Diapers: Do You Choose Disposable Or Reusable?Written by Tony Luck
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Diaper Rash Diaper rash is a term covering various different rashes which will vary in severity from a mild redness to severe raw ulcerated skin. Most rashes are caused by exposure to soiled diapers. As urine and faeces break down ammonia is released, this is toxic and burns baby's delicate skin. A diaper will also prevent air circulating and retain heat, both of which will aggravate problem. If your baby develops a rash, change diapers frequently and keep area clean and dry. Avoid use of soap and wipes, wash with warm water and cotton wool balls. Barrier creams are available from your pharmacist. Perhaps one of best treatments is fresh air: let baby's skin breathe as often as possible.
Author: Tony Luck runs a site offering advice to new moms. Included is the fascinating Chinese Conception Chart which supposedly tells you whether the baby you're expecting is a boy or girl!
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thinner and quenches her thirst, and hind milk which is thicker and helps her to put on weight. Let her feed for as long as she wants. If you think she has finished but she has not released breast (maybe she's fallen asleep), gently push your little finger into corner of her mouth to break suction. At next feed, offer other breast first. Problems -
Engorgement - Most common 3 or 4 days after birth. Your breasts overfill with milk, making them feel heavy and hard. Your milk production will probably settle down after a few days; try expressing a little milk before feeds. -
Blocked duct - maybe caused by engorgement; try offering affected breast first when baby's sucking is strongest - this may clear blockage. Keep your nipples clean and wear a well-fitting bra. -
Sore nipple - Can be caused by baby incorrectly latching on. Try rubbing milk on nipple after a feed.
Author: Tony Luck who runs a site offering advice to moms-to-be and new moms. Included are the fascinating Chinese Pregnancy Calendar which is supposed to tell you whether the baby you are expecting will be a boy or girl, and a Conception Chart to tell you when baby is expected.
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