How your breasts produce milk

In the first few days after the birth, your breasts produce colostrum , a protein-rich food that supplies your baby with valuable antibodies against infection. Once you begin to produce milk on around the fourth day, your baby will naturally stimulate your body into producing a plentiful supply for his/her dietary needs.

The key to a good milk supply is feeding your baby when he/she wants to be fed - and in the early days that may mean at one – or two – hourly intervals. Breast milk production works on a demand and supply system: the more often your baby nurses, and the more he/she takes, the more your breasts will produce. Supplementary bottles of formula milk will undermine this system: if your baby’s hunger is satisfied by a bottle, he/she won’t be eager to suck and your breasts won’t get the stimulation they need.

Breast milk isn’t all the same. At the beginning of the feed, your baby takes foremilk, which is watery and thirst-quenching. Then he/she gets to the hindmilk, rich in calories and more satisfying. This is why it’s important to let his/her suck for as long as he/she wants to at each feed: otherwise he/she will soon be hungry again.

What you need to do

All you need to do to produce enough milk is to eat a good, balanced diet with plenty of protein, to drink whenever you are thirsty – have a glass of juice or milk on hand while you feed – and to rest as much as you can. Your baby’s natural appetite will do the rest.

You need a lot of energy to produce breast milk, so this is not the time to diet – you will feel run down and exhausted. Follow your appetite, and make sure you get the extra calories you need from fresh, vitamin – rich foods rather than “empty” carbohydrates. While you’re breastfeeding you need to take a vitamin D supplement containing 10 micrograms (mcg). Everything else you should get by eating a varied and balanced diet.     

vomiting and diarrhea in babies

Vomiting and diarrhea occur in children commonly. The most common cause of vomiting and diarrhea in children is a stomach or intestinal infection, typically caused by a virus, but occasionally can be caused by a bacteria or parasite. These viruses are contagious, so typically other children or family members will have it as well. Other illnesses that can cause vomiting and diarrhea include:

• Strep throat infection
• Urinary tract infection
• Respiratory or sinus infection
• Meningitis
• Ear infection
• Appendicitis
• Milk or food allergy
• Side effects from oral medications
• Warning signs 
• No urine for 8 to 12 hours or a small amount of dark urine.
• Increased lethargy
• Excessive sleepiness
• Dry mouth, lips and no tears on crying
• Vomiting of blood or bile
• Blood in diarrhea.
• Severe headache, neck pain or stiff neck
• High fever or persistent fever
• Child just not looking well
• Treatment of Vomiting and Diarrhea

Newborn checks in delivery room

Your baby will examine several times in the first week. The midwife will weight him regularly, and check him daily for any problems or signs of infection. After born, your baby will have several tests and examinations to check that he is healthy and that all is well. Soon after birth a caregiver will perform a general overall check of your baby. This examines your baby's physical appearance, five fingers - five toes etc. and is usually done when the baby is being measured and weighed, in the hour or two after being born. The midwife will weigh your baby and measure his length and the distance around his head. 

Some babies may face challenges after birth. Babies that need special care may be placed in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). This is a part of the hospital where babies are cared for using advanced technology and specially trained health care professionals. 

As soon as he(she)’s born, your midwife will carry out some basic checks:

• Assessing his /her color
• His/her breathing
• His/her heart rate
• His/her movements
• His/her crying

General examination in newborn baby

Handling your new born baby

Most babies like to be handled in a firm way, especially in the early weeks when the sensation of being tightly enclosed whether by your arms, by clothing or by a swaddling shawl, gives a great sense of security. When it comes to actually moving your baby, do it as slowly, as gently and as quietly as you can. There are two main positions for carrying your baby in your arms. The first is with the baby's head in the crook of either arm, slightly higher than the rest of the body, which rests on the lower part of your arm encircled by the wrist and the hand that support her back and bottom. Your other arm provides additional support, to the baby's bottom and legs. This position allows you to talk to and smile at your baby. 

The second way is to hold your baby against the upper part of your chest, with your forearm across her back and her head resting on your shoulder supported by your hand. This position leaves the other hand free, which is useful if you need to pick something up. Otherwise it can provide support to the baby's bottom. 

Handling your newborn baby from head to eyes

Head: The head is one of the most fragile parts of your baby’s body.  A newborn’s skull isn’t fully formed yet.  It will have soft parts called fontanelles, where the bones haven’t fully fused yet. These can be found at the top and the back of the head, and will close over the next two years. Be careful with these parts even though a thick layer of skin already protects them. 

care of newborn twins

Newborn Baby twins are double the work but also double the fun, from splashing in the bath to changing their diapers. The feeling can be overwhelming, just take one day at a time always accepting and asking for help if you need it. Even the most experienced moms can feel the pressures of caring for a newborn let alone caring for twins. When the umbilical cord is cut after delivery (this is painless), it leaves an umbilical cord stump. This will drop off within 1 to 3 weeks. Special care is required to prevent infection.

• Keep the umbilical stump clean and dry
• Let the stump fall of naturally
• Clean with a cotton swab with either cooled boiled water
• To keep from diapers and clothing rubbing the stump try to fold the diaper away from the stump and wear loose fitting clothing

My Best Tips on Bathing Twins

• The best way to bath twins is one at a time, it’s a bit tricky to bath them at the same time at least until they can sit by themselves.
• You can use a baby bath, the family tub or even the kitchen sink. I also used a bath support for our newborn twins, they could lay down keeping their heads out of the water (you could use a couple of hand towels to help with slipping if you don’t have a bath support).
• Get everything ready, towels, washcloths, baby soap and lotion (I used olive oil on our twins it was very gentle on their skin), diapers and clothes.
• I would lay two towels on the floor one for an underlay and the other for drying. This way I could go from the bath then wrapped up in a towel in seconds, babies can get cold quickly.
• You could tandem bath your twins with you and your partner (or helper) one does the bathing and one does the dressing.
• When newborn, babies can be bathed less often so you could bath each twin on alternate days.

Baby food

Baby food is any food, other than breast milk or formula, which is made specifically for infants roughly between the ages of four to six months to 2 years. The food comes in multiple varieties and tastes, can be produced by many manufacturers, or may be table food that the rest of the family is eating, mashed up. Because infants lack teeth, many different baby foods are designed for ease of eating; they are either a soft, liquid paste or an easily chewed food. Babies typically move to consuming baby food once nurture or formula is not sufficient for the child's appetite. Babies do not need to have teeth to transition to eating solid foods. 

Breast milk or principle is the only food your newborn needs. Within four to six months, however, your baby will begin to develop the coordination to move solid food from the front of the mouth to the back for swallowing. At the same time, your baby's head control will improve and he or she will learn to sit with support — essential skills for eating solid foods. Babies begin eating liquid style baby food, sometimes mixed with rice cereal and procedure, or breast milk. Pureed vegetables and fruits are an example of liquid style baby food.  

Your baby is 7-8 months old, he/she can eat '2' baby foods, which include single ingredient and combination foods that are strained, instead of being pureed. Examples are Beech-Nut Naturals Stage 2 Apples & Bananas, Gerber 2nd Foods Garden Vegetables, Heinz Strained Vegetables, and Earth's Best Corn and Butternut Squash.

Newborn Baby's 48th Week: your baby is very near to his/her first birthday

48th week your baby is very near to his/her first birthday. Time really flies too fast. Last year at this stage, you didn’t even think of this big moment. One year has passed so quickly and your baby is getting more active, energetic and strong. Throughout the development of baby, it is perhaps a big occasion for you than your baby. He/she is too young to understand the concept of time and may not be able to understand it for another couple of years.

This week your baby may or may not be walking yet, but he(she)'s certainly trying to get around. He/she cruises on furniture, holds your hands while taking steps, and may not even want to sit down. This is a major milestone, though babies may take that first unassisted step at anywhere from 8 to 15 months. You can help him/her walking skills be giving his/her a sturdy push-pull toy, and placing furniture in strategic areas to encourage his/her cruising.

At 48th week old, babies usually range from 27.25 inches long and 17.5 pounds (10th percentile) to 30.25 inches long and 23 pounds (90th percentile). Your baby's appetite will go through many changes and about this time it might drop, even while his/her interest in food increases. Babies usually triple their birth weight by their first birthday, but only gain a few pounds between the first and second. Don't worry about your baby not eating enough, he/she will eat all he/she needs, and will learn to stop when he/she is full. 

Newborn Baby's 47th Week: milk is important for your baby’s brain and bone development

During 47th week your baby is mastering his/her verbal skills naturally, there are few steps that you can take to speed up this process. To begin with, always talk to your baby in a clear tone. Speak each word properly and avoid talking to your baby in Baby Talk. Whenever you talk about anything, signal at that thing so that your baby will able to make connection of the word with object. 

Your baby is still learning and if you force them he/she might lose his/her interest and his/her learning may become slow. Always look for fun-oriented teaching methodology to keep his/her interest alive and also to pace up the process of learning. Encourage your baby for every right response. Repeat single thing several times before your child so that he/she understands it well.

This week milk is important for your baby’s brain and bone development. There are several ways to cut the cholesterol supply, while still providing your baby the nutritious milk necessary for his/her growth. Low cholesterol food is fish which is extremely good from health point of view. It is not only good and healthy food for adults, children also like it. Fish contain low fats, but highly rich in imega-3 oil.

Newborn Baby's Week 46: Some babies have started walking around

During 46th week your baby has gotten the hang of finger foods; the next step is learning to use tools. Give him/her a toddler-sized plastic spoon and some cut or mashed food and show him/her how to maneuver it into her /his mouth. Each week your baby also makes advances in communication. His/her first words may have been mama or dada. 

Your baby's personality is really blossoming now. Her/his opinions are getting stronger and he/she isn't shy about expressing them. Your baby can now understand and shake his/her head no when he/she doesn't want to do something. She/he will also become excited and clap when he/she has mastered a new skill or task. 

This week some babies are more active than others. Whether your baby is too active or too slow to response, both conditions are equally thought provoking for the parents. Walking around in the house in semi-uncovered condition may increase the curiosity in your children. They might not think of anything else except to play with what they see in front of them. You have to make them realize that what is right and what is wrong. Drawing a line between dos and don’ts from this very stage will make your child understand so many different things.

Newborn Baby's 45th Week: developments, care,tips

This week, your baby continues to stress her/his freedom. This week your babies walking through house a pair of times. 45th week your baby understand more words now, but he/she is probably trying to speak more words as well. Your baby might be able to say several different words that clearly mean something to both of you. Listen closely and be sure to compliment him/her and respond. 

Your acknowledgement and attention are a reward and a great way to encourage your baby to continue learning and talking. At this age still engage more in parallel play, or playing next to each other. But he will quickly learn to play with others and now is a great time to introduce the idea. Look into playgroups in your area if you have trouble finding another baby close in age.

45th week of baby might concern in teeth are continually breakable and prone to certain other injuries irrespective whether these are baby teeth or adult teeth. Often times, a baby can chip his tooth as result of fall. Although, there is nothing to concerned about small chip that your baby’s tooth receive, yet sometimes these are not supposed to be ignored altogether. Whenever you notice a chip in your baby’s tooth, make certain that no sharp edges and bleeding of the gums occur.

Newborn Baby's 44th Week: immature bones and muscles become strong and mature

By 44^th week your baby may start taking short walks while holding onto your hand. She/he also now understands what to do when you are dressing her/him and will staff out both arms and legs to help you. She/he may also be able to drink from a cup all by herself - although some babies may not do this for a few more months. 

Your baby has grown into a monkey as she/he starts to crawl, wiggle, and climb out of the crib, stroller, and highchair. Diaper changes will also become even more challenging because, honestly, who wants to lay there for a whole minute when there's discovering to do. Just be sure to move heavy, hot or otherwise dangerous objects at least 12 inches away from table and counter edges so they're safely out of reach of your baby's curious hands.

Newborn Baby's 43rd Week: your baby has started to walk

By week 43, babies are able to follow simple commands such as, increased knowledge, your baby's ability to communicate increases each week as well. It is probably becoming easier and easier to understand what he/she wants, as he/she begins to indicate this in ways other than crying.

This week your baby has started to walk. He/she is probably walking very well by now. He/she is at home you do not need shoes for his/her feet, but make sure you buy a strong solid pair if for when you leave the house, even it if is just to the front yard. If you go somewhere where your baby could do a lot of walking is sure you bring your stroller along as well. Chances are that although your baby will want to walk, his/her legs will tire quickly and he will want to ride as well.

  

Newborn Baby's 42nd Week: your baby becomes more mobile and independent

42 week of newborn baby is no doubt giving you plenty of exercise! She/he is constantly on the go and discovering new and faster ways to move. Now that he/she is crawling, maybe cruising and perhaps even standing for a moment or two without holding onto anything, your baby may be close to taking his/her first wobbly, unassisted steps. As time goes on, your baby will build confidence and will stand on his/her own for longer periods of time. The more time she/he has to practice using his or her legs, the stronger and more coordinated he/she will be.

As your baby becomes more mobile and independent, you may notice that he/she has a renewed appreciation for cuddling on your lap while you read a book or two at the end of the day. He/she is still your little baby and needs comforting and security after a day of exploring and playing. He/she is also taking a greater interest in the book's pages, and may stare at the images, babble to them, and try to touch them. He/she will love to help turn the pages too. Remember, the more sounds and words your baby hears, the more easily he/she will develop a vocabulary. Take time out each day for this wonderful, educational ritual.

Colostrum, the first milk of a mother is known as liquid gold

Colostrum, the first milk of a mother is known to contain antibodies called immunoglobulins. Colostrum often has a yellow hue compared to breast milk. Colostrum is also known as "liquid gold" because of its fabulous health benefits to babies. Your first milk has taken a long time to come. Don’t worry it is normal. Talking about your first milk, there is an amazing "liquid gold" that typically supplies everything your baby will need during the first few days of his/her life. 

Colostrum contains antibodies to protect your baby from illnesses Colostrum, the first milk contains powerful white blood cells to provide numerous antibodies for your baby.

Colostrum can take useful prevention against harmful bacteria and funguses that may break your baby’s health and to get sick during his/her first few days.  According to the expert opinions that colostrum is closer to human blood and provides infant’s healthy formula through their remarkable ability to fight against disease and illness.

Colostrum also helps the baby in his/her first few days to encouraging the passing of his/her first stool. This stool is also called meconium. This clears excess bilirubin, a substance that causes newborn jaundice and waste-product of dead red blood cells, which is produced in large quantities at birth due to blood volume reduction, from the infant's body and helps prevent jaundice.