New Parent Newsletter Assignment
By: Chloe Aguilar
Newborn appearance
- The baby will be wrinkly
- They will have white stuff on them
- Some are hairy some aren't
- There head is misshaped
- Some will cry for hours some won't
Bonding with your infant
- Have play dates with your baby
- Talk to your baby
- Read books too your baby
- Hold them
- Skin to skin contact
- Sing to them
Appropriate toys for baby's
- No toys with sharp edges
- No long strings
- No toxic paint
- No small objects that can fit in the mouth
Pros and cons for breast feeding
PROS
- Healthy for the baby
- Easy to do
- Can do it any where
- Cons
- Has to be in a private place
- Some moms won't be able to breastfeed
First foods
- Baby food
- Cereal you can put in their bottle, first two months
- Four to five months baby can eat little fruits
- Six months to a year can eat regular foods smashed up
A healthy child
- Healthy hair
- Good sleep
- Not fussy
- Good attitude
- Bright eyes
SIDS prevention
- Always lay the baby on their back to go to sleep
- Keep blankets and toys out of crib
- Keep the temp comfortable for the baby
- Practice safe swaddling
- Place baby on a flat surface
Crib safety
- Bars close enough
- Firm mattress
- Enough space
- Tall enough