Some games, such as rocking the baby, placing the baby on his back and sitting the baby with pillows, help to strengthen the muscles of the back, neck and tummy, encouraging the baby to sit up on his own. Generally, the baby starts trying to sit up around 4 months, but can only sit without […]
Continue Reading
When caring for a baby with reflux, measures such as avoiding breastfeeding or giving a bottle when the baby is hungry and not laying down or rocking the baby immediately after feedings are recommended. Normally, reflux in babies is not considered a concern in the first months of life and when there are no other […]
Continue Reading
Shaken baby syndrome is a serious brain injury caused by shaking the baby forcefully back and forth without the head being well supported. This causes bleeding and a decrease in oxygen to the brain, leading to symptoms such as excessive irritability, vomiting or difficulty breathing. This syndrome can occur up to 4 or 5 years […]
Continue Reading
In the 32nd week of pregnancy, the baby’s development is marked by the presence of all formed organs and hardened bones. Hearing is already developed and the baby can perceive the difference between sounds. The nails have grown long enough to reach the tips of the fingers and the hair already has a defined color. […]
Continue Reading
Newborns generally use around 7 disposable diapers per day, that is, around 200 diapers per month, which must be changed whenever they are soiled with pee or poop. However, the number of diapers depends on the absorbency of the diaper and whether the baby pees a lot or little. Normally, the baby urinates after feeding […]
Continue Reading
Some ways to soothe your baby to sleep through the night are to create a comfortable environment, hold your baby close to your body, give a relaxing massage, or give your baby a warm bath. The baby becomes irritable and cries when he has a fever or is hungry, sleepy, cold, hot or when his […]
Continue Reading
During the first year of life, the baby tends to go through 4 developmental crises, at 3, 6, 8 and 12 months, and they are considered normal and are related to some “mental leaps”, that is, moments in which the mind of the baby develops quickly. These crises are marked by changes in the baby’s […]
Continue Reading
The diaper calculator is a simple and quick way to find out how many diapers your baby will need for a few days, 1 week, several weeks or 1 month, depending on the baby’s weight. Furthermore, the diaper calculator takes into account the sizes that the baby may need as he grows, for better baby […]
Continue Reading
Coronavirus during pregnancy – What are the risks for the mother and baby? If a woman becomes infected with the coronavirus during pregnancy, the baby will not be infected. Despite this, care must be taken with a newborn. There is a lot of talk about Covid-19, but few provide information about coronavirus during pregnancy. Firstly, […]
Continue Reading
Colic in babies is common, but uncomfortable, usually causing abdominal pain and excessive, intense, high-pitched and inconsolable crying, belly swelling, irritation or agitation. Colic can be a sign of several situations, such as swallowing air when breastfeeding or drinking milk from a bottle, consuming foods that produce a lot of gas or intolerance to some […]
Continue Reading