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Consider switching to a fragrance-free, chemical-free detergent for all of the laundry in the household.
The optimal home temperature for a newborn is 68–72 degrees Fahrenheit (20–22°C).
EXPERT TIP: In the final four weeks before the baby’s arrival, never let the gas tank in the automobile dip below half-full.
The baby might have an increased sense of security if the crib is located in the corner of a room. The crib should not be placed in direct sunlight.
During the crucial first two months, we recommend avoiding pacifiers altogether.
best accessories will engage two or more of the baby’s primary senses (sight, sound, touch, taste, and smell). Choose a book with furry pages, or a scented toy.
During early weeks of life, the baby will respond more positively to black and white shapes than to colorful shapes.
Studies suggest that higher, calmer, and more melodic music, such as lullabies, will be most appreciated by the baby.
Most well-fed babies will have six to eight wet or soiled diapers every day.
Never touch the back of the baby’s head during feeding. This activates a pulling-back reflex that can cause damage to the breast. Hold the baby by the back of the neck, under his ears, so your hand functions as the baby’s neck support.
If you don’t produce enough milk for the baby, try to increase the frequency of the feedings. The more stimulation the breasts receive, the more milk they will produce.
Sterilize all equipment, including feeding bottles, nipples, storage bottles, and caps.
It is recommended that users stockpile the amount of a full feeding (two to four ounces [59 to 118 mL]) plus a few partial feedings (one to two ounces [29 to 59 mL]).
Breast milk can remain in the refrigerator for five days—and can be frozen at any point during the five days. Breast milk can remain in the freezer for two to four months.
Any breast milk that is thawed after being frozen should be used within 24 hours. Discard any unused milk.
Some babies might have trouble eating after an interruption. If your model experiences such difficulties, wait until the end of the feeding to burp him.
The baby will require middle of the night feedings until she is at least nine to twelve months old. By one year, these feedings may be more due to habit than physical necessity.
When the baby is sitting up on his own, chewing or biting on objects, and has doubled his birth weight, he may be ready to consume solid food. This usually occurs between the baby’s fourth and sixth month.
Do not feed the baby in a highchair until the baby can sit up unassisted. Never leave a baby unattended in a highchair.
Never force the baby to eat. If you offer food and he refuses, try again in a few minutes. Forcing food may cause the baby to view eating as negative.
If you have rocked the baby to sleep and want to determine if she can be set down without waking, perform the following tests. [1] Take one of the baby’s arms between your thumb and forefinger. [2] Gently raise the arm two inches. [3] Let go. If the baby’s arm falls to her side and she does not stir, deep or very deep sleep mode has been activated, and the baby can be set down without incident. If she stirs, REM or light sleep mode has been activated, and moving the baby may rouse her.
