Infant Care Cord Care Bathing Handling Feeding Cord
Infant Care Cord Care, Bathing, Handling, Feeding
Cord Care O Should fall off within 10 days O Keep clean and dry O Tuck diaper below cord O Baby wipe or rubbing alcohol and swab O Redness or sensitivity = possible infection
Bathing O Bath every 2 -3 days O Mild baby soap or shampoo O Sponge bath before cord heals O Tub bath after cord heals O http: //www. babycenter. com/2_how-to-give -your-newborn-a-bath_1486858. bc
How-to Sponge Bath O Lay baby on padded towel O Dip cotton ball in plain water to wipe eyes O Use wet washcloth with no soap to wash face O Wash body with soapy washcloth O Wash diaper area last O Pat dry
Tub Bath O Sink or small plastic tub O Fill with a few inches of water and line with towel O Tip head back so shampoo doesn’t run into eyes O Rinse with clean water O Wash diaper area LAST!
Bottle Feeding Tips O Boil bottles for 5 minutes before first time use and once a week after that O Do not switch formula scoops! Different sizes! O ALWAYS SUPPORT NECK
Handling O Muscles aren’t strong enough to support head O Gentle and always hold head! O NEVER LIFT AN INFANT BY ARMS!
Handling (cont. ) O Slide hand under babies bottom O Use forearm for extra support O Hold baby upright, cradled in the curve of your arm O If holding over chest – one hand on bottom, another hand on back of head
How to Change a Diaper O http: //www. babycenter. com/2_how-to- change-adiaper_10347121. bc#videoplaylist
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