This is false. Baths are very good for pregnant women. The problem is more the temperature than the actual bath. Be sure that you avoid the use of hot tubs and hot baths (above 37°C). These can cause your body temperature to rise, and this can cause problems for a developing baby, particularly in the [...]
No! Formula feeding requires careful attention to cleanliness because formula not only does not protect the baby against infection, but also is actually a good breeding ground for bacteria and can also be easily contaminated. On the other hand, breast milk protects the baby against infection. Washing nipples before each feeding makes breastfeeding unnecessarily complicated [...]
Hairspray or shaving cream can remove marker and other stains from your tables.
1. Soak a cotton ball in baby oil or baby lotion and rub until marker is gone. Use a q-tip or old toothbrush to get underneath fingernails.
2. Rub a small amount of vaseline on marks, then wash the area with warm soap and water.
3. Spread some shaving cream on a table, tray or [...]
Since family members’ clothes-especially underwear-may contain contaminants that could wind up on your baby’s sensitive skin, it’s best to do her laundry separately. It’s also smart to occasionally run an empty cycle of bleach and hot water to kill bacteria that may be lurking in the machine.
Most new moms and dads are paranoid about germs. And rightly so: Babies-especially newborns-have yet to build up their immunity to the viruses and bacteria that can cause illness. Still, it’s impossible to shield your child from all the bugs out there-and you’d drive yourself nuts trying. Parents should use common sense: Keep the house [...]
They definitely can. Most illnesses are passed to babies via the hands. Newborns are particularly vulnerable to viruses and bacteria, since they don’t start developing their own immunity until the age of about 6 weeks. Until then, they are totally dependent on the immunity their mothers give them during pregnancy and from breast milk. Before [...]
Wash the hair and then carefully comb the entire head. Don’t spend a lot of time looking for lice or nits on the head as you comb, just comb, comb comb and keep on combing. Keep combing every day for at least a week after you stop seeing lice and nits. Check all other family [...]
No! Formula feeding requires careful attention to cleanliness because formula not only does not protect the baby against infection, but also is actually a good breeding ground for bacteria and can also be easily contaminated. On the other hand, breast milk protects the baby against infection. Washing nipples before each feeding makes breastfeeding unnecessarily complicated [...]
Hairspray or shaving cream can remove marker and other stains from your tables.
