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Emergency home births
Sometimes a baby will come early and you will be unable to make it to the hospital. Knowing how to act during an emergency home delivery could make all the difference..
Can I take my newborn outside?
If you’ve been discharged from
hospital, then it’s safe to take your baby outside, although you may want to
have a few days at home before you venture into the great outdoors. For your first t . . .
Holding your baby in a baby bath
For small babies up to four or
five months, a specially designed plastic baby bath is ideal.Some baths fit
neatly over the sides of the main bath and can be filled from the main bath
faucet and dra . . .
Why do newborns cry?
Crying is the only way your baby has of telling you that something is bothering him. If your little one gets upset it is a good idea to investigate if they are hungry, soiled their nappy, or if they n . . .
Healthy diet guide for dad-to-be
Apart from investing in a few foods with aphrodisiac qualities, Dads-to-be should also make sure they are eating nutritiously prior to conception. This is because there is a direct link between what y . . .
Basic first aid
As a parent, it can be essential to know basic first aid.
Creating a safe sleeping environment
Sudden
infant death syndrome (SIDS), also referred to as crib
death, is a terrible phenomenon whereby babies die suddenly (usually while
sleeping) for no obvious reason. Although SIDS rates have fa . . .
Keeping your sleeping baby cool in hot weather
It’s
important to make sure your baby doesn’t overheat when the weather is hot. As
you yourself will know from experience it’s pretty uncomfortable to get too hot
at night, and waking up with a dry . . .
Financial considerations for parents
Raising a baby can be quite expensive. Luckily, there are several types of financial assistance programs available to parents.
Parents who work
Every
parent's situation is different and employment options and opportunities can
vary. The information provided here is not a comprehensive statement of
your rights or the law, and you should al . . .