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Sight Development In A Baby

  In the initial days that follow their birth, babies see everything in mainly black and white. It is only after they become two weeks old that they start acquiring the ability to distinguish colors. Still, their color vision is not as rich and sensitive as adult and improves over time. Babies seem to find people's faces most interesting and tend to read and observe them for a long time. It has also been seen that familiar faces and surroundings make a baby feel secure and reassured. Within a few months of their birth, babies start recognizing face expressions and even attribute them to certain feelings. They understand facial expressions much better than words and may try to imitate them too. It has been observed that infants also love to see pictures of other babies. They will even be fascinated when they look at themselves, either in a mirror or in pictures. Babies are much smarter than most people believe them to be and they tend to notice changes in the scenery as well as any changes that you make in the home décor. It might be the reason why some babies resist a change in their surroundings, such as moving the crib to another position or repainting a wall or shifting houses. In such a case, you may have to soothe them until they start feeling comfortable in the new setting. Like adults, babies are also able to see everything around them. However, in the first few weeks after their birth, they do not have very good control of their ciliary muscles and thus, are not able to focus correctly. It is only after about 2 months of age that infants are able to see clear images. In the initial stage of their life, babies are not able to see images as clearly as adults. The reason for this is that their retina as well as their brain area that is responsible for vision is not fully developed. It by eight months that they have a vision almost as good as adults. In the first month, babies are able to distinguish between two shades of gray that have 5% contrast, or differ by only 5% in gray level. However, by the time they are 2 months old, they can perceive almost all the subtle shadings that make this world so rich and textured.

Tips to Use Sippy Cup

  Clean the cup, lid and the stopper thoroughly clean the cup after use and do not let liquid be trapped in the nooks and crannies of a sippy cup and valve. Rinse it properly and periodically check lids and valves for any accidental damage or bacterial and moldy growth. Do not let the baby walk with the sippy cup in hand and nurse on it for hours on end. Do not use a sippy cup all the time but only at meals or when the baby is really thirsty, then you can give him water in it. Once your toddler learns to drink from the regular cup, wean him from the sippy cup totally. Fun straws and 'Big Kid' strategies may help. Only put pulp-free juices in the sippy cups as pulp may clog the plastic valve. Preferably, fill sippy up with water when the baby is going to bed because sugars in juice or milk can pool in his mouth at night and can be quite detrimental to the health of baby's teeth. When the baby is eight months old, he may be given about half a cup non-citrus juice daily and when he is about one and starts drinking whole milk, he should be given no more than 24 ounces of milk and one cup of juice daily. A toddler who is to full at mealtime is at higher risk for developing cavities.

How to keep your Babys ear clean

  Wash your child with tepid water. You can use a delicate cloth to sponge his body. To clean the ears, hold your child securely by balancing it on your hand. Use a wet cloth to wipe the ears. Do not use soap. You can use the cloth to gently scrub the ears, reaching out for the gap behind the ears, which is one common place for wax buildup. Damp the cloth again and use it gently to wipe the outer parts of the ears as some babies tend to have buildup in the outer areas as well. The external air contains small folds which can trap dirt. Gently wipe those folds to get rid of excess dirt. Now, twirl the tip of the wet cloth. Squeeze out the extra water, if any. Gently tuck it in the baby’s ear and roll it gently. This would remove any debris from the outer ear canals. Pat the baby’s ear with a clean dry cloth. In case you wish to clean the inner ear of your baby, it is advisable for you to take your baby to the doctor and get it cleaned. Doctor’s use special instrumentation to clean your baby’s ears that avoids the risk of puncturing or scratching your baby’s delicate eardrums. While cleaning the ears, don’t forget to keep your child warm. Drape him/her in a hand towel to prevent him/her from catching cold. Some babies have more wax buildup than others. If the problem persists, don’t forget to consult your pediatrician. Do not use cotton swabs to clean your baby’s ear. Instead of cleaning the wax, they push the debris inside which can cause major harm to their soft eardrums. Avoid using ear cleaning kit on babies. If there is excessive wax in their ears, get them cleaned only by a pediatrician.

బిడ్డ ఆరోగ్యం కోసం సహజ ప్రసవం

  ఈ మధ్యకాలంలో సిజేరియన్ ఆపరేషన్ విధానానికి ఎక్కువ ఆసక్తి చూపుతున్నారు. కానీ సిజేరియన్ కన్నా సహజ పద్దతుల్లోనే బిడ్డకు జన్మనివ్వడం ఎంతో మంచిదని అంటున్నారు వైద్యులు. సహజ పద్దతుల్లో బిడ్డకు జన్మనివ్వడం వలన తల్లి నుండి బిడ్డకు ఒక రకమైన స్నేహపూర్వక బాక్టీరియా అందుతుంది. దీనివలన భవిష్యత్తులో బిడ్డకు ఎలాంటి అనారోగ్యకరమైన ఆస్తమా, శ్వాసకోస వంటి వ్యాధులు రాకుండా ఉంటాయి. తల్లి గర్భం నుంచి బయటకు వచ్చిన బిడ్డకు ఆ వాతావరణాన్ని తట్టుకోవడానికి ఒక రకమైన బాక్టీరియా ఉపయోగపడుతుంది. అది కేవలం సహజ పద్దతుల్లో జన్మనివ్వడం ఎంతో మంచిదని వైద్య నిపుణులు సూచిస్తున్నారు.

How to choose your Baby Sitter

  World is revolving around competition; one is to compete with others and other one is to compete with self…. For working women, we are ought to add one more, i.e. competing with the world and own-self together to give the best life to your dear kids … To give the best support to their kids, few working parents take their Parent (in-laws)’s support, few depend on Crèche or Day-care and some people still want their kid to be at home in the familiar atmosphere… so they choose to hire a Baby sitter.. Selection Criteria: • Unlike olden days, they are so many agencies, which are offering babysitting services. When you hire through these agencies, early level interviews, past experience and referral checks could be done by the agency so that you are relieved from these exercises . • Also can hire through the known resources like your current maids, drivers, or co- parents. • If your child is going to a day care centre, you may seek help from them to work for you during the evenings or can ask them to refer a right person. • In any of the above cases, try to have your own referral check done at the final stage, so that you need not blame anybody else for the choice you made. Work Rules: • Once you complete the selection process and hire a baby sitter for your child, have a detailed talk with them about child’s food habits, health condition etc… • Ask the person to come for a mock session for 2 days; ensure that you are present during that time and observe her behaviour with child. • Give her freedom to make friends with people around and the child the most. • If there are any restrictions on watching TV, working on computer and other gadgets, discuss with her well in advance and try to be strict on such issues. Babycare : • If your child is allergic to any food items, please inform your baby sitter about that. If your child is having any health issues, you should discuss with the baby sitter in detail. • Also introduce your family doctor, so that they can approach them in case of emergency. • Kindly make your First Aid kit available to your baby sitter. Also tell her not to give any medicine to the kid without specific instructions. • Not to leave the child alone near water, wash rooms etc. • Feeding instructions need to be given; no hard food like nuts and hard candies to kids below 3 years. Little more extra: • Having taken all the care, still you need to review her performance once in 3 months. • Also take regular feedback from neighbours and other friends who meet / see her often • Pay some surprise home visits to get to understand the situation at home and the child in the nearby parks and play grounds. care. Above all, have faith that your baby is in safe hands. Also trust your baby sitter and believe in her/ his capability. This feeling can bring the best in the other person and can help you to be in peace.   - BHAVANA

Cradle Cap in Infants

Cradle Cap in Infants What is cradle cap? Cradle cap is the flaky, dry skin that looks like dandruff or thick, oily, yellowish or brown scaling or crusting patches in many babies Doctors call it infantile seborrhoea dermatitis, and it's very common. Cradle cap isn't cute, looks unsightly but it's harmless. It shows up most often in the first few months of life and usually clears up on its own in about six to 12 months – although some children have it for longer. Cradle cap may even occur around your baby's ears or eyebrows, on his eyelids, or even in his armpits and other creases. What causes cradle cap? While there is not a definitive answer on the cause of cradle cap, there are two main beliefs doctors and experts have: i.) Overactive Sebaceous Glands: Some experts believe that the hormones a baby receives from his mother at the end of pregnancy over stimulate the baby's oil-producing (seborrheic) glands and it often results in cradle cap. ii.) Fungal Infection: A fungal condition is another belief on the cause of cradle cap, which is suggested to be the result of the mother being given antibiotics prior to childbirth, or the baby having them. Antibiotics are designed to wipe out bad bacteria but also do the same for good bacteria. This can result in an overgrowth of bad bacteria, leading to fungal infections like thrush, or in this case, cradle cap. Babies are as precious as they are innocent and defenceless too, therefore it may be more than a little alarming for new mothers when their babies develop discoloured, scaly, crusty patches over their soft new skin. You can ignore it as it does not hurt the baby, however if you are concerned that it will spoil your precious baby pictures you may want to get it treated. Rest assured that it is not contagious, does not suggest that the baby hygiene is not being maintained and it probably doesn't bother your baby at all. Can Cradle Cap be treated at home? Yes, there are home remedies available that are relatively simple and can effectively be used to treat cradle cap. Try to be as close to natural products as possible and never leave any product on your baby’s skin longer than necessary as it may irritate baby’s tender skin. Remember to consult your paediatrician before using anything on your baby. 1. Good old coconut oil, readily available in most homes, works quite well. Gently massage in some coconut oil into the baby’s scalp with your finger tips and brush using a soft baby brush to lift off the crusts. Olive Oil or jojoba oil may be used too. Remember to wash it the oil off as quickly as possible as leaving it on for a long time might give baby a bad rash on the face. 2. Use a mild shampoo your baby’s scalp regularly (every alternate day or even daily, if you want to) until the flakes fall off. Remember to wash off the shampoo well each time. If this doesn’t work, you may try using a gentle anti –dandruff shampoo after consulting with your doctor. 3. Vaseline petroleum jelly applied on the scalp has been said to work wonders too. Apply a thin layer on to the scalp and leave it on for some time. It lifts of the scaly crusts effectively and effortlessly. Consult your doctor before using it though. 4. There are shampoos specially available for treating cradle cap that you doctor may suggest to you. 5. It is important not to pick and peel off at the dry crust and flakes, however tempting it might be, because it may cause an infection. Is it necessary to see a doctor? Yes, it is. Especially when: 1. The cradle cap is severe, if there is any bleeding, or if it spreads beyond your baby's scalp like behind the ears, eyebrows, face and other body creases. 2. If it is showing eczema like symptoms. 3. If you have been using any shampoo or oil for a long time, ineffectively.   - Veena ShyamRaja

How To Treat Infant Fever?

  Fever is an indication that the baby's body is fighting against an infection. Bacteria and viruses usually thrive about normal body temperature. With fever, the body temperature is high, making it harder for bacteria and viruses to survive. Fever also triggers the immune system and sets the infection-fighting white blood cells into action. Fever is generally related with common illnesses like cold, sore throat, or ear infections; however, it can be a sign of something more serious at times. How To Treat Infant Fever? Don't use medication on your own without referring the doctor. Take the baby to the doctor and get the right medication. Give the exact dosage as prescribed. Meanwhile, you can continue to breastfeed or bottle feed your infant as normal, if he takes it. In case you find signs of dehydration like dry mouth, less than six wet diapers per day, tearless and sunken eyes, a sunken fontanelle, or dry skin, give him an electrolyte solution in between feedings, or replace the feedings with the electrolyte solution. Refer to your doctor before starting. You can give a sponge bath with lukewarm water to the baby. If you let the water evaporate off his skin, it will help to cool him down.

Tips for Step Parenting

  The first tip would be to realize that for a child, adjusting to a new parent takes time. It is not a one day process, to change the mindset and make you acceptable. Communication holds the key, when it comes to step parenting. Talk to your spouse about the problems you are facing and also try to figure out the way out of them. The best bet would be to be a friend to the step child, instead of trying to be a father or mother of the child. You need to realize the fact that you are a stepfather/stepmother and your bond will be different than that shared by father/mother and his/her biological child. Another important tip would be to render a patient ear to the child. Chances are the more you listen to him/her, the better he/she would feel, and the faster he/she would accept you as a parent. Insecurity is the major reason for the reluctance to accept the step parent. You need to reassure your stepchildren through your actions (and not words because the child is determined not to believe you!!) that you are not trying to steal his/her father/mother from him/her. To build healthy relationship with the step child, one of the good options would be to take up a hobby with your stepchild. This way you would spend quality time with the child. Also, it would enhance the bond of love between the two of you, as the child would come out of the mental frame of you being typecast as evil or bad. Follow the rules of the relationship - never speak negatively about the other parent. The child would then definitely think of you as a threat rather than a friend. Be prepared to face a hard time with the kid. You need to have a lot of patience. Remember, it is not a one day job or there is no magic love potion that would make the child instantly love you and accept you. Remember, you should never break their trust. If they have confided something to you, never let it out of your mouth. A one-on-one communication will help you in coming closer to them. Lastly, give them your time and show interest in their daily activity. Right from how they are performing in school, to what they are doing after school, their hobbies at home, their nutrition, you need to know the tiniest detail of everything.

Health Benefits of milk for children

  Drinking milk regularly, from the newborn stage all the way to old age is extremely beneficial. Bones : Milk helps your child’s bones to grow and stay healthy. Milk is a wonderful source of calcium, magnesium, phosphorous and protein; all of which are required to keep their bones healthy and strong. Milk calcium helps in improving bone density which lowers the risk of stress fractures and osteoporosis in later life. Teeth : Calcium and Phosphorous in milk helps prevent tooth decay and cavities. Protein from milk forms a thin film on the enamel surface thereby preventing enamel damage. Dentists suggest that the only drink other than water that doesn’t cause tooth decay between meals is milk. Skin : Milk has many nutrients that benefit your baby’s skin. Lactic Acid acts as a natural exfoliator in removal of dead cells, enzymes smoothen their skin, amino acids moisturise their skin and antioxidants in the milk protect their skin from environmental damage. Muscles and Blood : Milk is a great source of calcium. Calcium found in the muscles, blood and intercellular fluid aids the muscular and circulatory systems. Calcium helps contraction and expansion of both muscles and blood vessels. A cold nutritive glass of milk after your child comes back from playing outdoors helps in replenishing fluids and rebuilding muscles because of its protein content. Eyesight : Vitamin A, present in milk, help maintain corneal transparency and conversion of light into neural impulses on the retina. Milk also helps keep the eyes well moisturised. Weight Loss : Studies demonstrate that children, whose diet included dairy products in any form daily, put on less body fat. However, keep in mind that while milk is healthy, it does have calories and therefore you are suggested to ensure that your child drinks only as much milk as is required to meet his dairy requirements of the day. Stress : A glass of warm milk is a great stress buster. It helps tense muscles relax and soothes frayed nerves. It helps children who are having difficulty in falling asleep to relax and fall asleep. Body Health : In the long run, milk helps in reducing high blood pressure and cardiovascular diseases such as heart attacks. It helps in lowering high cholesterol and provides relief against constipation and heartburn. It also lowers the risk of strokes and some cancers such as bowel cancer. It is believed that consumption of milk over a long span of time lets high amounts of calcium build up in the body, protecting the bowel against damage from toxic bile acid.  

Few Tips for new moms

  Take care of yourself You know the saying, “If mom isn’t happy, nobody’s happy?” It’s true. Whether you’ve just given birth or adopted a child, life will be amazing but also overwhelming. Your first priority will be taking care of your new baby, but don't forget about yourself. Take a walk, read a book — even if it takes a week to get through one chapter — or get a pedicure. If you exhibit signs of postpartum mood disorders, don't hesitate to get professional help. Let someone else tackle your to-do list When someone wants to visit you and the baby and asks, "Do you need anything?" the best answer you can give is "yes!" Less time walking the dog or cleaning means more time with your baby. You may want to hire a postpartum doula — a professional trained to "mother the mother" by helping with things like breast or bottle feeding support, cooking light meals and answering non-medical baby care questions so you can rest, recover and get comfortable with your new baby. Get to know your baby’s cues. You may not know exactly what your baby needs right away, but you will get to know your baby’s cues and what they mean. The “feed me” cry, the “change my diaper” cry or the “I just feel like making noise” cry — pretty soon you’ll understand this new baby language. Go on a baby's day out. Don't fret about getting your baby on a schedule — the more you involve him in your day-to-day life, the more comfortable you'll both be. Take him to the coffee shop, out to lunch or for a walk in the park. If you're nervous about nursing in public or what to do if your baby decides to have his first screaming fit in the middle of the mall, take a deep breath. Every new mom goes through this and gets through this. You will, too.

Different Causes Of Fatigue In Children

  1. Lack Of Sleep : Most kids suffer from insufficient sleep during different developmental stages. Getting tired occasionally due to lack of sleep on the previous night is normal, but danger signals ring when your child gets tired on a regular basis, due to improper sleep pattern. Put your child to bed one hour earlier than the previous week and see the effect. 2. Lack Of Proper Nutrition : Inadequate or improper nutrition adds up the causes of fatigue in children. Your child may not be getting the essential vitamins and other nutrients required by the body. Junk food like French fries, burgers and pizzas do no good to a child’s body. Add to this is the risk of obesity. Do away with the junk and make your child eat a healthy nutritious diet. 3. Lack Of Exercise : Lack of proper exercise can make the child inactive and more prone to tiredness. Wake up your child early so that he/she is off the couch. Hit the outdoors, along with your kiddo and play a sport or get going with some exercises to refresh the two of you. In no time, you would notice the change in the energy levels of your child. 4. Depression/Stress : Unlike a popular belief that only adults suffer from depression, kids, too, experience stress in their daily lives due to a number of reasons. A major distress or disturbance in the family, such as divorce or death can be the reason behind your child’s lethargic behavior. Mounting pressure in school or the need to excel in every class test can also make your child stressed out. In such cases, you must consult a therapist for your kid. 5. Anemia : Anemia is another major reason for fatigue in children. Anemic children are more likely to complain of tiredness, due to lack of iron in their blood. These children are easily fatigued, since the amount of oxygen that reaches the brain reduces considerably, due to anemia. 6. Too Many Activities : In case you are thinking that by keeping your children involved in work, you are keeping them out of trouble, think again. Your kid is likely to suffer from fatigue due to too many activities. Consider the activities delegated to your child once again. Observe for a week and see the difference in the attitude of your child and his/her ability to function. 7. Air Quality : Air quality is a surprising cause of fatigue in children. The child’s energy is reduced to zero, if he is exposed to unclean air. Keeping your children away from the blazing sun is a good way to restore their energy levels. Use an air purifier at your home if the air quality of your house is poor. Adding plants in your home is yet another option you can explore, as they are a good source of healthy air.

How to make your baby sleep safe

  1. Your child should preferably sleep in his own crib. Bring him next to you only if he wakes up and cries or wants to be fed. Remember, don't breastfeed him when he's sleeping. 2. Don't smoke in your child's room. If you have a balcony, convert your home into a no-smoking zone and smoke only in the balcony. 3. Use a firm mattress. The mattress should be exactly the length of the crib base. There should be no space where your child's head can get stuck, or he may get smothered. 4. When placing your child in the crib, cover him with a light blanket, even in the summer, if you are sleeping with the air-conditioner on. Make sure that his head is never covered with the blanket or sheet. 5. Make sure the sheets are clean. 6. Keep a soft light on, next to his crib. 7. No matter how adorable your baby looks surrounded by soft toys and stuffed animals, it's best to avoid placing them inside his crib, especially when he's sleeping. 8. Never ever put your infant to sleep by placing him on top of a pillow. 9. Similarly, avoid putting your child to sleep on a sofa. His head may slip in between the crevices, causing him to suffocate. 10. Don't put your infant to sleep on his stomach. 11. Make sure your child's room is well ventilated. 12. If you are both working parents, you may feel better at the thought of spending time with your child at night by sleeping with him. This encourages parent-child bonding. However, don't bring your child into your bed if you are intoxicated on alcohol, doped or heavily sedated for any reason. You should be in such a frame of mind, that you are able to respond to your baby's slightest movement. 13. Don't put an infant (less than ten months) to sleep on an adult bed with another sibling, especially if the sibling is just a couple of years older. Young children are unaware of the dangers of suffocation. Make sure that if your infant sleeps out of his crib, he sleeps with an adult. 14. If your child is in your bed, don't cover him with your quilt. Place him in his own baby blanket.

When to Give Vaccines for Your Baby

  At birth: It is important to give certain vaccinations right after the birth. This includes BCG vaccination for tuberculosis, Oral Polio Vaccine(OPV) for polio and the first dose of Hepatitis B. The doses of OPV and Hepatitis B should be continued and the next dose will be in the 6th week. 6 Weeks: First dose of DTP for Diphtheria, Tetanus and Pertussis, Oral Polio Vaccine, First dose of Haemophilus influenza , Second dose of Hepatitis B, Rotavirus(optional) and Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine(optional). Rotavirus and Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine are not compulsory vaccinations. But, those who travel out of India may have to take these vaccinations depending on the vaccination policies of the particular countries. 10 weeks: Second dose of DTP for Diphtheria, Tetanus and Pertussis, Oral Polio Vaccine, Second dose of Haemophilus influenza, Second dose of Rotavirus (optional) and Second dose of Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (optional). The dose of Rotavirus vaccinations includes two or three doses depending on the brand of vaccine you select. If you opted for vaccination having two doses, then by the 10th week you will finish the full doses. But, if you opted for vaccination with three doses, then the next dose should be at 14th week. 14 Weeks: Third dose of DTP for Diphtheria, Tetanus and Pertussis, Oral Polio Vaccine, Third dose of Haemophilus influenza , Third dose of Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (optional) and Third dose of Hepatitis B. 9 Months - 18 Months: Measles, Hepatitis A, Mumps Measles Rubella, Varicella, DTP (Diphtheria, Tetanus and Pertussis) and Oral Polio Vaccine. The second dose MMR vaccine can be given at any time 4 - 8 weeks after the first dose. Varicella second dose can be given any time 3 months after the first dose. These are the important vaccinations that you should give to your baby. It is important to consult your paediatrician before administering any kind of vaccination. Giving vaccinations to your baby at the right time will help them to be immune throughout their life.

పిల్లల ఆహార అలవాట్లు ఎలా ఉండాలంటే....!

  పిల్లలకు సక్రమమైన ఆహారపు అలవాట్లు ఉండడం అవసరం. వేళకు భుజించటం, వేళకు నిద్రపోవడం వంటి మంచి అలవాట్లు ఉన్నట్లయితే ఆరోగ్య సమస్యలు తలెత్తవు. అయితే కొంత మంది పిల్లలు ఆహార నియామాలను పట్టించుకోరు. అతిగా తినటమో లేదా డైటింగ్ పేర అసలు తినకపోవటమో చేస్తూ అనారోగ్యాలు కొని తెచ్చుకొంటారు. సక్రమమైన పద్ధతిలో ఆహారం తీసుకోకపోవట మన్నది అబ్బాయిల్లో కంటే అమ్మాయిలలోనే ఎక్కువ. ఇది పిల్లలకే కాక పెద్దలకు వర్తిస్తుంది. పిల్లలకు సక్రమమైన ఆహారపు అలవాట్లు చేయవలసిన బాధ్యత తల్లిదండ్రులపై ఉంది. పేచీలు పెడుతున్నారు కదా అని చెప్పి అన్నం పెట్టడం మానేస్తే అదే అలవాటైపోతుంది. పిల్లలు తక్కువ ఆహారం తీసుకోవడానికి అలవాటు పడిపోతారు. శరీరానికి అవసరమైనంత మోతాదులో ఆహారం లభించకపోవడంతో బలహీనంగా తయారవుతారు. కాబట్టి పిల్లలకు అవసరమైనంత మేరకు ఆహారాన్ని ఇస్తుండాలి. పిల్లలకు ఒకే రకమైన ఆహారం ఇవ్వడం వల్ల కూడా వారు ఆహారం సరిగా తినరు. అందువల్ల తరచు ఆహారం మార్చడం అవసరం. కొత్త రుచులు, కొత్త వాతావరణం కూడూ పిల్లలు బాగా ఆహారం తీసుకోవడానికి దోహదం చేస్తాయి

Treating Jaundice in Infants

  Breastfeeding is one of the most effective ways to reduce the amount of bilirubin in the blood of the newborn, because mother's milk contains some of the important nutrients required for the development of the baby's functional organs. Breast-feed your baby every two hours post birth. Frequent feeding can help the baby pass the excess bilirubin through his poop and thus, reduce the jaundice symptoms. Sunbath is an effective remedy to treat jaundice in newborns. Remove the clothes of your baby and place him/her under direct sunlight or in a warm room for about 10 minutes. Lay your baby on a blanket, under the window, so that the sun's rays bathe his/her entire body. Be sure to block your newborn's to avoid direct sunlight. The best time to sunbathe the baby is early morning hours, between 7 am and 8 am. In case the levels of bilirubin in your infant's blood are high, the doctor will administer phototherapy to treat the problem. During the treatment, your baby will be monitored under 'special lights' at the hospital, for 24 hours or 2 days. The special lights will eliminate jaundice by reducing the bilirubin levels. Another way to treat jaundice in newborn is to substitute breastfeeding with formula. Depending upon the level of bilirubin in the baby's blood, the doctor may suggest to feed the baby on a formula (similar to mother's milk), for about 48 hours. After the bilirubin levels are back to normal, the physician would suggest to switch back to breastfeeding.

పిల్లల తెల్లవెంట్రుకలు నల్లగా మారాలంటే...?

  పసితనం నుండే పిల్లలకు షాంపూల వంటి రసాయన పధార్థాలను తలస్నానానికి వాడటంవల్ల, ఫ్రిజ్ లలోని అతి చల్లని పధార్థాలను తినిపించడం వంటివి చేయడం వలన పిల్లలకు పసితనంలోనే వెంట్రుకలు తెల్లబడుతున్నాయి. ఈ విధంగా పిల్లలకు తెల్ల వెంట్రుకలు అవకుండా ఉండాలంటే ఒక చిన్న చిట్కా ఉంది. అదేమిటంటే... అయిదు నుండి పది ఎండి ఉసిరికాయముక్కలు ఒకగిన్నెలో వేసి మునిగే వరకు నీళ్ళుపోసి మూతపెట్టి రాత్రంతా నానపెట్టాలి. ఉదయం నీరు తీసి వేసి ఆ ముక్కలను నేతితో చిన్నమంటపైన దోరగా వేయించి, ఆ ముక్కలను పిల్లలతో తినిపించడం గాని లేదా అన్నంలో కలిపిపెట్టడంగానీ రోజూ విడవకుండా చేయాలి. ఇలా ఆరునెలలు చేస్తే పిల్లల తెల్లవెంట్రుకలు పూర్తిగా నల్లబడుతాయి.

Remedies for cold in babies

  Symptoms : Most colds are nothing less than an unnecessary trouble. However it is important to note the signs of your baby when he/ she develop cold. Here are some common symptoms to check out for when your baby has cold. *The first sign of cold is usually a runny nose followed by sneezing and coughing. *Your baby may get fever due to infection. *There may be congestion of nose which may in turn lead to breathing problems. *Will refuse to nurse or show lack of appetite. *Become cranky, irritable and lethargic.   Remedies : Sadly there is no known cure for common colds. Even the antibiotics don’t help much when it comes to treating colds. The best way you can help ease your baby’s discomfort is to keep him as warm as possible and consulting a doctor if your baby is below three years of age. *If your child has fever, you can give him Tylenol or Ibuprofen. Never give aspirin to your babies as it can trigger other complications. Also avoid giving any medicines to your little one if he/ she is vomiting or dehydrated. *It is important to keep your child hydrated when suffering from cold. Keep feeding him with fluids to avoid dehydration. If you are nursing, it is an added advantage since apart from keeping your child hydrated, breast milk is believed to offer extra resistance against cold causing viruses. *Keep your baby’s nasal passage clear to help him get over any breathing difficulty. You can use nasal aspirator with saline nasal spray to clean the passage and offer relief.

Advantages of Adopting A Child

  One of the primary concerns of parents is not being able to handle a child all by oneself or being emotionally unprepared and economically inadequate to support the new arrival. Adoption helps to slake off these concerns and avoid all agonies of pregnancy termination and ensures the mother of a safe, happy, and stable upbringing for her child.   Another positive point about child adoption is that the ultimate say often rests with the biological parents. They have the liberty to interview potential parents, review the paperwork and even inspect the homes and family environment before giving away their offspring.   The biggest beneficiary in the adoption process is often the child who is saved from the torments of a bad life or ends up in an orphanage. By adopting a child, one can offer him or her both emotional and economical support. Apart from fulfilling the child’s emotional, physical, and psychological needs, adoption can offer the child a homely environment with better educational prospects.   Adoption is possibly the best alternative for childless couples who cannot conceive biologically or do not wish to opt for artificial insemination. Adoption is the best answer to infertility issues. For most women who cannot conceive a child, adoption is the second best way to go through the joys of pregnancy and motherhood. Adopting a child not only fills the vacuum in the life of childless couples, but also helps them to offer a family life to a homeless child.   There is no bigger noble deed than adopting an itinerant child and giving him a safe, secured life. One of the biggest advantages of adoption is that even the parents of a child can adopt an abandoned child and give him or her the joys of parenthood and love. By adopting a child, you can make a big difference to his or her life and build their future as well.

How To Decorate Babys Nursery

  1. The closets, benches, racks and shelves should be kept at a height and place that is easily accessible by the babies. If the things in the room are well organized, it will organize the kids as well. 2. You can create a continuous art pattern in the room by using wainscoting and by painting the wall below by chalkboard paint. You can use colors of your choice and paint up to a chair rail. 3. Use paints that glow at night. There are stars and moon patterns available for the ceilings, or cityscape for the edges of the room. This will get your babies excited to switch off the lights early at night. It will also make your child love sleeping in the room. 4. Temporary wall tattoos and removable wall transfers have become very popular and affordable. They come in different colorful patterns. Your kids will have fun decorating the room the way they want to. 5. Kids like hanging stuffs, they are also good collectors. Let pictures and postcards hang down in front of window or clip them with strings along the wall to create an interactive border in the room. 6. Kids like display space where they can put up their recent art work for their spectators. Galvanized metal is easily available at any home improvement store. This will give an instant magnetic board for your kids to put on stuffs. 7. Check your local art shop for peel and stick cork. You can cut them into any shape and attach them to any part of the wall to provide a colorful look. 8. You can use different charts to border the walls and use non-toxic paints to put your child’s handprint on the borders. 9. Use multiple lighting in the room and not just one monotonous lighting system. Overall lighting is necessary and so is the reading light. The room should be well lighted with lights at the required places. 10. Do not keep much of soft toys or toys with fur on it. These may cause choking and other allergies. 11. While choosing the color for the furniture or a dresser, ask your child’s opinion. You can even get his/her signature or hand print on the furniture. This will foster a feeling of belongingness in your child.

Sleeping Problem In Infants

  Noise : Babies are very sensitive and even a slightest of disturbance or noise can wake them up from their sleep. Babies get restless and stressed if their sleep cycle is hampered. It is better to shut down all the disturbing noise when a baby is sleeping. Make your baby’s room sound-proof; so that nothing can spoil his/her sleep. A simple way do that is to shut all the doors and windows. Time : Your baby may sleep at any time. However, it is always helpful to have a fixed time schedule for the baby. Keeping the time of baby’s sleep fixed will help the babies to get in a routine and once they are in a routine, it will become easier for you to plan out other works for the day. Nevertheless, there may be days when your baby refuses to sleep till he/she is too tired. Bedding : Babies are not prone to changes and they love to stick to their routine. Any change in the discipline around them may make them unhappy. Similarly, the bedding on which a baby sleeps should also be maintained same. Try to have similar kind of bedding for the baby. This will make them comfortable and sleep peacefully. Touch : It is nice to comfort the baby, sleep with them, and stroke them to make them go to sleep. However, do not make it a habit. If you make it a routine, the baby will expect the same routine by the same person every day, and if that will not happen it may lead to restlessness affecting his/her sleep. Babies tend to get dependent on one person (usually the mother) and feel protected, and always want the same person around while sleeping. Lights : This is again about habit or routine. Some babies may get used to sleeping in dark, while for some any condition is just fine for sleeping. Try to minimize the use of lights when a baby is sleeping.