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Circumcision, When to Take the Doctor’s Help

parentselite — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 22:48:04 +0000

After the procedure of circumcision (if chosen) is completed discuss follow ups with your doctor and be regular in your appointments. Do remember that until and unless the circumcision is healed do not tub bath the infant. Wait for the umbilical stump to fall off. Your doctor might give you some special instructions regarding the...

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When Does the Baby Require a Doctor

parentselite — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 19:46:18 +0000

Bringing a baby home from the hospital is the next happy thing a parent experiences after the baby is born. Before leaving the hospital, the doctor advices the parents to take proper care of the baby and watch out for the slightest discomfort that he might face. Since the doctor is not available to keep...

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Important Facts About Baby Teething

parentselite — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 18:45:03 +0000

It has not been long since your baby got over the phase of infancy and now you observe him to be cranky again. Why do you see her cheeks getting red? Is everything alright with her? This is a common problem that can be observed in the kids when they start teething. Some of the...

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How should you take care of your Baby’s Teeth?

parentselite — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 15:43:45 +0000

You may not be aware that the baby’s teeth start to grow from right inside the womb. It takes a lot of time before you see any signs of teeth growth in the gums. The process starts inside the womb as soft tooth buds and in most of the cases at the age of six...

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Caring About Baby Gums And Teeth

parentselite — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 11:41:14 +0000

Your baby’s gum needs cleaning even before his first tooth comes out. You can take gauze or a soft wet washcloth, wrap it nicely around your index finger and then gently rub his gums. A tooth paste isn’t necessary yet because the bacteria present in the mouth do not cause any harm until the teeth...

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Baby Has A Fever, What To Do

parentselite — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 03:39:11 +0000

The body gets a high temperature whenever it fights any kind of infection or disease. It is applicable for both adults and newborns. If you touch your baby’s forehead and feel a sudden hotness there, he probably has a fever. Take his temperature by putting a thermometer under his arm for a minute. If it...

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What To Include In Your Diet While Breastfeeding

parentselite — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 23:10:31 +0000

Breastfeeding is one of the most common concerns that new mothers face. You may have several doubts regarding it. Here are some facts about what you can do as a mother that will help you along breast feeding your new born. A baby can seem to be perpetually hungry and may need feeding more than...

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What to Feed Babies With?

parentselite — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 20:27:21 +0000

In her book, LINK, Sara Lewis gives uthoritative advice on topics such as equipment;hygiene and food preparation; when to begin weaning; batchcooking; nutrition; fussy eating and much more. Here are some tips we extracted from this excellent book. Till the baby is 4 months old: Feed only breast milk. Do not feed your baby any...

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Bottle Feeding Baby Guide

parentselite — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 16:51:18 +0000

Substituting breast milk with a formula can prove to be a very good option for babies who don’t approve of breastfeeding or are hungry even after they have been breastfed. You can give him a bottle every two or three hours or whenever you feel that he is hungry. You should ask his doctor for...

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The Basics Of Baby Food

parentselite — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 14:54:41 +0000

Standing in the supermarket, you are likely to get confused between the different varieties of baby food you will find – from simple cereals and veggies to tempting mixed dinners – so it can a bit difficult to decide which one you want to buy. Go for simple, one-ingredient foods initially because it is important...

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