February 2010

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New Parent Tips: 5 Tips On Handling Your Newborn

February 21, 2010 in New Parent Tips | No comments

So cute, so small, so fragile – this is what most new parents think about their newborn that they usually end up being afraid to hold their little one. Here are some things to keep in mind to get over the fear that you might harm your baby when you try to carry it:

  • When carrying your baby, make sure that you support his or her head and neck. Keep in mind that newborn babies do not have yet the ability to lift their own head.
  • Regardless of the reason, avoid shaking your baby. Shaking your little one can result to bleeding in the brain as well as death and could result to a number of other disorders such as the Shaken Baby Syndrome.
  • Since a newborn baby is not yet strong enough for rough handling, it is recommended that you stay away from rocking your baby too hard as well as throwing him or her into the air.
  • In case you need to travel with your newborn, make sure that he or she is securely fastened in his carrier or car seat. As much as possible, avoid long, rough travels.
  • If you need to carry your baby in a sling, make sure that it fits him well and that it provides ample support to his head and neck. Make sure that you do not wear a baby sling when you are doing household chores such as cooking.

Simply Unique Baby Gifts offers a good line of baby bjorn carriers that you can choose from if you need to put your little one in a carrier.

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New Parent Tips : 5 Signs That Your Baby Is Sick

February 14, 2010 in New Parent Tips | No comments

Not every woman has been born with a motherly instinct. Most usually only develop this gut-feel skill over time. If you are a new mom, figuring out when your baby is sick and when he is just being plain fuzzy can be nerve-wracking.

Well, worry no more. Here are some signs that your baby is sick and needs your immediate attention:

  • One of the things that you need to pay particular attention to is your baby’s pattern of behavior. Any change in the pattern – for example, your baby’s been crying a lot or your baby is too quiet – should be a cause for concern.
  • A flushed skin as well as the appearance of rashes can also mean that your baby is sick. The same goes for glassy and dull eyes.
  • If your baby has a persistent cough or appears to have difficulty breathing, then you should get in touch with your doctor within 24 hours.
  • Vomiting as well as a change in the eating pattern of your baby could signal an ailment. This is especially the case with projectile vomiting or a vomit that shoots from your baby’s mouth. When this happens, get in touch with your doctor. Keep in mind that vomiting can cause your baby to become dehydrated.
  • Lastly, an increase in your baby’s temperature is a definite sign that your baby is sick.

If your baby has fever and shows sign of chills, keep him warm by wrapping him in a baby blanket and holding him. Do not leave your baby in a crib with the blanket on as this might suffocate him. Simply Unique Baby Gifts has a complete line of baby blankets that you can use to keep your baby warm.

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New Parent Checklist: Feeding Your Newborn

February 7, 2010 in New Parent Tips | No comments

Not many people are aware that breastfeeding a newborn can be quite a challenging task. That is why we are featuring here some tips to keep in mind during your first few baby feeding sessions:

  1. Although most parents tend to make their baby feed on a specific time, it is better to feed him or her only when the little one shows sign of hunger. Usually, this would be about every two to three hours. This would get lesser and lesser as your baby grows old so you need not fret about it too much.
  2. In line with the above, you have to learn to read your baby’s cues. Fuzziness and lip movements (sucking motion) could signal hunger while refusal to latch on to your nipple can be a sign that your little one is already full.
  3. Make sure that your baby has the chance to burp. If he or she is having a hard time doing so, you can assist our little one by massaging his abdomen. Burping allows him to release any gas that he might have ingested during breastfeeding.
  4. Treat feeding time as your chance to get close to your little one. Since each session may last for a few minutes, make sure that you secure a good place and a good position.
  5. When your little one is already 5 to 6 months of age, you might want to start him or her on solid food. Start with soft solids such as ashed vegetables, rice, and yogurt mixed with fruits.

If you find yourself needing to breastfeed your little one in public, you might want to try Simply Unique Baby Gifts’ complete line of baby blankets and towels to provide you some privacy.

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