New parents information
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Newborn appearance
A newborn baby doesn't come out looking so perfect at first. When they are born they have little hairs all over them. They also don't have pretty pink skin like some expect. Usually they come out red or a little purple-ish. Their nose might be flat and their head can be oval and long.
Bonding with your infants
It is very important to have a strong connection with your infant. You can bond with them by reading to them while they get familiar with your voice. You can sing to comfort them. You can play with them and help them learn.
Guidelines for appropriate toys for infants
Pros and cons of breast and bottle feeding
Breast feeding pros: all natural, helps mom lose weight, there's no air bubbles, it's free, reduces moms chance of breast cancer, helps the baby to be immune, and makes the mothers uterus return to normal size quicker.
Breast feeding cons: it can be socially unacceptable, it's time consuming, mother can leak, it can be painful, the mothers medication may be hazardous, and you don't know when's enough.
Bottle feeding pros: you can measure, it's always available, father can help, easy in public, returning to work will be convenient, and it reduces weakness.
Bottle feeding cons: you have to buy, mixing, can get thrush, have to boil everything, if not mixed correctly baby can choke, possibility of an allergic response.
First foods for a baby and when they should be introduced
Characteristics of a healthy infants
Good Appetite, Bright Eyes, Clear skin, Plenty of Energy, Active, Alert, Well-Developed Muscles, Teeth in Good Condition, Few Aches and Pains, Often Noisy, Sleeps Soundly, Gains Steady in Height and Weight Over period of Months.