TRAVELING WITH YOUR BABY

Traveling with a baby takes special planning and preparation. One tip is to always bring an extra shirt in case of a spit-up or leak-through. A regurgitated milk stain may make for a more memorable visit, but it's also a lasting impression you'd probably rather not make.

TEACHING INDEPENDENCE

If you'd like to get your baby used to entertaining herself for small amount of time, the best time is just after your baby has eaten, when she's most content. Once she is done eating and burping, place her in a safe place (such as a swing or car seat) where you can still observe her (never leave your baby unattended) and give her a favorite toy. Your baby may play quietly for several minutes at a time at this age.

TOUGHEST JOB IN THE WORLD

...TAKING CARE OF YOUR BABY.

There's a reason parenting is called the toughest job in the world, and everyone has bad days. But if you feel as if you are at the end of your rope or you might lash out at your baby or your other children, take a break. Put your child(ren) in a safe place (such as the crib) and take a moment to calm down. Reach out to others if you are at your wit's end - never take your frustrations out on your child.

FREEZING BREAST MILK

If you want to express your milk but don't want to use it immediately, you can freeze it for later. The best storage containers are made of hard plastic or glass, but you can also use plastic freezer bags - just be sure to double bag to protect against freezer burn and leaks.

The length of time you may safely store your breast milk depends on how you freeze it. You can safely freeze your breast milk for up to two weeks in a freezer compartment within a refrigerator, three or four months in a self-contained freezer unit in a refrigerator, and six months in a separate deep freeze unit with a constant temperature.

FERLIN ORAL DROPS

For the prevention and treatment of iron-defiency anemia in infants.

Ferlin Oral Drops (Hematinic) Each ml contains:
Iron, elemental (as ferrous Sulfate, 74.64mg)--------15mg
Thiamine HCI (Vitamin B1)------------------------------10mg
Pyridoxine HCI (Vitamin B6)-----------------------------5mg
Cyanocobalamin (Vitamin B12)--------------------------25mcg
Folic Acid----------------------------------------------------10mcg

BLISTERS ON BABY'S LIPS

If you notice a blister on your baby's upper lip, don't panic - these are known as sucking blisters and they may occur at any time while your baby is eating only milk. They will disappear on their own, usually within a day or so.

BABY'S PROPER CAR SEATS

Babies less than 20 pounds and younger than one year old should always sit in a rear-facing car seat to avoid serious and potentially life-threatening injuries in the event of a crash.
If you have a car with front airbags on the passenger side, do not place your baby's car seat in the passenger front seat. If the airbag deploys, your baby may be seriously injured by the impact. The safest place for your baby to ride is in the middle back seat. Never let your child ride in any car while not strapped into a car seat.

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