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Newborn Care

Caring for your infant starts right after birth. Use the information given in this section on newborn care to understand which aspects need your urgent attention once you and your baby are home and address them through doing responsive parenting.

The initial few days after birth are very important for your newborn in terms of taking care of aspects related to feeding, burping, sleeping, changing of their nappies, etc. Newborns are most fragile creatures and need tender loving care and attention from their parents and caregivers right from the start.

According to research, babies who are neglected in terms of not being feed and cleaned on time or who are left alone for long develop developmental and emotional problems. Also, SID (sudden infant death syndrome) is also a threat that is present in the first few months. That’s why parents and caregivers need to give enough time and attention to a newborn absolutely.

Hats Made of Cotton or Wool Affect Infants’ Body Temperature

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How Do Hats Made of Cotton or Wool Affect Infants’ Body Temperature?

The materials from which baby’s clothes are made is not a minor concern, particularly concerning head coverings. Why? The brain of a baby represents 12 percent of its body weight, and the head is a major source of heat during infancy. It is, therefore, important

Fast Weight Gaining have Negative Consequences on My Baby

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Does Rapid Weight Gain Have Negative Consequences for My Baby?

Some studies have shown that babies who are small for their gestational

Sunlight Exposure is Beneficial for Your Newborn

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Why Sunlight Exposure Is Beneficial for Your Newborn

Direct sunlight is very important for all living organisms because it affects

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Do Massages Help Newborns with Low Birth Weight?

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Newborns with low birth weight are vulnerable to a significant number of diseases during early childhood. If not treated properly, some diseases can cause permanent complications, including neurological, behavioral, immunological, and respiratory

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Does Rapid Weight Gain Have Negative Consequences for My Baby? Promotion of Faster Weight Gain in Infants Born Small for Gestational Age. Is There an Adverse Effect on Later Blood Pressure?

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Some studies have shown that babies who are small for their gestational age have higher cardiovascular health risks than those born with adequate weight and height. Some experts encourage measures that promote

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How Do Hats Made of Cotton or Wool Affect Infants’ Body Temperature? The Effect of Wool vs. Cotton Head Covering and Length of Stay with the Mother Following Delivery on Infant Temperature.

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The materials from which baby’s clothes are made is not a minor concern, particularly concerning head coverings. Why? The brain of a baby represents 12 percent of its body weight, and the head

Newborn Care

Coming Home with Your Newborn: What You Need to Know

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The baby is finally here after nearly nine months of waiting. You cannot wait to take the baby home. But now that the baby is out in the world, the newborn may

Newborn Care

Why Sunlight Exposure Is Beneficial for Your Newborn

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Direct sunlight is very important for all living organisms because it affects their growth and development. Sunlight—and exposure to early morning sunlight in particular—helps the skin receive beneficial nutrients like vitamin D,