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Infants
Basics for taking care of a
newborn
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| Hold, cuddle, talk to, sing to and rock your baby as much as you can. A
lot of your infant's development depends on his or her interaction with
you. Every touch stimulates the baby's brain. Always check your baby when
he or she seems uncomfortable, to make sure the infant is not too hot, too
cold, hungry, wet or needs to burp. Give your child the benefit of the
doubt and do not worry about "spoiling." Try to spend time
nurturing your baby when the infant is quiet, happy and alert, instead of
waiting for him or her to cry and fuss for attention. Make sure that your
baby gets adequate rest. Take the phone off the hook and nap when the baby
naps. Encourage dad and other family members to help care for the infant.
Keep in contact with friends and relatives. Go for a daily walk with the
baby for fresh air. |
Infants (birth to age 1) need:
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protection
from physical danger
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proper
nutrition & health care
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adults
with whom to form attachments and whom provide secure environment
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adults
who can understand and respond to their signals
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things
to look at, touch, hear, smell, and taste
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opportunities
to explore the world
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appropriate
language stimulation
Infants
Table of Contents
New
way to identify weight
problems in babies.
The Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention recently issued updated children's growth charts
that use body-mass index (BMI) as a tool for identifying weight
problems. More...
Bringing
home your newborn baby and having a pet
For
many of us, our pet is reigning king before a baby arrives. But
through some biological or hormonal imperative, that all ends
with our first glance into our baby's eyes. Your pet is sure to
notice he's no longer the baby of the family. To soften the blow,
start preparing him well ahead of time. More.....
Sids
and Sleeping with your baby
Is sleeping with my baby safe? Can it reduce the risk of
SIDS?
Why is my baby Crying?
Babies cry, and they always cry
for a reason. Newborn babies may cry
when they are hungry, need
changing or are craving to be held. Sometimes, they may just be
having trouble adjusting to life outside the womb. But some newborn
babies cry more than others, and the wailing may signal colic or
another underlying medical condition.
More...
Choosing
the Right DayCare Place
Every parent, at some time, needs child care. Whether for an
occasional evening out or a 40-plus-hour work week,
finding the right
care isn't easy. Before starting your quest for child care refer to
our comprehensive Daycare guide. More... Tell us your amazing
Birth Story
(labor) and get featured in the Kidsdirect
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Each Month KidsDirect,
ParentsDirect, and BabiesDirect will feature a new AMAZING Birth
(labor) story here. Make sure you email us the complete store
with a Picture of your NEWBORN baby! More...
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