Baby-Proofing the Home

April 28th, 2011 Posted in Babies
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The home is the best place where babies are supposed to be safe from all types of harms. However, to ensure their safety, parents need to work on baby-proofing the home. Babies will spend most of their time at home. Parents on the other hand must prepare a safe home environment where their babies will grow and develop. The first few months of babies may not be that of a problem for parents. Babies spend most of their time sleeping. Parents may only need to monitor them through the use of some devices.

Parents have all the time for baby-proofing the home until their babies reaches about four months old. Babies now would start rolling on their bellies before starting to crawl. After a few months, they will then learn to stand on their own and start exploring everything in the house. Parents should see to it that as their babies grow and develop from one stage to another, they would be safe. They may put their babies in a playpen especially when they start rolling. Parents may also put some toys for their babies to play with. However, they will have to check whether the toys are suitable for babies.

Baby-proofing the home will entail parents to check every part is safe for their babies. All sharp objects should be kept out of the way of babies. Parents may put some stair gates to prevent accidents. They need to have some provision for safety purposes especially for fireplaces, doors, furniture, appliances and sockets as well. Parents have to keep all areas of the house safe for their babies especially when they start walking or running. Babies and toddlers may be safe whenever their parents are with them. However, when they are left on their own even for a few moments, some accidents may happen.

Parents have to work on baby-proofing the home before their babies arrive.  Babies will not take long until they start discovering their world. The home provides their first experiences about their environment. Parents have to be organized and tidy at home. Small items that are not placed in proper places may pose as hazards to babies and toddlers. A safe home will contribute positively to the mental, physical and emotional development of babies. Parents are responsible in baby-proofing the home for the benefit of their little ones. Parents may also lessen their worries and enjoy taking care of their babies as well.

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Easing Colic in Babies

April 10th, 2011 Posted in Babies
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Colic in babies is one of the things that parents should know about. They may be able to deal with it properly at the same time ease the suffering of their babies. Colic is a form of stomach ache that usually occurs after eating. Babies may cry their lungs out for hours nonstop. Parents at times may get irritated especially if they know that their babies are full and they have changed their diapers. Most of the time, this happens especially late in the afternoon or in the early evening. However, there are some cases when colic in babies may happen even during daytime.

Parents especially mothers may check some signs if they suspect colic in babies. They will have to see if the stomach of their babies are swollen or are enlarged. They may also observe that one of the legs may be bent while the other stays straight out. The babies may be clenching their hands very tight because of the pain they are feeling. Parents may feel that the toes of their babies are cold as well. Colic in babies may not be common to all and the severity of the pain may vary. Though there are no known causes yet of colic in babies, experts point out to genetic factors.

Parents may ease colic in babies by being observant. They may also avoid over feeding their babies especially if they observe some predisposition towards being colicky. Mothers should avoid giving foods that may cause colic in babies.  These may include those that contain much sugar as well as with fruit juices that cause the stomach to have some gas. Mothers may also take note of what they are eating as they may be passing it to their babies through breastfeeding. It is also best to avoid strong emotions because it can also affect the infant.

Parents will have to know how to ease colic in babies. There is no cure for it so parents will simply have to help their babies. They may try comforting the babies by rubbing or patting their backs. They may also use some products that ease the discomfort of their babies. However, parents need to make sure that they are safe for their babies. Parents need to be calm and not to be too emotional. Their reaction to what is happening to their babies may worsen what their babies feel. Parents have to read and know more about colic in babies. Nonstop crying in babies may mean that they really feel very ill. Parents need to be sensitive to recognize their babies’ problems especially those that are brought about by colic in babies.

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Treating Baby Diaper Rash

April 4th, 2011 Posted in Babies
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Most babies if not all may experience baby diaper rash. Most mothers may fret about this problem with their babies’ bottoms. They would rather have the soft smooth skin of their babies maintained than seeing the unsightly read spots or marks. Mothers also know that their babies feel uncomfortable with these diaper rashes. Most often mothers consider baby diaper rashes as abnormal. They may think that their babies have some allergies or infections. However, mothers should understand that a baby diaper rash may just be normal and part of being babies. They may have to deal with it the proper way to ease the discomfort of their babies.

Baby diaper rash may result from a combination of factors. The skin of babies is very delicate and very sensitive. When they are on diapers, their urine and their stools stay for a few minutes or at times for longer periods. Their skin gets damaged because of the rubbing of the diaper material against it. This condition worsens especially when they pee and soil their diapers. The result would be baby diaper rash. Mothers can do something to lessen the occurrence of this problem. Some babies though are less sensitive to baby diaper rash but mothers may still observe some precautionary measures to prevent it.

Mothers may start by changing the diapers as often as possible. They may do it every two hours if the diaper is not soiled. The changing routine may be spaced longer as babies tend to make pee less as they grow. Mothers should also check on their babies’ diapers. They will have to change it immediately if they are soiled. Mothers will have to try different brands and the most suitable for their babies. Cloth diapers may be better but they should be washed and rinsed with some vinegar. This will remove any alkaline irritants that may be present. This will help prevent baby diaper rash to happen.

Mothers must clean their babies very well after they have made pee or some stool. They may use regular unscented wipes or simply wash them with water. They may also apply some cream or ointments after cleaning and drying their bottoms. Though mothers may do all of these, there are times when rashes just simply come back. Sometimes, mothers would have to leave their babies without diapers for a few minutes to let it dry very well especially after washing. There are different types of rashes and they may not be that serious. However, mothers may consult with their doctors if they are not able to treat the baby diaper rash on their own.

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