BABY'S ORAL HYGIENE

Even when your baby is two months old and still toothless, you should keep her gums healthy and clean.
Gently wipe her gums with a wet, clean, soft cloth every day. When her teeth do start coming in, gently clean them using a soft, baby-sized toothbrush and only water. Avoid using toothpaste until your baby is three years old, or understands and is able to spit it out and not swallow it. A fingertip toothbrush may be much easier to use than a regular toothbrush, and your baby may be more inclined to let you put your finger in her mouth than a toothbrush. When two teeth come in next to each other, start flossing between them once a day.

CHANGING DIAPER TIPS

A newborn can have as many as eight to ten bowel movements a day, or as few as just one. Even going one day without a bowel movement is usually no reason to worry, unless she is uncomfortable or has a persistently swollen abdomen. Since changing diapers is probably one of your most frequent activities these days (second only to feeding), here are some tips:

To help deodorize the diaper pail, throw in a scented dryer sheet or two.
Create little mini-changing stations at several locations around your house so you don't have to run to the nursery for a quick change. Stock each station with a few diapers, wipes, a changing pad, and a few toys. Keep the items in a basket that can be stored under a table or bed.
Keep several diaper bags packed and ready to go with the basic necessities. This will save you from tracking down lotions, wipes, and diapers when you're trying to get out the door.

BABY'S CRADLE CAP

If your baby develops a yellow, hard crust on her scalp, don't worry - this is called cradle cap and it's very common.

To soften the flaky skin, try rubbing a small amount of vegetable oil (such as olive oil) on your baby's scalp, leave it on for about 15 minutes, and then use a fine-tooth comb or soft brush to gently brush the flakes off. However, be careful not to brush too harshly; your baby's scalp is delicate and can get sore and red if brushed in the same spot too long or too hard.

Make sure you wash your baby's scalp after applying the oil; leaving the oil on can cause the flakes to stick even more. To help dissolve all the oil, leave the shampoo on for a few minutes before rinsing off.

NEWBORN BABY TIPS

When I gave birth to my second baby boy named KYLE my doctor has advised me of this information which I really need to know for me to give the BEST CARE which my little angel needs... she texted me this information through my Mobile Phone and I posted it here for you to know also.

Here it is...

Rose,

Newborns will eat at least eight to twelve times in a 24 hour period, usually every one to two hours. If you are breastfeeding, be sure to drink enough water to ensure you remain well hydrated and help your body produce enough milk. Also, if you are breastfeeding, you will probably notice you are hungrier than usual; be sure to eat nutritious meals and avoid alcohol and caffeine, as these may be passed to your baby through your milk... take care and give my hugs to KYLE.

Thanks,
Doctor Pugay
Paediatrician

BEING A MOTHER....

Being a mother has been the most life changing event. It is filled with Love, Joys and challenges in our life. Others might say that the hardest part of being a mother is when she gets pregnant and experience the pain of labor and delivery. This is the reason why we are so protective and careful when it comes to our little angel that god has given us. Our babies are the most precious vulnerable person in our lives so we have to give them everything that we can do to protect them from harm.

Furthermore, Being a mother of two kids, I will share with you through this blog some baby tips on how we could comfort and protect more our little ones from the day that she/he was born while growing in this tremendous world.