several changes occur in the first few months. Among the baby skin conditions, the ones that prevalent are some changes that might appear like a rash, which eventually disappear with time. however, there are some skin problems that you cannot ignore. Few Skin conditions that's common in a baby are Heat rash, Infant Acne, Cradle Cap, Chafing and Eczema.

Heat rash generally erupts due to intense heat or humidity and undeveloped sweat glands. They appear in the form of small pink pimples. In hot environment or weather, do not dress baby with heavy clothes, try to keep clothes light and loose.

Infant acne also is a very common problem in baby skin conditions. When an infant is born, he retains the hormones of the mother and hence such acne develops. Though no external medication is required, yet if these remain for long time, then consult a doctor immediately.

Cradle cap is nothing but small patch formation on the scalp. This happens due to over active glands in Baby's scalp. Simple solution to this would be wiping gently with baby oil regularly and leaving it for few minutes. Also brush or comb the baby once done.

Chafing results when there is friction between the baby and his clothes. Try to remove or change the clothes to ensure that friction is not created. Even if such chafing occurs, you can apply regular baby cream to subside it.

Lastly, Eczema is a genetically determined common baby skin conditions which is also known as atopic dermatitis. Keep the skin dry and clean. Consult pediatrician or health care professional for proper medication.

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Baby Crying: what made the baby cry

admin — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 04:33:31 +0000

It used to be thought that a good mother would learn to recognize her baby’s different cries and know just how to respond. In reality, even excellent parents generally can’t tell what made the baby cry apart by their sounds. Instead, they figure out the cause by recognizing the patterns and trying different things. Here are some possibilities to consider and understand what made the baby cry(and see the checklist coming after these):

Is it hunger? Whether you’re feeding your baby on a fairly regular schedule or according to her desire, you may get an idea of what her pattern is—at what times of day she wants more to eat, at what times is she apt to wake early. Some babies never develop a regular pattern, which makes it harder to figure out what they need at any given moment. For ex., if your baby took less than half her usual amount at her last feeding, that may be the reason she’s awake and crying an hour later, instead of at the usual three hours. Of course, sometimes a baby who has taken much less than her usual amount may sleep contentedly until her next regular feeding time. If she cries less than two hours after a full feeding, however, it’s unlikely that it’s because she’s hungry. Does she crave sucking? The act of sucking is calming for babies, even without getting any milk or formula in return. If your baby is fussy but you think she’s well fed, it’s perfectly fine to offer a pacifier or encourage her to find her own fingers. Most babies suck for pleasure in the early months, then stop on their own sometime in the first or second year of life. Early sucking does not cause long-term pacifier addiction
Can she have outgrown her formula or the breast-milk supply, or is the supply decreasing? A baby doesn’t outgrow the milk supply all of a sudden. She will have been breast-feeding for a longer time or have been polishing off every bottle for several days, then looking around for more. She begins to wake and cry a little earlier than usual but not a lot. In most cases, it’s only after she has been waking early because of hunger for a number of days that she begins to cry after a feeding.
Does she need to be held? Young babies especially may need the physical sensations of being held and rocked in order to calm down. Some are comforted by being swaddled, wrapped up snugly in a blanket so that their arms can’t move about. It may be that swaddling and rocking are comforting because they re-create the familiar sensations of being in the womb. White noise—the sound of a vacuum cleaner, a radio turned to static, or a parent saying “Shhhh”—can have a similar calming effect.
Is she crying because she’s wet or has had a bowel movement? Most babies don’t seem to care, especially when they are young infants, but some act more fastidious than others. Check the diaper and try changing her. If she wears cloth diapers, check the safety pins; one may be sticking into her. This doesn’t happen once in a hundred years, but you can look to be sure. Also check for hair or threads wrapped around her fingers or toes.
Is it indigestion? The occasional baby who has a hard time digesting her milk may cry an hour or two after a feeding , when the milk is most actively being digested. If you are breast-feeding, consider changing your own diet—cutting down on milk or caffeine, for example. If you are bottle-feeding, ask your doctor or nurse practitioner if a formula change is worth a try. Some researchers find that switching to a hypoallergenic formula reduces crying in many babies; other experts disagree with this tactic unless there are other signs of allergy, such as rash and a family history of food allergies.
Is it heartburn? Most babies spit up, some more than others. For a few, it hurts when the milk comes up, because the stomach acid irritates the esophagus (the tube from the mouth to the stomach). Babies who cry from heartburn usually do so soon after feeding, when the milk is still in the stomach. You can try burping the baby again, even if you got a burp before. If this kind of crying happens often, you should discuss it with your doctor or nurse practitioner. (The medical term for this problem is gastro-esophageal reflux disease, or GERD).
Is the baby ill? Sometimes babies cry because they just aren’t feeling well. Often a baby who is becoming sick first becomes very irritable, only later becoming obviously ill. Usually there will be other symptoms aside from crying—a running noise, cough or loose bowels—to tip you off that she’s ill. If your baby is not only crying inconsolably but has symptoms of illness or looks different in her general appearance, behavior, or color, take her temperature and call your doctor or nurse practitioner.
Is she spoiled? Though older babies can be spoiled, you can be sure that in the first months, your baby is not crying merely because she’s spoiled. Something is bothering her.
Is it fatigue? Some young babies seem to be made in such a way that they can never drift peacefully into sleep. Their fatigue at the end of every period of being awake produces a tension that is a sort of hump they must get over before falling asleep. They have to cry. Some of them cry frantically and loudly. Then gradually or suddenly, the crying stops, and they are asleep. Young babies may react by becoming tense and irritable when they have been awake an unusually long while, or when they have been stimulated more than usual by being with strangers, by being in a strange place, or even by being played with by their parents. Instead of it being easier for them to fall asleep, it may be harder. If the parents or strangers try to comfort them with more play, more talk, more jouncing, it only makes matters worse.

So if your baby crying goes on at the end of a wakeful period and after she has been fed and had her diaper changed, try assuming first that she’s just tired and put her to bed. If she continues to cry, you can try leaving her on her own for a few minutes to give her a chance to settle down by herself.

Another baby who has become overfatigued may relax sooner if kept in gentle motion—by being pushed back and forth in a rocking bassinet, rocked in the carriage, or held in your arms or a carrier and walked quietly, preferably in a darkened room. It’s reasonable to try walking or rocking a baby occasionally during an unusually tensed spell. A baby swing is sometimes very helpful for this purpose. Some parents put their babies in a baby seat on top of the dryer and run it; the sound and vibration can be comforting. I suggest that you make sure your baby is securely belted in, and use duct tape to make sure the seat cannot vibrate off the dryer onto the floor. But you may not always want to put your baby to sleep this active way. She might become more and more dependent on it and continue to demand it. Then you’re stuck with the question what made the baby cry?

CHECKLIST

Tips for Comforting a Baby crying:

Offer a feeding, or a pacifier.
Change the diaper.
Hold, swaddle and rock or vibrate (never shake).
Play white noise (vacuum cleaner, radio static, or shushing).
Darken the room and reduce stimulation.
Reassure yourself that your baby is fine and you’ve done all you can. Take a break and give your baby time to calm down on her own.

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10 week old baby development

admin — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:35:43 +0000

In the case of 10 week old baby development, the growth rate seems to be steady as he gains weight and grows in size. Although some babies may gain weight faster than the others, pediatricians often gauge the 10 week old baby development according to their growth curve. The soft parts of the head might not yet develop but the circumference of the head skull will be fast developing and growing in size. But one must be very careful and make sure the baby does not bump his head as the soft spots are open.

The baby has become more active in his reflexes to new sounds, and may raise his hands in response to any sudden noise. But by the time he reaches the 10 week old baby development stage, he would have got used to new sounds and would not get so excited. The baby is now able to open and close his hands and can lift his head when lying on the stomach. The baby also makes kicking movements of the limbs.

It is an amazing feeling to watch your little bundle of joy smile at your voice, and watch you as you move around in the room, just as how the sound of your voice is soothing for the baby and he turns in the direction of your voice. At this stage of 10 week old baby development, the baby also begins to babble as he brings joy and happiness to all those around him. 10 week old baby development milestone is a wonder to watch as the baby is more responsive and even starts to kick and blabber his way into your world.

8 week old baby development

admin — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:34:49 +0000

At 8 week old baby development milestone, it marks the end of all that anxiety, exhaustion and fears that have been plaguing the joy of having a new little member in the family. At this stage, the parents have got used to getting up in the night for feeding and changing nappies or just holding the little one. In fact, even the extended family is looking forward to this stage of development of the baby as the baby can recognize faces and is more responsive now. And, by now you must have also been awarded the most beautiful smile coming from your little one that seems so magical that all exhaustion just seems to vanish.

As your little bundle of joy is growing up, one can see a dramatic transformation from an infant to bright and smiling infant. The 8 week old baby development may show signs of increased activity of the baby. The baby is busier now discovering his own limbs and paying more attention to new sounds. And, in the case of 8 week old baby development, there is an increased interests in the outside world, especially the significant others in the family.

Now that the baby has reached its 8 week old baby development milestone, he will recognize your face and even reward you with a smile if he recognizes your voice. Generally, the development progress may appear to hit a low as the body is preparing for the next stage of development. Therefore, it is essential to gain knowledge about the growth and 8 week old baby development, in order to recognize the different milestones that your baby is reaching in his first year.

4 months teething

admin — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:33:56 +0000

4 months teething occasionally may cause changes in the baby’s behavior and cause him to become more fussy and upset most of the time. 4 months teething is also accompanied with excessive drooling, with a strong desire to chew on hard finger foods. The first teeth are the two bottom teeth and are referred to as 4 months teething. Most parents who worry that their babies do not show signs of teething even after 4 months, need not get anxious as teething is more or a less a hereditary process.

If you want to know when you baby is going to start the teething process you can ask your parents about your teething process. If you were late in showing signs of teething, there is a high probability that your baby will also show signs of teething after 4 months.

As the first teeth begin to appear, the baby gets fussy as the gums are swollen and have become sensitive, if the baby is breast feeding, it is advisable to continue doing so. On the other hand, if the pain is severe with high temperatures, the parents can refer to the pediatrician for pain relief medicine that can be helpful for the baby. Some parents also massage the swollen gums of the 4 months teething babies with a wet washcloth that has been cooled in the refrigerator in order to desensitize the nerves around the gums and give temporary relief to the baby. 4 month teething is a very painful time for the baby and one must keep pain relievers, medications and teething rings handy, just in case of need. Right from 4 month teething, one must take care in order to clean the oral cavity and avoid infection and decay around the new teeth.

signs of the appearance of the babies first teeth

admin — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:32:54 +0000

Teething usually occurs between four to eight months after the baby is born. The gums of the two bottom front teeth also referred to as central incisors usually are the first to become swollen and show signs of the appearance of the babies first teeth. Once the babies first teeth begin to appear, there is a gap of 2 months before the upper teeth start showing. After this, one has to wait for two weeks for the other lower incisors to show.

Studies have revealed that babies first teeth are dependent on genes, and how and when the babies first teeth appear are due to heredity and not a medical problem. It is important for the parents to gain knowledge about the teething process in order to understand the problems of their child.

Therefore, if the baby is taking time for the babies first teeth to appear, it can be related to the genetic makeup of the baby. Various changes occur at the time of appearance of the babies first teeth, as the babies are often fussy and prefer to chew. The teething process is pretty difficult time for the babies and they are always drooling. One can provide comfort to the baby during the teething process by massaging the gums with a wet wash cloth or clean fingers. There are a variety of teething rings available in the baby essentials store. One must sterilize and clean the teething ring before giving it to the baby. If the baby has a temperature, one can also consult the pediatrician for easing the teething process for the baby.

implantation after ovulation

admin — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:31:04 +0000

The process of implantation after ovulation is very critical as it leads to major changes in the human body. If there is a fertilization of the egg that is where the sperm meets and penetrates the egg to fertilize it in order to ensure proper implantation after ovulation, then soon as the egg is fertilized, changes occur in the coating of the fertilized egg that does not allow the other sperms from entering the egg.

Even before the implantation after ovulation, the sex of the fetus can be determined as the genome of the baby has been established by now. During the process of implantation after ovulation, the genes from the mother’s egg and the genes from the father’s sperm are crossing over to form the genetic makeup of the fetus.

As the newly formed zygote proceeds for implantation after ovulation, the egg is rapidly diving and forming new cells. As the fertilized egg prepares itself to implant on the inner endometrial lining of the uterus, it undergoes many drastic changes and looks like a blastocyst. Just before implantation after ovulation, the blastocyst breaks and implants on the endometrial lining. During this phase, the body prepares for the implantation process by releasing various hormones that can cause bleeding in some women during the process of implantation after ovulation. This is the most important period for parents trying to conceive a baby, and therefore, it is vital to take good care of one’s health and nutrition in order to conceive healthy babies.

how long after ovulation does implantation occur

admin — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:30:03 +0000

Most women who are trying to conceive often ask their gynecologists, how long after ovulation does implantation occur?

It is difficult to explain the intricacies of how long after ovulation does implantation occur, but one can give a generalized concept of the whole process. If you want to know how long after ovulation does implantation occur, you need to have knowledge about the process of ovulation that occurs every month in one of every woman's ovaries, as the egg grows and develops into follicles. The follicles are filled with fluid content and may look like cysts. The most dominant follicle, releases the egg from the ovary. In short, ovulation occurs two weeks before the woman’s next menstrual cycle.

To answer the question how long after ovulation, the implantation occur in the womb, is within 24 hours after the fertilization process has occurred, the egg begins to grow and divide into cells. The egg then passes through various stages before it is clear how long after the ovulation process the implantation occurs. The fertilized egg remains in the fallopian tube for a period of three days, after this as the fertilized egg continues to grow and form new cells; it is transferred to the uterus for implantation. The process of implantation is referred to the attachment of the fetus to the endometrial lining of the uterus. However, if you have still have any questions as to how long after the ovulation process the implantation occurs, you can check with your gynecologist for more details.