Expecting The Little One
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Expecting the little one
Table of Contents
Introduction
Page 1……………………How to handle
Page 2………………………How to handle
Page 3…………………………Teething/Dental Care
Page 4………………………………Feeding
Page 5………………………………Bathing
Page 6………………………………Dressing
Page 7………………………………….Diapering
Page 8…………………………………Sleeping
Page 9…………………………………Medical Care
Introduction
I have created this book because i
want to teach a first time mother how
to handle their first child. It is
important a mother knows how to take
care of her her little one so this is
why i am writing this book on what to
do with your baby.
HOw to handle
When you have your newborn they will need to
be held almost all the time, like when they
need to be changed, fed, bathed, dressed,
cuddled, and hugged. When you pick your baby
up you must support the neck. A newborn neck
muscles are not strong enough at the time to
be held up on their own. Always be gentle with
your baby at that age they are very fragile
and could easily get hurt.
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HOw to handle When lifting a newborn have your hand under
the shoulders and head. Use your forearm to
support the neck and head as you raise your
hand together to lift the newborn. This is
something important you should never do, SHAKE
YOUR BABY!!! When you vigorously shake or
jiggle a baby that causes shaken baby
syndrome. It could lead to damage to the
brain, including mental retardation,
blindness, and etc. Sometimes it could even
break the baby’s bones, or even cause death.
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Teething/Dental careAs your baby is growing you will go through
the stage of teething. The baby will start
growing at 6 months and yes it will be very
painful to them. The teeth are pushing through
the gums. Physicians don’t recommend using
medication because it washes out the mouth in
minutes. During teething the baby will drool a
lot, develop low-grade fever, and want to chew
on something cold, hard unbreakable object.
They would want to chew on something like a
refrigerated teething ring.
3
Feeding the baby Babies under the age of six months eat only
breast milk or formula, so basically there is
only one way they can be fed by breast or
bottle. Breastfeeding is very natural, but not
always. It can take some practice. Most
hospitals have to give assistance if needed.
They can help mothers get the baby to eat. If
using the bottle you would use powder or
concentrated formula, mix it with sterile.
Most infants prefer their bottles room
temperature or warm. Always test the
temperature by dropping a small amount onto
the inside of your wrist.
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BathingYour baby is gonna get dirty so that means you have
to give it a bath. A newborn should have a sponge
bath until its navel heals, maybe 2 or three weeks.
After that, the baby can have a tub bath or even
the bathe in the sink. Always support a very young
baby’s head and neck with one hand and arm. Hold
the baby’s body with the other hand and lower them
in the tub. Wash the baby’s face. Use clear water
and a damp, soft washcloth to wash the baby’s face.
Then gently pat it dry. You should wash your baby’s
hair about twice a week. Wash the babys hair with
baby shampoo and rub it gently. Rinse by pouring
water toward the sides and back or the baby’s head
and your baby is clean.
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Dressing the babyNow I know you want your baby to have
some style so let me tell you how to
dress your baby. You would want your
baby to have clothes made of knit
fabrics that are comfortable and
stretchy, making it easy for the baby
to move around. The clothing size is
determined by the baby’s weight and
age, but weight is more important. It
is easier to dress a baby with snaps
on the sides so you can easily change
them. Dressing and undressing a baby
can take some practice due to them
moving around a lot, they don’t like
the change and temperature and getting
pulled and pushed into clothes. 6
Diapering Diapering is the most essential part of baby’s
wardrobe. Now we all know babies can get
stinky. A baby needs diaper changes 12 to 15
times a day. A common problem that occurs is
diaper rash. The symptoms are irritated skin
in the diaper area, sometimes even painful raw
spots develop. Controlling bacteria can help
with that. Diaper changes is a opportunity to
talk and laugh with your baby. These are the
steps on how to change a diaper. First remove
the diaper and clean diaper area with a moist
washcloth or a disposable wipe. Then you just
put on a fresh diaper and remember make sure
you clean well to prevent those rashes. Now
you know how to keep your baby fresh.
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Beauty Rest for the baby Sleep is the essential for growth and
development. It helps the brain work properly.
Infants need more sleep than others. If you
put your baby in a crib to sleep or anywhere
else remove ALL stuffed pillows, fluffy
blankets, puffy bumper pads, and stuffed toys.
Babies should be placed faced up when
sleeping. Putting a baby to sleep should be a
relaxed and pleasant experience. You should
always have an routine with your baby’s
sleeping so that it is constant. If your baby
cries before sleeping check on them and calm
them down without picking them up and then
leave te room. If the baby cries again just
repeat the sequence the baby wants to know
that the parents will always be near.
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Medical CareWhen your baby is first born their check up
will be after the first day. A pediatrician
does a thorough check of the newborn.
Additional checkups are typically scheduled at
1, 2 , 4, 6, 9, and 12 months. During these
exams the pediatrician will keep track of the
baby’s growth and development. Some checkups
include Immunizations which is shots, or
giving the body a small amount of a disease-
carrying germ so that the body is able to be
immune to the disease. The most common
immunize is vaccine. After being immunized the
body produces antibodies to fight off the
germs. The state regulates and schools
typically require that children have certain
immunizations. And that is how you have a
healthy baby.
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