Crib Safety and SIDS
Skin-to-skin contact immediately after birth has been shown to help baby transition to the womb to the outside world. Direct skin-to-skin contact within minutes of birth helps baby adapt to heartbeat, respiration, etc. A website worth reviewing outlines the benefits of this technique for bonding and SIDS reduction, please visit http://www.skin2skin.org
The exact cause of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) is unknown. Research shows that there are steps that can be taken to reduce the risk of SIDS. Each year there are more than 3500 deaths relating to SIDS. Learn the steps to decrease your baby's risk by visiting http://www.cdc.gov/sids/parents- caregivers.htm
Skin-to-skin contact immediately after birth has been shown to help baby transition to the womb to the outside world. Direct skin-to-skin contact within minutes of birth helps baby adapt to heartbeat, respiration, etc. A website worth reviewing outlines the benefits of this technique for bonding and SIDS reduction, please visit http://www.skin2skin.org
The exact cause of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) is unknown. Research shows that there are steps that can be taken to reduce the risk of SIDS. Each year there are more than 3500 deaths relating to SIDS. Learn the steps to decrease your baby's risk by visiting http://www.cdc.gov/sids/parents- caregivers.htm
Baby Nutrition
Whether you choose to breastfeed or use formula, or both, you want to make sure your baby is getting the right amount of vitamins and minerals to grow and
develop properly. Parents magazine provides a wonder guide to babies first year nutrition that addresses many concerns parents have regarding breast feeding,
formula feeding and when to introduce table foods to your baby http://www.parents.com/baby/feeding/nutrition/
For more information regarding breastfeeding and formula feeding the following provides more in depth information on each feeding method and answers
questions related to baby nutrition go to http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/002391.htm
Whether you choose to breastfeed or use formula, or both, you want to make sure your baby is getting the right amount of vitamins and minerals to grow and
develop properly. Parents magazine provides a wonder guide to babies first year nutrition that addresses many concerns parents have regarding breast feeding,
formula feeding and when to introduce table foods to your baby http://www.parents.com/baby/feeding/nutrition/
For more information regarding breastfeeding and formula feeding the following provides more in depth information on each feeding method and answers
questions related to baby nutrition go to http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/002391.htm
Baby Hygiene
Body Care
The tiny size of your baby can make even the most confident parent a little concerned, but shortly you will feel like a pro at caring for such a tiny person. Below
is a list of a few areas to increase babies well-being and comfort:
Umbilical cord care
Nails
Nasal/nose care
Body care
For a more comprehensive description of these areas of hygiene and much more visit http://www.babycenter.com/baby-body-care
Oral Care
Helping to care for your baby's teeth and gums in the first year can help prevent mouth irritation and tooth decay. Taking the time now to develop good oral
hygiene habits from an early age. Also, how the baby teeth are cared for can affect the health of the permanent teeth that come in much later. Don't neglect the
primary teeth with the idea that they are only temporary, because it can determine the health of the permanent teeth later. To read more about dental hygiene for
babies go to http://dentistry.about.com/od/dentalcarebyage/a/childrenbrush.htm
Body Care
The tiny size of your baby can make even the most confident parent a little concerned, but shortly you will feel like a pro at caring for such a tiny person. Below
is a list of a few areas to increase babies well-being and comfort:
Umbilical cord care
Nails
Nasal/nose care
Body care
For a more comprehensive description of these areas of hygiene and much more visit http://www.babycenter.com/baby-body-care
Oral Care
Helping to care for your baby's teeth and gums in the first year can help prevent mouth irritation and tooth decay. Taking the time now to develop good oral
hygiene habits from an early age. Also, how the baby teeth are cared for can affect the health of the permanent teeth that come in much later. Don't neglect the
primary teeth with the idea that they are only temporary, because it can determine the health of the permanent teeth later. To read more about dental hygiene for
babies go to http://dentistry.about.com/od/dentalcarebyage/a/childrenbrush.htm
Immunizations
Immunizations are given to protect the most vulnerable against life-threatening diseases before they are exposed. For a comprehensive list with printable chart
available in both English and Spanish. http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/parents/downloads/parent-ver-sch-0-6yrs.pdf
Immunizations are given to protect the most vulnerable against life-threatening diseases before they are exposed. For a comprehensive list with printable chart
available in both English and Spanish. http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/parents/downloads/parent-ver-sch-0-6yrs.pdf
Ethnic Health Risk and Disparities
Black infants are 2.5 times more likely to die in infancy compared with non-Hispanic white infants, despite national attempts to reduce these numbers. Several
factors relate to the greater incidence among black infants: premature and low birth weight, sudden infant death syndrome, unintentional injuries, and congenital
malformations (Hauck, Tanabe, & Moon, 2011).
Black infants are 2.5 times more likely to die in infancy compared with non-Hispanic white infants, despite national attempts to reduce these numbers. Several
factors relate to the greater incidence among black infants: premature and low birth weight, sudden infant death syndrome, unintentional injuries, and congenital
malformations (Hauck, Tanabe, & Moon, 2011).