Diaper rash is caused by the contact of urine and stool with your baby’s skin because the soiled diaper rubs against it. It is normal for a baby to suffer from diaper rash and almost all babies have it. There are, however, ways in which you can control its intensity. These are measures you can take to safeguard your baby from diaper rash: Change the diaper … [Read more...] about How to Deal with Diaper Rash
Archives for September 2007
Strabismus: Does Your Baby Need to See an Opthalmologist?
Strabismus, or misalignment of the eyes, is commonly seen in babies and young children. Crossing of the eyes is considered normal for children who are younger than two months. However, in children above three months of age, crossing of the eyes may indicate exotropia (condition of the eyes moving outward) or esoptropia (the condition of the eyes crossing inward). If … [Read more...] about Strabismus: Does Your Baby Need to See an Opthalmologist?
What can You Do to Help Your Baby Sleep Better?
As babies grow, they exhibit a shift in their sleeping patterns. This means that your baby starts to sleep increasingly longer at night. By the time they are six months old, many babies are able to sleep through the night without needing to be fed in between. This is the right time for you to inculcate good bedtime habits in your baby. These are ways you can teach … [Read more...] about What can You Do to Help Your Baby Sleep Better?
Help your Baby enjoy Being on his Belly
Your baby spends the better part of the day lying on the back. This is right because it helps to reduce the risk of Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). However, babies who are always lying on their backs may face other problems such as developing flat spots on the skull, or experiencing delay in the development of their motor abilities. The only way to avoid this is … [Read more...] about Help your Baby enjoy Being on his Belly
How Much Sleep Does Your Child Need?
Sleep Requirements for Your Child Age Sleep Required During Day* Sleep Required During Night Total Sleep 1 month 7 (3) 8 1/2 15 1/2 3 months 5 (3) 10 15 6 months 3 1/4 (2) … [Read more...] about How Much Sleep Does Your Child Need?