Never leave your baby unattended in the bath.Be sure you have everything you need to hand, so you do not have to leave the baby to get anything. You must check the water temperature. Always test the water temperature with your elbow. You can also buy a thermometer made for testing bath water. Never put your baby into a bath when the water is still running. The water temperature could change or the water become too deep. Make sure he will not slip by putting a rubber bath mat down. Do not allow your child to touch the taps. Shallow water is best. For babies up to six months old, fill the bath with about four inches of water. Minimise body heat loss after the bath by keeping the room warm, patting your baby dry and then wrapping them in a warmed hooded towel. Protect your baby’s skin by using a small amount of soap, shampoo and bubble bath as overuse may cause your baby’s skin to become dry and sensitive.
Archive for April, 2009
Tips For Bathing Your Baby
Thursday, April 30th, 2009
Baby Ultrasound Scan
Wednesday, April 29th, 2009An ultrasound scan involves transmitting high frequency sound waves through the uterus. These bounce off the baby and the returning echoes are translated by a computer into an image on a screen that reveals the baby’s position and movements. Hard tissues such as bone reflect the biggest echoes and are white in the image and soft tissues appear grey and speckled. Fluids do not reflect any echoes so appear black. It is the contrast between these different shades of white, grey and black that allows your sonographer to interpret the images. Parents look forward to the scan because it gives them the first glimpse of their baby. The sonographer will probably give you a printout of your baby as a keepsake, although some hospitals charge for this. The main purpose of the scan is to check that your baby is growing and developing normally.
Tips For Travelling With Your Baby
Tuesday, April 28th, 2009If you are travelling by air try to feed your baby on take off and landing to ease ear pain. Bring nappy rash cream, bags for dirty nappies, enough nappies for the trip and infant paracetamol for relieving pain and fever. Bring hats and sunscreen for your baby. Babies under six months should be kept well out of the sun and babies between six months and a year should have only very limited exposure, especially between 11am and 3pm on hot days. Get removable window shades for car windows to shield your baby’s skin and eyes from the sun.
Will My Baby Be A Boy Or A Girl?
Monday, April 27th, 2009You are likely to be carrying a boy if:
• Your baby’s heartbeat is lower than 140 beats per minute
• you’re carrying all out front
• you’re carrying low
• you look at yourself in the mirror for at least a minute and your pupils dilate
• you crave salty food or protein, such as cheese and meat
• your feet become cold more quickly than before you were pregnant
• you tie your wedding ring to some thread, hang it over your stomach and it moves in circles
• you lie on your left side when sleeping
• you eat a clove of garlic and the smell seeps out of your pores
You are likely to be having a girl if:
• Your baby’s heartbeat is faster than 140 beats per minute
• you’re carrying all round
• you’re carrying high
• you suffered morning sickness during your first twelve weeks
• you look at yourself in the mirror for at least a minute, but your pupils don’t dilate
• you crave sweet things, such as juice, fruit and sweets
• you tie your wedding ring to some thread, hang it over your stomach and it swings from side to side
• your skin is soft
• you eat a clove of garlic, but you don’t smell of it
Do Dads Lose Out When Choosing A New Baby Name?
Sunday, April 26th, 2009The poll of 3,000 parents revealed that more than 62% of dads who took part in the survey claim their ideas were completely dismissed by their partner, with 8% of those saying that every single suggestion they made was ignored!
31% of dads polled admitted defeat and accepted a name which was not their favourite. An amazing 36% of all dads admitted they did this just to have an easy life! However,15% felt that giving in to their partner’s wishes would mean that they would get to choose the name of any future children.
