A collection of articles to help you care for your baby.
When there’s a teething baby in the house, everyone suffers. Poor bub is uncomfortable, in pain and distressed. Mom is upset at the fact that she seems to only be able to do so much to help, Dad is trying to help out and everyone’s losing sleep because the baby is.
There are remedies to help, and naturally, you’ll do all you can to alleviate the symptoms and bring peace back to the home.
There’s nothing like a serving of comfort food to cure what ails ya, and when your baby is teething, comfort is a valuable commodity. You’ll do anything to help your child feel better and she’ll be grateful for whatever you can offer to take away the pain and discomfort.
Tie on your apron and take out the baking implements. Teething biscuits are simple to prepare and it’s very gratifying to know that you’ve made something yourself that can be of assistance to her plight. Like chicken soup for influenza, teething biscuits are more than just a treat.
When your baby’s teeth start erupting from the gums, you’ll notice that she may be feeling a little off color from her normal self. Some babies experience very few troubling symptoms whereas others suffer each time a tooth emerges, until it’s safely through. When you notice a low-grade fever, it could mean that she is teething, but it could also be an indicator that something else is going on, such as a viral infection, so it’s important to rule out other possibilities before simply accepting that it’s a teething issue.
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It’s been said that kids don’t come with an instruction manual. However, it’s a really good idea to write one when it comes to leaving your children in the care of a babysitter or relative. These days, so many kids suffer from food allergies, plus, many dangers present themselves in modern homes, and you are well advised to put together a checklist for the benefit of any person who is required to take charge of your children when you’re not home.
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The importance of adequate sleep is severely underestimated, until it becomes an issue. Mother and baby need plenty of rest and one of the best ways to keep everyone happy is to ensure that you establish good sleeping habits for your baby.
Even before your little darling is born, you’ll be bombarded with advice from other moms, well-meaning relatives and even people who happen to notice your ‘bump’. Best strategy is to politely listen and adapt whichever methods you think will work for you. If in doubt, ask a health professional.
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