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Age gaps between babies
What is the perfect age gap to leave between babies? There is no right or wrong answer to this question, and it is one you will have to judge for yourself.
Sibling age gaps
Regardless of age differences between your little ones they are bound to get jealous of eachother at one time or another.
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Babies in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) are cared for in a unique environment where they’re constantly monitored so that if problems do occur they can be dealt with straightaway.
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What will the future hold for my premature baby?
All babies hit developmental
milestones at different times, but your premature baby may reach these
milestones a little later and he might be smaller than babies of the same age
who weren’t preemie . . .
Birthmarks
There are many different birthmarks that your baby can be born with. These are nothing to fear and will very often fade with time or be covered with hair.
Bonding after birth
Bonding with your baby after it is born, will establish its confidence and affect its social and emotional skills later in life.
Newborns and pacifiers
Some babies will opt for a cuddly toy over a dummy, but others will find much comfort from their dummy. If a dummy is what your baby is after it is always best to choose an orthodontic type.
Is it OK to leave my baby unattended?
No one knows what will happen in the split of a second. For this reason it is always a good idea to never leave your newborn alon efor too long of a period.
Is my baby developing normally?
Each baby will develop and grow at their own speed. It is important not to panic if your child does not seem to be at a proper stage of development based on their age, as he will grow at his own pace.
Playing with your newborn
The best thing to do with your newborn is to play and encourage them to aid them along in their development.