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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.
- Movement may ease colic, so place baby in a swing.
- Invest in some pull toys-- they encourage babies to crawl and walk.
- Set aside a stash of thank you cards, stamps, and return address labels for baby gifts.
- It's not too late, teach your husband some cooking basics before the baby comes.
- Stock up on toiletries and cleaning supplies in case you are too busy to go out when baby arrives.
- Avoid drafts-- don't put your infant's crib near the window.
- Use cup hooks to keep vertical blind cords out of baby's reach.
- Take an extra pillow from home when you go to the hospital to deliver.
- Some women claim that a butterfly-shaped discoloration across your cheeks and the bridge of your nose indicates that you're pregnant.
- Use a large U-shaped pillow to assist with breast-feeding twins.
- With disposable diapers, you get what you pay for. Think twice before buying economy brands.
- Learn about perineal massage to avoid vaginal tears during labor.
- If your baby develops a rash, try a different brand of diapers.
- If you don't know the sex of your baby, choose a neutral color scheme (e.g., yellow and green) for the nursery.
- Weeks prior to delivery, stock your freezer with meals so you won't have to fret about dinner when baby arrives. Casseroles, stews, and soups freeze well.
- Keep a pregnancy journal to share with your child.
- Call a babysitter so you can give yourself a break, even if only for a few hours.
- Plant a tree to commemorate your baby's birth.
- Trust your instincts and don't be afraid to make mistakes.
- Use a heater to warm the bathroom before you bathe your baby.
- Place a thermometer in your baby's armpit to take his temperature if he's under six months.
- A baby who lacks an appetite may be sick.
- If your baby has colic, try burping her more often.
- Watch for slippery floors or rumpled carpets that could trip you while you're holding your baby.
- Never leave a baby alone in a parked car.
- Don't heat bottles in the microwave because the milk could get too hot and burn your baby.
- Enroll your babysitter in the Red Cross Babysitter Training Course, which includes first-aid and CPR.
- Wipe down toys and counters regularly with disinfectant to prevent colds.
- If your baby starts choking, turn him face down and give four blows between his shoulder blades.
- Take an infant CPR course before your delivery date.
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