Warning signs in the newborn

During pregnancy probably read, you asked your doctor and your family how to care for your baby at birth, especially if you're a new mother, because you're worried about signs of alarm and how to identify them.

A baby is considered newborn until the 28th and is a stage where you will learn to know their behavior is good to have in mind how you sleep, how much you eat, how it is handled, your mood, if you move a lot or more While calm, if he cries constantly or is silent; All these can help you determine if your baby is sick.

In order for you to consider all the recommendations for healthy development of the baby, you will find a list of some of the warning signs that you should pay attention to avoid complications. Remember to consult with your doctor all the doubts.
signs

• bluish skin: If you notice that your baby has a blue hue around your mouth, hands or feet and this sign is not related to the weather in the environment and has no relation to a cold bath, you should immediately consult doctor, even more so if you notice that your baby has difficulty breathing.

• Changes in body temperature: You need to have in mind that the temperature of your baby should not be above 38 degrees Celsius (100.4 degrees Fahrenheit), because it could be a fever, and should be below 36 degrees Celsius ( 96.8 degrees Fahrenheit), which could be hypothermia. Remember to wrap it too can contribute to the increase in temperature.

• Decreased appetite: Remember that all babies are different and do not always take standardized quantities of milk, the baby will be fed according to their need. However if you notice that at any moment the baby tends to reject food and have vomiting and swelling in the abdomen, it is necessary to consult with your doctor to determine the cause.

• Vomiting: When the baby feeds, it is normal that some of your milk is returned, either because he has not swallowed whole or blows air because this is what is known as regurgitation; You know that it is not as such vomit because it is a small amount and the baby does not force. If, however, notes that the baby is constantly throwing up larger amounts, it's not just milk (it has a sour smell because it bile), you notice that your abdomen is collapsed or become inflamed and starts to present weight loss consultation doctor immediately.

• Stools, two cases may occur: the baby grow and become watery stools, sometimes with presence of mucus or blood, accompanied by discomfort or vomiting; in this case it is a diarrhea which you must pay attention to prevent dehydration. Or it may be constipation, ie decrease in bowel movements, hard consistency and to cause discomfort. You must not supply laxative for any reason the baby, the recommendation is to take him or her.

Cord care in infants 0 to 6 months

Caring for the umbilical area and the rest of the umbilical cord.
Follow these general guidelines to protect the rest of the umbilical cord of your baby.
Every time you have to change your baby's diaper, pay special attention to the area of ​​the base of the cord around the navel. To remove moisture that may accumulate, clean the entire area of ​​soft but meticulously. Do not worry. You will not hurt your baby, because there are no nerve endings in the rest of the umbilical cord.

Make sure you get air to the rest of the cord. This will help it heal and dry faster.
Try to avoid touching the rest diapers cord. You can fold the diaper below the cord or you can use disposable diapers are on sale at the top.

Let the rest of the umbilical cord falls off alone. We often recommend cleaning the rest of the cord with alcohol. New data suggest that if dried naturally, the cord will fall faster. Remember also that babies are born with "internal" or "external" navels. Do not try to cover the cord area with coins, bandages or wraps to change a characteristic with which your baby was born. These techniques will not work and only cause problems.

Techniques bath
Once the cord has fallen, you can bathe your child in a special container or baby bath. For more information, see the articles related to this topic in dodot.com.


Remember that self-medicate the baby can be counterproductive, it is better than a proper medical assessment and recommended treatment according to their condition becomes.