CaRING FOR BABY PRESENTATION

FEEDING yOUR BABY A BOTTLE

• Whenever you feed an infant from a bottle, hold the baby close in a semi-upright position.
• The baby's head and neck must be supported
• Hold the bottle at an angle, so the baby can suck comfortably

FEEDING BABY SOLID FOODS

• Foods that are choking hazards for infants:
• Peanut Butter, Vegetables, and grapes
• You should start introducing your baby to new foods at six months.
• Sometimes around the first birthday, many babies are ready for weaning..
• Do not force weaning, wait until the baby is ready. Naturally ready.

BATHING A BABY

• You should always pay careful attention when bathing a baby.
• Sometimes babies develop cradle cap, a skin condition in which the scalp delve oops patches of yellowish, crusty scales
• When bathing a baby, the water should be lukewarm, about 98 degrees F.
• Test the water with your elbow, where the skin is more sensitive than on your hands.

BATHING A BABY CONTINUED

• Items needed to bathe a baby:
• Two soft bath towels
• A soft washcloth
• A diaper
• Mild soap and baby shampoo

WHAT SUPPLIES DO YOU NEED FOR DIAPERS?

• Wipes To clean your baby's bottom without irritation
• Diaper rash cream Creates a moisture barrier to help prevent diaper rash
• Portable changing pad Creates a clean, dry changing spot in any location
• Changing table Prevents back strain, has a strap for safety, and stores your supplies
• Changing pad for table Cushions your baby during diaper changes

CARING FOR A BABY

• NEWBORNS, OF ALL BABIES, REQUIRE THE GREATEST CARE IN HANDLING
• SBS (Shaken baby syndrome)- is a violent shaking of an infant or young child.
• Signs to look for if you suspect your child has SBS:
• Concussion, Irritability, Lethargy,
• Vomiting, Trouble Eating, Sleepy, and Coma

BABIES AND SLEEP

• In a safe crib, the hardware — bolts, screws, and the like — should be firmly secured, with no sharp edges or rough areas and no spots that can pinch or otherwise injure your child
• Cry it out simply refers to any sleep-training approach that says it's fine to let a baby cry for a specified, usually short, period of time before offering comfort.
• SIDS- is the unexpected death of a child under age 1 in which an autopsy does not show an explainable cause of death.

SIDS (SUDDEN INFANT DEATH SYNDROME)

• How can you lower risk of SIDS?
• Put your baby to sleep on their back
• Sleep in the same room as your baby, but not in the same bed
• Avoid over heating your baby
• Get regular prenatal care

BABY IS FUSSY

• What is colic?
• A healthy, well-fed infant who cries for more than three hours per day, for more than three days per week, for more than three weeks.
• How do you calm down your baby ?
• Rock a bye baby, tummy rubs, give a warm bath, or just cuddle !

HOW DO YOU KNOW WHEN YOUR BABY IS SICK?

• 8 signs your baby is sick..
• Fever, Dehydration, Diarrhea, Vomiting
• Difficulty breathing, Redness, Oozing, Bleeading
• Rashes or colds