Posts Tagged ‘Babies’
Newborn hygiene and care
Your new baby will need bathing and routine care just as do all other members of the family. For the first few days, do not immerse your infant in water until the dried-up cord falls off and heals completely. Use a washcloth with warm water to cleanse the baby. Keep the cord area clean and dry.
Read MoreAdjusting to your newborn
By Dr. Amanda Lee Having a newborn in the house — whether it be your first or your fifth — is an all-consuming and chaotic experience. All routines immediately disappear and somehow the new addition suddenly becomes “in charge.” Remember that mothering and fathering are learning experiences: no one is a born parent. Yet, you…
Read MoreRoutine well-baby check-ups
Routine check-ups are a primary way in which childhood illness can be predicted, prevented, and treated. During the first years of your baby’s life, we feel it is most important that he or she be seen at regular intervals.
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