A Soft Advice For New Parents

As a new parent is faced with many problems and questions you need to understand and treat immediately. Newborns do not come with an instruction manual Here is some information about some things you should know.

Bathing your baby: the baby's umbilical cord is placed in one or two weeks after birth. Until it falls off, you should give your baby sponge baths. You can dip a cotton or a cotton swab with alcohol to help dry the umbilical cord or simply follow the instructions from your pediatrician. You can give her a bath in a tub or sink after severe low blood pressure.

Cesarean delivery: A cesarean section is usually done to provide safer for you or your baby. C-sections may occur for many reasons, including the work stand, complicated labor, problems with your child can make a difficult delivery, or other problems. It does not matter if you deliver vaginally or by Caesarean section, you're still a mom with a beautiful new blessing.

Circumcision: Many doctors believe that there are many benefits to having your baby circumcised, but it can not be absolutely necessary. It can help reduce the risk of urinary tract infections and virtually eliminates any possibility of penile cancer. Circumcision does not cause any long-term emotional problems for your child.

Sudden Death Syndrome (SIDS): Many studies have been conducted in SIDS. Although the cause of SIDS has not been conclusively defined, there are correlations between SIDS and the following things:

babies are less likely to die of SIDS in children man

The risk is premature birth

minority children are likely to be affected by SIDS and non-minority children.

More young, single mothers die of SIDS

Smoking in the home increases the risk of SIDS

Some people think that sleeping with your baby is in good condition and continue to entrust their children to sleep with them. American Academy of Pediatrics denies and says that there is an increased risk of SIDS in children who go to bed with another person. Infants should sleep alone in a crib or cot, is adjacent to or near the adult. You should never put your pillows, blankets, stuffed animals or anything that could put children at risk of cot.

Most pediatricians recommend that babies sleep on their backs to reduce the risk of SIDS. The reason is widely debated among health professionals. If you have any problems please talk to your pediatrician. There are no stupid questions when it comes to health and safety of your child, so do not be afraid to ask for help.