It
feels like once you are able to see and hold your baby that
it will be a lot easier to take care of them and know that
they are okay. It is helpful to know about some of the common
things you may encounter with your newborn. It is always
a good idea to get a book about a baby's health care and
a health care kit. It helps to have everything you might
need for your baby before they are born.
Diaper
Rash
One
time or another a baby is sure to get diaper rash. Always
keep a supply of diaper cream on hand. Diaper rash may
be more common once your baby is eating solids.
Heat
Rash
Sometimes
a little one will get a heat rash. If you are unsure
if the rash is something more than a heat rash then
consult your baby's doctor.
Baby
Needs For Diapering - Diaper changing tips and
a list of the items that you need for your baby's diapering.
Colds
Sooner
or later babies will get a cold. Nursing them back to
health can take a while and it is a good idea to give
your child's doctor a call.
Fevers
Something
to watch for is if your baby is feeling bad whether
or not they have a fever. With the way babies regulate
their body temperature, it can be serious if they feel
bad and have a fever. If the temperature is above 100°
consult your baby's doctor immediately and if it is
102° take your baby in.
Your
baby's scalp will begin to peel within the first couple
of weeks. Keep brushing their hair but be careful of
their soft spots. As your baby has his or her routine
check ups you can ask the doctor about it.
Yeast
Infections
Yeast
infections are definitely rarer than some things that
babies can get but if you think that your baby has one,
consult your baby's doctor.
Some
babies have colic. There are theories on colic that
include the food in their digestive system is moving
too slow or quick and they might have a hard time adjusting
to this world. They make homeopathic tablets for colic
but they do not work for all babies.
Peeling
Skin
Since the baby
has been in fluid for
many months, after a couple of weeks their skin may
peel around the wrist, ankles and behind the ears. Lotion
will help this process.
Thrush
You may notice
on your baby's tongue that looks like milk curd. It
could be a extremely common infection called thrush
that a lot of babies get. If it doesn't clear up on
its own there is ointment that you can use.
Lip
Blisters
Newborn babies
suckle a lot. From time to time they may develop blisters
on their lips. These usually heal within the next day
or two and are bound to come back.
Sour
Gums
Babies
will start teething at different times. Some babies
have been known to have been born with a tooth. When
a baby is teething it helps to give them a teething
ring. In addition to something to chew on often teething
tablets can help relieve discomfort that your baby may
have from teething.
Baby
Acne
Each baby is
different so they may or
may not get baby acne. If you think what your baby has
is hives consult your baby's doctor.
Soft
Spots
When
babies are born they have two soft spots. One is on
the top of the head and the other is in the back. Careful
not to put pressure on these.
Sometimes if you are not sure if you should take the baby
into the doctor you can look up the symptoms to determine
the seriousness of the situation.
KidsHealth
- Newborns
Articles on illnesses and common health concerns for babies,
Q & A, doctor and hospital indexes, articles on what
is in the news.
It
can be scary when your little one gets sick. Fortunately there is
lots of information and help available. Always consult your baby's
doctor when in doubt.
