First, don’t use baby wipes at this moment, since they can irritate your baby’s affected skin. Instead it is better to use a soft cotton clean washcloth, soaked in warm water. Then, if possible, keep your baby’s bottom exposed for a few minutes so it can air-dry. If you’re in a hurry you can also [...]
While there are many good working ointments and creams available for diaper rashes, there is one method that is tried, effective and as free as the air you breathe. Actually, it is the air you breathe! One of the main causes of diaper rash is lack of air circulating around your infant’s bottom. You can [...]
Give your child a gentle reminder not to lick his or her lips all the time. Applying lip balm generously will also help. If the lips are seriously chapped it is important to keep them clean: have your child wash her of his face after eating and drinking, then reapply lip balm.
Children usually stop sucking their thumb when they find other ways to comfort themselves. Between 85% and 99% of children stop thumb sucking spontaneously when they’re about 4 to 5 years old. Although many children suck their thumbs occasionally for many years beyond that, usually at night or when they’re too stressed.
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Children suck their thumbs because it’s comforting and calming. As it becomes a habit, children turn to their thumb when tired, hungry, scared, bored, sick, or trying to adjust to challenges. Sucking their thumb is not a sign of your child being insecure.
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A baby’s first tooth usually appears anywhere between months 3 and 12. Whether teething starts early or later usually has to do with when the parents as a baby started teething. If a child has not had any teeth by 14 months it is smart to check with your doctor.
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Usually the bottom front teeth appear first, followed by the 4 upper teeth.
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It should be smooth, hard and cold. Plastic toy rings or special teething objects that can be chilled (not frozen) are fine. Washcloths soaked in ice water may also help well. It is a good idea to leave safe chew toys within your baby’s reach.
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The saliva helps cool off the tender and inflamed gums.
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Teething takes time. It is the normal process of new teeth pushing through the gums. You may notice increased saliva, drooling and a desire to chew. Your baby may also experience mild gum pains and gums may be swollen slightly over and around the new tooth. His or her appetite may change and your baby [...]
