Newborns in One Page
Newborns in One Page (not medical advice for entertainment only - see a doctor)
- Always, always support their heads - they don’t have neck control until 3-4 months!!!
Tricks to get your newborn to sleep
- Bounce on a yoga ball (while holding them) to get them to sleep
- White noise helps - try a vacuum cleaner (or the recording of one or pink noise)
- Sometimes they don’t sleep because of gas, in which case:
- (if nursing) go Gluten-free, dairy-free, egg free (Wild by Nature has food)
- Have them sleep slightly elevated (like in this or this)
Conditions and Treatment:
- Diaper Rash - get butt paste
- Bump on head - see pediatrician (not ER; the ER tests do more harm than good)
- Fever - this is serious in newborns (if > 100.4), see a pediatrician
- Cold: Humidifier, Nose Frida to get out mucus + extra filters; Vapor Bath, Saline, Baby Rub, Vitamin C (careful - make sure your baby doesn’t choke on it!), and Boogie Wipes
Stuff to buy:
- Big ticket items (check out consumer reports to find ones you like, many were gifts): Car seat, Glider, Stroller, Baby Monitor, Crib, Pack N’ Play, Swing
- Essentials: Diapers, wipes, nose ball, nail trimmer, Aquaphor, Butt paste
- You want a different diaper for overnight than during the day cause it holds more
- Breast Feeding: Boppy Pillow and Cover, Nipple Shields, Chux pads (put them under her and you’ll have less laundry), Burp Cloths
- Bath time: Bath sponge, Bath tub, Coconut Oil (for cradle cap - shampoo)
- Books: Pajama Time, Panda book, Octopus Book
- Toys: Activity Mat, Firefly, Mirror (babies love mirrors!), Chew Toy, at around 4-5 months to have them bounce around in a jumperoo
- Shirts, Swaddles (though get some from the hospital, they’re better!)
- Also (for mommy): Tucks pad or Balneol
Child proof and big kid stuff (around month 5-6):
- Doorknob Locks, Wide gate. Step Gate. and make sure to soften your coffee table corners, protect in the tub, and attach your bookcases, etc. to the wall!
- Stand-up toys (be careful): Activity Table, Walker
- Big kid car seat and base (we switched around 9-10 months)
- Socks
Food (baby-led weaning - also round Month 6)
- Baby Led Weaning, Fit N' Fresh Containers, Fresh Food Feeder (apples are great)
- Food: Peter Rabbit Squeeze, Elmo Pouches, Puffs!, Plum Prune Puree
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