Baby Info
Mikayla Scott
Newborn Appearance
You may also notice vertix, this is a white, greasy, cheeselike substance that covers the skin of babies when they are born. This substance around the baby protects the baby in the mother's womb.
There may also be visible downy hair that coveres the baby's body, particularly on the shoulders and back.
Bonding with your infant
1. Reading with your child
2. Singing to your child
3. Playing with your child
4. Eye to eye contact
5. Placing your child on your chest when it comes out of the womb
6. Skin to skin contact
Appropriate Toys
Bottle and Breast feeding
Bottle feeding:
pros: feed anywhere, hand control in child, pre-make ready to go, anyone can help out, returning to work is more convenient
cons: bottle could be forgotten, become heavy, expensive, not getting natural immunities
Breast Feeding:
pros: always available, cheaper, natural immunities, bonding between mother and child, more sanitary
cons: if in public may be uncomfortable, time consuming, painful, messy, mom's medication may be hazardous
First food for baby
From birth to adult children eat a variety of different things at different stages in their life which include:
- orange juice and vitamin c supplements from the age of 2-4 weeks
- fluoridated water at the age of 4 weeks
- cereal at the age of 3 months
- pureed fruits and vegetables at the age of 4 months
- breads and pastas at the age of 7 months
- meats and adult food from 1 year of age and after
Characteristics of a healthy child
There are many characteristics that make up a happy and vibrant child which include:
- Children sleeping soundly
- Eats without much coaxing
- Gains steadily in height and weight
- Teeth are in good condition
- Has few aches and pains
- Enjoys both individual and group activity
- Child is alert, cheerful and interested in happenings
- Has a healthy skin color and bright eyes
SIDS prevention
SIDS is the sudden, unexplained death of an infant younger than one year of age. While we have no control over our children's fate there are a variety of ways that we can help make sure SIDS is not part of that fate, which include:
- Do not place children on their side or stomach to sleep
- Make sure their mattress is firm
- Do not place anything over the baby's food
- Do not smoke or let anyone else smoke around your child
Crib Safety
There are many different steps you can take to ensure that your child is safe and sound in their crib, which include:
- Not placing blankets or pillows in the child's crib
- Don't place loose bumpers around the crib
- Dress your child in a one piece sleeper and don't wrap child in a blanket
- Do not place objects and toys in crib
- Place the crib near or next to the parent's sleeping area