January 2010
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Even though moms are usually the ones at the forefront when it comes to childbirth, dads can actually be an active participant in taking care of the little one. Here are some tips to keep in mind to make the task of being a new dad easier:
- You need not necessarily busy yourself with the new baby. If you think your wife has got everything under control, why not lend a hand in the household chores? That way, your wife can focus on taking care of the new baby.
- As fragile as your baby might seem, you should not be afraid to hold them. You can rock them gently to sleep or just carry them around when they are being fuzzy.
- The only thing that you cannot do as a dad is to breastfeed. However, you can bottle feed your little one should mom need to go somewhere.
- Changing your baby’s diapers is one of the few things that you can lend a hand in. Since disposable diapers are user-friendly, you won’t be having a hard time with this one.
- Learn how to swaddle your baby properly. Your wife would already
know how to do this one since most clinics and hospitals teach new moms before they are allowed to go home. You can ask your wife to teach you how it is done.
Swaddling your little one would involve the use of baby-friendly blankets. Simply Unique Baby Gifts has a complete line of baby blankets made from various materials and featuring different designs.
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Many first time moms would really love it if babies came with instruction manuals. Unfortunately, they don’t. This does not, however, mean that baby care is more of a headache than precious moments. Here are some tips to keep in mind to keep the whole process a breeze:
- Make sure that you get enough sleep after you’ve come home from the hospital. As much as you might be tempted to be always by your baby’s side, it still better to catch some sleep as often as possible.
- Baby supplies should be within your reach. This would lessen the need for you to run back and forth when changing your baby’s diapers, giving him or her his bath, and putting him to sleep. In some ways, this also prevents accidents from happening.
- Do not be afraid to try different soothing techniques. Keep in mind that each baby has their own soothing technique that works for them.
- Hospitals and nurses would most probably teach you how to swaddle
your baby. This is one of the skills that you need to pay particular attention as this would prove to be a great way to keeping your baby from being fuzzy and crying a lot. Swaddling your baby actually mimics the feeling that they have while they were still inside your womb.
If you are in need of stylish baby blankets for swaddling your little one, Simply Unique Baby Gifts has a complete line of baby blankets featuring different designs.
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At some point in your life as a new parent, you would find yourself getting literally tired of all the baby caring activities that you do. It is in times like these that you might want to move your baby to his or her own room. Here are some tips on how you can do it seamlessly:
- Make sure that you make no changes in the sleeping schedule of your child. Any variation might cause him to be fuzzy leading him to cry a lot especially when left on his own.
- Consider placing the crib in your room first until he or she gets used to sleeping in it. Once he is used to the idea of sleeping in a crib, you can easily move the crib to your little one’s own room.
- During the first few weeks after you have moved your baby to his own room, make sure that your baby can easily see you even when he or she is lying at his crib. This gives the little one the feeling of security.
- Putting toys as well as a mobile can help capture the little one’s attention. This would give you time to sneak out unnoticed.
- If you need to be away for long periods of time or if it is already time for the baby to sleep, make sure that you leave in his or her crib some of your unwashed clothing as well as pillowcases. Since babies have a keen sense of smell, doing this tricks them into thinking that you are just nearby.
You can make your baby’s move to his or her own room even more comfortable by providing him with cozy crib beddings. Simply Unique Baby Gifts’ has a full line of crib beddings, from traditional designs to contemporary ones.
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One of the problems that most first-time parents have to face is handling babies with colic. Colic is defined as an attack of crying accompanied by abdominal pain for early infants. It affects about 20% of babies during their first few months.
Here are some ways to make a taking care of a colicky baby a breeze:
- If your baby is bottle-fed, you might want to make sure that he is not swallowing too much air. If, on the other hand, you are breastfeeding, make sure that your baby is able to latch on to your nipples securely.
- Burp him often. Colic is usually caused by air getting trapped inside your baby’s tummy. By burping him or her often, you are helping him release any trapped air.
- If your baby still has colic even after you have burped him, you might want to try massaging his or her tummy. What you have to do is place your baby on your knees with his tummy down and begin rubbing his back.
- Exercising your baby can also help relieve colic. You can have him or her do the bicycle.
- Placing a warm water bottle on your baby’s tummy can also help ease his or her colic. Be careful, however, as what feels warm to your touch may actually be too hot for your baby.
- Put your baby at ease by letting him or her listen to soothing music as well as to white noise. The latter usually mimics the regular hum that they are used when they were still inside your womb.
- Bathing your baby with warm water can also help ease his or her colic. The rhythmic beating of the water can take their minds off their discomfort.
- Swaddling your baby can help give him the assurance and security that he used to have when he was still inside your womb. This could help him get to sleep faster as well as give him the feeling of being in control. Simply Unique Baby Gifts has a good line of swaddling cloths that you might want to try.
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One of the most common problems that most first-time parents, most specifically first-time moms, encounter is that of their baby not getting enough milk. In truth, it is rarely about the mother not having enough milk. Here are some tips to ensure that your baby gets the right amount of milk that he or she needs:
- Make sure that your baby is latching on correctly. One of the reasons why your baby is not getting the right amount of milk is that they cannot latch on to your nipple.
- Have your baby switch breasts from time to time especially when he is no longer drinking your milk even with compression.
- Learn to read cues from your baby. This applies not only to his hunger cues but also to his body language when he is getting enough milk and when he needs more. Babies who take longer pauses in between sucking are most likely getting enough milk.
- Get plenty of rest and eat the right kind of food. Do not forget to drink lots of water. Oftentimes, moms cannot produce enough milk because they themselves are dehydrated or are too tired or stressed out. If you are too tired to hold your baby while breast feeding, look for a comfortable position that would have you lying down while you are breastfeeding the little one.
- Letting your baby breastfeed regularly stimulates your breast’s milk production so instead of stopping when you see the little one not getting enough milk, you should encourage him or her to take your nipple more.
Make sure you have a lot of bibs and burp cloths for those milk spills.Simple Unique Baby Gifts has a good line which you might want to check out.
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