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Below is a list of tips that have appeared on Your Baby Today home page since the program began. Tips are updated on this page on a weekly basis.
- If you newborn has a face rash, witch hazel works well to clear it up.
- Yoga is an excellent way to prepare the body for childbirth.
- While in labor, use the time between the contractions to relax and save energy for the next wave.
- Wipe your newborn's gums with a damp cloth after every feeding to prevent tooth decay.
- Consider joining a breastfeeding support group before you deliver your baby.
- Women who breastfeed lose weight faster after giving birth.
- Consider breastfeeding. It makes a child's baby teeth come in straighter.
- Skip the cow's milk when feeding your baby. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends giving your child breast milk or formula for the first 12 months.
- A good way to get extra calcium in your diet is to eat foods like spinach and figs.
- Pregnant women need extra calcium. One way to get it is to take calcium-rich antacids like Tums.
- If you're pregnant and you're dying for a massage, be careful. Pressing hard on certain spots could be bad for your developing child.
- If you're trying to get pregnant, skip the hot tub because you could catch a vaginal infection which could cause problems with early labor if untreated.
- While pregnant, don't go for a sauna because it could harm the baby.
- Store all pills and medicine in a locked cabinet or on a high shelf.
- Move plants with trailing vines to a higher spot before your baby arrives.
- If traveling while pregnant, be sure to drink plenty of water to avoid dehydration.
- On a plane, pregnant women should stretch often to prevent blood clots in their legs.
- Don't worry about airport metal detectors--there's no evidence they harm a developing fetus.
- Call the International Association for Medical Assistance (519) 836-0102 for a list of English-speaking doctors if you plan to travel overseas while pregnant.
- The best time for a pregnant woman to travel is during the second trimester, when there is less risk of complications.
- Avoid baby clothes with drawstrings--they could be dangerous.
- Don't let your baby play with balloons or plastic bags--they could be a choking hazard.
- Invest in new smoke alarms and a fire extinguisher.
- Check your window screens to make sure the baby won't fall.
- Never leave your child in the bathtub alone.
- Look for a toy chest without a lid that could slam down on tiny fingers.
- Check bookcases and tall furniture to make sure they won't fall over.
- Throw away cracked or frayed electrical cords.
- Pass up toys with sharp edges or small parts that could come loose.
- To model safe behavior, moms and dads should always wear seat belts in the car.
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