Baby Prep

Question 1

What is the sound for a burp?

Answer 1

Eh. In this case you should bring the baby up to your shoulder and lightly tap on their back.

Question 2

What are the diaper essentials you need.

Answer 2

a clean diaper, unscented/water wipes, a change of clothes, clean diaper wraps, ointment to sooth rash, a gentle voice (talking/singing), a distraction such as a toy

Question 3

How can you tell a wet diaper from a dry diaper?

Answer 3

You can check the liquid-sensitive colour changing stripe on the diaper.

Question 4

How to change a baby’s diaper?

Answer 4

Step 1: place the baby on a clean/soft surface. Always keep one hand on the baby so they don’t roll/squirm.

Step 2: Open up the diaper and clean the baby. For the wet diaper fold the dirty diaper underneath the baby. For a poppy diaper wipe as much as possible with the diaper itself then fold it underneath. Life the legs and clean the babys front with warm water/wipes. Then lift both legs legs and clean the baby’s bottom. Once the diaper area is cleaned pat the baby dry beforre putting on a clean diaper. Girls need to wiped from the front to the back. For boys that are circumcised gently retract any extra skin near the top.

Step 3: wrap the diaper into a ball, using a tab fastener to secure. Then throw in the garbage.

Question 5

When to use diaper creams or baby powder?

Answer 5

They don’t really need it unless they have a rash. You can use petroleum jelly or a zinc oxide cream. Always make sure the baby’s bottom is dry wait a couplee minutes before applying the ointment.

Question 6

What are some things to expect during the first week of the baby’s life?

Answer 6

newborns upto 3-4 months need 14-17 hours of sleep and will usually wake every 2-4 hours to eat, they can breastfeed as much as they want but should have roughly 16-24 ouces of milk.

Question 7

What is a baby soft spot?

Answer 7

There’s 2 on the babys head used to help their skull to shift and mold and the second to allow the brain to grow. If you notice its sunken its from dehydration or constantly buldging is from pressure on the brain. Go see the doctor for both.

Question 8

How to bottle-feed

Answer 8

Have several bottles ready in the fridge, sterilize nipples and bottles by boiling the feeding gear for 5 minutes in a pot of water. Then wash the bottles and nipples in hot soapy water.

Question 9

How to limit daytime sleeping?

Answer 9

Wake the baby up every 3-4 hours, also try making the night and day sleep routine different (keep a shade open so its not dark and its fine to make some noise during the daytime).

Question 10

What to do is the baby is crying for no reason?

Answer 10

Colic crying (ongoing crying) may have to do with a gassy baby, use a pacifier to help or give them some food

Question 11

What does a short low-pitched cry indicate?

Answer 11

Can mean they’re hungry

Question 12

What does a whiny nasal cry indicate?

Answer 12

The baby is overtired or uncomfortable

Question 13

What does a burst of crying alternating with a fussy whimper indicate?

Answer 13

Usually they’re bored

Question 14

What type of cry indicate that the baby is in pain?

Answer 14

If the cry suddenly starts with a loud, panicked, and long wail followed by repeated pauses and shrieks

Question 15

What is tummy time and why is it important?

Answer 15

Use the motto “back to sleep, tummy to play”. Tummy time is having supervised playtime on the belly which allows them to practice lifting the head. The baby can be on it’s tummy for 15-20 minutes at a time.

Question 16

How to relieve postpartum backaches?

Answer 16

Bend at the knees, try to not put the baby on the hip, instead of carrying the baby use a sling or carrier

Question 17

What are some symptoms of milk allergies in babies?

Answer 17

Frequent spitting up, vomitting signs of abdominal pain, diarrhea, blood in stoll, lack of weight gain, hives, a scaley skin rash, coughing or wheezing, water eyes and stuffy nose

Question 18

What is infant acne?

Answer 18

Acne that is caused by the mom’s hormones which circulate into the babies bloodstream. Try not to pop them or apply creams. The best solution is the keep the area clean with water only and let them vanish on their own.

Question 19

What are strawberry hamngiomas?

Answer 19

Raised, soft berry-like birth marks that often appear on the baby’s scalp, face, chest or back. They grow quickly at first but tend to stop at a few months old. These birth marks form when a group of tiny, immature blood vessels cluster together. It will disappear on it’s own.

Question 20

What is colic carrying?

Answer 20

Try to first relieve the gas if the baby is crying inconsolably. If this doesn’t work, lay the baby on it’s tummy on your forearm, cradle the head in your hand and use the other hand to stabalize them and rub their back. Also can try laying them tummy down across your lap with one of your knees under their stomach and the other supporting their head or even the third method you can try is holding them upright, with their abodmen on your should and rub/pat their back. Lastly, try putting them on their back and push their knees up to their tummy for 10 seconds then release and repeat until there’s a burp.

Question 21

How to avoid diaper rash?

Answer 21

Change the diaper about every two hours, avoid perfumes/alcohols in soaps even scented baby wipes and other products, try experieming with a range of diapers.

Question 22

What’s the importance of breast bumps?

Answer 22

Try to mazimize your output by drinking at least 8 glasses of water a day plus eating water-packed fruits and veggies. The best time to express is typically in the morning when the breasts are full. If at home and are stockpiling milk try pumping an hour or so after the baby’s morning feedings

Question 23

How to use a breat pump?

Answer 23

First find a comfortable, quiet spot and relax as much as possible to encourage letdown. A quick breast massage or gently shaking your breasts can help or even a hot compress to the nipples. If using an electric breast pump, use the lowest suction at first and then gradually increase it when things get moving.

Question 24

How to “wear” the baby?

Answer 24

Have the baby face your body in a front-pack carrier for the first 3 months when they need extra head support or use a sling which is good for on-the-go nursing and can also convert to a side or back hold when they’re older.

Question 25

How to protect the baby from the sun?

Answer 25

Keep the baby out of direct sunlight for extended periods of time until they’re 6 months old. When going outside dress the infant in protective clothing such as a shield and long sleeves, lightweight pants, and socks. If there’s not shade around either from the stroller/umbrella, use sunscreen. Put a dab on any exposed skin except for their hands since they like to put hands in the mouth

Question 26

How to make tummy time fun?

Answer 26

Get on the floor face-to-face and use a toy, try to use a pillow or playmat and give them a massage

Question 27

What is the apgar test?

Answer 27

A test that checks apperance, pulse (heart rate), grimace (reflexes), activity (muscle tone), and respiration (breathing effort). There is a total of 10 possible points the higher the score the better. A score of 7-10 indicates excellent health.

Question 28

When and why to get heptatitis B vaccine>

Answer 28

It protects the baby for life against Hep B, the baby should generally get it within 24 hours of birth, another dose at 1-2 months, and another at 6-18 months.

Question 29

When why to get a vitamin k shot?

Answer 29

It’s best the baby get’s it within the first 6 hours after birth because it can help stop bleeding or blood clots.

Question 30

What are fontanelles?

Answer 30

Multiple soft spots on the head. Eventually the spots will fuse together to close the gaps fof the softness.

Question 31

What is an umbilical cord?

Answer 31

A stump of skin that remains attatched to the navel which goes from yellow-green to black and crusty as it dries up and then falls out.

Question 32

When does the umbilical cord fall off and what to do when it falls off?

Answer 32

Around 3 weeks old and when it falls out there may be some blood. Sometimes it can leave a reddish-pink scar but should clear up in a week.

Question 33

How to take care of the umbilical cord?

Answer 33

1. Keep it clean but if it gets dirty dab it gently with a wet washcloth and the pat it dry. 2. Make to also air the stump out and try to avoid covering the stump with the top of the diaper. 3. Make sure to change wet and dirty diapers frrequently and choose loose fitted clothing.

Question 34

What are symptoms of an infected umbilical cord/ belly button

Answer 34

Red or swollen, oozing pus or discharge, bleeding (a few drops is normal after the stump falls off but not excessive bleeding), foul smell, fever, low appetite, abdominal swellling, and crying when you touch the cord or area around it.

Question 35

How often to bathe the baby?

Answer 35

2-3 times a week with mild soap/shampoo then apply a moisturizer right after to seal in the hydration. Also use a sponge bath that focus on the mouth, skin folds, and diaper regions.

Question 36

When can the newborn baby be exposed to the sun?

Answer 36

They should be kept out of direct sunlight until 6 months old. On sunny days dress the baby in protective clothing by using a baby hat with a brim, add in long sleeves, pants, and socks that are lightweight. Also use baby-safe sunscreen on exposed areas under 6 months.

Question 37

How to care for babys skin cold weather?

Answer 37

Shorten bathtime, if there are rough pathes on the lips or cheeks apply a moisturizer.

Question 38

How to care for babys skin warm weather?

Answer 38

Dress them in single lightweigh cotton layer with long sleeves and a wide-brimmed hat also apply sunscreen. To avoid a heat rash, put on an outfit that is breathable.

Question 39

How to wash the babys clothes?

Answer 39

Use a detergent that is fragrance free.

Question 40

How to avoid mosquitio bites?

Answer 40

Try to get elastic netting around the stroller and use a DEET-based insect repellent on babies over 2 months.

Question 41

Types of baby rashes to look out for

Answer 41

Diaper Rash - if the tush id sore make sure to clean the diaper after pooping to avoid irrirtation

Cradle Cap - Yellowish patches that are flaking are caused by overactive glands. Loosen the cradle cap with mineral oil and wash away any flakes with shampoo

Infact acne- tiny red bups due to lingering hormones in the bloodstream. Skip scrubbing and soap and just wash gently with plain water

Milia- common little white bumps can show up on the nose, chin, or cheeks but will eventually disappear.

Heat Rash - reddish spots and a rash on the face, neck and torso a cool bath is the best treatment and avoid powders or lotions

Infant Eczema - itchy and uncomfortable rash thats usually dry and flaky. A gentle lotion on damp skin can help baby eczems.