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Q. OK I'm 14 well 15 now and pregnant. I found out I'm having twins. A boy and a girl. what do babies need? I'm not really sure what i need for the babies? Like do they sleep on there belly or there back? I just don't know what a baby needs or how to take care of a baby?
ok i need advice not told to look at parenting books
ok i need advice not told to look at parenting books
Answer
People are actually correct when saying you need to read parenting books. They really give you a lot of information about what to expect during pregnancy and how to care for the needs of your babies once they are here.
Baby's need a LOT of stuff and it isn't cheap. Remember that not EVERYTHING you see on registry's, in stores, or even suggested here is necessary but there are some stuff that IS necessary.
Need:
- Crib or bassinet, crib bedding, crib mattress
- Car seat, stroller
- Clothes, socks, booties, shoes, hand mittens, caps
- Diapers and wipes
- Diaper rash cream, baby Orajel, baby Tylenol, gas drops
- Baby bath tub, baby towels and wash cloths, baby wash, shampoo, lotion, powder, oil
- Receiving and swaddling blankets
- Bibs and burping cloths
- Bottles, formula/breast pump, bottle cleaner
- Extra bottle nipples
- Pacifiers
- Nose aspirator, thermometer, fingernail clippers
- Diaper bag
Want:
- Baby swing
- Bouncer
- Jumper
- High chair
- Bumbo seat
- Play activity mat
- Walker
- Play pen/ Pack n Play
- Nursery decorations
- Teething rings, baby toys, stuffed animals
- Bottle warmer
- Wipe warmer
- Bottle drying rack
- Pacifier clips
- Baby book, scrap book
- Diaper Genie
- Storage bins, baby clothes hangers
*There is probably other stuff that you will need or want but I'm drawing a blank right now.
To answer your question about baby's sleeping on their backs, yes they should. In order to prevent SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) a baby should always be laid down to sleep on their back. Once a baby is able to roll over by themselves they can safely sleep on their stomachs IF they roll themselves over onto their stomachs after they have been placed on their backs to sleep.
Breast milk is the best for a baby but if that isn't an option then you'll have to pick formula. Don't start out with soy formula because it is tough on a baby's stomach and can cause constipation. Only switch to soy formula if it is recommended by your doctor. Don't be afraid to change your baby's formula if it doesn't agree with their stomach, sometimes finding the right formula for a baby is trial and error. Just try not to switch their formula too frequently or their stomachs won't adapt to the formula at all.
*There are plenty other tips and advice on raising baby's, but its too much to list here. You really should invest in reading parenting books and seeking out advice from your mother, grandmother, and other women with children.
People are actually correct when saying you need to read parenting books. They really give you a lot of information about what to expect during pregnancy and how to care for the needs of your babies once they are here.
Baby's need a LOT of stuff and it isn't cheap. Remember that not EVERYTHING you see on registry's, in stores, or even suggested here is necessary but there are some stuff that IS necessary.
Need:
- Crib or bassinet, crib bedding, crib mattress
- Car seat, stroller
- Clothes, socks, booties, shoes, hand mittens, caps
- Diapers and wipes
- Diaper rash cream, baby Orajel, baby Tylenol, gas drops
- Baby bath tub, baby towels and wash cloths, baby wash, shampoo, lotion, powder, oil
- Receiving and swaddling blankets
- Bibs and burping cloths
- Bottles, formula/breast pump, bottle cleaner
- Extra bottle nipples
- Pacifiers
- Nose aspirator, thermometer, fingernail clippers
- Diaper bag
Want:
- Baby swing
- Bouncer
- Jumper
- High chair
- Bumbo seat
- Play activity mat
- Walker
- Play pen/ Pack n Play
- Nursery decorations
- Teething rings, baby toys, stuffed animals
- Bottle warmer
- Wipe warmer
- Bottle drying rack
- Pacifier clips
- Baby book, scrap book
- Diaper Genie
- Storage bins, baby clothes hangers
*There is probably other stuff that you will need or want but I'm drawing a blank right now.
To answer your question about baby's sleeping on their backs, yes they should. In order to prevent SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) a baby should always be laid down to sleep on their back. Once a baby is able to roll over by themselves they can safely sleep on their stomachs IF they roll themselves over onto their stomachs after they have been placed on their backs to sleep.
Breast milk is the best for a baby but if that isn't an option then you'll have to pick formula. Don't start out with soy formula because it is tough on a baby's stomach and can cause constipation. Only switch to soy formula if it is recommended by your doctor. Don't be afraid to change your baby's formula if it doesn't agree with their stomach, sometimes finding the right formula for a baby is trial and error. Just try not to switch their formula too frequently or their stomachs won't adapt to the formula at all.
*There are plenty other tips and advice on raising baby's, but its too much to list here. You really should invest in reading parenting books and seeking out advice from your mother, grandmother, and other women with children.
Babysitting tips please :)?
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I have a cousin who recently had a new baby and im going to baby sit her. Any tips? Thanks!
Answer
Hello! I babysit often, 2-3 times a week, and many of the families I babysit for have babies if various ages. It depends on how many months the baby is but here is my best advice:
-Spend a day with the parents and baby before babysitting. That way you know how the parents deal with certain situations, how they prepare the bottles, how they change diapers, how they burp him, and how they calm him down. Let the baby get to know you and be comfortable with you. Learn what the babies routine is, like when she sleeps and eats, and find out where everything is.
-Babies cry a lot. Don't take it personally, it's probably not your fault. First check to see if her diaper is wet or if she is hungry. If not, she could be bored, teething, or suffering separation anxiety. Try holding her and walking around the house while singing softly. You could try rocking her or putting her in a swing or bouncer. Try bouncing her gently while holding her and give her a pacifier. You might be able to distract her with toys, especially musical or squeaky ones, or silly faces. She might need to sleep or she could have a fever. Be patient and don't give up. She may be teething and she might need something to chew or suck on. Whatever you do, don't shake get because it can lead to death! Dont worry, she will eventually stop crying.
-The best part of the job is playing with her! It depends on how many months she is, but here are some suggestions. Older babies that can sit up can try to clap their hands and do something like patty cake. Lots of babies laugh at peek a boo. Let them bang on a toy drum or pan. Some babies will sit still long enough to listen to a story even if they can't understand. They might have a bouncer or toy that plays music. You can hold the baby and dance a little or sing to them. Talk a lot because it cam comfort them. You don't have to make sense, just say silly things! Use whatever toys and things they have and put the baby on the floor. The baby might reach toward something or crawl towards something and just let them play with it.
-As far as safety goes, just keep your eye on the baby 100% of the time. Never leave a baby alone in a room unless they are safely in a crib or something similar. Don't even turn your back on a baby on raised surface such as a couch or changing table. In fact, try changing diapers in the floor because it is MUCH safer. When they are on a raised surface (anywhere besides the floor) make sure to keep at least one hand on her. Do not bathe her unless you are instructed to. Ask the mother for specific bathing directions and ask to watch her give the baby a bath before you even attempt it. Remember, babies can drown in even an inch of water! If she gets messy, try to use a wet washclothe to wash her instead of a real bath. You can never be too careful! Always put a baby to sleep on their backs as a step that is commonly believed to prevent SIDS, sudden infant death syndrome. Shaken Baby Syndrome is when a baby is shaken and can result in brain damage and death so never shake a baby! If you get frustrated or age won't stop crying, simply place her in her crib for a few minutes to calm down. Lastly, older babies try to put everything in their mouth and can easily choke so make sure to watch her carefully!
Before the parents leave, you will need a lot of information. Be sure to ask the parents the following questions:
-when is naptime and bed time?
-what is the bedtime and naptime routine?
-what do they do to get her to sleep?
-when does she have a bottle or have solids if she is older?
-how is the bottle or food prepared?
-where are diapers?
-where do you throw out diapers?
-where are emergency phone numbers?
-where is the first aid kit?
-what is her daily routine?
-does she have medical conditions or allergies?
Make sure to find out where everything is and get specific instructions. Good luck and have fun, babies are a lot of work sometimes but they are so much fun!
Hello! I babysit often, 2-3 times a week, and many of the families I babysit for have babies if various ages. It depends on how many months the baby is but here is my best advice:
-Spend a day with the parents and baby before babysitting. That way you know how the parents deal with certain situations, how they prepare the bottles, how they change diapers, how they burp him, and how they calm him down. Let the baby get to know you and be comfortable with you. Learn what the babies routine is, like when she sleeps and eats, and find out where everything is.
-Babies cry a lot. Don't take it personally, it's probably not your fault. First check to see if her diaper is wet or if she is hungry. If not, she could be bored, teething, or suffering separation anxiety. Try holding her and walking around the house while singing softly. You could try rocking her or putting her in a swing or bouncer. Try bouncing her gently while holding her and give her a pacifier. You might be able to distract her with toys, especially musical or squeaky ones, or silly faces. She might need to sleep or she could have a fever. Be patient and don't give up. She may be teething and she might need something to chew or suck on. Whatever you do, don't shake get because it can lead to death! Dont worry, she will eventually stop crying.
-The best part of the job is playing with her! It depends on how many months she is, but here are some suggestions. Older babies that can sit up can try to clap their hands and do something like patty cake. Lots of babies laugh at peek a boo. Let them bang on a toy drum or pan. Some babies will sit still long enough to listen to a story even if they can't understand. They might have a bouncer or toy that plays music. You can hold the baby and dance a little or sing to them. Talk a lot because it cam comfort them. You don't have to make sense, just say silly things! Use whatever toys and things they have and put the baby on the floor. The baby might reach toward something or crawl towards something and just let them play with it.
-As far as safety goes, just keep your eye on the baby 100% of the time. Never leave a baby alone in a room unless they are safely in a crib or something similar. Don't even turn your back on a baby on raised surface such as a couch or changing table. In fact, try changing diapers in the floor because it is MUCH safer. When they are on a raised surface (anywhere besides the floor) make sure to keep at least one hand on her. Do not bathe her unless you are instructed to. Ask the mother for specific bathing directions and ask to watch her give the baby a bath before you even attempt it. Remember, babies can drown in even an inch of water! If she gets messy, try to use a wet washclothe to wash her instead of a real bath. You can never be too careful! Always put a baby to sleep on their backs as a step that is commonly believed to prevent SIDS, sudden infant death syndrome. Shaken Baby Syndrome is when a baby is shaken and can result in brain damage and death so never shake a baby! If you get frustrated or age won't stop crying, simply place her in her crib for a few minutes to calm down. Lastly, older babies try to put everything in their mouth and can easily choke so make sure to watch her carefully!
Before the parents leave, you will need a lot of information. Be sure to ask the parents the following questions:
-when is naptime and bed time?
-what is the bedtime and naptime routine?
-what do they do to get her to sleep?
-when does she have a bottle or have solids if she is older?
-how is the bottle or food prepared?
-where are diapers?
-where do you throw out diapers?
-where are emergency phone numbers?
-where is the first aid kit?
-what is her daily routine?
-does she have medical conditions or allergies?
Make sure to find out where everything is and get specific instructions. Good luck and have fun, babies are a lot of work sometimes but they are so much fun!
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