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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

CARING FOR YOUR BABY

SIERRA CHEN

WELCOME TO PARENTING

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Your newborn will sleep for 16-17 hours a day, waking up every 2-4 hours

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Many mothers feel tired, lonely, and get mood swings

BABY'S TEMPERAMENT

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All babies have unique personalities, and those personalities can be found in everything that they do

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A premature baby's personality traits may take longer to show up

EATING

Breastfed babies usually eat more than formula fed babies: about every 2-3 hours vs. every 3-4 hours

Babies know when to start and stop eating, so don't worry about over or underfeeding

BENEFITS OF BREASTFEEDING

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Many mothers feel joy from nursing. This is because prolactin and oxytocin are released.

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BURPING, HICCUPS, AND SPITTING UP

Spitting up is not dangerous or uncomfortable for the baby

HOW TO CALM A CRYING BABY

Swaddle and hold a crying baby. Also, walk around with the baby and play calming sounds

Colic

SLEEPING

Until 1 year old, your baby should sleep on his or her back

DIAPERS AND CLOTHES

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Make sure to change diapers in a place where all the supplies needed are accessible

There is usually no need to buy special baby detergent

HEADS

Babies aren't born with perfectly round heads

CHILDCARE IN MN

Childcare costs $194 per week in Minnesota. This is too expensive for families making minimum wage.

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