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Your labor bag: what to pack
There's nothing quite like packing a hospital bag for focussing you on the imminent arrival of your baby, especially if you're a first-time mum.
Diapers
Now you’re a mom diapers are going to play a big part in your day-to-day life! Your first big diaper debate will be over whether to use disposables or cloth diapers.
Some parents decide to use both: . . .
Tests and checks for newborns babies
Immediately after your baby is born, a series of checks will be performed on him, just to make sure everything is working properly.
When each test is being performed on your newborn, ask what the te . . .
Which diseases does my child receive vaccinations against?
The immunization program
recommends the following vaccines for your child from birth on. Keep in mind
that most public schools will not permit you to enroll your child if he hasn’t
been immunized.& . . .
Childhood immunizations
The
need for childhood immunizations has become a hot topic in recent years, with
media attention given over to the possible negative effects of certain
vaccines, such as the MMR. Some parents may . . .
Diaper rash
Diaper rash develops when urine is left too long on your baby’s skin and mixes with poop to form ammonia, which can further irritate her.
It usually appears as a red rash around her . . .
Jaundice
Jaundice is characterized by a yellowish tinge to your baby’s skin and is fairly common in newborn babies.
It’s caused by a natural breakdown of red blood cells after the birth, which create . . .
Diarrhea
Diarrhea is when there is an abnormal increase in the frequency or liquidity of your baby or child’s poop.
Although not dangerous in itself, it can hint at more serious problems. Dia . . .
Constipation
Breastfed babies rarely get constipation because breast milk is easy to digest and creates softer poop that make bowel movements easy.
Bottlefed babies can suffer from constipation b . . .
Looking after your baby's genitals
It is extra important to take special care of your little ones genitals on a daily basis and during bath time.