More tips for parents
* Diapers: Most PDF-fed babies usually need a diaper change with each feeding. This means that your baby will need around 6-8 diapers a day or more. Many new parents time the diaper change with the bowel movement after dinner, but if you miss it, you'll only have a few diapers to change during the day.
* Diaper Rash: Sensitive skin is a common problem in some babies and they may get diaper rash due to a food allergy, yeast infection, sitting too long in a wet or dirty diaper or of teeth. If you notice your baby starting to get diaper rash, ask your pediatrician which diaper rash medicine will work for your baby.
* Growth spurts: Growth spurts can start as early as 10 days after your baby is born. Growth spurts are usually preceded by a sleepy, lethargic day and a big jump in appetite. Growth spurts can recur at 3, 6, and 12 weeks and again at 4 and 6 months. If you start to notice that your child is not as happy with the amount you gave them before, they may be going through a growth spurt. If you are breastfeeding, you may want to add a feeding or two to satisfy your baby's appetite and help increase milk supply.
* Immunizations: With all the conflicting reports about immunizations, you may not be sure whether or not you want your child to receive immunizations. I think there are just too many deadly diseases that can be prevented by immunizing your baby to take the risk. If you are unsure, you should speak with your pediatrician, but understand that the reason the infant mortality rate is so low in this country is because vaccinations are done routinely.
* Pacifiers and Thumb Sucking: If you are breastfeeding, do not let your child use you as a pacifier. If your baby seems to need to nurse beyond eating, you should give him a pacifier. There is no "nipple confusion" between a nipple and a teat as they are very different in feel and taste. Babies will know the difference between the two. Some children don't want a pacifier but suck their thumb. If you don't have a problem with that, then leave them.
* Spitting up: It is very common for babies to spit up, but some babies do it more than others. If your baby is growing normally, you don't have to worry about it. Throwing up a projectile is not the same as spitting. Projectile vomiting is a violent reaction to throw up stomach contents and not just "burp" some milk. If your baby does this frequently, see your pediatrician.
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