Baby Safety Equipment

Newborn Baby Care: Dos and Don’ts

Welcoming a newborn baby into the home is an exciting experience but can soon turn out to be overwhelming due to the sheer increase in responsibilities. For first time parents it can be as confusing as it is exhilarating. This article compiles some useful tips to help the average new parent to take care of their precious newborn baby.

Do: Breastfeed Your Baby

Studies have shown that babies who are breastfed for at least a year tend to score higher in IQ tests later in life. Breast milk contains essential nutrients and antibodies which help the infant to grow healthy and strong. It is not simply a means of providing food to the little one; breastfeeding enhances the bond between mother and child. An infant needs to be fed several times a day and mothers should experiment with a number of positions to ensure mutual comfort. The cradle hold, where the mother holds the baby in her arms while nursing, is the most popular but when the child needs to be fed in the middle of the night, many women prefer to lie down while nursing their infant.

Don’t: Hold Him/her Carelessly

A newborn baby has weak neck muscles and needs to be supported while being lifted; and one hand should be placed under the neck at all times especially when holding in a cradle-like position. After a month or two, your little one will be able to move his/her head independently but will not be able to lift it up for longer than a few minutes. Lay him/her down on his/her stomach to help strengthen the muscles. By the end of six months, the infant should be strong enough to hold his/her head high on his/her own!

Do: Practice Kangaroo Mother Care

A newborn baby begins his/her life from the womb and s/he is accustomed to tight surroundings, since the familiarity makes them feel secure. It is for this reason that babies are swaddled tightly with a blanket from shoulder to toe. Another technique that is recommended by doctors is skin-to-skin bonding, better known as Kangaroo Mother Care. The infant is placed on the bare chest of his/her parent. This technique reduces the cortisol levels in the bloodstream by allowing the infant to sleep longer and more soundly leading to rapid development. While this kind of care works best during the initial four months, Kangaroo Mother Care can be practiced comfortably for as long as the child begins to reject it. There is immense proof that this technique improves the health conditions of premature babies.

Don’t: Overwhelm Your Newborn Baby        

To celebrate the birth of a newborn baby, friends and family usually pay the mother a visit for a chance to hold and have a look at the new entrant. However, this can stress the child since s/he is not used to having many people around him/her. For the first month in particular, it is best to avoid taking the infant outdoors, and limiting interaction with other children. This ensures that the newborn baby does not catch an infection which is highly likely due to an underdeveloped immune system.

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Newborn Baby $19.99 H. Armstrong Roberts Newborn Baby – Photographic Print

Nasco Newborn Bathing and Nursery Care Model, Male $600 Features of the Nasco Newborn Bathing and Nursery Care Model: A life-size manikin of a 0-4 week old newborn infant with the weight and balance of a newborn, as well as palpable anterior and posterior fontanels. Ideal for practice in bathing, umbilical cord care, ear and nose care, holding and neck support, bottle feeding, changing diapers, dressing, enema, physical measurement, and more.Features:* Lifelike, life-size newborn* Neck of manikin is not rigid, simulating newborns before they have the ability to hold up their head* Anterior and posterior fontanels are palpable* Limbs can bend and stretch, allowing for realistic practice of baby care procedures* Waterproof model has seamless, one-piece construction that prevents water from seeping inside* Removable umbilical cord* Model is 19-1/2″ L and weighs 6 lbs. 10 oz.Includes newborn manikin, umbilical cord, feeding bottle, baby clothes, and cloth cover.

Nasco Newborn Bathing and Nursery Care Model, Female $600 Features of the Nasco Newborn Bathing and Nursery Care Model: A life-size manikin of a 0-4 week old newborn infant with the weight and balance of a newborn, as well as palpable anterior and posterior fontanels. Ideal for practice in bathing, umbilical cord care, ear and nose care, holding and neck support, bottle feeding, changing diapers, dressing, enema, physical measurement, and more.Features:* Lifelike, life-size newborn* Neck of manikin is not rigid, simulating newborns before they have the ability to hold up their head* Anterior and posterior fontanels are palpable* Limbs can bend and stretch, allowing for realistic practice of baby care procedures* Waterproof model has seamless, one-piece construction that prevents water from seeping inside* Removable umbilical cord* Model is 19-1/2″ L and weighs 6 lbs. 10 oz.Includes newborn manikin, umbilical cord, feeding bottle, baby clothes, and cloth cover

The Newborn Baby $34.99 Georges de La Tour The Newborn Baby – Giclee Print

Newborn Intensive Care – What Every Parent Needs to Know, English $16.56 Newborn Intensive Care – What Every Parent Needs to Know: When a family has a premature baby, they are quickly exposed to a frightening NICU environment, complicated and unfamiliar vocabulary, and a fragile new infant, who is sometimes fighting for his or her life. Newborn Intensive Care: What Every Parent Needs to Know was written by a neonatal nurse and addresses child care from birth through the intensive care stay and beyond. It includes pictures, a helpful resources section, a reference guide and easy-to-understand descriptions.

Nasco Susie and Simon Newborn Advanced Care Simulator $885 Features of the Nasco Susie and Simon Newborn Advanced Care Simulator: This newborn simulator looks just like a 0- to 8-week-old baby. The chubby face and body with beautifully detailed tiny, soft hands and feet make you want to hold and care for it. Features include: training arm and hand for intravenous access (also features radial and brachial arterial sites); external stoma sites with internal tanks; umbilical catheterization site with internal tank; temporal venous access sites with internal tank; soft and flexible facial skin; self-molded hair; realistic eyes; NG- exercises to demonstrate tube feeding and gastric suction; simulated ear canal; tongue may be moved from side to side; soft arms and legs rotate within the torso body for lifelike feel and position; soft hands, feet, fingers, and toes; heel stick and finger prick technique; soft upper body skin over torso for baby-like feel; bathing and bandaging activity; intramuscular injection site in upper thigh; TB test site; interchangeable male organ; urethral passage and bladder; male and female catheterization; removable internal tanks; enema administration; T-shirt and diapers; soft nylon carrying bag; and instruction manual.

Nasco Susie and Simon Newborn Care Simulator $415 Features of the Nasco Susie and Simon Newborn Care Simulator: This newborn simulator looks just like a 0- to 8-week-old baby. The chubby face and body with beautifully detailed tiny, soft hands and feet make you want to hold and care for it. Features include: Soft and flexible facial skin; self-molded hair; realistic eyes; NG- exercises to demonstrate tube feeding and gastric suction; simulated ear canal; tongue may be moved from side to side; soft arms and legs rotate within the torso body for lifelike feel and position; soft hands, feet, fingers, and toes; heel stick and finger prick technique; soft upper body skin over torso for baby-like feel; bathing and bandaging activity; intramuscular injection site in upper thigh; TB test site; interchangeable male organ; urethral passage and bladder; male and female catheterization; removable internal tanks; enema administration; T-shirt and diapers; soft nylon carrying bag; and instruction manual.

Young Woman With Newborn Baby $24.99 George Marks Young Woman With Newborn Baby – Photographic Print

Newborn Baby Cribs $24.99 H. Armstrong Roberts Newborn Baby Cribs – Photographic Print

A Midwife Is Photographed with a Newborn Baby $24.99 Vanessa Wagstaff A Midwife Is Photographed with a Newborn Baby – Photographic Print

Newborn $6.99 As the family circle expands, a new baby brings a sense of joyful awe to home and heart. Through the eyes of a loving mother, Kathy Henderson and Caroline Binch create a delightful introduction to the most common extraordinary experience, the amazing happiness of welcoming a baby into the embrace of family life. Hardcover.

Newborn Baby Cribs in Hospital Nursery $24.99 H. Armstrong Roberts Newborn Baby Cribs in Hospital Nursery – Photographic Print

Newborn Baby Elephant Learning to Nurse $19.99 William Manning Newborn Baby Elephant Learning to Nurse – Photographic Print

Bringing Home Baby: The Care Manual Your Newborn Should Have Come With $1.91 Bringing a new baby home can be an exciting time, but it can also be confusing and overwhelming. With the tips in this ebook, as well as the online and offline resources at the end of it, you’ll be more prepared to welcome your little bundle of joy into your home without any added stress and anxiety.

Sew Baby SB911 Petal Jacket Newborn to 4-yrs $8.95 Sew Baby SB911 Petal Jacket Newborn to 4-yrs

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Care Of The Newborn $52.2 This book is in New – Excellent condition

Nurse Making a Home Visit to Weigh a Newborn Baby $49.99 Nurse Making a Home Visit to Weigh a Newborn Baby – Giclee Print

One Month Old Newborn Baby Girl $19.99 Amanda Hall One Month Old Newborn Baby Girl – Photographic Print

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A Salvation Army Officer Visiting a Newborn Baby $79.99 A Salvation Army Officer Visiting a Newborn Baby – Premium Photographic Print

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Itzbeen Blue & Green Twin Pack Baby Care Timer $47.5 The ITZBEEN Baby Care Timer has a host of helpful features all designed with the new parent in mind As every new parent knows your memory is one of the first things to go when a newborn arrives The ITZBEEN Baby Care Timer is a multi-purpose tool that h

Itzbeen Pink & Green Twin Pack Baby Care Timer $47.5 The ITZBEEN Baby Care Timer has a host of helpful features all designed with the new parent in mind As every new parent knows your memory is one of the first things to go when a newborn arrives The ITZBEEN Baby Care Timer is a multi-purpose tool that h

Maternal-Newborn Nursing Care $22.99 This text provides need-to-know information and skills for LPN/LVN related to maternal-newborn nursing both as a textbook and as a later reference in an easy-to-read and understand format.Additional resources include:Student CD-ROM with an audio glossary, animations and videos, and NCLEX-PN® style review questions. Companion Website at www.prenhall.com/towle with chapter-specific online resources, case studies, and additional NCLEX- PN® -style questions. Student workbook with chapter review activities and critical thinking case studies.

Mother and Father Leaving Hospital With Newborn Baby $24.99 H. Armstrong Roberts Mother and Father Leaving Hospital With Newborn Baby – Photographic Print

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Grace Knott GK123 Smocked Baby Nightie Newborn Sizes $7.5 Grace Knott GK123 Smocked Baby Nightie Newborn Sizes

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