Trade off nights of sleep with your spouse. No one will like this arrangement, but at least you can get some sleep every other night. Consider co-sleeping with a newborn. Many people recommend it since co-sleeping babies have a lower incidence of SIDS. But the greatest benefit is that mom can nurse while half-asleep and roll over and go back to sleep immediately. Some moms … [Read more...] about 7 tips for new dads to get more sleep
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Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
Sudden Infant Death syndrome (SIDS) is defined as the sudden, unexplained death of an infant, and is the one of the main causes of death among infants between a month and a year. SIDS is said to occur only when no possible explanation can be found even after: Autopsy Examination of the place where the death occurred Review of medical history of infant and … [Read more...] about Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
Help your baby by cutting off noise
Noise affects us all, but it affects your baby the most. Keep the following points in mind: Some children are easily disturbed by noise, which can cause several problems ranging from hearing loss to poor performance in school as they grow up. Loud noises over a period of time can damage your child's hearing. Some babies have highly developed senses, and they may find … [Read more...] about Help your baby by cutting off noise
How to Hire a Babysitter
Hiring a babysitter often becomes essential at times, especially if you have to attend to an important task outside the house. However, many parents are not entirely comfortable with the idea of leaving their child in the hands of a complete stranger. It is important that the babysitter you hire should be capable enough of handling different possible situations in your … [Read more...] about How to Hire a Babysitter
10 tips for child safety in the bath
Every parent would agree that giving an infant a bath can be a stressful job, especially when the child refuses to comply. As a responsible parent, you need to ensure your children's safety in the bathroom. Here are some tips that you can use to make bathing a safe, enjoyable experience for your child: Before starting the bath, keep all materials (shampoo, soap, towel, etc.) … [Read more...] about 10 tips for child safety in the bath