Baby Care and Tips

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Baby Care

Content Introduction

Baby’s First Year Nutrition Guide

Diapering Tips

Sleeping Habits

Skin Care

Baby Massage

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IntroductionBaby care is the way to learn the bonding with your new-born. It's about caring, providing nutrition & comfort to the baby.

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Baby’s First Year Nutrition GuideWhen What to offer4-6 months Single-grain cereals

(Fortified cereals give your baby iron, an important nutrient

6-8 months Pureed or strained fruits (bananas, apples ,prunes, pears, apricots), Yogurt (whole milk or soy based) Protein: pea-sized beans such as lentils, black, red

8-10 months Mashed fruits and vegetables , Soft cooked vegetables ,washed and peeled fruits

1 year age Proteins, vegetable and fruits, bread, grains, and dairy products

reference: http://www.webmd.com/parenting/baby/baby-food-nutrition-9/baby-food-timeline

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Diapering Tips

Always use a clean & soft diaper

Use diaper wipes or clean cloth for cleaning

Immediately change the diaper after bowel movements

Diaper Rash: It may occur due to wet or unhygienic diaper In order to relieve your baby – try to avoid diaper for sometime Use ointment (if necessary)

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Sleeping Habits

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Sleeping Habits – as per baby’s growth

Age Sleep Required 1 week old 17 hours, including 4 naps1 month 16 hours, including 3 naps3 month 14-16 hours, including 3 naps6 month 14-15 hours, including 2 naps9 month 14 hours, including 2 naps1 year 13.5 hours, including 2 naps

The table shows sleep requirement of a baby but remember all babies are different & need more or less than others

http://www.parents.com/baby/sleep/basics/age-by-age-guide/

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Skin Care

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Skin CareThe skin of a new-born baby is very soft & sensitive. So,

Resist the urge to bathe the baby frequently

Choose a mild cleanser which won't dry out baby's skin

Use mild detergents for washing clothes

Don't use scented baby products in the early months

*Consult the doctor if required

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Baby Massage

Is a relaxing and pleasurable experience and one of the best ways to connect with the child.

Benefits Build the bond of trust It helps to strengthen the bones Improve the digestive health It improves the blood circulation

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