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… Staying with your baby Last updated August 9, 2013 Download PDF: Document … and babies together for at least the first hour - until the baby has finished feeding. Importance of the first hour … breastfeed. Sometimes short separations are needed if the baby or mother is unwell, but it's important to bring them …
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… babies sleep for about 16 hours a day. Planning where your baby can sleep safely is important. Creating a safe sleeping environment for your baby will reduce the risk of injuries and sleep related … this information with anyone who may take care of your baby; it is important for all parents, babysitters and …
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… Baby's first foods Last updated October 3, 2024 HealthLink … a daily 400 IU vitamin D supplement can provide all of a baby’s nutrient needs. Some babies are fed infant formula, … a vitamin D supplement. When do I offer solid foods to my baby? Start offering solid foods to your baby at around 6 …
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… Coping with losing a baby Last updated October 14, 2019 It's not something you … it's important to seek help if you need it. Losing a baby may bring grief, guilt and despair. You may feel empty … and mothers with babies. These feelings are normal. If your baby is stillborn, or dies near birth, you will have the …
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… Bonding With Your Baby On this page: Overview Overview … and comfort. This emotional bond is critical for your baby so that he or she has a strong foundation on which to … can help create and strengthen the emotional bond with your baby. Make frequent eye contact. For example, make eye …
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… Breastfeeding: Weaning a Baby On this page: Overview Overview … to wean. Gradual weaning happens over time. It lets your baby have more control over when to stop breastfeeding. … your preferences, why you plan to wean, and how often your baby breastfeeds. Gradual weaning One way to let a baby …
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… Breastfeeding a Sick Baby On this page: Overview Overview Your baby may have signs of a minor illness , such as cold … diarrhea. If so, it's best to keep breastfeeding. If your baby is too sick to breastfeed, try cup-feeding. With this …
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… 2 bowel movements a day. By the end of the first week, your baby may have as many as 5 to 10 a day. Your baby may pass a stool after each feeding. The number of bowel movements may go down as your baby eats more and matures during that first month. By …
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… On this page: Overview Overview If the baby can cough or make sounds, let the baby cough to try to get the object out. If you are worried about the baby's breathing, call 9-1-1 . WARNING: Do not begin the …
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… first few days after birth, you may have to wake a sleepy baby to feed. During the first 2 weeks, babies breastfeed at … 2 months, most babies have a set feeding routine. But your baby's routine may change at times, such as during growth spurts when your baby may be hungry more often. At around 3 months of age, …
