Baby Prep Flashcards
Know how to take care of a baby
What is the sound for a burp?
Eh. In this case you should bring the baby up to your shoulder and lightly tap on their back.
What are the diaper essentials you need.
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
How can you tell a wet diaper from a dry diaper?
You can check the liquid-sensitive colour changing stripe on the diaper.
How to change a baby’s diaper?
Step 1: place the baby on a clean/soft surface or chaning table. 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. 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.
When to use diaper creams or baby powder?
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.
What are some things to expect during the first week of the baby’s life?
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.
What is a baby soft spot?
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.
How to clean bottles
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.
How to limit daytime sleeping?
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).
What to do is the baby is crying for no reason?
Colic crying (ongoing crying) may have to do with a gassy baby, use a pacifier to help or give them some food
What does a short low-pitched cry indicate?
Can mean they’re hungry
What does a whiny nasal cry indicate?
The baby is overtired or uncomfortable
What does a burst of crying alternating with a fussy whimper indicate?
Usually they’re bored
What type of cry indicate that the baby is in pain?
If the cry suddenly starts with a loud, panicked, and long wail followed by repeated pauses and shrieks
What is tummy time and why is it important?
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.
How to relieve postpartum backaches?
Bend at the knees, try to not put the baby on the hip, instead of carrying the baby use a sling or carrier
What are some symptoms of milk allergies in babies? (13 items)
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
What is infant acne?
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.
What are strawberry hemangioma?
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.
What is colic carrying?
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.
How to avoid diaper rash?
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.
What’s the importance of breast bumps?
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
How to use a breat pump?
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.
How to “wear” the baby?
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.
How to protect the baby from the sun?
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
How to make tummy time fun?
Get on the floor face-to-face and use a toy, try to use a pillow or playmat and give them a massage
What is the apgar test?
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.
When and why to get heptatitis B vaccine>
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.
When why to get a vitamin k shot?
It’s best the baby get’s it within the first 6 hours after birth because it can help stop bleeding or blood clots.
What are fontanelles?
Multiple soft spots on the head. Eventually the spots will fuse together to close the gaps fof the softness.
What is an umbilical cord?
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.
When does the umbilical cord fall off and what to do when it falls off?
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.
How to take care of the umbilical cord?
- 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.
What are symptoms of an infected umbilical cord/ belly button
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.
How often to bathe the baby?
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.
