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Throwing an Awesome Baby Shower for Dad

Sometimes ladies have all the fun, especially when it comes to preparing the nursery, gabbing with girlfriends and, of course, being the honoree at a party thrown for her and the little one she’s growing inside.

There’s a new trend emerging, though, where baby showers are thrown for the father-to-be. Sometimes it’s a surprise shower, other times the soon-to-be-poppa is in the loop. Either way, we’re embracing this uptick in “for him” baby showers. To help you embrace it, too, we’re giving you pointers on invites, food, games and presents to make it the best baby shower for dad ever.

Father’s Baby Shower Invites

It all starts with an invitation. Believe it or not, there are a number of great options out there with a fatherly twist, including hand-designed invites on websites such as Etsy, convenient e-vites and even DIY invites. Below are just a couple options to inspire you.

Burgers, Beers and Diapers Invite by MolsDesigns on Etsy.

Beer, Brauts, Bows Invite by SWAKStudio

You can also compare prices on Amazon.

Food and Beverages

Sure, sure. Dads are a little less likely to get into the hand-carved fruit or froofy cupcake thing, but you can still get creative when it comes to food. One idea is to come up with a theme (in addition to the baby theme, of course). For example, themes such as video games, golf, bowties, bands, mustaches, sports, etc., are all bound to make dad and his guests happy.

As you can see from the invitations above, beer, BBQ, burgers, brats, steaks and otherwise “manly” food options seem a popular choice for a father’s baby shower. Hey — why not just go with a “manly dad” theme? Easy enough!

Regarding the actual food, it’s a good rule of thumb to stick to finger foods or easy-to-consume meals and snacks. A round of beers, bloody marys, or margaritas are a good go-to where drinks are concerned. If you prefer a dry party, go for sodas, alcohol-free mocktails or zesty punches.

Games and Activities

Ice breakers and planned activities are a good way to maintain momentum and keep energy up throughout the course of a father’s baby shower. Don’t hesitate to get creative — guests will be a good sport. Below are just a few ideas:

– Diaper Changing Competition
Yep, this is a classic one that’ll surely end in laughter and excitement. Divide guests into two even teams with one doll for each team. When someone says, “Go!” each team member will remove the old diaper and place the doll in a new diaper. Whichever team finishes first is the winner.

– Kids’ TV Shower Trivia
“Dads need to be savvy about those kids’ shows their babies will eventually watch, so why not test out their knowledge?” writes Melanie Edwards on Disney Baby. “Put together a couple of trivia questions on current TV shows to see who knows the most!”

– Don’t Say Baby
This game comes to you from Beau Coup, where they feature 19 other co-ed baby shower games.

“Mum’s the word when it comes to saying ‘baby’! Get this great icebreaker started the moment your guests walk through the door. As you greet each guest, give each a diaper pin to wear on his or her shirt. Once all of your guests have arrived, tell everyone that they can’t say ‘baby’ for the duration of the shower (or until it’s time to open presents). If anyone hears someone else saying the forbidden word, he or she can steal the rule breaker’s pin. At the end of the game, the person with the most pins wins a gift.”

– Baby Gambling
Get bets going amongst guests for what day the baby will arrive, how much he or she will weigh, how long the baby will be, how many hours of labor, time of birth, etc. You can have everyone put in a dollar to bet and give the pool to the winner, or you simply create a contest and give a prize after baby’s been delivered.

Presents

As with any party that involves gift-giving, it’s wise to consider the honoree’s personal tastes and go from there. Since this is a father’s baby shower, go ahead and stick within the realm of dad appropriate gifts. Below are a just a few ideas!

Dad will definitely get a kick out of silly baby clothes, like this “Miles Davis” T-shirt from BadMouthBaby.com.

Lillian Rose Daddy’s Special Project Diaper Bag Toolkit

If baby gets clothes, so should dad. For example, this Daddysaurus shirt from InspirationxCreation on Etsy is pretty darn adorable.

Compare prices of other cool Dad shirts on Amazon.

Baby Shower Etiquette Q&A – Complex or Broken Relationships

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Q:
Is it ok to write in the invitation “please don’t purchase anything with ‘daddy’ on it”. I’m hosting a shower for a close friend and her ex wants nothing to do with the baby. Therefore she’ll be a happy single mom. She asked that this be mentioned in the baby shower invitations. Is there a proper way to say it?   Thank you.

A:
That is a tricky question that you have given me. It can be difficult to let people know that mom will be a ‘single mom’. Those who are close to her won’t have to be told, but distant relatives may not be aware of the fact. I would simply put it in the invitation in a poem. Something like:

(Mom’s name) is feeling very blessed,
Because a little baby is quickly on his (or her) way.
The time she spends feeling baby move,
Makes her look forward to a day when she can hold him (or her) in her arms.
That will be the day, when mommy will become,
More than just a you and a family of two, but a mom.

Usually, you can stress the point by simply wording her invitation as a ‘family of two’ or ‘mom and baby’ will create a new family. By stressing the absence of daddy on the card, you should be able to let everyone know.

We’d love to see you
Come
and help us celebrate,
Our happy family of two

Q:
My friend will be a single parent when her baby is born since the father has expressed unwillingness at being a part of the baby’s life.   Should I invite his family to the shower given his feelings over everything?

A:
This is a very tough question and is something that really needs to be discussed with the expectant mom and the father’s family.  If they want to be part of the baby’s life regardless of how the father feels, I would suggest inviting them.  If they feel the same way as the father, avoid inviting them.  Regardless about how they feel, if the expectant mother does not want them there, then they should be kept off the guest list.

Q:
My brother is not with his girlfriend anymore but she is expecting his baby in the next few weeks.  Is it appropriate to throw her a shower or should I avoid the situation?

A:
This is a tricky one, and it really comes down to the relationship that you will have with the mother and baby after baby arrives.  If your brother does not plan to be involved with the baby and your family is backing him on this, then I would suggest that you avoid throwing the shower. If your brother will be involved and your family will also stay connected with mom and baby, then feel free to throw a baby shower for the expectant mom.  It is important to be sure of how your family will be reacting to the baby and mom and to not throw a shower if you have no intentions of having a relationship with mom and baby after the baby arrives since having one can give the impression that you support the mom to be.  I would recommend that instead of hosting a shower, you should let the mom to be or her family know that you would love to attend a baby shower if one is thrown.  This way you won’t be in the middle of a separation and you can still be supportive and caring.

Q:
My Daughter is pregnant with her first child and my daughter and the father of the baby are in an ‘on and off’ relationship. They do not live together, each living with their respective parents. I threw a baby shower for her and invited the Father and his family, who all came and brought gifts for my daughter. I gifted my Daughter with a nursing chair and baby bassinet to help her complete the baby’s nursery which I also purchased items for and helped her set up.
I just received an invitation from a family member of the baby’s father – they are throwing a shower for him and have invited us. It seems rude to decline but I have a question regarding a gift.

At this point I feel that I have met my obligation to this child and do not feel that a gift to him is necessary but I don’t want to appear rude. My husband says we should just take a small gift. What is the right thing to do? Would he and his family expect us to bring a gift and would they expect it to be large as the Grandparents? The handwritten invitation said that he was not registered anywhere but needed everything.

A:
Congratulations on becoming a grandparent and I think that the gift you chose for your daughter is a wonderful one. To answer your question, usually, a grandparent doesn’t have to give a gift if they have already given a larger gift before the shower. However, many grandparents will give a shower gift simply to be a part of the shower. In your situation, it is slightly different, as the dad needs items when the baby will be at his home. For that reason, I would recommend bringing a small gift for the baby. No one should expect it to be as large or extravagant as the gift your daughter received, but something small should be given. One thing that I would stress is that if the dad plans to be an active figure in the child’s life, then you will be spending many holidays and events with him. Start it off on the right foot by participating in his shower.

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Rights and obligations of a single parent | Mothers today

El Bachelor’s Day he began to celebrate in China to demonstrate the pride of loneliness. It is celebrated with 11 out of 11 because that is the maximum 1 that can be achieved in a year, and this number corresponds to one person. After this story that we told you, you can understand why we chose the topic of the duties and rights of a single father, since on different occasions we have talked about the mother, today we will focus on them.

In fact, as a single parent, you have the same recognition of rights and obligations as a single mother. In this sense it does not matter whether there was a marital relationship or not. Because children have the same rights, whether their parents are married or not. And so parents have the same obligations towards their children.

Index

• 1 Situations in which a man becomes a single father
• 2 The right of single men to claim paternity
• 3 Variants a man must be a single father

Situations in which a man becomes a single father since a man, as a

single parent, will have the rights and obligations on the upbringing, guardianship and support of children.

A man can also become a single father without maintaining an emotional relationship with a woman. This is the so-called co-parenting. Father and mother share rights and obligations, regardless of whether they were a couple at some point or not. In fact, for this option to work, there must be a very good relationship between both people, because they will need many agreements regarding the education of the child, the responsibilities of each of them, etc.

There are other reasons why a man becomes a father – single, he may lose his wife, in which case he is a widower, you will not share custody with anyone. And besides, a man can also become foster father This is a way to be a single parent if you are not married.

The right of single men to claim paternity

Men have the right to claim the relationship of their son, that is, paternity, because it may happen that the child is born, but the mother does not want the father to recognize him. In this case, in accordance with the provisions of Article 131 et seq. of the Civil Code, the father or any person with a legitimate interest may demand that his parentage be declared.

This claim has a number of deadlines, If the alleged paternity is public and notorious, the man may request a declaration of parentage at any time. And if the man did not know that he had a child, the deadline for applying for recognition of kinship is one year from the moment when it became known about his existence.

After paternity is acknowledged , the father will have the same rights as the mother . The legislation recognizes a number of rights and permissions for men, the purpose of which is to facilitate work-life balance and family. Although in some cases the right to maternity, paternity and lactation leave, if recognition of this does not come at the time of childbirth, could be lost.

Options man must be a single father

Society is changing more and more a man who wants to commit to being parents even if they don’t have a partner at the time. They could have it, married or not, and want to fight for it. sole or joint custody of your children. In this case, the judge will evaluate and decide if the parents do not agree. At present, the preference traditionally given to the mother is no longer so clear-cut.

A single man can adopt, However, it is difficult, and the truth is that when choosing the right family, families with two parents are preferred over single parents.

Surrogacy is a method by which a man has a biological child without involving any woman in the child’s life, if you don’t want to. In these cases, the woman offers the belly but has no right to it. Even the egg does not have to be from a woman. This is an expensive method and is not legal in Spain, only a few countries such as the US or Canada provide enough legal guarantee to be able to use it.

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The goals of a single father versus those of a single mother

When it comes to raising children, the division of labor is often unequal. Society’s preconceived expectations of “work for mom” and “work for dad” may seem innocent. But they can lead to fights in the future when dad’s work ends, so he drinks cold drinks and watches mom do all her work instead.

But besides, setting goals based on gender stereotypes is just wrong, it’s simple and clear. My wife taught me that there are no “jobs for girls” and “jobs for boys”. There are just tasks that need to be done, and if you know they need to be done, then you are the one to do them.

We made a good team. When I cooked, she washed the dishes and vice versa. We had a couple of jobs that fell under gender stereotypes – for example, I was on a garbage collection patrol – but we did a decent job of dividing labor according to workload, not gender. It was about doing what needed to be done.

Single parents cannot afford this luxury. Before I became a widower, I remember looking at single moms and thinking, “How do they do that?” Now as a single parent, I have found that the bar for male parenting is set surprisingly low. I have to do everything that any single mother would do, but I am often praised for doing even the simplest parenting work.

Lonely men… are we really all that pathetic? Are women much better at parenting? Or do we, as a society, have expectations of women and mothers that are never expected of their male counterparts?

The following are nine ways in which the expectations that people have for me as a single father are completely different from those for single mothers:

1. Wake up the kids

kiss. Smooth the hair off your face. Whisper “It’s time to get up, sleepy head.” Have breakfast on the table for them. Wash the dishes and wipe down the kitchen table. Prepare something in the evening to defrost a good homemade dinner.

Waiting for dad: Let the alarm wake the kids. Hand them a pop tart on a paper plate on the way to the bus. Write a note on the table to order pizza in the evening.

2. Participation in school

Waiting for mother: Register with PTA. Attend meetings and volunteer to be a class mom. Make birthday treats. Schedule a meeting with teachers to discuss quarterly progress and then give a talk.

Dad waiting: Write down the class teacher’s name in case you need to email them if your child is sick.

3. Meet your children’s friends

Waiting for mom: Get to know your children’s friends. Set game dates. Invite your parents to dinner. Offer a ride to and from training and events.

Waiting for dad: Try not to confuse the one with braces and the one whose dad was in a gang. Write it down to try working on the names.

4. Laundry

Waiting for Mom: Make sure you do your laundry at least once a week, if not every day. Iron shirts as soon as they come out of the dryer. Fold and put away clothes so they don’t wrinkle.

Waiting for dad: Anything that passes the smell test is a waste of water. There is no need to wash laundry until the stack on top of the basket collapses under its own weight. If it wrinkles, hang it up in the bathroom, turn on the hot shower, and close the door.

5. House cleaning.

Mom waiting: Vacuum and dust weekly. Climb onto the bed to get to the fan. Remove books and lamps from bedside tables. Wipe down the table, then wipe down the item before putting it back in place.

Waiting for dad: What kind of dust? Why are we gathering dust?

6. Teach your children good social etiquette

Waiting for mom: Play psychologist for children’s school plays. Discuss how they could or should have behaved. Call the parents of the other child involved and discuss solutions.

Waiting for dad: Teach them how to make a proper fist. Offer the following advice: “The next time he tries to do this, you will punch him right in the face.”

7. Pet Care

Mom Waiting: Be aware of your children’s pet care. Help your dog clean the litter box daily and change it weekly. There should always be water in the drinker and the food bowl should be cleaned before each feeding.

Waiting for Dad: When the litter box smells strong enough, take it to the trash and buy a new one.

8. Cleaning the bathroom

Waiting for mom: Clean toilets and showers every week. Tilex from calcium deposits and Lysol for bath and toilet. Lights must shine!

Waiting for dad: Wipe the seat. Like New!

9. Feeding children

Waiting for mom: Explore healthy eating. Buy fresh organic ingredients. Watch a master class on proper preparation and try out the trendy French technique that the internet was buzzing about.

4 Tips to Help Your Toddler’s Drooling

Parents who are constantly changing bibs and wiping their infant’s mouths might expect that drooling will subside once their child reaches toddlerhood.

But that’s not always the case.

Some parents continue to see excessive saliva pooling around their child’s mouth as they reach 2 or 3 years-old. When it’s too late to chalk it up to teething, what’s causing your toddler to drool?

From low muscle tone to enlarged tonsils, to a tongue thrust, there are several possible causes of drooling in toddlers. Sometimes getting to the bottom of why a toddler is drooling excessively can guide you on ways you can help eliminate it.

In some cases, the solution to eliminating your toddler’s drooling could be making a change at home, like having him or her drink from a different type of cup.There are also specific exercises you can do at home to help lessen drooling.

A Speech-Language Pathologist can help by completing an assessment that includes an Oral Motor Examination. During this examination, the therapist will look at the structure of your child’s oral musculature (including their cheeks, lips, jaw, and tongue) and assess his or her coordination, strength, and awareness/sensation of these muscles.

Here are some tips on how to get started with helping your toddler’s drooling.

#1: Pass on Pacifiers

Prolonged use of pacifiers can cause changes in the way that a child’s mouth and teeth are developed. Those changes in structure or strength can lead to drooling.

This can include:

• Dental malocclusion (misalignment of the teeth)
• Open Bite (a type of misalignment in which the teeth do not make contact in the front as they do in the back)
• Overjet (a type of malocclusion of the teeth in which the upper teeth protrude over the bottom teeth)
• Changes in the shape of the hard palate (roof of the mouth)
• Alterations in the muscle tone of the lips & tongue

Pacifiers aren’t all bad. Most babies have a strong sucking reflex, and pros of pacifier use include a soothing effect, possible help with sleeping, and a possible reduction in the risk of SIDS.

But according to the Academy of Pediatrics, if your toddler is beyond 2 to 4 years old and still using a pacifier, it’s time to tackle weaning him or her off of it. The same goes for thumb-sucking.

Stopping the pacifier use or thumb sucking can help your toddler to better close and seal their mouth, which can reduce drooling.

How to put a stop to these habits? Here are a few tips:

• Give your child positive praise for days they do not use a pacifier or suck their thumb (try sticker charts or other rewards!).
• If your child uses a pacifier to fall asleep, let him or her also hold a small blanket or stuffed animal to associate with comfort. Eventually, you can try only giving your child this comfort item without the pacifier.
• Distract your child by giving him or her something else to do with their hands – like playing with a toy.

If you’re concerned that prolonged pacifier use or thumb sucking have caused changes in the structure or function of your child’s oral musculature or teeth, consider seeking an evaluation from a specialist, such as a:

• Pediatric dentist
• Orthodontist
• Speech-Language Pathologist
• Pediatrician

These professionals can help determine if your child has an Orofacial Myofunctional Disorder (OMD).

#2: Skip the Sippy Cup

Weak lip, cheek, and tongue muscles can lead to drooling. One easy way to strengthen those oral muscles? Skip the sippy cup!

Sippy cups can delay muscle development. They block the tongue so it isn’t forced to practice a more advanced way of swallowing, by touching the roof of the mouth and propelling liquids back.

NUK Gerber Graduates Fun Grips Hard Spout Sippy Cup

Toddlers who drink from a sippy cup with a hard spout for an extended amount of time may rest their tongue in a more forward position in their mouth at other times during the day.

This tongue protrusion can result in your toddler leaving their mouth open more at rest. Then, he or she is more likely to have some saliva leaking from the mouth (drooling).

What are some better alternatives to sippy cups?

Around 1 year old, try transitioning your child from a bottle to a cup with a different type of spout that will help strengthen his or her mouth muscles.

Straw Cup

Thinkbaby Stainless Steel Thinkster Bottle

Spout Free Cup

Munchkin Miracle Stainless Steel 360 Sippy Cup

Open Cup

Tiny Twinkle Silicon Training Cup

If drinking from these cups is tricky for your toddler, check out some other cups and tools that make the transition from a bottle a little easier and strengthen oral muscles:

Ark’s Bear Bottle Kit for Straw Drinking

Ark’s Lip Blok Mouthpiece

With a stronger tongue, cheeks, and lips, your toddler can more effectively keep their lips together and their tongue back. And that can all help eliminate drooling!

#3: Have your Child’s Tonsils & Adenoids Checked

If your toddler drools and you see him or her breathing through their mouth often, try getting to the root of why they’re doing that.

A number of factors can lead to an open mouth posture or mouth breathing, including:

• Enlarged tonsils
• Enlarged adenoids
• Allergies
• Low muscle tone

In this case, it’s recommended that you take your child to a specialist who can take a further look. Possible treatments could include tonsil and/or adenoid removal (also known as a tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy), allergy treatments, or medications.

Consider talking to your child’s pediatrician about having your child assessed by one of these professionals:

• Pediatric Ear, Nose, and Throat Doctor (ENT)
• Pediatric Allergist

#4: Improve Awareness

Improve your toddler’s awareness of drooling to help him or her manage it better, as their oral musculature continues to develop.

1. When you notice your toddler drooling, keep your language positive while bringing their attention to it. Try saying something like, “uh oh – your mouth is wet!”. You can also show them in the mirror what it looks like when they have some excess saliva on their mouth or chin.
2. Teach a way to help your child keep drooling under control. If you notice their mouth starting to pool up with saliva, remind your child, “don’t forget to swallow!”. Visuals with pictures that show this can be put around the house as reminders.
3. Show your toddler what to do if he or she does notice some extra saliva around their mouth. For example, using their tongue to sweep it back into the mouth or having a bib or cloth handy they know to use to wipe their mouth as needed.
4. Reinforce saliva management with positive praise! When you notice your child swallowing or wiping their mouth to manage their saliva, point it out and praise them with words and high fives.

ARK’s Z-Vibe Oral Stimulator for Speech & Feeding

5.  Use an electric toothbrush or an oral motor tool known as a Z-Vibe to                 increase your child’s sensation and awareness within their mouth.

Additional Resources

Drooling in toddlers can be caused by Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders, prolonged pacifier use, use of a sippy cup, mouth breathing due to enlarged tonsils or adenoids, low muscle tone, or certain neurological or genetic disorders.

If you have concerns about your toddler’s drooling, he or she may benefit from specialized services from a Speech-Language Pathologist. A Speech Therapy evaluation can help determine the cause of your child’s drooling. Ongoing individualized therapy can include exercises, tools, and techniques to reduce your toddler’s drooling.

TherapyWorks offers Speech Therapy, Occupational and Physical Therapy both in-home and through teletherapy (nationwide). If you would like to learn more, or discuss your child’s specific needs, please don’t hesitate to reach out to TherapyWorks!

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Drooling and teething

posted: Dec. 24, 2012.

Dr.Vaughan my baby girl just started drooling and chews on her hands a lot I think she is a little young to be teething what age do most children start teething and what do I do if she is teething?

The salivary glands are active at birth and interestingly large amounts of saliva are produced and swallowed daily.  Saliva has weak antibacterial properties and plays a key role in maintain oral hygiene. Salivation normally increases to full capacity around the 3^rd to 4^th month of life. This is usually about the same time parents notice drooling and health professionals this happens because of the infant’s limited ability to co ordinate swallowing effectively by holding the neck upright consistently and the conspicuous absence of the lower row of front teeth to serve as a dam and staunch the downward flow of drool. Increased salivation as described above should not be associated with any signs of illness such as fever or respiratory symptoms; otherwise there will be a need for urgent medical evaluation.

Salivation may also increase temporarily with the eruption of new teeth, typically around age 6 months. Though gum irritation may begin earlier than appearance of the first cusp along with increased salivation.  We think the gum irritation is why the babies reach for anything to help soothe the irritation. Their hands, usually when balled up into tiny fists are a favorite. This frequent introduction of otherwise “not-too-clean” hands into the mouth makes diarrheal illnesses and sometimes a fever especially common during this period since the newborn inevitably overwhelms the local immune system body defense mechanisms from the increased load of germs from the environment. This natural process fosters the age old perception that teething comes with fever and diarrhea etc – which as shown above is a consequence of increased oral germ burden and teething could ideally occur completely without any symptoms! In our practice, we recommend the use of teething rings as these have been shown to help. We do not encourage the use of topical anesthetic gels on the gum, since problems with excessive dosing which occurs when the infant ingests and swallows active medications intended for topical application only can lead to other complications. Besides, teething is natural and not a disease state!

Here’s a rule of thumb for the anticipated order of tooth eruption: 1st tooth 6-10 month. 
Number of newborn teeth = age (month) – 6 (until 30 month). Check the American Dental Association on http://www.mouthhealthy.org/en/babies-and-kids/

The teeth are counted with the expectation that the infant will have, on the average, one tooth for each month of age past 6 months up to 28 to 36 months of age, when the full complement of 20 primary teeth will have erupted.  Follow up with your Dental health provider as recommended by your pediatrician, for surveillance to ensure proper teeth eruption and spacing in the early years is key to a life of excellent dental health.

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Causes of profuse salivation in a child

If the child is a year old, profuse salivation is considered normal. All this will pass as soon as he grows up. However, in older children, hypersalivation may indicate the development of an unpleasant disease. The article discusses the causes that cause profuse salivation.

False hypersalivation

Abundant salivation in a child who goes to kindergarten or school can adversely affect social adaptation. The fact is that other children, as a rule, begin to tease, and this will inevitably lead to mental disorders and, accordingly, aggravate the situation.

But before taking action, it is important to see a doctor. Only he can correctly diagnose. The fact is that hypersalivation is false. Most often, it is provoked by injuries of the tongue, inflammatory processes in the oral cavity or bulbar nerve fibers. These pathologies reduce the swallowing function, so it may seem that there is more saliva than usual. Everything returns to normal once the root cause problem is resolved. In the case of false hypersalivation, profuse salivation is a consequence of the disease.

Causes of excessive salivation in a child

Hypersalivation can develop in children of any age. Doctors believe that it can be provoked by:

• Physiological changes. There are no deviations from the norm or pathologies in this process. These changes include adolescence with hormonal changes and the appearance of the first teeth.
• Pathologies of complex genesis. These reasons can have serious consequences. If a child is diagnosed with swallowing disorders, neurological diseases, rickets, inflammation of the nerves, muscle paralysis, then it is necessary to constantly be observed by a doctor.

Only a specialist can determine the exact cause. To make a diagnosis, he will need not only to examine the child, but also to know the full clinical picture. How does pathology manifest itself, what features does it have? Parents can answer these questions. And, of course, you will need an examination and testing.

Physiological changes

As mentioned above, physiological changes occurring in the body are considered normal. Abundant salivation in a child of 2 months and up to a year, as well as in adolescents, should not cause concern to parents. Of course, it is necessary to observe in order not to miss the development of any pathology. Let’s look at when hypersalivation is considered the norm.

Teething

As you know, newborn babies do not have teeth. They begin to erupt at about 3 months. Abundant salivation in a child for this reason can last up to 18 months. Why is teething accompanied by increased salivation? The human body is designed in a special way. It has a self-protection function. It is she who causes profuse salivation at the time of teething.

When a tooth breaks through the gum, a small wound forms. And saliva flushes it out so that an infection does not develop. In scientific language, this is called internal sanitation of the oral cavity.

In addition to a large amount of saliva, the child also has other symptoms:

• loss of appetite;
• temperature increase;
• capricious behavior;
• decreased activity, fatigue.

Hormonal changes

Why did my child start salivating profusely at the age of 12? This question worries many parents. And the answer is simple. It is at this age that hormonal changes begin. Girls get their period and boys ejaculate in the morning. It is these factors that indicate that their body is preparing for adulthood.

Many parents think that adolescence is 15-16 years old. But it’s not. The restructuring of metabolic processes begins 3-4 years earlier. During this period, in addition to an increased amount of saliva, acne and sweating are also observed.

In order to help a teenager to more easily endure these changes, you will need to contact a specialist. He will tell you how to properly care for your body, select a balanced diet and prescribe homeopathic remedies. As soon as the hormonal background stabilizes, hypersalivation will disappear on its own.

Inability to swallow saliva

This pathology is rarely diagnosed. May occur in a child as young as 2 years old. Abundant salivation, drinking avidly, uncontrolled appetite, problems with breastfeeding – all these symptoms indicate that the baby does not know how to swallow saliva. If the pathology is detected in time and therapy is started immediately, then it will be possible to get rid of the problem by 3-4 years.

Diseases of the oral cavity

Unfortunately, small children, getting to know the world around them, put all objects into their mouths. This inevitably leads to the development of unpleasant diseases. The most common is stomatitis. Also, excessive salivation in a child at the age of 3 can cause spastic disorders, neurological abnormalities, and inflammation of the glossopharyngeal nerve.

The parent can independently determine the development of such pathologies. It is necessary to regularly examine the oral cavity. If the child has reddened, a white coating and swelling have appeared, then it is important to immediately consult a pediatrician. Neurological disorders are manifested by frequent convulsions, lethargy, and a sluggish reaction to everything that happens around. Due to the fact that such a child has a developmental delay, he cannot swallow saliva, so it will flow profusely from the mouth. With such a problem, you need to make an appointment with a neurologist.

Rickets

Abundant salivation in a child may appear if he has a lack of elements such as phosphorus and calcium. The disease is referred to as rickets. It has many unpleasant symptoms and is aggravated by serious consequences. The child, in addition to profuse salivation, will also suffer from excessive sweating, arrhythmias, problems with the gastrointestinal tract, and baldness. In addition, over time, the size of the abdomen and head increases, and the spine and legs are strongly curved. If at the initial stage a medical correction is carried out, then the general condition of the child will improve, and the bones will get stronger.

Poisoning

The most dangerous cause of excessive salivation in a child is poisoning. It is important to understand that it can lead to serious consequences or even death. Parents need to keep an eye on their children, especially if substances such as pesticides, iodine, thinner, mercury, liquid bleach, and others are stored at home. In no case should you self-medicate. If there is a suspicion of poisoning with a potent substance, call an ambulance. Only doctors will be able to determine the severity and decide whether there is a need for hospitalization. Symptoms that occur after taking a harmful substance are vomiting, excessive salivation, nausea, loose stools, weakness, pallor of the skin.

Factors

Thus, it is possible to identify the main causes that can provoke excessive salivation in a child. Some of them have already been described above. The process of eruption of milk teeth is considered the most harmless. The greatest amount of saliva is formed in the period from 4 to 7 months. There are no pathologies in this, this is how the body reacts to this process.

But if profuse salivation has begun in a child aged 2 years and older, then it is necessary to check the oral cavity for the formation of infectious wounds and inflammatory processes. The most common cause of this pathology is stomatitis. With it, the mucosa is damaged, which provokes an increase in the amount of saliva. Another disease is gingivitis. It is diagnosed in those children who have inflamed gums. In this case, excessive salivation is not a symptom, but simply a defensive reaction.

This problem also occurs in cases of parasitic infestation (clay infestation). In order to get rid of the increased separation of saliva, it is necessary to treat the underlying pathology. Also, children diagnosed with cerebral palsy or colds suffer from hypersalvation.

What to do?

Excessive salivation in a child 2 months of age or older can be both normal and abnormal. It is from this that we must build on, deciding what to do when we find such a problem. If the reasons are related to physiological changes, then parents do not need to worry. Everything will pass by itself. But in the case of a disease, a symptom of which is an abundant separation of saliva, it is urgent to make an appointment with a doctor, and in some situations, call an ambulance.

It will take no more than ten minutes for the doctor to confirm hypersalvation. If there is a suspicion of a specific disease, then an examination by a highly specialized specialist, for example, a dentist, a neuropathologist, is additionally prescribed. The latter will not only make an accurate diagnosis, but also prescribe an effective treatment. Alternatively, anticholinergics may be prescribed. They are designed to reduce the activity of the nervous system. Thanks to the intake of such drugs, its effect on the mucous membrane is reduced, respectively, the amount of saliva will decrease.

In case of nervous disorders, drug therapy is supplemented with special therapeutic exercises and homeopathic preparations with anthropin. Facial massage also gives good results. It relaxes muscle tension. In rare cases, radiation therapy may be prescribed.

If it is not possible to find out the cause of excessive salivation, and the chin and skin around the face are reddened and painful to the touch, then it is recommended to use ointments or creams. They will help to remove irritation and reduce discomfort. It is important to wipe the discharge regularly. Use for this you need either napkins or a soft cloth. No effort is needed, the saliva is carefully removed so as not to injure the skin.

Traditional medicine

With the help of folk remedies, excessive salivation can also be combated. For this, herbal infusions are used. Sage, nettle, watery pepper, oak bark are perfect.

Some mothers share their recipes and give advice. It is believed that viburnum helps a lot. An infusion is made from the berries, which should be rinsed in the mouth several times a day. You can even drink it. Preparing this tincture is very simple. Viburnum berries are taken, knead well. This slurry is filled with boiling water. It is necessary to insist until the liquid cools down. Strain before taking.

10 reasons why a child is drooling

A rare mother does not care about the constant drooling of a child, and before letting the situation take its course or taking urgent measures, a caring mother will definitely find out why a child is drooling, using authoritative sources in networks or by contacting a pediatrician. Fortunately, most of the existing causes are not pathological and are due to physiological changes in a growing organism.

Before dealing with the root cause, it is worth explaining what this process is. Salivation (ptyalism) or hypersalivation is an increased secretion of the corresponding fluid by the salivary glands, which for one reason or another gets out of the oral cavity and can cause discomfort. The phenomenon can also be observed in adults in some cases, but hypersalivation in a child, especially under the age of 3 years, is most common.

It is important to understand that this is not an independent disease, but simply a phenomenon, which, however, can be a symptom of a certain disease or pathology.

Why is this bad?

The concept of “bad” in this case is somewhat contradictory, since in most cases there is no serious threat to the baby’s health. However, anyone would prefer that such a problem did not exist. Why?

• ✓ Excessive salivation can irritate the skin of the chin and around the mouth, the child develops a rash and bothersome irritation.

• ✓Excess secretion gets on clothes and surrounding objects, the child may feel discomfort, just like people nearby.

• ✓Children 3 years of age and older may experience psychological distress from this problem. Peers can joke about him, laugh, the child will be embarrassed by salivation, withdraw into himself.

Causes of hypersalivation

Before you speculate, you need to find out for sure whether the child’s salivary glands really work in “enhanced mode” and produce more secretions than they should. It often happens that there is no violation of the secretory function of the salivary glands at all, and the normally produced saliva flows arbitrarily from the child’s mouth only because the child does not swallow it for some reason. In this case, they speak of false hypersalivation. In other cases, a violation can be recognized by the daily amount of secretion produced, which should not exceed the norm of 2.5 (!!!) liters.

However, let’s take a closer look. So, among the causes of increased salivation, the following are distinguished:

• Physiological phenomenon as a variant of the norm.

Usually, in children under six months, this phenomenon should not be emphasized, since any specialist in the vast majority of cases will say that this is normal. Salivation (ptyalism) occurs at the level of unconditioned reflexes and soon disappears;

• Teething process

Often characterized by a similar symptom, and it can occur long before the appearance of the top of the tooth above the gum. The soft tissues of the gums are injured, the child may feel itching, express concern, try to “scratch” the gums with improvised objects. In response to irritation, the secretory function of the salivary glands also increases;

• Allergic rhinitis in an allergic child

Violation of the act of swallowing may be due to swelling of the nasopharyngeal mucosa, the child constantly breathes through the mouth, which is constantly open. This condition may be the cause of ptyalism;

• Swallowing problems and jaw anatomy

Drooling is often the cause of a child having difficulty swallowing (or simply forgetting to swallow) or some anatomical features such as malocclusion;

• Oral infections

The body’s natural defense mechanisms are activated by the presence of pathogens in the mouth, nasopharynx and middle ear area. So the baby’s body fights bacteria, literally washing them out with saliva, which also has a weak antiseptic effect;

• gastrointestinal problems

In most cases, diseases of the digestive system are accompanied by this symptom;

• Neurological disorders

If the central nervous system is disturbed, as a symptom, increased salivation may be observed, the causes of which lie in a brain tumor, cerebral palsy and other congenital or acquired diseases;

• Worm infestation

Often characterized by nocturnal salivation;

• Poisoning by heavy metals and hazardous chemicals

May be the underlying cause of this symptom. In this case, salivation is accompanied by a number of other signs;
when taking lithium-containing drugs, ptyalism is noted as a side effect.

Control and prevention measures

Physiological ptyalism in infants under six months of age and salivation due to teething do not require action. Since this is not a disorder or disease, it is safer to just wait out this period and help the child deal with it.

• ✓ You can offer your baby special teethers and rubberized toys especially for growing teeth.

• ✓ Engage the child, stimulate the process of swallowing saliva by offering him a pacifier, a nibbler with a treat.

• ✓ Waterproof lined bib to keep baby’s clothes from getting wet.

• ✓ Regularly remove saliva from the skin, to prevent the occurrence of pustular rash, treat vulnerable areas with baby cream.

In some cases, it is necessary to get rid of the root cause if the child’s excessive salivation is the result of an allergic reaction or medication. In this case, you should stop taking the medication or get rid of the allergen.

Gymnastics and massage of the facial muscles in some cases is a very effective measure. In addition, an older child who can already chew and take solid food on his own can be offered solid foods, such as apples, carrots, for additional training of the masticatory muscles.

In any case, if you are concerned about the causeless salivation of your baby, it is better to dispel these worries with a visit to the doctor.

The specialist will determine the cause of such a phenomenon, if necessary, prescribe additional studies.

Usually severe pathologies and diseases that cause hypersalivation and ptyalism are already known at birth or some time after. For example, salivation in children with cerebral palsy is a very common occurrence.

If a disease is detected, appropriate treatment is prescribed.

What Is a Receiving Blanket?
– Gerber Childrenswear

Over the course of your pregnancy and preparation period for your newborn baby, you’ve probably come to realize there are a lot more baby products on the market than you realized. Swaddles, receiving blankets, bibs, burp cloths, newborn towels, security blankets, footed pajamas—the list goes on. For the first few months of your infant’s life, keeping them warm and helping their body to maintain a normal temperature is essential, so many new parents stock up on baby blankets throughout the first year, but there are so many kinds to choose from.

STOCK UP ON  ADORABLE RECEIVING BLANKETS

A receiving blanket is one of the most common coverings that parents may acquire as a baby shower gift or when getting ready for the baby’s arrival. Made from thin, soft material—often cotton, flannel or plush—and typically about 30 inches by 30 inches, a receiving blanket is an extremely versatile accessory that you’ll find yourself using for almost everything. This staple baby item originally got its name from the custom of wrapping a newborn child in this type of covering immediately after birth, before he or she was “received” by the mother for the first time.

The Many Uses of a Baby Receiving Blanket

Provide Warmth or Play Area for Baby

The most obvious, and common, use for a receiving blanket is to wrap your little one up and keep him or her warm. These soft cover ups provide a baby with security and heat while the thinness of the material allows for some air flow to prevent overheating. Receiving blankets are easy to bring with you everywhere and can be laid on the ground to provide your baby with a quick, safe place for tummy time, all without needing a play mat.  Receiving blankets are perfect for blocking the wind on a stroller ride or keeping the baby warm in their car seat.

Substitute Changing Mat

Receiving blankets are one of the most useful items you can buy and are available in an assortment of fabrics and designs for both boys and girls. When you and your baby are on the go, you can quickly convert this comfy blanket into a convenient changing area for him or her. No need to purchase a travel changing mat—receiving blankets provide cushioning and comfort to lay the baby on anytime and perform a quick diaper change in any public restroom.

Burp Cloth

While you’ve probably thought about or already purchased burp cloths designed to throw over your shoulder when burping your baby after a feeding, receiving blankets can serve the same purpose. Babies spit up a lot in the few first months, so you may find yourself going through burp cloths often. Receiving blankets are the perfect replacement when you’re low on cloths, and most are designed to be machine-wash friendly, making cleanup a breeze. If you’re venturing out with your newborn, there’s no need to load up the diaper bag with too many extra items. Throw a receiving blanket in the bag and let it double as a burp cloth while you’re out and about.

The Difference Between a Swaddle Blanket and Receiving Blankets

Sometimes receiving blankets are used to swaddle babies, but there is a major difference between this type of covering and a swaddling blanket. While receiving blankets are designed in a square or rectangular shape, swaddle blankets are created in a smaller shape with two winged sides to more easily swaddle your newborn. Swaddling is a long-standing practice of securely wrapping a baby to provide comfort and security. Receiving blankets are an excellent purchase because the shape is more versatile and can be adapted for a variety of uses, while swaddle blankets are made specifically for swaddling. 

Ideas for Repurposing Receiving Blankets

Once your baby has outgrown his or her receiving blankets and you find yourself with a collection of blankets with no purpose, try converting them into new items. Many parents will save a baby’s first blanket as a token of their infant’s first few months of life, but there are tons of other ways you can repurpose a receiving blanket into a useful item.

Create a Quilt

Instead of simply saving your baby’s receiving blankets as a commemorative item, you can patch together differently patterned blankets to create a beautiful new quilt. As your baby grows, he or she will eventually leave the crib behind for a big kid bed. Sewing together old flannel receiving blankets is a great way to create a cozy first comforter for your child that they can use as a keepsake for years to come.

Sew Blankets into Pillows

For the crafty parent, receiving blankets can provide the perfect material for new pillows. Cut the blankets to your desired pillow size, purchase some stuffing from your local craft store and sew them together. If you have a lot of leftover receiving blankets, you can even create matching DIY throw pillows to go with your child’s new quilt.

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If you’re a first-time mom you might not be quite sure what a receiving blanket is.

Your head is full of questions like:

Would your baby need a receiving blanket? or
What is a receiving blanket used for? or
How is a receiving blanket different from a swaddle blanket? etc, etc. 

But don’t worry! 

After reading this article you’ll have all those questions answered. And you’ll feel more comfortable knowing what you’ll need when your baby arrives. 

What Is A Receiving Blanket?

A receiving blanket is a soft thin piece of fabric used to swaddle a newborn baby. 

It is usually made of flannel, cotton, or muslin. Nurses use it to wrap the baby up for the first meet-up with you.

Also called the Kuddle-Up blanket, the iconic receiving blanket used in American hospitals is white with blue and pink stripes. This design for receiving blankets has been used for newborn babies in hospitals for over 50 years now. The pink and blue stripes make it gender-neutral and loved by new parents. 

But you don’t need to stick to this design only. Receiving blankets come in a variety of prints and patterns. You can choose the one that fits into your nursery decor.

These blankets are typically sold in multipacks. And believe me, you’ll love them right away.

They are so comfy and functional that you will want to buy more and more.

Not surprisingly,  a receiving blanket is one of the most common gifts that a new mom gets even long before the delivery.

Why Is It Called a Receiving Blanket?

Yes, you’ve guessed correctly! 

We call it a receiving blanket because it’s the first cloth wrapped around your baby when you “receive” your bundle of joy after birth.

The little munchkin with teeny-tiny hands, swaddled tightly, what a blessing! 

No wonder the pictures of newborn babies wrapped in a receiving blanket and held by the over-the-moon-happy mom are the cutest and most popular on social media.  

What Size Is A Receiving Blanket? 

The hospital receiving blankets are rectangles 30×40 inches in size.

Square receiving blankets are also very popular and come in different sizes from 24×24 inches all the way up to the big ones of 44×44 inches. 

For newborn care, opt for the smaller size. It’ll make swaddling your tiny little one way easier.  

What Are Receiving Blankets Used for? 

The main purpose of a receiving blanket is, of course, swaddling the baby.

Swaddling recreates the snuggly environment of the mom’s womb, hence helping the baby sleep better and for longer stretches. Plus when swaddled babies don’t wiggle their arms and legs and startle themselves awake. 

But unlike the swaddle blankets with wings, which can be used only for swaddling the baby, receiving blankets are multifunctional and can serve you in many different ways when caring for your little one. 

Use your receiving blankets: 

• For covering up when breastfeeding: Due to its small size, a receiving blanket is easy to carry around in your diaper bag. It will provide you with the privacy you need when nursing in public. 
• For wrapping baby up after giving a bath: As receiving blankets are made of soft materials like cotton, muslin, or flannel, they keep the baby cozy after a warm bath.
• As a carseat or stroller cover: Keep a receiving blanket in the stroller pocket or next to the carseat and it can serve as a cover from the sun or unexpected rain. 
• As a mat for changing the diapers: Receiving blankets make it easy to make any not so comfy and clean area into a well-fitted diaper changing table. Cover up the changing boards in public toilets or even the area at home. You will keep it neat and clean without causing extra work for you. 

• As a burp cloth: With a baby who has frequent spit-ups, a regular burp cloth might not provide enough coverage. Receiving blankets act like an oversized burp cloth, and you are all neat and clean. Bonus: you have less laundry too.   
• As a play area/mat: Your baby will have numerous spaces to play at home, but when visiting friends and family, you can take your receiving blankets and let them serve as a mat for your baby to play on the ground. 
• For Playing Peek-a-boo: You can use a receiving blanket for some fun playtime with your baby. Check out these 5 fun ideas for how to play with a blanket. 
• As a blanket for a picnic: I always have one extra receiving blanket from my pack in the car for an unplanned picnic. When on a ride with your baby, it’s a good destresser from an overwhelming day to hop on a quick riverside picnic. The receiving blanket comes in handy!  

How To Repurpose Your Receiving Blankets

And even after giving your receiving blankets so much use, you can squeeze more life out of them once the baby outgrows them.

There are lots of interesting ways you can repurpose your receiving blankets. Here are some ideas: 

• Use the receiving blanket as a cleaning rug.
• Make it into a stuffed toy and keep it as a warm memory.
• Turn the receiving blanket into an apron for kid’s school art projects.
• Sew a pillow cover. Receiving blankets carry a special memory of your child, so you can turn it into a pillow to have in your room for nostalgic moments. 
• Donate to an animal shelter, as receiving blankets can be cozy for puppies as well. Or use it as a blanket for your own puppy if you have one. 
• Decorate your room by cutting it into small little shapes and figures. 
• Use a tent-at-home: As a kid, it’s always fun to make secret tents at home using chairs and small blankets. A bunch of receiving blankets can be perfect for this!                           
• You can easily use receiving blankets forever; just give way to your creativity.

How Do You Swaddle Your Baby Using A Receiving Blanket? 

The shape and size of receiving blankets make it easy to wrap around the baby. Newborns are used to cozy environments that remind them of life in the womb. So you can use a receiving blanket to recreate the coziness and keep the baby calm in the first couple of months after birth. 

To wrap your baby in a receiving blanket, you will need to:

• Spread out the blanket in a diamond shape on a  flat surface – the floor or the bed.
• Fold the top corner of the blanket several inches inwards,
• Place the baby on its back on the receiving blanket so that the head is above the fold at the top,
• Hold the baby’s arm down straight at its side, wrap that side of the blanket across the body,
• Lift the baby’s left arm so that the blanket can go under it,
• Draw the bottom corner of the blanket straight up and fold up till it reaches the baby’s neck,
• Hold the baby’s left arm and fold the right side of the receiving blanket across her body. 

In the end, your baby will look like a cozy burrito wrapped in its receiving blanket.  

Try wrapping up a baby doll or a stuffed animal toy before you swaddle your child. Babies like to move and kick, so keep patient even if you don’t manage to swaddle with the first try. Don’t you worry; mastery comes with practice.

Receiving Blanket Vs Swaddle

Swaddling a fussy baby isn’t easy!

Especially when you’re a first-time mom and not quite sure what you’re doing. 

Some babies hate being swaddled and fight big time. So you’ll need some practice to master the art of swaddling with a receiving blanket. 

To make things easier for yourself you can use a swaddle blanket with velcro wings instead.

The wings easily attach to the sides of the swaddle making the whole process a breeze. 

Unlike receiving blankets, which are multifunctional and can be used for so many different purposes, swaddles with wings are designed the way that they can be used only for swaddling. 

You can try both types to see which one you prefer. Or use them interchangeably.

Receiving Blanket Vs Muslin

Both muslin swaddles and receiving blankets are loose cloth blankets. The main difference is the fabric they are made of. 

Muslin swaddles are thinner than cotton receiving blankets so those are better for warmer climates. In hot summer weather, you still want to swaddle your baby but it’s important to not let your baby overheat. 

Hence, use muslin swaddles when it’s hot. Those are soft and soothing for baby skin and the material’s breathability let’s baby sleep without sweating. 

How Many Receiving Blankets Do I Need?

It depends on your washing routine but generally, a pack of 4 or 7 is a good starting point. 

Depending on the hospital you’ll be delivering in you might receive a couple of receiving blankets to take home too. 

My son loved being swaddled and I loved using receiving blankets with him. But with my daughter, I could hardly ever use one. She was so active and fussy every single time so I switched to the velcro swaddle and after a month or so started to use sleep sacks with her.

The good thing I could use the receiving blankets I had for all of the above-mentioned purposes. I still have a couple in the car, a couple in my diaper bag, a couple at grandma’s house for all types of emergencies. 

So it’s all individual and depends on the baby.

But  I wouldn’t stock up on too many receiving blankets in the beginning. You can buy or register for a pack and then see if you need more when your little one arrives. 

Also do consider that you’ll be swaddling your baby for only 2 months. 

At What Age Do You Stop Using Receiving Blankets?

While swaddling is very beneficial for the newborn stage, it’s important to not go overboard with it. 

American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends that swaddling is stopped when the baby is 2 months old or with the first sign of rolling. If the swaddled baby rolls over it may raise the risk of SIDS (sudden infant death syndrome). 

To make the transition out of the swaddle easier for your baby, start using a sleep sack instead. I have a special love for sleep sacks and have all the information for you on why use a sleep sack for your baby. 

Also, check out why I love and recommend Nested Bean weighted sleep sack. 

Best Receiving Blankets

Before you register for or purchase receiving blankets take into account the season when your baby will be born. For colder months, you’d want to have thicker cotton or fleece ones, while muslin is a better choice for warmer summertime. 

Here are some options for you to choose from: 

• The Luvable Friends cotton flannel receiving blankets come in a pack of 7 for a fairly reasonable price. You can choose from lots of different colors and patterns. These are 100% cotton square blankets (30″x30″) that are perfect for everyday use.  

• Another great option of high-quality affordable receiving blankets is this Gerber Unisex 4 pack one. 

• This  Personalized Newborn Receiving Blanket is a perfect gift for a baby shower. This fleece blanket is best to be used in colder months. It is soft and lightweight and is slightly larger than usual receiving blankets with the size 36″x36″.

• And finally my favorite thin and breathable aden + anais muslin blankets. These are large (44″x44″) and extremely versatile blankets that I’ve used with both of my babies and continue to have in my diaper bag. They are perfect for California’s cool evenings but light enough for hot days as well.

One Last Thing

I hope I’ve answered all your lingering questions on receiving blankets but if you have more feel free to ask in the comments and I’ll get back to you with more info.  

Your Turn

Please share your experience with receiving blankets for other moms to read. Any tips or life hacks when swaddling your baby? 

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What’s a Receiving Blanket? And Why You Need One

• The name receiving blanket originated from the custom of wrapping newborns before passing them off to mom to “receive.”
• Receiving blankets are typically made from soft fabrics such as flannel, cotton, muslin, or jersey knit.
• You can use receiving blankets for cleaning messes, swaddling your baby, covering surfaces, and more. 

When looking for must-have baby products for your registry, you might be wondering, “What’s a receiving blanket?” 

Receiving blankets are staple items in hospitals and nurseries alike. Almost every newborn announcement features a precious infant wrapped in a decorative receiving blanket. These popular blankets can be found on every box-store baby aisle. They often appear at baby showers by the dozen. 

Their popularity may leave you with burning questions: What’s so important about baby receiving blankets, anyway? Is a baby receiving blanket the same as a swaddle blanket? Do you need to register for 5 or 15?

Don’t stress! A quick crash course on the basics of receiving blankets will clear up any confusion for new parents.

What’s a Receiving Blanket?

Receiving blankets refer to the blankets used to wrap newborns. Yes, this answer sounds too simple to be correct. The name originated from the custom of wrapping newborns before passing them off to mom to “receive.”

You might recognize the iconic hospital receiving blankets that first appeared in the mid-1900s. Today, those white blankets with pink and blue stripes continue to swaddle babies in the delivery room. They’re often regarded as the beloved first blanket of a newborn baby. 

Nurses use those flannel receiving blankets to help regulate a baby’s body temperature. In the hospital infant crib, the swaddle blanket and knitted hat keep the baby warm while away from mom or dad. 

Outside of the hospital, receiving blankets come in a variety of styles. You can find them in many patterns and colors. Some receiving blankets might be light and stretchy while others are thick and warm.

Receiving blankets are square or rectangular and are typically smaller than a child’s blanket. Their perfect size covers the newborn baby completely without leaving excess material.

What Can You Do With a Receiving Blanket?

A receiving blanket is useful for more than receiving your new baby despite its name. You can use receiving blankets for cleaning messes, swaddling your baby, covering surfaces, and more. 

You can use a receiving blanket as a:

• Playmat for baby’s toys.
• Burp cloth for spit-up.
• Nursing cover for mom.
• Stroller cover for shade.
• Mat for tummy time.
• Swaddling blanket for baby.
• Keep-sake baby blanket.
• Decorative blanket for baby’s room.
• Cleaning wipe for spit up or messes.
• Photo backdrop after baby’s arrival.
• Blanket for peek-a-boo or other hiding games.
• Changing table cover for diaper changes in a public restroom.
• Cushion (when properly rolled up) for more protection in the car seat.

With so many uses from burp cloths to nursing covers, it’s easy to see why receiving blankets are such a popular registry item!

Using a Receiving Blanket Safely

It is important to know that loose blankets should never be left in your baby’s crib or sleeping area. Loose blankets can increase the risks for sudden infant death syndrome.

Be sure to use your receiving blanket to safely swaddle your baby rather than loosely cover them. You should swaddle them snug enough so they can fall asleep easily, but not so tight it causes pain.

A good way to see if the swaddle is too tight is to place two fingers between your baby’s chest and the swaddle. If your fingers don’t fit, loosen the swaddle until they do.

You also want to be sure your newborn baby doesn’t overheat. Be sure to use appropriate dress and swaddle blanket fabric for the temperature.

Choosing a Receiving Blanket

The type of receiving blanket that’s right for your baby will depend on your needs. The climate you live in and personal taste will be deciding factors as well.

Think about the average temperatures where you live. Will you want to swaddle your baby with a heavy or light fabric? Lighter fabrics like cotton and muslin are ideal for warmer climates. A thicker fabric like flannel is perfect for cooler temperatures. Consider how many you will need for summer versus winter where you live.

Deciding what jobs you’d like your receiving blankets to do will also help you decide. Thinner fabrics like muslin make excellent nursing covers. A more absorbent fabric like flannel makes a great burp cloth.

Receiving Blanket vs Swaddle vs Muslin: What’s the Difference?

You might see many names used for baby blankets. Muslin, receiving, and swaddling blankets are the most common baby blankets. They all have slight differences but common uses.

1. Swaddle blankets are specifically designed to wrap with a snug fit around your newborn. You will find them in stretchy materials like jersey knit that allows for a tighter wrap.

(You might also notice swaddle wraps and wearable blankets in that category. These can only be used for swaddling your baby, as they aren’t a standard blanket. Swaddle wraps and wearable blankets come with special straps, zippers, or Velcro for a more secure fit.) 

2. Muslin blankets refer to any blanket made from muslin material. They are a bit larger than receiving blankets. This larger design creates room for easier swaddling. The breathable material allows for airflow so the baby doesn’t overheat.
3. Receiving blankets include both swaddle blankets and muslin blankets. Both options allow you to snuggle, wrap, and hold your sweet newborn. The only difference is material and size. 

FAQs

Why should I use a receiving blanket to swaddle my baby?

A 2005 study by Patricia Franco, et al found that swaddling babies increases infants’ sleep efficiency. 

Babies often prefer sleeping in a swaddle because it reduces twitching and sudden movements that often wake them from sleep. These movements are part of the Moro reflex and are completely normal. 

Many parents notice a major difference in the quality of baby’s sleep after they are swaddled. Swaddling an overstimulated baby often helps them to calm quickly.

How long do you use receiving blankets?

You can use a receiving blanket for years to come—long after you stop swaddling and the newborn days are over.

An old hospital receiving blanket will make a great cleaning cloth. A thin blanket like muslin is perfect for older children to use as a lovey. You can also use a receiving blanket to cover your toddler on a breezy stroller ride. When your child grows, you can even make a memory quilt out of old receiving blankets.

What is a receiving blanket made of?

Receiving blankets are typically made from soft fabrics such as flannel, cotton, muslin, or jersey knit.

How much does a receiving blanket cost?

Receiving blankets often come in a pack of 3 to 5 blankets and may cost anywhere from $10 to $40. The price depends on the material and brand you choose. A standard pack of 4 to 5 flannel swaddle blankets is an inexpensive choice, averaging around $10.

How many receiving blankets do I need?

Most new parents need around 3 to 6 receiving blankets. This is a good starting point if you are creating your registry and unsure of your needs.

If you know you’ll want your receiving blankets for many uses, consider registering for 5 to 8. You’ll want to have an extra blanket in your diaper bag and plenty to cycle through before the next load of laundry.

Owl blanket for children and adults

Remember the long-forgotten feelings when you, a small child, were hugged tightly by a warm mother with a gentle smile. This is how a person feels when he is covered with a weighted blanket. All anxieties and worries are behind, sweet slumber lulls you. Another moment, and you fall into a deep sleep until the morning. For children, the Blanket acts even faster.

The Owl Blanket works like a sensory simulator: it increases the flow of information to the brain from touch and pressure receptors, which are located on the surface and inside our body. In other words, it improves communication between two important types of receptors and the brain. (Doctors say – enhances proprioceptive feedback.)

Why do you need a weighted blanket?

• Sleeping under such a blanket is very pleasant and calm: you feel yourself in a strong cocoon, absolutely protected and serene. If your life is filled with stress, you often do not get enough sleep, you have not had a vacation for a long time, a weighted blanket will help you relax.
• The weighted blanket is effective for a wide range of problems caused by, or related to, the communication between the brain and the body.

Our mind is closely connected with the body. If the brain does not receive information from receptors
about where the body is now and what it is doing, this leads to overexcitation, neurosis, sleep disturbance, anxiety and other disorders. Restoring a reliable “communication channel” between the body and the brain leads to rapid positive changes.

Who will feel good under a weighted blanket?

Here is an incomplete list of situations in which the Owl Blanket can be useful and even indispensable:

• Aggressive behavior
• Autism and autism spectrum disorders
• ADHD and anxiety
• Insomnia and restless sleep
• Bipolar affective disorder
• Alzheimer’s disease
• Parkinson’s disease
• Pain of various etiologies
• Dementia
• Tension and stress
• Cerebral Palsy
• Sensory Integration Dysfunction

A weighted blanket can also be used by ordinary people who want to get enough sleep and prefer a heavier blanket. A weighted blanket consists of several hundred pockets, each of which contains a precisely measured portion of weighting material – balls or buckwheat husks. In addition to the blanket, you can order a comfortable and beautiful cotton cover from us.
If you are the mother of a “special” child, then a weighted blanket will help him feel his body, become aware of himself in space. Regular use of a weighted blanket will lead to noticeable improvements in his condition. If your child is having trouble sleeping, there’s a good chance the Owl Blanket can help.

• In cerebral palsy, a weighted blanket helps reduce spasticity.
• Effectively reduces anxiety in autism, promotes
  restoration of functions of perception of oneself, one’s body.
• With ADHD helps to “ground” the child, align
  emotional background.

What is Modern Owl Blanket? How is it different from the Classic Owl Blanket?

The Classic Owl Blanket is a fixed weight blanket. The weighting agent is sewn into each pocket, and after the last stitch is made on the blanket, nothing can be changed.

The Modern Owl Blanket is a weighted, adjustable weight blanket. Each row of pockets in it is closed with a zipper, which allows you to climb inside and fill up, pour out or completely replace the weighting agent. But this is not all of its advantages.

The undoubted “plus” of the “Classic” blanket is that the product is inexpensive. Another plus is that the owner has nothing to think about, “no need to bother”.

“Cons” Blankets Classic:

• Weight cannot be adjusted.
  This is a very serious shortcoming. Firstly, different people have different levels of sensitivity – one weight is not suitable for everyone. Secondly, there is a gradual adaptation of the body to a constant stimulus. Even if today you guessed correctly with the weight of the blanket, then in a month or two this weight will be insufficient, and the effectiveness of the therapeutic effect will decrease. Thirdly, the Classic cannot be taken “for growth” for a child. He will have to put up with the extra pounds of that part of the blanket, which forms the stock. Getting in and out from under such a blanket and just pulling it up on yourself is a problem for the child.
• Difficulties with washing the product.
  Do not wash a blanket that weighs half a pound in the washing machine. You have to wash it by hand in the bath, then let the water drain, then lay it out for a very long time

Let’s move on to Modern.
“Minus”: the product is more expensive.
“Pros” weighted blanket “Modern”:

• Weight adjustment. Just open the zipper that closes a row of pockets, add or remove the weighting agent. Then repeat the operation for the next row of pockets. Adjusting the weight of an adult blanket takes about half an hour. Children’s – even less.
• Change in weight distribution. You can make the bottom
  heavier
  part of the blanket (many people like to put more weight on their legs. ) You can remove the “idling” weight from the sides of the blanket, thereby making the blanket lighter. You can achieve unusual effects by alternating filled and empty pockets
• Filler alternation. In winter, you can use a blanket filled with buckwheat husks, and in summer – filled with balls (polymer blanket is more “cold”) If you need a more intense effect on tactile receptors, you can fill the blanket with beans, chestnuts or acorns.
• Hassle-free washing. You just need to unzip all the zippers and lift the duvet by the bottom corners. All filler will spill out. (It is best to turn the duvet over in a bag, which will take all the spilled filler.) After that, you wash the cover in the washing machine, dry it
  and refill with weighting agent.
• Quilt size adjustment. If you take a blanket for a child with a margin in size, then you simply fill with a weighting agent only that area of ​​​​the blanket that the child needs now. After a year and a half, when the blanket becomes small, you unfasten the pins and fill an additional row of pockets with a stiffener.
• • How to choose a blanket for winter and summer from natural materials?

    Sleep becomes a rest, restoring health and strength, and enjoyment only when it is cozy and comfortable in bed, in this regard, the task of choosing a blanket plays one of the key roles. Therefore, the hostess, who knows how to save big, will be indifferent to the synthetic group and will consider only a high-quality product made from natural materials:

    • from plant fibers: bamboo, cotton, linen;

    • from wool and down of mammals: sheep, camel, goat;

    • from the down of waterfowl: swan, northern goose, loons.

    It is known that light viscose is obtained from cotton and linen. Products from them are highly valued in the summer. The function of sweating under them is reduced. Blankets made of them ventilate the body well, protect it from overheating and are classified mainly as summer ones. However, the properties of bamboo blankets deserve special attention, how to choose it and how to use them in winter and summer will be discussed below.

    Only warm winter blankets are made from waterfowl down, but wool does an excellent job of both functions. It warms when the body is cold and protects it from the heat on summer nights. Absorbs sweat, refreshes. An example of this is the robes of Bedouins quilted with camel hair, traveling through the deserts for many centuries in a row. During the day, they save them from the scorching rays of the hot sun, and at night – from weak frosts descending with dew to the ground. Therefore, according to most experts, a blanket made of camel wool belongs to the category of the best. How to choose the best from the proposed range?

    How to choose a bamboo blanket

    Plant fibers from nettle, cotton, flax, bamboo, etc. were obtained by our ancestors by hand. They were used to weave, make clothes and bedding. In our technical age, viscose is produced industrially. Products made from it are light, elastic, easily restore their shape as a result of crushing, are durable in operation, and most importantly, environmentally friendly. They are easy to wash, have a pleasant energy characteristic of the plant.

    The great advantage of bamboo is its good thermal insulation qualities. Bamboo fibers, reminiscent of cotton wool, are filled with blankets, getting light, but warm enough to be used in the winter season, products. They are perfect for summer too. Safe for people prone to allergies, do not absorb body odor, machine washable, dry quickly. Covers or coverings for bamboo blankets are made from fabrics consisting of bamboo fibers, combined with linen, cotton. One of the advantages is the reasonable price.

    When choosing a bamboo blanket model, study the description. Often, manufacturers use combined fillers, combining fibers from other plants, which enhances some of the properties and detracts from others. Also, before choosing a blanket, do the following:

    First, measure the bed and choose the size, at least half a meter wider than it.

    Second, make sure the quilt is thick enough, quilted evenly, and doesn’t have any lumpy or empty patches.

    How to choose a camel wool blanket.

    The advantage of camel blankets lies in the ability to keep the body temperature at an optimal level, neither overheating nor cooling down. On the other hand, wool is a generally recognized remedy. Products made from it help people suffering from rheumatism, muscle spasms, inflammation of the joints, osteochondrosis and prone to colds.

    There are woven and quilted wool blankets on the market. Quilted duvets are softer and lighter. Their geometric patterns and pleasant colors are impressive.

    When choosing, you should pay attention to:

    • on the volume of the blanket;

    • percentage of wool and down;

    • the weight;

    • covering (cotton, silk),

    • seasonality of use (summer, winter, all-weather)

    • whether washing is allowed.

    The price of the product depends on these parameters. For example, blankets made from the down of young camels are the most expensive. The higher the percentage of down in the volume, the higher the price. Therefore, on the labels of elite oriental blankets, the composition and place of collection of raw materials are indicated.

    Where to buy a blanket?

    In conclusion, camel wool and bamboo fiber blankets are not competitive. They are excellent in their own way and are good together. Therefore, often, a bamboo blanket that has served all summer is combined by housewives in a single duvet cover with another camel wool blanket. We offer you to buy high-quality blankets with excellent organoleptic characteristics and healthy fillers in our store mona-liza.com

    “Two apple trees for income.” How in Kazakhstan (not) they issue targeted social assistance

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    It is widely believed in Kazakhstan that recipients of state aid – are “parasites” and “freeloaders” who should be content with meager payments. In reality, a developed system of social protection is a direct obligation of the state and it is not being implemented, experts say Human Rights Watch . This human rights organization has published an extensive report on the situation in Kazakhstan. On October 17, International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, RFE/RL is reviewing this study and sharing stories of women receiving or trying to receive targeted social assistance.

    Women with many children, single mothers, women raising children with disabilities were the main driving force behind the large-scale protests that began in 2019year after the death of five girls-sisters in a makeshift house on the outskirts of Astana. The protesters demanded from the state to improve the quality of life of citizens.

    More than three years later, the international organization Human Rights Watch concluded: vulnerable segments of the population in Kazakhstan are unable to secure their basic social and economic rights.

    Kazakhstan, as a “relatively rich country”, can afford to guarantee universal access to social protection to all citizens in need. In fact, people face stigma and red tape that pushes those who are in the most extreme distress out of the way.

    According to the organization’s findings, Kazakhstan has “strict eligibility criteria” that prevent citizens from receiving the assistance they need. In addition, the denial of such assistance automatically removes them from the category of the poor, thereby depriving them of the right to other benefits.

    If the applicant still manages to overcome obstacles and obtain benefits, HRW notes that the amounts given out are not enough to cover basic needs.

    EXTRA 2500 TENGE

    Zhansaule Zharkynbek, 26 years old, Turkestan region

    Zhansaule was kidnapped in his second year of university by a stranger for the purpose of marriage. She agreed to marry him and, according to her, did not regret the decision. She did not continue her studies. Sitting at home with three children. My husband recently passed away in an accident. After losing him, the woman got a job as a cleaner at a school to feed her family.

    Zhansaule Zharkynbek

    They live in a rented house in the village of Kaynarbulak. Zhansaule’s salary is 61 thousand tenge, another 69thousand – survivor’s allowance. Rent costs 30,000 tenge per month, 10,000 tenge for a kindergarten. And also expenses for utility bills, food, clothing…

    — Every month we owe the store 20-30 thousand. Basically, I buy essential products: flour, butter, pasta, potatoes, onions. But money is not enough. Everything is expensive. Bread used to cost 100 tenge, now it’s 150. Sometimes people show pity, give something, charitable foundations bring food,” the woman says.

    It’s cold in Zhansaule’s house. She cannot afford to stock up on wood and coal for the winter. Because of the low temperature, all four sleep in the same bed.

    – I tried to collect garbage and burn it, but it did not get warmer. Children cough because of the cold, the youngest daughter has red and inflamed eyes.

    The whole Zhansaule family sleeps on this bed – she and three children – because of the low temperature in the house

    Since February, children have been paid targeted social assistance (TSA, provided to vulnerable categories of citizens. — Rev. ). Families receiving these benefits must certify every three months that their income is below the poverty line. After Zhansaule got a job at a school, the amount of salary and survivor benefits (121,000 tenge in total) exceeded the minimum amount, and her children were deprived of TSA. Zhansaule collects documents again, but has no illusions.

    – Child allowance increased by nine thousand. If 121 thousand is a lot for them, then with 130 thousand there is no hope at all for social assistance. The amount for each family member should not exceed 28-30 thousand. We get 32,500 tenge. We cannot get TSA because of the “extra” 2500 tenge.

    Zhansaule Zharkynbek with her daughter

    Zhansaule works 11 hours a day and is thinking about switching to a seven-day work, but is afraid to leave the children alone.

    I run home during my lunch break to feed them. I want to continue my studies. If I had a degree, I would be a teacher, not mopping floors. They pay more there.

    Sizes of TSA in Kazakhstan

    According to official data cited by HRW, the volume of targeted social assistance and the number of citizens receiving it in Kazakhstan varied greatly from year to year due to changes in the issuance criteria.

    • In 2018, 600 thousand people received assistance in the amount of 4834 tenge per month.
    • In 2019, after protests broke out, the number of recipients exceeded two million, and the amount of TSA reached 12,188 tenge.
    • In the next two years, as a result of the tightening of extradition requirements at the end of 2019, both indicators were halved. Now about a million people in the country receive TSA. Its size is 6500 tenge per month.

    “BOTH PRICES AND CHILDREN GROW UP”

    Nadezhda Amirova, 29, Aktobe

    A mother of six children lives in a rented two-room house in a poor district of Aktobe, which the locals call Ugolnik.

    11-year-old Maxim, upon returning from school, immediately opens the refrigerator. Finding nothing to eat, closes. She takes off her uniform and reaches for the fridge again. Hope does not stand up: “Nothing will appear there from the fact that you will open it again and again.”

    Nadezhda Amirova, 29, a resident of Aktobe, near the house where she lives with her six children. October 11, 2022

    Nadezhda gave birth to her first child at 16. She became pregnant with her youngest son, who is now eight months old, during a meeting with her husband, who is in prison. He calls his husband Vladislav a good-natured and economic person who, if necessary, could work as a locksmith or plumber, but “foolishly” ended up in jail. Vladislav committed theft in the summer of 2020 and received three and a half years in prison. Since then, Nadezhda has been raising children alone.

    Diana, the eldest, and son Maxim are schoolchildren. The remaining four children stay at home and never went to kindergarten: there is nothing to pay for it.

    – There are people who say: “Why do you keep having children when you are barely surviving?” I never resented them. Yes, I am a woman with many children. But I do everything for the sake of the children. Never sat idle. I agree to any job, I don’t see anything shameful, says Nadezhda.

    She receives a monthly allowance from the state in the amount of 28,302 tenge for child care. In addition, the Amirovs, as a large family, receive an allowance of 76,479 tenge every month. According to the akimat, “the family’s income is below the poverty line.” Therefore, targeted social assistance is also issued – 90 156 tenge. In general, the monthly income of the family is about 200 thousand.

    Nadezhda Amirova from Aktobe

    – I pay rent of 45 thousand tenge on the day I receive benefits. The rest I spend on food and children’s clothes. On the one hand, it seems that state aid has increased in recent years, but the cost of food and clothing is increasing every day. Children grow out of clothes. Both prices and children are rising rapidly.

    Living wage in Kazakhstan

    Kazakhstan is classified as an upper middle income country. According to official figures, about six percent of its population lives below the subsistence level, which now stands at 37,389tenge (about $80). This is half the level recommended by the World Bank for countries like Kazakhstan – $165 per month.

    More than 86 percent of those living below the subsistence minimum are families with many children. But, HRW notes, the actual numbers could be higher. According to a 2021 study, about a quarter of families in Kazakhstan with four or more children do not have the resources to meet basic living needs.

    “ALL BANK ACCOUNTS HAVE BEEN SEIZED”

    Arai Sarsenbayeva, 33 years old, Uralsk

    A native of Uralsk, she studied to be a cook, but quit because of family problems: in childhood and adolescence, she often ran away from home because of her stepfather’s beatings. Survived by earnings, early married. The first and second husbands drank heavily. They have three children. The father of the fourth died before the couple could formalize the relationship.

    Arai Sarsenbayeva, residents of Uralsk

    Aray alone brings up children: two daughters, 13 and seven years old, and two sons, five and one year old. The family lives in an apartment-type hostel – in one room. Housing is rented, Aray pays 50 thousand tenge per month for it. It “eats” half of the income. She receives 50,000 tenge as a single mother and 53,000 tenge as a TSA.

    — I am not working now, I am sitting with a child. Before September it was especially difficult: three children went to school. I went to the mayor’s office. They found a sponsor there, he bought school uniforms, sportswear and stationery for my children.

    It used to be that they lived on alms: for the sake of their children, Arai stood with outstretched hand. Got into debt.

    Arai Sarsenbayeva’s children watch TV. Uralsk, October 12, 2022

    – Took out a loan for the treatment of her eldest daughter. She had a sore on her head and needed medication. Sometimes there was not enough to pay rent, and she took out loans again. Now all my bank accounts are frozen. There is only one on which the allowance is transferred, he cannot be arrested.

    Arai does not repay the loan: no money. Don’t know the size of the debt.

    — Now sometimes I wash the entrances, I take kalyms — to wash something for someone, to help with something. I earn 500, 1000 tenge at a time,” she says.

    Arai does not understand the mechanism of state support, and she does not have the strength to understand it.

    Arai Sarsenbayeva

    – In October, when I applied for benefits, I was told that I would receive 85 thousand (TSA) this quarter. Why is not specified. Together with the TSA, we receive food assistance. Sometimes. They gave it for the first time last year, twice. In this, never.

    Changes in the rules for issuing TSA in 2019

    At the end of 2019, the President of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, spoke in favor of “adjusting” the mechanism for issuing TSA. He stated that state aid should “motivate to work, and not to an idle lifestyle.”

    Changes made since then have resulted in stricter criteria for receiving TSA and, as a result, a reduction in the number of recipients. Among other things, applicants were required to be officially employed.

    “MANY FAMILIES ARE NO LONGER CONSIDERED POOR”

    Olga Chumanova, 44 years old, Almaty

    There are no able-bodied people in this family. Olga has two children of primary school age and a retired mother. She herself is with the second group of disabilities. Struggling with cancer. All together live in a dilapidated house with stove heating.

    Olga Chumanova

    – I have a disability allowance – 57,206 tenge, plus a small disability payment, about 6,000 tenge. Mom’s pension is a minimum wage, 84 thousand tenge. In August of this year, I applied for the ASP. They counted my allowance and my mother’s pension as total income. A certificate came in: they refuse you, because your income per person is 37 thousand. It turns out that the TSA is calculated in the old way, that is, 70 percent of the subsistence minimum per person should be – for Almaty no more than 31 thousand.

    Due to the fact that the family is not classified as low-income, Olga’s children cannot qualify for assistance from the so-called universal education system – the provision of school supplies and other non-monetary support.

    – Until 2019, we had a small allowance for children up to 18 years of age. Only one MCI (then the minimum calculation index was 2,525 tenge. – Rev. ). I had to collect a lot of information. If the child received higher education or specialized secondary education, it was possible to receive this assistance until the age of 23. Then it was all cancelled. The legislation has changed, we have ceased to be included in the category of low-income families, we began to take the total income. Many families are no longer considered low-income,” says Olga.

    Stigmatization of TSA recipients

    Separately, HRW indicates the presence of stigma in Kazakhstani society, negative attitudes towards persons receiving TSA, and the widespread opinion that people should be content with what they have. Aid beneficiaries may also be accused of “unwillingness to work”, “dependence” on the state, and artificially “deteriorating their situation in order to meet the criteria”.

    “In fact, applicants have to repeatedly go through a complex application process, during which they are subjected to humiliating comments from social workers,” notes HRW.

    The organization adds that the negative sentiment is “fueled” at high levels of government, where inappropriate comments about TSA recipients are also regularly made.

    “INCOME WAS 60 THOUSAND AND A PENNY. REFUSED BECAUSE OF A PENNY»

    Meruert Aymuratova, 36 years old, Semey

    Vostochny summer cottage in Semey. A rickety house. There is a car in the yard that has not been running for a long time. The house is cold, the floors are icy. The kids are doing homework in the kitchen. During a conversation, you can hear something running between the ceiling and the slabs. Meruert says they are mice and sometimes they fall from the ceiling.

    36-year-old Meruert Aymuratova, Semey

    – Although I have many children, I do not receive TSA. For this we need state work: where they offer it, we must work there. Because of the TSA, I don’t want to work like this. If they pay me, for example, 100 thousand, they will go on the road, for lunch, 60-50 thousand will remain. I myself refused the TSA, I said that I would not work in these places.

    When mothers protested in Kazakhstan in 2019, the authorities revised the legislation and the parameters for the payment of targeted social assistance. Then Meruert was appointed TSA – 110 thousand tenge per month.

    – Once they refused to pay. I was still working at the mall at the time. I was supposed to have an income of 60 thousand, but it was 60 thousand and one penny – I won’t lie – and because of this penny I was refused. After that, I don’t take it at all. She said: “Give me a piece of paper, I myself will write a refusal.” Tired of proving to them. I have arms and legs, I’ll work better myself.

    Now Meruert is hired for a daily job: where to paint, whitewash, prepare the dacha for winter. The husband also works odd jobs.

    Meruert Aymuratova’s sons do their homework

    – Yesterday and today at the dacha I cleaned gardens for four people for 20 thousand. The work is hard. Before, I even worked as a loader, loading hay. I couldn’t get up for one week. I have an umbilical hernia, I was afraid that there was a hernia on my lower back. I wanted to go to the hospital, but I thought that they would again put someone who would look after the children. Husband is at work. She lay for a week, took painkillers, somehow passed.

    Money is not always enough for the most necessary things. Products are rising in price rapidly, and many employers cannot pay more.

    — We receive 63,500 tenge for five children, everything is spent on food. Now oil costs five liters five thousand, a kilogram of sugar – 650. A kilogram is enough for one day for children, as you say “don’t eat it”. We eat meat twice a year – on New Year’s Eve and on Eid al-Adha. Sometimes there is no bread at home. Not often, but it happens.

    Meruert Aimuratova

    The eldest son, says Meruert, sometimes gets angry, saying to his parents: “Why did you give birth?”

    – Mansour, who suffers from psoriasis, was born when I had a spiral. So God wanted it. Often they say: “You shouldn’t have given birth.” I’m offended. There is a woman in the akimat who also says so. Always cursing, yelling at me. I don’t want to ask them for anything. At that time, my husband said to me: “Go to the akimat, ask for coal, you have many children. I say: “Excuse me, dear, go ask yourself. I will work, I will buy it myself,” says Meruert.

    Registration requirement and income calculation

    Among the obstacles that will make it difficult for people to access social protection mechanisms, HRW lists income determination methods, since it includes other types of social assistance and income of more distant family members to which the applicant does not have access.

    The organization also calls the requirement that all family members have a residence permit as an obstacle. It is especially difficult to fulfill it for large families that do not have their own housing.

    As a result, “many families in need of support are excluded from beneficiaries,” says HRW.

    The organization cites a 2017 study by international consulting firm Oxford Policy Management. She estimates that in Kazakhstan, the level of error in excluding TSA applicants due to non-compliance with the criteria can be as high as 80 percent.

    “I waved my hand”

    K A Mshat Kashakova, 36 years old, Almaty region

    Four children Kamshakova Kashakova. Now the family lives in their own unfinished house, but for a long time, like many others, they lived in rented housing. At the same time, Kamshat made several attempts to issue a TSA.

    – Applied in 2020. Then, due to problems with registration, it was not possible. They explained to me that all family members should be registered in one house. We have received temporary registration. They said it would take six months after that.

    When Kamshat contacted the Akimat six months later, she was told that temporary registration would not work. The family again went to ask the owner of the house – to make a permanent residence permit. According to Kamshat, he asked for 100 thousand tenge for this. But these expenses and collections of certificates again turned out to be useless.

    — A commission came from the village akimat with an inspection. Two apple trees were planted in the yard, they counted them on account of income. They inspected the whole house, in what condition the furniture is. They said to come back in a month. Came. They said that the TSA was not appointed because the income was exceeded. At that time, I received an allowance for caring for a child up to a year, as a large family, we received an allowance of 63,000 tenge, to which my husband’s salary of 110,000 tenge was added. The total income was 2,000 more than the subsistence level.

    Kamshat hoped for help from the state in preparing children for school. But the commission from the akimat considered that the family does not belong to the socially vulnerable.

    — I asked the principal of the school to at least put the kids on the free lunch list. The director refused because I do not receive targeted social assistance.

    In 2021, when Kamshat was again denied TSA, she stopped relying on the state.

    – She waved her hand. I started sewing korpe at home. She took up her own business. I take orders for blankets, sew them, sell them. From one order I earn an average of 40 thousand tenge.

    Social support is the responsibility of the state

    A well-thought-out system of social protection is Kazakhstan’s obligation in the field of ensuring human rights, emphasizes HRW.

    “The right to social security is guaranteed by the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, to which Kazakhstan is a party,” the report says.

    Human rights activists called on the Kazakhstani authorities to “fulfill international obligations” and to this end simplify the procedure for applying for TSA, abolish or change the propiska requirement and revise the income calculation system. HRW also considers it necessary to raise the poverty line, in particular, taking into account inflation, which reached 14.5 percent from June 2021 to June 2022.

    The government of Kazakhstan expressed its position on TSA, raising the subsistence minimum and the poverty line in May 2022. Then a representative of the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of the Population said that they would not revise these indicators, since the increase would “put people at home”, reducing their desire to work. He called the previous experience of increasing the size of the ASP “bitter” – for the same reason.

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My Baby Sleeps Face Down In The Mattress

Is Sleeping Face Down In A Crib a Problem for Babies?

Babies can only do a few things especially during the first few months of life. One of the things that babies are experts at is sleeping. Different babies will sleep in different positions on the mattress; as a matter of fact, some babies will have their own unique, favorite sleeping style.

The main purpose of this article is to help parents know if it is alright for the baby to sleep face down in the mattress. I want the parents to know more about the baby’s different sleeping positions, as well as the hidden danger that the parents should watch out for their babies while they sleep.

Here’s what you need to know if your baby sleeps face down.

What Is SIDS And How Can It Affect My Baby?

Parents who are taking care of a little baby should put SIDS on top of their worry list. This is because Sudden Infant Death Syndrome or SIDS, can happen unexpectedly and there is still no solid explanation about why it happens to 1 out o 1000 infants.

Some risk factors for SIDS are: low birth weight, brain abnormalities and respiratory infection. The baby’s sleeping position is also another huge factor that parents must put into consideration if they want to help their babies avoid SIDS.

This is because the baby needs to inhale oxygen and release carbon dioxide properly while sleeping. If the baby sleeps with his or her face down, the intake of oxygen and the release of carbon dioxide will be diminished. This is why for the past decade the “back to sleep” campaign has been enforced.

Parents are advised to make sure that their babies sleep on their backs because the baby can breathe better in this position. As a matter of fact, there has been a 50% decline in the incidence of SIDS ever since the campaign was launched.

SIDS results in the death of the infant, and although letting the baby sleep on his or her back will not guarantee that the child will not have SIDS, it is one way for the parent to decrease the child’s risk for this condition.

What Is The Best Sleeping Position For The Baby?

Babies know how to sleep soundly, and while a lot of people think that a sleeping baby is what parents want so that they will have a momentary respite, parents know for a fact that the silence can sometimes be unnerving. This is why most parents feel the need to check on their babies even during sleep.

Without a doubt, parents would be shocked to see their babies sleeping with their faces planted firmly on the mattress. While this may not be a concern especially for babies who already know how to lift their head up and roll over, it might be wise for parents to train their babies not to sleep this way.

This is because according to the American Academy of Pediatrics, the safest sleeping position for babies is on his or her back. Although the child can sleep on his or her side temporarily, parents should try their best to avoid letting the baby sleep with his or her face down so that the child can avoid having SIDS.

How Can I Stop My Baby From Sleeping Face Down?

One of the best ways for the parents to make sure that the baby does not sleep with his or her face down is to train your baby from the very beginning to sleep on his or her back. Some experts also say that during the first few months, the baby should sleep in the same room with the parents.

You can train the baby to sleep on his or her back by elevating the head of the crib. You can also use a reflux wedge, and you can extend his or her arms so the baby will not roll over. If the baby does rolls you can encourage the baby to sleep on his or her back by flipping the baby as soon as he or she sleeps.

This will allow the parents to be able to check the baby more often. The experts however, discourage parents and babies to sleep on the same bed as this can increase the baby’s risk for SIDS. You should also make sure that the baby’s bed does not have anything that might become a breathing obstruction.

It is much safer to let the baby freely roll over than for parents to use blankets, pillows, or stuffed toys to keep the baby in place. You can use positioning products like the Swanling Slumber Sleeper to keep the baby on his or her back, or an air permeable mattress so the baby to breathe even with the face down.

Conclusion

SIDS is definitely a very serious matter that parents should be aware of. This problem can happen if you let newborn babies sleep with his or her face down, this is why parents should always make sure that the baby sleeps in the proper position. SIDS however, rarely happens to babies 13 months old and up.

Experts say that parents with babies who already know how to lift his or her head up and roll over should not be overly worried if the baby sleeps with the face down. But if you want to stay safe, you should let the baby sleep in the proper position, and you should also consider using the right products.

Baby Sleeping Face Down in Mattress: Is It Safe?

Whether you’re a first-time mother or not, we’re sure you want the best for your babies. Even if it means scouring through the internet to find the correct answers

Today, we’ll talk about one of the frequently asked questions by parents. Is it safe when a baby sleeps face down? Let’s find out.

Defining SIDS: Babies Should Sleep on Their Back

It all boils down to SIDS. Allowing infants to sleep face down and on their stomachs, instead of their back, exposes them to a lot of risks.

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), also referred to as crib death, has gained a lot of attention these days for being the number one cause for a baby’s death and infants.

It’s a condition that can happen as the baby sleeps face down.

Research shows that, on average, boys are more likely to suffer from SIDS than girls.

With an increasing number of deaths because of SIDS, people have varying views on how babies should be sleeping. Is it safe to let them sleep on their stomachs?

Or is it better if they sleep on their back?

And because of the increasing number, answering this question has never been as crucial as today.

SIDS happens so suddenly. It is also more likely to happen when a baby sleeps face down.

One moment your infant could be sleeping, and the next, they could be suffering from SIDS. And it’s all because your baby sleeps face down.

They can suddenly die, despite being healthy just a few minutes ago.

While this isn’t an easy subject to discuss, a mother needs to know the risks involved with stomach sleeping.

The campaign against stomach sleeping continues, making sure parents put their babies to sleep on their backs instead of their stomachs.

Understanding the Causes of SIDS: Keeping Your Baby Safe

Your baby sleeps pretty much all day. It’s a natural occurrence that people don’t pay close attention to what’s going on.

Our advice to keep your baby safe?

Watch your baby sleep, or at least check on them once in a while. It’s a habit you MUST form.

You need to be able to tell whether there’s anything unusual with how they sleep and how they breathe. Doing so puts you in a better place to be aware of SIDS and the risk it brings.

Suffocation

If your baby sleeps face down and on its tummy, they’ll likely suffer from SIDS because of suffocation. Your baby lays flat on the material they sleep in, cutting any source of oxygen.

It’s a fact that babies are fragile beings, especially if it’s a newborn. They aren’t able to right their heads just yet and rollback.

Once your baby sleeps face down, and they’ve rolled over to their tummies, it’s up to you to help them back.

Whenever a baby sleeps face down, they risk suffocating.

They exhale carbon dioxide and end up breathing in carbon dioxide instead of oxygen.

Carbon dioxide poisoning could very likely happen. It’s when they don’t have access to oxygen or have limited access to it because the baby’s bed or pillows obstruct their face.

Poor Brain Development

Unfortunately, infants born with brain problems are susceptible to SIDS.

This is because the defect in their brain affects their ability to control their breathing and their ability to naturally wake up.

This is especially true for babies born prematurely and needs a little time in incubation to develop.

Sharing the Same Bed

Many parents make the mistake of sharing the same bed with their baby. While it’s a thoughtful and sweet gesture, parents are better off letting their baby sleep independently.

Unfortunately, letting your baby sleep with you in the same bed puts them at a higher risk for suffocation.

One parent might accidentally roll over to the baby, causing suffocation (Very rare).

My Baby Sleeps Face Down. Is It Okay?

The answer: So far, the majority rules that babies should sleep on their backs.

Back in the days, stomach sleeping wasn’t too much of an issue.

Parents hardly talked about this topic, nor was there any controversy about it. Back then, stomach sleeping was pretty common and wasn’t a cause for concern.

Over time, there’s been a debate and varying opinions on whether a baby should be sleeping on their backs or face down.

Researchers were able to discover that a baby sleeping on its stomach is likely to suffer from SIDS. Certainly, no parent would want their child to suffer this fate, especially if it can be avoided.

When Can Babies Start Sleeping Face Down?

Your baby will eventually start to sleep face down and on their stomach. Putting their heads against the bed feels much better and cooler than laying on their back.

It’s the same with how adults naturally sleep face down, and they don’t even know that it has already happened.

Knowing when your babies can start sleeping face-down is crucial so that you can closely monitor your babies during their most vulnerable stages.

That being said, babies can sleep face down. As to when it will be is a matter we’ll discuss below.

Hold off During the Baby Development Stage

This is not an ideal stage for babies to sleep face down.

The development of babies differs. A baby may develop faster than others, while some take some time.

Monitor the development of your baby closely, and understand their movements. At some point, your baby will start developing instincts crucial for their growth.

You’ll notice they start being more alert, and they can more or less have a feel of the situation they’re in.

When it comes to tummy sleeping, you want to pay close attention to how your baby sleeps face down, mainly whether your baby can move its head.

In general, you want your infant to move their head to the side when their stomach is sleeping. This makes sure they get ENOUGH OXYGEN as they sleep.

If they still aren’t able to right themselves, then it’s not yet the safe time for them to do stomach sleeping. You do not want to risk the safety of your baby at all costs.

As much as possible, you still want to check on your child to minimize the occurrence of any breathing difficulties or any danger involved with SIDS.

Start During the Better Movement/Walking Stage

This is an ideal stage for babies to start sleeping face down safely.

Soon enough, once your baby starts to learn some movement, stomach sleeping won’t be as risky as before! They can finally lay on their stomach and back without difficulty.

Most likely, your baby can already start moving around and even walk. They can already roll their head and neck back and forth, and side to side.

We recommend that you wait for this stage before you allow your baby to sleep face down. It’s less risky than banking on the possibility your baby can manage on their own.

What Can I Do to Prevent My Baby From Sleeping Face Down?

No matter how securely you place your babies on their backs, they somehow manage to roll themselves in such a way they start stomach sleeping.

And this is something you can’t avoid on your own.

But through time, your baby will naturally take on the sleeping position and get used to it. But for now, you ought to know that there are easy solutions to let your baby sleep on its back at all times.

#1 Swaddle Your Baby

Most parents swaddle their babies at all times. It keeps the baby secure and helps them stay warm. Moreover, it prevents the baby from rolling over.

Swaddling involves wrapping up a baby in such a way they can still move their hips and their hands. As much as possible, give them enough BREATHING ROOM whenever they’re swaddled.

If you want your baby to sleep on their backs, consider swaddling them. They won’t accidentally sleep on their stomachs.

#2 Choose a Firm Mattress

There’s a ton of mattresses out there, but not all of them are safe for infants.

Some have a soft surface that can instantly take the form of your baby. Just imagine when your baby starts sleeping on its stomach when you use a soft mattress.

A soft mattress will envelop the heads of your baby and lead to suffocation. This is what you want to avoid.

The best solution?

Choose a firm and reliable branded mattress that won’t form a dip whenever you lay heads on it. Whenever your baby rolls to its tummy, you don’t have to worry about the material engulfing them.

#3 Have a Baby Monitor

A lot of mothers rely on baby monitors to supervise their babies.

They can watch as their baby sleeps face down or on their back. If babies end up on their stomachs, parents can quickly get to their children and put them back in the correct position.

The beauty of using a baby monitor is that parents can always check on what’s going on. Regardless if their baby is asleep or not, a monitor comes in pretty handy.

#4 Keep the Crib Bare

Avoid placing unnecessary things inside the crib. The only thing you’ll need inside is a safe and firm mattress.

Unnecessary objects can obstruct the breathing of your baby, especially when they suddenly roll on their stomachs. Babies risk pressing their heads against it and end up suffocating.

Also, avoid any harsh smells and scents around your sleeping baby, as that can distract them from sleep. For example, mentholated Vapopads (like Vicks) can keep them awake.

#5 Keep the Bed of Your Baby Near You

You never know when your baby starts to sleep on its stomach. This is why it’s better to have a clear view of your baby sleeping.

You can place the bed of your baby in the same sleeping area or room as you. This is way better than leaving them to sleep in a room by themselves.

Sharing the same room with your baby allows you to put them back to their original position whenever they roll onto their stomach.

#6 Visit Your Doctor

If you’re new to parenting, we’re sure you’ve got a ton of questions in mind.

You still lack the proper knowledge and experience regarding parenting, which is why we highly recommend you visit a doctor.

You can ask for advice and recommendations to help you take care of your baby. Plus, doctors are more likely to be equipped with a ton of information and give sound advice based on their experience.

Conclusion

No parent wants their child to suffer from sudden infant death syndrome. It’s highly preventable, and you’ll have to keep your baby on its back when it’s time to sleep.

If you enjoyed this article, feel free to give it a like and share it with your fellow parents. This one simple act of sharing this sleep campaign can save someone and their babies.

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The child buried his nose in the mattress – Question to a pediatric neurologist

I have a few questions for you: 1) could the child get little air at that time, breathe with difficulty, and could this cause oxygen starvation of the brain with consequences?
– no
2) is it possible to check this somehow and is it necessary?
– no
3) I thought as a version that he could roll over to play and was tired or passed out with his nose in the mattress. Is it possible to somehow track if the child had a loss of consciousness? nine0003 – “On the edge of the nose and lips, a slight redness, like a bruise” – this is not clear – it means he hit – how?

In general – follow the recommendations:
Prevention of sudden death syndrome in a child of the first year of life
(Dr. The progress of medicine and preventive vaccinations have led to a sharp decrease in infant mortality from infections and other known diseases. After that, one of the main causes of death in children of the first year of life was the so-called “sudden death syndrome” of a child of the first year of life (infant age) from an unknown cause. Abbreviated as SIDS in English. nine0008

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (also known as “cradle death”) is defined as the sudden death of an infant under one year of age that remains unexplained after thorough autopsy examinations. In the US, SIDS occurs in about 1 in 500 births, usually in children 2 to 6 months of age (more common at 2 to 4 months of age). Most often this tragedy occurs between midnight and 6 am, in December and January. Approximately 7,000 children die from SIDS each year in the United States, and this is the leading cause of death in children in their first year of life. nine0008

There are many theories, but none of them have been proven, and the cause of this syndrome remains unknown. According to the prevailing concept, the cause should be sought in a congenital disorder of sleep mechanisms. Outwardly, such children look healthy and behave like everyone else, but they are distinguished by the imperfection of the system that regulates breathing. Each person has a center in the brain that regulates breathing and maintains a normal level of oxygen in the blood. When oxygen drops or carbon dioxide levels rise excessively (this happens when a person stops breathing or holds his breath), the control center automatically stimulates breathing. It would seem that this defense mechanism should continue to work during deep sleep. However, for some children, for some unknown reason, breathing does not automatically resume. SIDS occurs in children who have a disturbed mechanism for reducing the depth of sleep with its dangerous deepening, similar to death due to the suppression of vital functions. These children may have sleep apnea. nine0008

The term apnea means: “a” – absence, “pnea” – breathing. Death in the cradle is associated with the cessation of breathing. Observe the breath of a newborn baby. You will notice that he is breathing unevenly. The child takes several short breaths of varying lengths, then a deep breath, and then there is a 10-15 second period (apnea) when he does not seem to be breathing. But then he takes a deep breath again (and you too), and the cycle continues. This is irregular breathing, the so-called Cheyne-Stokes breathing. Residents of the USSR learned about the existence of such a respiratory disorder at 1953 from bulletins on the state of health of Stalin, who was dying after a stroke.

However, these periods of apnea are normal for infants during the first weeks of life. The smaller the child, the less regular breathing, especially in premature babies. Breathing becomes more regular towards the end of the first month.

Which apneas are dangerous and which are not? Different authors have slightly different criteria for normal and pathological apnea. But, of course, apneas that last more than 15-20 seconds are considered dangerous. Shorter apneas are dangerous if they are accompanied by blue or blanching of the face or nasolabial triangle. The frequency also matters – if more than thirty apneas are noted during the period of night sleep (7 hours) or three apneas in 1 hour, then shorter (from 15 to 10 seconds) apneas are also considered dangerous. Even if they are not accompanied by cyanosis or blanching. nine0008

Apnea monitors exist in the West. They are installed near the crib and give a signal for apnea. However, they are not very reliable and often give false signals. The feasibility of their use is questionable.

What to do if you have dangerous sleep apnea? Artificial mouth-to-mouth respiration – until the child inhales independently. How to do artificial respiration for a child of the first year of life – look on the Internet.

But sudden death need not be preceded by apnea. That’s why she’s sudden. To prevent sudden death, all parents should observe the following conditions for ensuring the safety of the child in the cradle and organizing his sleep:

1. Sleep on your back. A baby sleeping on their stomach is 5 to 10 times more likely to die than a baby who sleeps on their back. Why is it safer to sleep on your back? First, sleep on the back is less deep than on the stomach. And the sudden death of a child usually occurs during deep sleep. Secondly, it turned out that during sleep regurgitation (reflux) in the position of the child on the back, the gastric contents enter the stomach more easily or are more efficiently excreted from the mouth than in the prone position. The chance of choking decreases (leakage of gastric contents through the bronchi into the lungs is called aspiration). nine0008

Why do we even discuss sleeping on the back or stomach. After all, the supine position is the traditional sleeping position of a human infant. The fact is that in the western part of the globe in 1970-1990 there was a fashion for the position on the stomach. “Advanced” psychologists assured that sleeping on the stomach accelerates the development of children. In fact, the position on the stomach is necessary for the development of the child, but only when he is awake. When awake, it is completely safe for a healthy newborn. The fact is that although the newborn cannot still raise his head, he can reflexively turn it to the side if something interferes with his breathing. Although you should not leave a newborn unattended in this position. Basically, this head-turning reflex is also triggered during sleep. However, not only in a child with pre-perinatal lesions of the nervous system, but also in a child without obvious abnormalities, hidden disturbances in sleep mechanisms are possible. In this case, there may be too deep sleep with a temporary disappearance of the reflex of turning the head to the side. But, as usual, belatedly responding to Western fashion, some authors in the post-Soviet literary and Internet space still promote the fashion of sleeping on their stomach. nine0008

Since 1994, a national “Back to Sleep” campaign has been launched in the US to convince parents that their babies should sleep on their backs, on their sides, but not on their stomachs. The desired effect was not achieved immediately – habits and family traditions turned out to be very persistent. However, over 4 years of a large-scale educational campaign, the number of small Americans sleeping on their stomachs has almost halved, and the number of cases of “death in the cradle” has been reduced by a factor of three.

From 4-5 months of age, most (but not all) healthy babies begin to roll over on their own during sleep from a position on their back to a position on their side, and then on their stomach. It is impossible to watch over a child older than 4-5 months and turn him over on his back all night. But before 10-12 months of age, if you find yourself next to the baby during his sleep and see that he is lying on his stomach, then turn him over on his back. After a year of life, there is no need to control the posture of the child. Let him sleep how he wants. nine0008

However, if the child has risk factors for sudden death syndrome: respiratory arrest (apnea) during wakefulness or sleep, especially for more than 20 seconds, epileptic seizures or convulsions, repeated spitting up long after eating, especially during sleep, etc. – it is desirable after 5-6 months. Strictly observe the position on the back. This may require special styling. For example, a special sleeping bag, which is attached to the sides of the bed with special straps, which makes it impossible to roll onto the stomach. For some reason, such a sleeping bag is called “Dutch”. This is a sleeping bag that leaves the neck, head and arms free. In the leg area, it is also quite spacious and provides the child with the opportunity to move them freely. The impossibility of turning inside the bag is provided by its narrowness in the chest, abdomen and pelvis. Overheating, as well as hypothermia, in this bag is prevented by choosing lighter or warmer clothes for the child lying in it, depending on the ambient air temperature in the room. nine0008

So what if your child is one of those few babies who can’t get used to sleeping on their back at all? In this case, it is necessary to arrange the crib in such a way that in the event of a rollover on the stomach, the risk of sudden death is minimized. To do this, strictly follow the rules described below for the absence of soft bedding and other things in the bed.

1.1. Can the baby be laid on its side?

In the expensive book you bought, but outdated by the time it was published in Russian, you can find this advice: “When you put your baby to bed immediately after feeding, put him on his side. Lay the child on the right side, this facilitates the emptying of the stomach. However, the side position is worse than the supine position for preventing sudden death syndrome. The fact is that a child from a position on its side can involuntarily roll over onto its stomach. Yes, and the likelihood of regurgitation in the prone position remains the same – whether he lies on his side or on his back. Therefore, immediately after feeding the child, one should not put to sleep, but hold it vertically for 10-12 minutes (“column”) to prevent regurgitation. There is also a rule of “two burps”: you can put the baby in the crib after the air comes out of the stomach twice after feeding. nine0008

2. Safe bed arrangement. Before purchasing a crib, see the chapter Crib safety in the file Details on the safety of a small child in the home and in the yard.

The child must sleep in a cot with a fence (fence) in the form of slats. It is necessary to position the child in the crib so that his face is not under the covers. To do this: 1) the extended legs (soles of the feet) should rest against the back of the crib; then the child will not slide down and his face will not be under the blanket with which he is covered; 2) the child should be covered with a blanket no higher than shoulder level, do not try to cover their neck; nine0008

3) The blanket should be tucked under the mattress so that it does not slip and cover the child’s head.

Other possibilities of airway obstruction must also be excluded. The mattress should not be soft and voluminous, as the face and mouth of a child who accidentally rolled over on his stomach can “drown” in it. For the same reason, there should be no extra items in the crib that can cover the face and mouth of the child, even in the supine position, not to mention the position on the stomach. I mean extra pillows, bolsters, heavy blankets. It is better to do without a pillow at all. In this case, the head edge of the mattress can be made more elevated (or left flat). To do this, you can make a slope by placing something under it. Or the pillow should be small, dense, flat, with a flat surface. The mattress should also be dense, with a flat surface. A modern mattress with the property of air circulation through it will reduce the possibility of overheating of the child. nine0008

One should not be afraid of drafts and disturb the air circulation by hanging the cot from the side, and, especially, from above, with any blankets, bedspreads or sheets. This creates a closed space, and the child inhales the already used air.

Do not cover the child’s head with anything. It is better to do without a hat (bonnet), which can slide or shift onto the child’s face.

Heavy feather beds, fluffy wool sheepskins, and multiple layers of blankets are considered hazardous. nine0008

Do not line the edges of the bed with bedding, creating, so to speak, a “nest” for the child. On the other hand, the mattress must match the size of the crib so that the child does not “roll” into the gap between it and the wall of the crib.

Toys must be removed from the crib while sleeping.

3. What temperature should be maintained in the room where the baby is? How to dress a child.

Sudden death syndrome can occur not only in sleep. Both in a dream and during wakefulness, a violation of the temperature regime can contribute to the sudden death of a child. nine0008

As for the temperature in the room where the child is, its constancy is much more important than whether it is warm or cool. This is especially important for premature babies. The system for regulating body temperature in premature babies practically does not work. Therefore, they need a constant temperature so that hypothermia does not occur.

Full-term healthy babies have good body fat, have well-regulated body temperatures, and feel comfortable at the same temperature as adults. But, in the first weeks of life, there should not be significant temperature fluctuations for them either. nine0008

The most preferred room temperature is 20-22 degrees. However, some authors argue that the most comfortable temperature for full-term babies after reaching the age of 1 month is 18 degrees.

In addition to temperature, humidity is of great importance. If the air is too dry, the child gets stuffy nose and often wakes up at night. Therefore, dry forced air or heat from floor electric heaters does not allow the child to sleep well. If you are forced to use such heaters, then it is advisable to purchase a special electrical household appliance – a humidifier (evaporator) of the air. When buying an electric heater, look for a model that comes with an evaporator: an open container periodically filled with water, fixed to the heat-radiating surfaces of the heater. The higher the room temperature, the more humid the air should be. nine0008

Therefore, it is better to have cooler moist natural air in a room than to heat it up to any benchmark with a heater.

Never put a child to sleep with an electric heating pad, near a radiator, air heater, heater, or in direct sunlight.

During sleep, the baby should not be dressed too warmly. It is necessary to use cotton clothing that absorbs body vapor well and allows air to pass through. Clothing (vest, sliders) should be loose enough to allow free movement, but at the same time, not stray and cover all parts of the body. Drawstrings or ribbons on a child’s nightwear should be avoided as they can become entangled and suffocate

Heat dissipation in a child occurs through the head, so it is not advisable to wear anything on it while at home. But there are exceptions to all the rules: if your bedroom is cool, and the baby still has no hair on his head, then, in the first months of life, put a cap on your head.

The child should be covered with a light blanket up to shoulder level during sleep. In general, when living in an ordinary warm room, instead of one warm baby blanket, it is better to have one medium and one light and combine them. In the summer, in hot weather, it is enough to cover the child with one diaper – a sheet. nine0008

Use your own feelings to decide what to cover your child with. See what you are hiding yourself. The child can be covered a little warmer. For example, one extra light blanket, compared to what you are hiding with. But people are different. Therefore, this recommendation is not a rule.

Check that you have dressed and covered the child correctly:

1. If the hairs on the child’s head are damp, the child sweats and/or the tummy feels hot, remove excess clothing or change the blanket to a lighter one. Signs of severe overheating of the baby can also be rapid breathing, anxiety, and sometimes fever. A sign of constant overheating of the child is prickly heat

2. Don’t worry if your baby’s feet and/or hands feel cool to the touch – this is normal. If they are hot, it is not normal. Again, there are no rules without exceptions: if your baby’s feet are often bare during sleep, put comfortable socks on them.

In winter, if you enter a building, a warm train, a bus, a car, etc. directly from the street, be sure to immediately remove the hat and excess clothes from the child, even if you have to wake him up for this.

All of the above applies to overheating of the child, as this is the most common mistake. But do not forget about hypothermia: at night in apartments, the supply of central heat is usually reduced, so you need to get up again and check if the child is freezing. Although, of course, most often he himself will wake you up crying if he is uncomfortable due to the cold. nine0008

4. The child must not sleep in the parents’ bed. The reason is clear. Old pediatricians even had the expression “sleep the child” for those cases of death, when the mother, in a dream, crushed the child and his face with her body. Oddly enough, among the authors of popular literature, there are still apologists for the sleep of an infant in the mother’s bed. They say, as a rule, the maternal instinct makes the mother wake up at the time and makes her sleep sensitive. I agree – “usually”. But “as an exception” ?! Sudden death syndrome is also not the rule, but rather the exception. And if the mother so “plowed” for the whole day that she fell into bed “without hind legs”, and if she also drank (which does not happen in life). In addition, when sleeping near an adult, there is a risk of overheating of the infant. nine0008

However, if the child has apnea (see above), then the mother’s close, even breathing, as it were, adjusts the child’s breathing. A sensitive mother is more likely to wake up with the development of apnea in a child in order to give artificial respiration. Therefore, if you have sleep apnea, place a crib with your baby near your bed. Closer or very close (back to back) with the mother’s sleeping place. At least until 6 months of his life. But if parents exude sharp smells of tobacco, alcohol, perfumes, then it is better to move the crib away. nine0008

Unfavorable places to sleep are also: pockets for carrying children, a seat in a car, a turn-around place for sleeping in a car, rocking chairs suspended in the form of a hammock, sofas, and especially strollers. If the child sleeps in the stroller outside, then equip the bed in it as described above in paragraph “Safe Arrangement of the Bed”.

It is very dangerous for your baby if you yourself fall asleep while holding him on your lap (sitting in a chair or on a sofa).

5. Don’t smoke. The danger is dose dependent. Because of the 10 cigarettes smoked a day, smoked by a pregnant woman, the risk of losing her child after birth at 1 year of life increases by 5-6 times (not only from sudden death). Mother’s smoking after childbirth and father’s smoking in an apartment or house are equally dangerous. Inhalation of tobacco smoke by a child is passive smoking of a child. For smoking, a resident of the house must go outside. You can not visit heavily smoky places with your child.

What if the mother does not want to quit smoking? Nicotine during breastfeeding can be transmitted through mother’s milk. But, nevertheless, breastfeeding of smoking mothers is less dangerous than passive smoking of a child described above. And giving up breastfeeding is even worse than tobacco-laced breast milk. Therefore, breastfeeding is recommended even when the mother is unable to stop smoking. At least during the first four months of life. But she can not smoke an hour before feeding and during feeding. This will reduce the dose of tobacco in milk to a less dangerous level. nine0008

6. And one more thing. Rocking the baby and sucking on a pacifier (pediatricians do not recommend pacifier training of a breastfeeding baby, as this can provoke refusal of the breast) slightly reduces the risk of sudden death.

Loud, harsh and unfamiliar sounds, smells slightly increase the risk of sudden death (“from fright”). The child is especially sensitive to such sharp stimuli at the very beginning of sleep. Especially if, in case of awakening from noise and stress, his motor abilities are limited. Therefore, tight swaddling should be limited after the first month of life (sudden death syndrome is rare in the first month of life, its peak occurs at the age of 2-4 months). Yes, and in the first month of life, tight swaddling should be used only if the child cannot fall asleep due to excessive motor activity of the limbs. In this case, it is advisable to unswaddle him after he falls asleep in tight swaddling conditions. nine0003 Maybe there are some other ways to make sure that she does not roll over on her stomach in her sleep?

UPD: Thank you all! I am a noble hysterical squirrel))) Firstly, I tried to bury my nose in the mattress myself, even if I press myself straight with force, the air still passes, so everything is fine. And, secondly, today she learned to roll over back on her back)))

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‘His life and future stolen’: Baby Mac’s family slams ‘grossly feeble’ sentence – BC

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WATCH: The woman who operated a Vancouver daycare where toddler “Baby Mac” died in 2017 has been sentenced to jail and probation. Global News reporter Julie Nolin has the latest on a tragic case that re-focused attention on the shortage of daycare in B.C.

The parents of Macallan Saini, known as “Baby Mac,” said the sentence handed to the daycare operator responsible for his death is a “minute and trivial measure of justice.

“Knowing that the law has to operate within its abilities, we are disgusted by the options of justice available. It is truly unevolved and vulgar,” mother Shelley Sheppard and father Chris Saini said in a statement to Global News.

In April, Susy Yasmine Saad pleaded guilty to failing to provide the necessities of life to nine children, including 16-month-old Baby Mac, in 2017.

On Monday, Saad, who was operating an unlicensed daycare at the time of the tragedy, was sentenced to 20 months in jail and 12 months probation.

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In the statement, Mac’s parents said they would like to thank all the first responders who tended to Mac on the day he died. They also wanted to thank the Vancouver police, the Crown attorneys, victim’s services and all the teams who worked on the case.

The details surrounding Baby Mac’s death were revealed in a civil suit his family launched against Saad claiming negligence.

The suit alleges that the boy had been left unattended at the East Vancouver daycare and choked on an electrical cord.

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“No punishment will ever bring our sweet boy back to us,” the parents said in the statement.

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Baby Mac was considered a toddler when he died, his parents said. “However, he was first and foremost a human being. A person like you and I. His life and future was stolen from him.

“He will never get to score a goal in soccer. Have a sleepover with friends. Learn to clean a fish. Experience the thrill of a first kiss. Develop his intellect and apply it to a career. Have children and grow old with his family.  All this, and so much more, will never happen for Mac. This makes us sad beyond words.”

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They closed their statement by saying everyone reading about their son’s death should take the time and make the effort to appreciate and love the people in their lives.

“Young and old. This is an ongoing and never-ending exercise.

“We love, cherish and miss our sweet and loving boy Mac every day.

“Love never dies.“

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Image Viewer [4] Image Viewer [3] Municipal budgetary preschool educational institution of the city of Kostroma Days off: Saturday, Sunday Phone: +7 (4942) 53-04-17 input: 1937. Corps No. 2 156017, G, Kostroma, Kostroma, Transportation School, house 7. phone: +7(4942) 53-04-14 The work of the kindergarten is organized in a remote format. Children who do not attend a preschool educational institution! On the basis of our institution operates where you can get FREE expert help. 9000 9000 9000 9000 9000 9000 9000 9000 9000 9000 9000 9000 9000 9000 9000 9000 9000 Image Viewer [2] Image Viewer [1] Baby motrin teething: How Often, Dose, When to Give Опубликовано: January 11, 2023 в 4:09 am Автор: alexxlab Категории: Baby How Often, Dose, When to Give You’ve heard that the teething stage is bad, but is it really? Like, can’t you just give a baby a teether or a cold washcloth and move on? Well — not always. Sometimes teething pain is bad enough to warrant some medicinal relief — and Tylenol is often considered the go-to option, as it’s generally safe for young babies. But since teething can last a long time (read: months and months on end), you can’t keep your child on a 24/7 infusion of infant Tylenol. Here’s how to know when to give it to your baby, how to use it safely, and how it stacks up against other pain relief options. You might not remember what it felt like when your 6-year molars or wisdom teeth came in, but let us assure you: Yes, teething is uncomfortable! To be clear, it might not cause “pain” in the traditional definition of the word. Some experts think teething causes a dull, achy sensation, or possibly even an itchy one — which is why babies turn to chomping and gnawing during the worst bouts of teething in an attempt to soothe their irritated gums. Some babies are hardly bothered by teething, while others seem more acutely affected. Either way, it’s reasonable to assume your baby will notice something going on in their mouth — and may not like the feeling. Since babies can’t tell you how they’re feeling, it can be hard to know if or when they’re in pain. But some common symptoms that your baby isn’t feeling well include: unusual fussiness or irritability extreme clinginess (i.e., not wanting to be put down) difficulty sleeping at naps or bedtime pulling on their ears Specific to teething woes, you might also notice an increase in the amount of drooling your baby is doing — hello, 10 bibs per day! — along with sore or swollen gums and a desire to chew on everything within reach. Some parents think teething can cause fevers, but this isn’t quite true: While teething can increase your child’s body temperature a smidge, it shouldn’t cause a true fever like the kind that could occur with illness. Officially, the makers of Tylenol advise that parents talk with doctors about medicating kids under 2 years old. We concur — but according to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), you can use your child’s weight to determine the correct dosage if they’re more than 3 months old. Since teething typically starts between 4 and 6 months, you can give teething babies Tylenol safely. You can — and should! — always talk with a doctor about the right dosage for your baby’s weight if they’re under 2 years old. These are the general recommendations about dosing based on weight, which may act as a starting point for the conversation with a doc. Whether you buy an infant or children’s formula, liquid medication, or tablets, all pediatric Tylenol now contains the same strength of medication per dose: 160 milligrams. This standardization simplifies dosing. For liquid medication, which you’ll likely give your baby, this equals 5 milliliters (mL). For infants between 6 and 11 pounds, the typical dosage is 1. 25 mL according to the AAP. The dose increases by about 1.25 mL from there for every 5 pounds in weight. Older babies may be able to take a chewable or dissolvable tablet, but that’s child-dependent. You can give your child liquid medication when they’re any age. You can give your child a new dose every 4 to 6 hours as needed, but you shouldn’t give them more than 5 doses in a 24-hour period, per the AAP. It might be better to use Tylenol for teething relief at night or before long naps to distract your child from their discomfort. During the day, you can try to rely on teethers to distract them from the pain. Talk with your pediatrician about giving your child a dose 1 hour before going to sleep, so it’s working in the full effect by bedtime or naptime. Remember to always use the measuring device that comes with your package of Tylenol. It’s guaranteed to give you an accurate amount of medication. Other devices may not be standardized to Tylenol’s measuring system. In babies more than 6 months old, Motrin is also an option for teething pain relief. Tylenol is often recommended as the first line of defense since you can give it to younger babies and Motrin may cause an upset stomach in some kids. Tylenol may be tolerated better by your little one, but there’s no major difference in effectiveness in treating teething pain with either medicine. It just comes down to your baby’s age and how well they respond to the active ingredient. Wondering what you can do instead of — or along with — giving your baby another dose of Tylenol to help them feel better? There are a few good at-home teething remedies, like: offering them teething toys letting them chew on a cold washcloth or baby toothbrush giving them cool, soft foods to eat, like fruit puree in a mesh feeder (if they’re eating solids) You can use these at-home remedies as often as necessary, especially if it reduces your need to rely on Tylenol to soothe teething pain. But you should avoid the following remedies to treat your baby’s discomfort, since pediatricians don’t consider these to be safe options: topical teething gels homeopathic teething tablets amber teething necklaces The good news is you can manage teething pain at home with a combination of natural remedies and over-the-counter (OTC) infant pain relievers after getting a doctor’s advice on dosing. Teething isn’t something that typically requires a pediatrician appointment. Certainly, you can give your doctor a call for advice if you’re: having a difficult time handling your child’s teething feeling like they need pain relief from Tylenol frequently wondering what you can do to help It’s also possible there could be something else going on besides teething. So, if your child seems inconsolable, it’s smart to check in with the pediatrician. Tylenol, with a 160mg/5mL strength and dosed based off of weight, is generally okay for babies. Be sure to ask your doctor for dosing recommendations. Pain Relief for Teething: Tips & Home Remedies Teething can be a daunting experience for first time parents. Knowing what to expect along with some tried and true tips can help to make the experience smoother. Every baby is different While most babies get their first tooth at around 6 months, there will always be early and late bloomers. Some may not get their first tooth until they are 12 months old. By 3 years, most toddlers have a full set of 20 teeth. Signs of teething Your baby may start showing signs of teething days or weeks before the tooth begins to show. At this time, your baby may be fussier than normal. If you notice a cluster of these symptoms, it may indicate the onset of teething. Chewing on hard things. If you notice your baby is trying to chew, bite, or suck on everything, take note. Sore, puffy gums. Before the tooth comes in, your baby’s gums may temporarily swell. Loss of appetite. Uncharacteristically rejecting food can be a telltale sign of teething. Ear pulling. The pain of teething can transfer to the ear canal. Your baby may pull on his/her ears in hopes of alleviating the pain. A high fever (over 38.3°C / 101°F) and diarrhea are not caused by teething. If your baby experiences either, call your family doctor or pediatrician. Tips for soothing sore gums While teething is uncomfortable, it doesn’t have to be unbearable for your baby. Use these tips to help manage the process: Apply some pressure. Use a clean finger to gently rub your baby’s gums. The pressure will help to soothe the discomfort. A firm rubber teething ring or pacifier will also supply pressure that helps to relieve pain. Stick to cool temperatures. Chilling a teething ring or pacifier can make your baby more comfortable, as can cool, soft foods like applesauce or yogurt. While cool temperatures are great, avoid freezing ones. Anything that is too hard risks damaging your child’s sensitive gums. Stay safe. Nothing is more important than your baby’s safety. Avoid liquid-filled teething rings as they may burst. Never tie a teething ring around your child’s neck for the sake of convenience. Manage your baby’s pain Teething can be a painful process, fortunately you and your baby don’t have to go it alone. Try a pain medicine – such as Infants’ MOTRIN®†– to ease teething pain if your baby is uncomfortable. † To be sure this product is right for your child, always read and follow the label. This information does not constitute a diagnosis of any medical condition or medical advice. Do not substitute the information within this article for medical advice. Always consult your physician or health care provider if you have medical or health questions or concerns. Infants’ MOTRIN® Suspension Drops Relieve your baby’s pain fast, and bring fevers down for up to 8 hours. Dosing Charts for Infants & Children Find the right dose of Infants’ MOTRIN® Suspension Drops for your kids. What you need to know about giving Tylenol to your baby during teething Contents Does teething hurt? How to Tell if Your Baby Has a Teething Pain When to Treat Teething Pain with Tylenol How to Use Tylenol for Toothache Tylenol vs. Motrin Other Remedies When to Talk to a Pediatrician Conclusion You’ve heard that the teething stage is bad, but is it true? Like, can’t you just give your baby a teether or a cold washcloth and move on? Well, not always. Sometimes teething pain is so severe that it requires medical relief, and Tylenol is often considered the best option as it is generally safe for young children. But because teething can take a long time (read: months and months on end), you can’t keep your baby on an infant Tylenol infusion 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Here’s how to know when to give it to your child, how to use it safely, and how it stacks with other pain relief options. Does teething hurt? You may not remember what it was like when your 6 year old molars or wisdom teeth erupted, but we assure you: yes, teething is a discomfort! To be clear, this may not cause “pain” in the traditional definition of the word. Some experts believe that teething causes a feeling of dullness, pain, or perhaps even itching – which is why babies chew and gnaw during their most severe teething attacks in an attempt to soothe irritated gums. Some children don’t have much trouble with teething, while others seem to be more acute. Either way, it’s reasonable to assume that your child will notice what’s going on in their mouth and may not like the sensation. How to tell if your baby is having toothache during teething Because babies can’t tell you how they feel, it can be difficult to know if they are in pain and when. But some common symptoms that your child is not feeling well include: unusual fussiness or irritability extreme obsession (i.e. not wanting to be depressed) difficulty sleeping during naps or at bedtime pulling on ears As for teething problems notice an increase in salivation in your child – hello, 10 bibs a day! – along with inflamed or swollen gums and a desire to chew on everything within reach. Some parents think that teething can cause a fever, but this is not entirely true: although teething may slightly increase your child’s body temperature, it should not cause a real fever, like that which can occur with illness. When is it appropriate to treat teething pain with Tylenol? Officially, Tylenol manufacturers advise parents to discuss with doctors the possibility of treating children under 2 years of age. We agree, but according to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), you can use your baby’s weight to determine the correct dosage if they are over 3 months old. Because teething usually starts between 4 and 6 months of age, you can safely give Tylenol to babies who are teething. How to use Tylenol for toothache You can – and you should! Always discuss with your doctor the correct dosage for your child’s weight if they are under 2 years old. These are general weight-based dosing recommendations that can serve as a starting point for talking to your doctor. Whether you buy infant or child formula, liquid medicine or tablets, all pediatric Tylenol now contains the same dose of medicine: 160 milligrams. This standardization simplifies dosing. For liquid medicines that you are likely to give to your child, this is equal to 5 milliliters (mL). For infants 6 to 11 pounds, the typical dose is 1.25 ml according to the AAP. From here, the dose is increased by about 1.25 ml for every 5 pounds of body weight. Older children can take chewable or soluble tablets, but this depends on the child. You can give liquid medicine to your child at any age. You can give your child a new dose every 4 to 6 hours as needed, but do not give more than 5 doses in 24 hours according to the AAP. It may be better to use Tylenol to relieve teething at night or before a long sleep to distract the child from discomfort. During the day, you can try to lean on your teethers to distract them from the pain. Talk to your pediatrician about giving your child a dose 1 hour before bedtime so that it works to its full potential at bedtime or during daytime naps. Remember to always use the measuring device that comes with Tylenol. This is guaranteed to give you the exact amount of medicine. Other devices may not be compatible with the Tylenol measuring system. Tylenol vs. Motrin In children older than 6 months, Motrin is also an option for relief of teething pain. Tylenol is often recommended as a first line of defense as it can be given to young children and Motrin can cause stomach upset in some children. Your baby may be better able to tolerate Tylenol, but there is not much difference in the effectiveness of any drug in treating teething pain. It all depends on your child’s age and how well they respond to the active ingredient. Other remedies Want to know what you can do instead of giving your child another dose of Tylenol to help them feel better? There are some good home remedies for teething, such as: offering them teething toys letting them chew on a cold washcloth or baby toothbrush giving them cool, soft foods such as fruit puree in a mesh feeder ( if they eat solid food) You can use these home remedies as often as needed, especially if it reduces the need for Tylenol to relieve teething pain. But you should avoid the following remedies to treat your child’s discomfort, as pediatricians do not consider them safe options:0006 When to talk to your pediatrician The good news is that you can manage teething pain at home with a combination of natural remedies and over-the-counter (OTC) baby pain relievers after consulting your doctor for dosage. Teething is not something that usually requires a visit to the pediatrician. Of course, you can call your doctor for advice if you: have difficulty coping with your baby’s teething feeling they often need pain relief from Tylenol wondering how you can help It’s also possible that there might be something else besides teething. So, if your child seems inconsolable, it’s wise to get checked out by a pediatrician. Conclusion Tylenol at 160mg/5mL weight based dosage is generally suitable for infants. Be sure to ask your doctor for dosage recommendations. Temperature in a child without symptoms, how to bring down Temperature in a child without symptoms, how to bring down | Megapharmacy Basket 0 ₽ Basket 0 ₽ Publication date: 22.02.2022 THERE ARE CONTRAINDICATIONS. POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS. A SPECIALIST’S CONSULTATION IS NECESSARY.During the season of coldsAntipyretics for childrenAntipyretic suppositoriesAntipyretic syrupsAntipyretic tabletsFor coldsCandles against temperatureSyrups against temperatureRemedies for coldsMedicines against temperatureTemperature pills Author of Article Bespalova Daria Stepanovna, pediatrician All authors Content of Article Causes of children’s fever What to do Associated signs of fever in children Fever in an asymptomatic child Hyperthermia during teething Diagnosis of hyperthermia in a child Indications for lowering the temperature How to lower the temperature in a child? Hyperthermia and bouts of vomiting How to bring down the temperature in a child without medication? Sources Body temperature is a basic sign of health. Normally, the indicators reach 36.6-37 ° C. Sometimes the temperature rises excessively, this gives a signal that pathology is developing in the body. Hyperthermia is dangerous for children, so the temperature must be brought down with drugs with paracetamol or ibuprofen. Causes of childhood fever Fever in children occurs due to: viral infection bacterial infection injuries, damage to the integument vaccination overheating reaction of the nervous system teething What to do if the child has a high temperature The mechanism of fever development Viruses and bacteria create foreign substances, the cells of the human body during inflammation also produce them. They are referred to in the literature as “pyrogenic substances”. Getting into the bloodstream in the brain, pyrogenic substances change thermoregulation. With an increase to 38 ° C, the immune response increases, and the spread of pathogenic microorganisms also slows down. Risk of fever in childhood Hyperthermia in children above 40°C increases metabolic rate and fluid loss. The department in the brain responsible for thermoregulation ceases to control the process. This condition increases the risk of dehydration and febrile seizures. Associated signs of fever in children Signs associated with fever: increased sweating chills headache moodiness loss of appetite weakness Temperature in a child without symptoms Hyperthermia may not be accompanied by symptoms: SARS In the first days, an acute viral infection may not be accompanied by a runny nose and sore throat. The child is vigorous and easily tolerates the disease. Latent infections Asymptomatic temperature of 38°C indicates possible hidden infections: Overheating Fever and hyperthermia during overheating Other causes Diagnosis by a doctor Hythermia during teething0029 Eruption of milk teeth occurs with fever in the range of 37-38.5°C due to inflammation of the gums. Hyperthermia is accompanied by: restless and capricious state, tearfulness attempts to scratch the gums excessive salivation Teething fever lasts 2-3 days. With prolonged hyperthermia, a doctor’s examination and additional examinations are necessary to exclude serious pathologies. You may be interested in: Teething in children Diagnosis of hyperthermia in a child A reliable way to assess thermoregulation is to measure the thermometer. There are several types: Mercury-based thermometers – measurement time 10-15 minutes, for measurement accurate, but not safe. Electronic thermometers – measuring time 2-3 minutes, for measuring safe, but less accurate. Please note that the device must be held for another 2-3 minutes after the signal. Infrared thermometers – safe for children, but show a measurement error of 0.2 degrees. Indications for lowering the temperature According to the official recommendations of the Union of Pediatricians, the indicators of 38-38.5 ° C are reduced with the following factors: children under 3 months of age the presence of concomitant developmental pathologies and severe chronic pathologies in children under 3 years of age with consequences of CNS damage, with observation by a neurologist in underweight children under 3 years of age when you refuse to drink in severe condition in the presence of shortness of breath, diarrhea, vomiting with duration of fever, exhaustion of the body at risk of seizures at risk of stenosis If there is no concomitant pathology with hyperthermia, a serious condition, the child eats and drinks, it is recommended to reduce the temperature only at values ​​above 39. 0 °C. How to bring down the temperature of a child? Preparations based on active ingredients: Paracetamol, once every 6 hours Panadol Kalpol Efferalgan Cefekon Ibuprofen, once every 8 hours Nurofen Children are prescribed by pediatricians as a suspension and rectal suppositories. The table shows the time intervals for the use of drugs based on a specific active substance. In case of frequent hyperthermia during the day, the doctor will give recommendations on the alternation of drugs. All products Nurofen 9 reviews All products Panadol 20 reviews All products Efferalgan 5 reviews All products Cefecon 20 reviews Hyperthermia and attacks of vomiting Hyperthermia is accompanied by attacks of vomiting in the following diseases: intestinal infection inflammatory process in the kidneys poisoning appendicitis rotavirus infection First of all, an examination and diagnosis by a doctor is required. To reduce the temperature with bouts of vomiting in the absence of diarrhea, the doctor will prescribe rectal suppositories with paracetamol or ibuprofen. How to reduce a child’s temperature without medication? Physiological methods are used to reduce the temperature: rubbing with warm water room ventilation minimum number of clothes humidification drink plenty of water Do not use alcohol or vinegar for rubbing! To exclude serious pathologies and the risk of developing complications in hyperthermia, a doctor’s consultation is necessary. Sources Fever. Union of Pediatricians of Russia High temperature (fever) in children. National Health Service of Great Britain. “How to take your baby’s temperature?” UK National Health Service Paracetamol: mechanism of action, applications and safety concern. Baby hits me while nursing: Why Do Babies Hit While Nursing? – KeaBabies Опубликовано: January 11, 2023 в 12:46 am Автор: alexxlab Категории: Baby Why Do Babies Hit While Nursing? – KeaBabies Do you find your baby tugging, wiggling, pinching, pulling, fidgeting, or even hitting during nursing sessions? Has your calm, peaceful nursing newborn turned into a seemingly aggressive, active older baby during breastfeeding sessions? Surprisingly, these behaviors are actually fairly common for breastfeeding infants – and here’s why.  Even though this behavior might strike parents as being overly aggressive and even mean-spirited, nursing mothers shouldn’t take this behavior personally. Hitting and flailing during nursing is simply a developmental phase of infancy. Babies flail, hit, and smack during nursing sessions for a variety of reasons. Your baby needs attention.  Your baby might hit during a nursing session simply to get your attention. In the age of modern technology, nursing mothers often seek to multitask while they breastfeed their infants, either through scrolling through their social media, watching TV, listening to an audiobook, or talking on the phone. Your baby craves your attention at all times! Even though your sweet little one might spend a lot of effort concentrating on latching and sucking, she still wants to know that you’re paying attention to her. If you find your baby swiping your phone out of your hands, or smacking your chest as you’re trying to talk on the phone, try eliminating distractions during the next feed and concentrate on watching your little one eat. This may help your little one feel more calm, secure, and relaxed!  Your baby is exhibiting a reflex.  It takes several months for babies to outgrow the quirky reflexes they are born with. If your baby is hitting you during every nursing session, the behavior might just be a part of normal baby behavior! The arm movement involved in “hitting” might be a reflexive motion that your baby is exhibiting, and the soothing and calming nature of breastfeeding might enable your little one to relax so much he doesn’t realize he’s engaging in the reflexive motion. Your little one’s aimless swings will eventually become the basis for more graceful coordinated movements in which your baby can reach for and grasp objects.  Your baby is enjoying a repetitive motion.  Anyone who has spent significant time around a baby quickly observes that babies thrive on repetition. If your baby is hitting you at repeated intervals during nursing sessions, she might just be enjoying a simple repetitive behavior. Repeating an action over and over demonstrates a significant development in your child’s brain. She is practicing a particular motion, and in time, that motion will give way to more productive (and less painful!) motions such as reaching, pulling, grabbing and grasping.  Your baby is seeking to elicit a reaction.  If you react to your baby’s hitting by flinching, scolding, laughing, or simply looking at your baby, he might begin to repeat the hitting motion more often! Babies love to understand cause-and-effect relationships, and what better person to test their theories out than on mama? If you have a strong reaction, whether positive or negative, to your baby’s hitting behavior, he’ll realize that he will likely receive a response every time he does the behavior. This is actually a big step in your baby’s social and cognitive development – which might as well be celebrated!  Your baby is discovering her hands and arms.  When a baby is born, she probably doesn’t understand that her arms and hands are attached to her body and that she can control them. As babies grow and develop physically and cognitively, they soon learn that they have a certain degree of control over their bodily movements. Some of the first parts of the body babies take interest in are their hands and arms. Babies learn to grasp, pull, and reach for objects within their eyesight range. If your one-peaceful baby suddenly begins to slap you during nursing sessions, she may have discovered her control over her arms and is practicing using them! If this is the case, your baby might be placated by offering a stuffed animal, rattle, or blanket to hold and play with during each nursing session.  If your little one is hurting you with his hitting, try distracting him while you’re breastfeeding. You can offer a toy, a burp cloth, or gently play with his arms and fingers while he’s nursing. You can also try to bring your baby into a different environment – one that is dark and quiet so that he is more relaxed while he eats. Chances are, your little one isn’t causing any harm with the behavior, and there isn’t any need to try disciplinary measures on young babies! It’s a reflex that he’ll most likely grow out of soon!    Do remember to follow us on Instagram @keababies and join our loving and supportive KeaCommunity Facebook Group! Parenting is awesome. Sleep is overrated. Every day is an adventure.  Meet Our KeaMommy Contributor: Kaitlyn Torrez I’m Kaitlyn Torrez, from the San Francisco Bay Area. I live with my husband and two children, Roman and Logan. I’m a former preschool teacher, currently enjoying being a stay at home mom. I love all things writing, coffee, and chocolate. In my free time, I enjoy reading, blogging, and working out. Why Does My Baby Hit Me While Breastfeeding? There Are A Few Reasons Breastfeeding Marco Bindi / EyeEm / Getty by Tessa Shull and Lindsay E. Mack Updated: Aug. 29, 2020 Originally Published: May 1, 2017 At one point or another, fidgeting, pulling, getting distracted, and even flailing are all fairly normal behaviors for breastfeeding babies. If you notice your baby hitting you while nursing, it’s not at all uncommon, and it could be for any number of reasons. The good thing is you don’t have to take it personally. For the most part, this type of gentle hitting is simply part of being a baby. “Babies often ‘hit’ for various reasons. Sometimes it’s to get your attention or a reaction from you,” as Jay Lovenheim, D. O., F.A.A.P. of Lovenheim Pediatrics tells Romper. It can be a form of communication. “Other times it may be something that is done for no real reason at all,” he explains. If this type of hitting is repetitive, such as every time you’re breastfeeding, then this may be more about developments in your child’s brain than anything else. “If a reaction is elicited, they learn very quickly that they will receive a response. This is a huge developmental leap cognitively and socially,” board certified pediatrician Ann L. Contrucci, MD, FAAP, tells Romper. Thus they may continue this behavior not “out of anger as an older child might,” Dr. Contrucci explains, but because they are realizing the basics of cause and effect. Another reason Baby might hit you while nursing is because they are simply starting to enjoy using their hands. This generally occurs between 6-9 months, per Dr. Sears. In my experience, my baby hitting me was more of a soft, subtle, and habitual action that was done for just a minute or two during each breastfeeding session. It occurred most often when my children would start to nod off to sleep. This wasn’t a cause for concern, and it was actually pretty cute. So do you need to do anything about a hitting baby at this point? This is up to you. If you find this behavior to be an annoyance or over the top, there are several ways to distract, redirect, and discourage unwanted behavior during breastfeeding. Giving your baby a toy to keep their hands occupied, suggesting they play with their own body or clothes, and even wearing a scarf or baby-proof necklace to grab their attention are all ways to redirect your baby’s attention. “To redirect this type of behavior, once your child hits, you should immediately say ‘no’ or ‘ouch’ and then move on. If the behavior persists, then at each subsequent instance of hitting, you should say “no,” then gently put your child down and walk out of the room for 30 seconds,” says Dr. Lovenheim. You can also do things to prevent or stop the behavior. For example, utilizing a breastfeeding position that minimizes fidgeting, swaddling, or giving a firm command like “be still” are all worth trying. Experts: Ann L. Contrucci, MD, FAAP, board certified pediatrician Jay Lovenheim, OD, FAAP, pediatrician with Lovenheim Pediatrics This article was originally published on May 1, 2017 12 reasons why breastfeeding is not only about milk Breastfeeding is the right choice for expectant mothers and their babies. Increasingly, at appointments pediatricians on the day of a healthy child are faced with the problems of breastfeeding in new mothers. This problem is very relevant, because at the moment in the world there is a “boom” of breastfeeding, and that’s fine. It is important to remember that the best food for a baby is and will always be mother’s breast milk in the first year of life Breastfeeding is a natural process that replaces pregnancy and childbirth. A newborn and his mother equally need breastfeeding. 12 reasons why breastfeeding is not just about milk. 1. Calm down. Babies have a need to suck. Even when the baby is full, the baby can still continue to breastfeed. Even if you are scared by the thought that your baby is “hanging on his chest” too much and for you this means that he is not full, then this is not so. The child has one of the most pronounced reflexes in the first weeks of life – the sucking reflex. And best of all, he satisfies him naturally, and not through pacifiers or bottles. 2. Analgesic effect. Attachment to the chest helps to remove pain from cutting teeth, ear pain and other similar phenomena. Note that this is not always the case. If your child is restless on the chest, draws his legs during feeding, is naughty, hits his ears, then it is best to contact a specialist to examine the child. 3. Quenching thirst. Breast milk contains a lot of water, so the baby can take it if he wants to drink, but not eat. It is important not to supplement your breastfeeding baby! If your personal physician or consultant claims otherwise, you should consider another candidate. Supplementation with water takes place to be bottle-fed. Don’t force your child to drink water if he doesn’t want to. 4. Natural medicine. If a child is sick, he may ask for a breast more often, because his body dictates to him so. Babies are less likely to get sick while breastfed. Most often, parents do not experience respiratory diseases in the first year of a child’s life. 5. Relaxation. When the baby is overworked or frightened, the chest will help to relax and calm him down. First of all, here plays the role of contact between mother and child. The baby has no one dearer and closer than the mother, and this will continue for the first years, until the child socializes and feels himself in society. Mom is like a whole world for him, and when a child feels warmth and mother’s touch, he feels completely safe. At the time of breastfeeding, this is especially pronounced. 6. Sleeping pills. An interesting fact: at night, the level of melatonin, a natural sleeping pill for an infant, rises in breast milk. Perhaps that is why most babies fall asleep on their breasts with ease. And at the same time they continue to suck 7. Breast milk is easily digested. There is no danger of overfeeding the baby, you can breastfeed whenever you ask. When feeding with a mixture, you should always monitor the amount eaten per day. 8. Sucking regulates milk production. Every time a baby is breastfed, it shows the mother’s body how much milk she needs. It is important not to skip breastfeeding on demand so that milk is produced in sufficient quantities. The same applies to the quality and composition of milk. 9. Attachment. When a baby suckles, the mother’s body releases the hormone oxytocin, also known as the love hormone. And the truth is, every time you feed a child, you fall in love with each other even more. 10. Everything is free! Why buy bottles, breast pumps, bags…? Breast milk is both healthy and free. No bottles and nipples, it’s better to once again spend money on really necessary or pleasant things for the baby, or for yourself) 11. Breast milk from the breast is always at the ideal temperature. No need to freeze, defrost, heat… 13. You can get enough sleep while breastfeeding☺ Believe it or not, many breastfeeding moms say they get enough sleep even though no one helps them with nighttime feeds. And the reason is that they don’t have to get out of bed to cook and heat the formula. Breastfeeding mothers, and especially those who practice co-sleeping, breastfeed the baby that has not yet fully woken up, which allows both of them to fall asleep sooner. Dear mothers, remember that these moments of solitude and your contact with your baby will never be repeated. The child grows very quickly, especially for parents. Over time, he will have his own priorities and you will sadly remember those sweet moments when you were together and really needed each other. Everything is fine in breastfeeding and the most important thing is that there is not a single minus in it. “When a child cries or throws a tantrum to get our attention, one should not think that he does it out of spite or capriciousness; proceed from the fact that he really needs us and loves us. Carlos Gonzalez Kiss me! How to raise children with love” The article was prepared by pediatrician Sumina Nadezhda Alekseevna, “Polymedica” in Veliky Novgorod. Child hits himself while feeding. What can be done about it? Answer The administration of the site viline.tv (LLC “VilineTV” PSRN 1155476136804 TIN / KPP 5406597997/540601001) respects and complies with the laws of the Russian Federation. 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So can reading recipes for different “stages” of homemade baby food blends.  What does it mean when a baby food is labeled “Stage 1,” “Stage 2,” or “Stage 3?” And how can you tell whether a given “stage” is best for your baby at this point in their solid food journey? Here’s what you need to know about the different stages of baby food, and how to select the right one for your baby.  Note: “Baby food” refers to store-bought and homemade purees, as well as multi-ingredient blends. Finger foods don’t fall into a “stage” of baby food.  Stages Of Baby Food: The Basics The stages of baby food match up with different developmental milestones in your baby’s solid food journey  — from the simplest purees, to thicker mixtures, to chunky blends that almost mirror some of your own table foods.   “Stages” aren’t completely standardized, and the American Academy of Pediatrics doesn’t include information on baby food stages in its official guidance for introducing solids. But baby foods in the same stage usually share similar characteristics.   Stage 1: Thinnest, almost watery purees with one ingredient Stage 2: Thicker, multi-ingredient mixtures Stage 3: Chunky, lumpy mixtures Baby should move through the different baby food stages (and/or should be introduced to finger foods) so they gain experience with different textures and flavors. Choose or prepare baby food in the thickest texture that baby is ready for. Move to the next stage when the baby has mastered that texture. Learn more about the baby food textures in this video from BuonaPappa:    — Texture Ingredients When is baby ready? Ages to feed (approximate) Stage 1 Smooth, watery, thinly pureed One ingredient at a time When they’re ready for solids 4-6 months old Stage 2 Thick, mashed or strained Multiple soft ingredients blended together Right after they’ve mastered thin purees 6-8 months old Stage 3 Chunky, lumpy Multiple soft ingredients in bigger pieces After they’ve mastered the chewing needed for thick purees 8-11 months old   Stage 1 Baby Food: Thin, Simple, Watery Purees Stage 1 baby foods are the simplest purees, meant for babies who are just starting solids (approximately 4-6 months old). They are the thinnest baby foods, with no chunks or lumps. These baby foods are watery enough that they’ll easily drip off of a spoon.  Stage 1 purees are almost always made with one ingredient — most commonly, one fruit or one vegetable. Sometimes thin purees with only one pureed meat also fall into stage 1.  Start with small spoonfuls, and don’t be alarmed if the food comes right out of your baby’s mouth when you first start (they need to get used to swallowing).  If you think it’s helpful to get baby accustomed to the food, you can thin out the puree even more with some breastmilk or formula, then stop adding the breastmilk or formula once baby is used to swallowing the diluted version.  Examples of stage 1 baby foods: Mango puree Blueberry puree Avocado puree Pear puree Carrot puree Smooth chicken puree Stage 2 Baby Food: Thicker, Multi-Ingredient Blends Stage 2 baby foods are thicker mixtures that contain blends of multiple ingredients — fruits, vegetables, proteins, and/or grains.   Even though they are sometimes called “thicker purees,” they may be strained or mashed instead of pureed.  They’re usually meant for babies between 6 and 8 months of age — of course, every baby is different. Although stage 2 purees are thicker than stage 1 purees, and although they may include extremely small pieces of softer foods, stage 2 purees are still fairly smooth. Stage 2 purees are meant to start getting babies used to different textures and flavor combinations. So, once baby has mastered the thinner purees of stage 1, it’s recommended to move them to stage 2 as soon as possible. This will broaden their palates and introduce them to more textures, giving them a head start on a lifetime of adventurous eating.  Introducing a variety of healthy flavors and textures encourages baby to choose and enjoy these foods later in life, and helps fight off future picky eating periods. This also builds their confidence in chewing and munching more foods.  Don’t be alarmed if baby gags once they start stage 2 baby foods. That’s just a natural way that baby’s body protects them from choking, as they start to explore the new textures for the first time. Just remember to start slowly when baby first moves to stage 2, to help them adapt.   Examples of stage 2 baby foods: Zucchini, apple, spinach and chicken blend Sweet potato with pear and pepper Apple, green beans and broccoli blend Blueberry, mango and avocado mix This list from Baby Foode has even more stage 2 baby food ideas.  Stage 3 Baby Food: Chunky, Lumpy Blends Stage 3 baby foods are chunky and lumpy. They contain larger pieces of soft foods that train baby to develop munching and chewing skills (since munching and chewing are learned, not innate, behaviors). They’re meant for babies who have mastered the stage 2 textures and who are ready to explore a wider texture variety.  Stage 3 purees are designed for babies between 8 and 11 months of age. Again, though, every baby is different, so some babies will be ready sooner than others.   If you haven’t already, this stage is an ideal time to introduce baby to soft, baby-safe finger foods, to build up baby’s palate and chewing confidence even more. (Or, you might choose to wait a bit, until baby has started to master the stage 3 blends, before starting finger foods.) Examples of stage 3 baby foods: Check out this article for our seven favorite stage 3 baby food ideas! Approaches To Feeding Baby: How Baby Food Stages May Fit In Surprisingly,  you don’t have to follow the three-stage approach exactly in order when introducing solids. Rather, there are three main approaches to feeding baby, and the baby food stages fit in in different ways.  Baby-led weaning: If you choose this approach, you skip all the “stages” of baby food. Instead, you introduce finger foods right away when baby is ready for solids.   Stages in order, then finger foods: In this approach, you closely follow the three “stages” of baby food, introducing a new “stage” as soon as baby has mastered the last one. Then, you only introduce finger foods after baby masters the chunky purees of stage 3.  Purees + finger foods sooner: This approach introduces baby food “stages” and finger foods at the same time. First, introduce a few stage 1 purees. Then, after baby has eaten their first few smooth purees, start introducing finger foods. Feed them both the finger foods and stage 2 meals. Then, move to stage 3 meals alongside finger foods.  All three of these approaches are completely healthy ways to feed baby.  However, there are several things to keep in mind, especially if you decide to take baby through the baby food stages before starting finger foods.      Things To Keep In Mind When Feeding Baby: Making The Best Choices Introduce a wide variety of healthy flavors (we can’t emphasize this enough!) to encourage baby to become a lifelong healthy and adventurous eater. Progressing through the different baby food stages as soon as baby is ready, and introducing finger foods, makes introducing diverse flavors easier.     Introduce baby to a variety of textures as well (smooth, mashed, thick and lumpy), so they’re ready to confidently explore different foods. Remember that babies are not born knowing how to swallow, munch and chew. These are learned skills that take practice. Introducing a variety of textures helps baby build confidence in these skills.  As soon as baby masters one category of texture, challenge them with thicker textures. Even though texture variety is vital, if you’re making your own baby food, you’ll need to stick to softer food ingredients to minimize choking risk.   Follow the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) dietary guidelines for feeding children under the age of two:  Introduce a wide variety of foods from all healthy food groups. Prioritize fruits and vegetables, in a variety of colors. Introduce proteins like meat, fish, seafood, eggs, soy products, nut products, and seed products. As far as grains, focus on whole grains.  Pick foods high in iron and zinc. Introduce age-appropriate forms of common allergy-causing foods, like “peanut, egg, cow milk products, tree nuts, wheat, crustacean shellfish, fish, and soy.” Avoid baby foods with added sugar. Children under two years of age don’t need added sugar, says the USDA. Feeding added sugar puts babies at risk for preferring overly sweet foods later in life, so it may encourage  unhealthy eating habits. Avoid baby foods that are high in sodium. Also, avoid any rice-based ingredients in baby foods, because rice is high in arsenic.  Aim to introduce finger foods at or before 9 months of age, regardless of which baby food stage your baby is currently on. This will help them get used to gagging and finger foods, so they won’t be anxious about their natural gag reflex. Gagging is a perfectly normal way that babies’ bodies protect them from choking. But near their first birthday, babies start acquiring fears. Babies could start to fear gagging and finger foods if these foods aren’t introduced early enough. Introducing Allergy-Causing Foods While Feeding Baby Food USDA guidelines recommend introducing common allergy-causing foods during baby’s first year of life, in age-appropriate ways. But it can be difficult to introduce these foods when your baby is only eating purees. For an easy, safe way to introduce these foods, Ready, Set, Food! fully mixes with baby’s puree, to give your baby the best chance at food freedom later in life.      ——————————– All health-related content on this website is for informational purposes only and does not create a doctor-patient relationship. Always seek the advice of your own pediatrician in connection with any questions regarding your baby’s health. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.   See the FDA Peanut Allergy Qualified Health Claim at the bottom of our homepage.   When babies can have stage 1, stage 2, and stage 3 baby food Community Getting Pregnant Pregnancy Baby names Baby Toddler Child Health Family Courses Registry Builder Baby Products Advertisement Photo credit: © Sean Locke / Stocksy United You’ll often see baby food jars labeled with “stages” that refer to a baby’s general level of experience with eating solid foods. These stages aren’t standardized by experts or consistent across brands, but there are some general similarities in each stage. Stage 1 foods are made for a baby’s first introduction to solids. They’re pureed to a liquid for easy swallowing and are usually a single ingredient to help parents identify any allergic reactions to food. Containers are often smaller to reflect the portions younger babies eat. Stage 2 foods have a thicker consistency and are designed for more experienced eaters who have become more skilled at moving food from the front to the back of their mouth. These foods often combine two or more ingredients to expose a baby to new flavor mixtures. Stage 3 foods have chunkier textures and are made for older babies who are mastering their chewing skills. There’s no set age when your baby needs to move on to the next stage of baby food, but here’s a general guide for each stage. Note: If you’re making your own baby food, you won’t have the stages to guide you – but the idea still applies if you’re starting with purees. Baby-led weaning, on the other hand, is a different approach entirely. Since you’ll start with finger foods, the puree stages don’t apply. Stage 1 baby food At the very beginning, when your baby is still getting used to new flavors and textures, offer single-ingredient purees such as a meat, vegetable, or fruit. (Or you can start with baby cereal.) Only give them one type of puree at a time, and wait three to five days before introducing another new food to make sure that your baby doesn’t have an allergic reaction. Good stage 1 baby food purees include: Apple, banana, or prune Chicken or turkey Peas Carrots As the list of foods your baby has tried and likes grows, they’ll be ready to move on to stage 2 foods. Stage 2 baby food You can introduce foods with more than one ingredient once your baby is comfortable eating solid food and has tried each ingredient separately without having an allergic reaction. This usually means giving them purees made with two or more ingredients, though if your baby is an experienced chewer, you can start giving them things like well-cooked pasta with tomato sauce or mashed potatoes with a little butter or cheese. You can also start experimenting with consistency once your baby has a little more experience with solid food. If they’re used to being spoonfed very thin baby cereal, try adding less liquid for a thicker consistency – or even adding baby cereal to a fruit or veggie puree – to see how they like it. Some good stage 2 baby foods include: Apple and berries Sweet potato and chicken Butternut squash and corn If you’re making baby food at home, here are some ways you can expand your baby’s palate: Mix familiar flavors. Puree bananas and mangoes together, swirl pureed prunes into oatmeal, or blend meat and a veggie. You can also introduce thicker purees and soft mashes – root vegetables make a great first mash. Add a little spice. Flavor vegetables with lemon juice or herbs. Sprinkle a bit of cinnamon over apple and pear sauce, cumin on pureed lamb, or turmeric on smashed chick peas. Roast garlic and puree it with meat, or sauté and then puree onions with spinach, kale, or chard. Don’t add too much salt or sweeteners – babies don’t need sodium or sugar in their diets. Also avoid honey, which isn’t safe for babies under one year old. Build on familiar flavors. Riff on something your baby has already eaten by adding new ingredients to it. For example, once your baby is eating avocado and plain yogurt (two of our 10 best foods for babies), squeeze in some lime juice to make baby guacamole. When you make the next batch, add fresh cilantro. Stage 3 baby food By the time your baby is eating stage 3 baby food, they’re ready for some bigger adventures. Think thick, chunky purees; soups and stews with soft-cooked meats and veggies; and pasta or rice dishes with flavorful sauces. Some good stage 3 baby foods include: Carrot, corn, and chickpeas Apple, berry, and oats Banana and blueberry rice pudding By this point, your baby is also likely ready to eat whatever the rest of your family is eating – which will definitely make things easier for you! Just make sure anything you give your baby is cut into small, bite-size pieces (around a quarter of an inch) and is easy for your baby to mash in their mouth. (If you’re doing baby-led weaning, you’ll giver larger pieces of soft foods that are easy to grab and chew.) Don’t give your baby raw, crunchy foods they could choke on, like carrots or whole grapes. If you’re not doing baby-led weaning, this is also a great time to introduce finger foods, like banana slices and O-shaped oat cereal. Your baby likely has lots of experience with different textures and flavors by now. Let them take the reins by giving them some finger foods and letting your baby feed themself. Not sure what foods to give your baby and when? Check out our age-by-age guide to feeding. Rebekah Wahlberg Rebekah Wahlberg is an associate editor at BabyCenter, the world’s number one digital parenting resource. She lives in Southern California with her silly dog Booger, where she enjoys hiking, yoga, and watching Netflix when she “should” be reading. Wahlberg is passionate about creating content that helps parents and parents-to-be equip themselves with everything they need to succeed. Baby food CHILDREN’S NUTRITION IN MADOU – CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER – KINDERGARTEN № 22 The health of children in preschool educational institutions cannot be ensured without rational nutrition. Proper food intake is a necessary condition for the growth of preschoolers, their physical and neuropsychic development, and the body’s resistance to environmental factors. Properly organized nutrition is supplied with the necessary nutrients (proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins and mineral salts) and energy. Food products (Food raw materials) are supplied to MADOU No. 22 in accordance with the requirements of regulatory documents on safety indicators. All incoming products have quality and safety certificates for products: a declaration, a certificate, a sanitary and epidemiological conclusion for products, a veterinary certificate. Products are imported by a freight forwarder on an application drawn up by the head of the food warehouse and signed by the head of the MADOU. Food products are stored in accordance with storage conditions and expiration dates. MADOU uses a cyclic two-week menu, taking into account the recommended average daily nutritional intake for two age categories from 1 year to 3 years and from 3 to 7 years (SanPiN 2.3 / 2.4.3590-20). The calculation and evaluation of the average daily set of food products used per child is carried out. Based on the results of the assessment and, if necessary, nutrition correction is carried out in the next ten days. On the basis of a cyclic two-week menu, a menu of the established sample is compiled daily. The laying of products in the boiler is a member of the rejection commission. Nutrition in MADOU No. 22 satisfies the physical needs of pupils for basic nutrients and energy. Breakfast consists of a hot dish (porridge, casserole, cottage cheese and egg dishes, etc.), wheat bread with butter and a hot drink. In the interval between breakfast and lunch, an additional meal is organized – a second breakfast. Second breakfast includes juice, yogurt or fresh fruit. Lunch includes an appetizer (salad or portioned vegetables), first course (soup), (second side dish and meat, fish or poultry dish), drink (compote or jelly). Snack includes a drink (milk, fermented milk drinks, juices, tea) with baked goods or confectionery without cream. Dinner includes fish, vegetable and curd dishes, salads, vinaigrettes and hot drinks. Responsible persons for catering and drinking regimen are appointed by order of the head. At MADOU No. 22, a marriage committee was established to control the quality of food preparation, adherence to food preparation technology and fulfill sanitary and hygienic requirements. The marriage committee comes daily to take a marriage sample 20 minutes before the start of the distribution of ready-made food, and, based on the results of the organoleptic assessment and the degree of readiness of the dish, gives permission for the sale of the dish. The results of the rejection sample are recorded in the “Rejection log of finished products”. Year-round artificial C-vitaminization of ready meals is carried out (1-3 years – 35 mg, 3-6 years – 50 mg per serving). Every day, the MADOU chef takes a daily sample of finished products in volume: portioned dishes – in full, the rest – at least 100g, which is stored for 48 hours in the refrigerator. When distributing prepared food from the catering unit, the head nurse checks the sanitary condition and labeling of group dishes. In the shop of finished products there are scales for issuing the second course and salads by weight. The head nurse and group educator supervises the distribution of food in groups. The educator and junior educator distribute finished products according to the portion size in accordance with the menu. The menu is posted in an accessible place for both parents and employees, indicating the output standards, chemical composition and energy value. menu from 08/29/22 to 02/02/22 Menus from 05.09.22 to 09.09.22 Menus from 12.09.22 to 16.09.22 9000 22 Menu from 09/26/22 to 09/30/22 Menu from 10/10/22 to 10/14/22 Menu from 10/17/20220008 Menus from 11.11.22 to 18.11.22 Menus from 11/21/22 to 11/25/22 Menus from 28.11.22 to 02.12.22 1. Cyclic ten -day menu of a clearing 2. Ten-day cyclic menu SAD 3. Regulations on catering in preschool educational institutions 4. 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Valio began producing baby food in the 1950s, and in 1955 launched the first powdered milk formula, which has proven itself well on the Russian market. Valio Baby is the latest development of the best Finnish experts in the field of baby food, which is approved and recommended by the Union of Pediatricians of the Russian Federation. Then, in 1973, they were among the first to produce ready-to-drink liquid milk formula for babies. Infant formula has been developed over many years with innovation in baby food. 3. Designed according to the Clean Label principle Clean Label is an international term for a new principle of food production in the most developed countries that. .. Read more Clean Label is an international term for a new the principle of food production in the most developed countries, which implies a clear, complete, clear and accessible description of the composition of the product. 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The mixture is available in three types: Valio Baby 1 (from 0 to 6 months), Valio Baby 2 (from 6 to 12 months), Valio Baby 3 (from 12 months). Check composition All about babies and mothers from our experts Your questions are answered by Ivargizova Oksana Medical Institute. Pavlova, specialization – pediatrics All articles Password recovery To recover your password, enter your e-mail, which you specified during registration. Fussy baby 4 weeks: 4 Week Old Baby – Newborn Baby Tracker Опубликовано: January 10, 2023 в 7:54 pm Автор: alexxlab Категории: Baby Your baby: 4 weeks old Sleep solutions, baby acne and what nobody tells you about baby’s first year. Learn all about your 4-week-old. Photography by Nicole Duplantis/Clothing provided by babyGap and Joe Fresh Somehow—is it possible?—your baby is almost one month old. Hasn’t it been both the longest and shortest month of your life? The two of you are kind of getting the hang of this partnership, just in time for another growth spurt and for baby’s first big leap ahead in development. This comes as your baby discovers their hands and feet, gains some neck control and starts to focus on both vision and hearing—a trifecta of new skills that will have you humble bragging on all your social media. 4 week-old development & milestones Wiggles and senses Your baby discovering her limbs may be stretching the description just a bit. But by the end of their first month, all that arm and leg waving becomes a little less brain synapse and a little more “Hey I meant to do that!”—even if it means your baby whacks themselves from time to time while wiggling. It’s still a bit too early for your baby to manage getting fist to mouth on purpose, but it will happen accidentally just often enough for their neurons to begin firing toward the eventual goal of doing that on command in another month or two. How to do tummy time with your baby: 8 fun activities to tryFour weeks is also the age when your baby’s senses are becoming acute enough to respond with a few new tricks, from turning their head to lifting it a bit during tummy time to cooing their first real happy sounds. With those first milestones, your baby’s personality comes alive! With their vision sharpening, your baby can start to follow an object if you keep it within a foot of her face. But don’t worry if your baby is still cross-eyed sometimes—focus is hard work. Your baby’s hearing is fully developed and, with her nascent muscle control, they may be able to blink, startle or turn their head toward an unexpected sound. Baby acne Week four isn’t all coos and wiggles; this may be the peak week for baby acne for many little lampreys. My God, how can one tiny person have so many zits? If your baby’s cheeks are full of angry red bumps or white pustules this week, you’re in good company. While the cause isn’t clear, the timing is pretty standard, showing up two to four weeks after birth. For many, it clears up as quickly as it appeared—your first chance to be amazed at how quickly babies can heal. Keeping your baby’s face clean with water and mild soap is fine, but avoid lotions and over-the-counter acne creams—baby is far too sensitive for them. Also, don’t squeeze the pustules. If you’re worried about baby’s breakouts, talk to your doctor or midwife, but often your best bet is to ignore them—the acne will be gone before you know it. Finding a rhythm with sleep Newborn sleep and feeding schedule for baby’s first month Is sleeping going well? Is feeding a dream? Or is it all just one big crapshoot, going smoothly one day and ending up a disaster the next? With the first month behind them, babies typically start to find their own rhythm, but it’s too early to truly have it all worked out. Some babies are stuck in a cluster feeding cycle and still want to nurse every hour or two, while others may be stretching it to four hours during the day and five or six hours at night. Try not to compare—as long as your baby is growing and you’re all getting some sleep, progress can be measured in tiny improvements. If you’re still nursing your baby to sleep or unable to put them down for fear of ruining a nap, you’re not alone. But if you’re feeling desperate to help your baby fall asleep without you, there are better times to try these first steps at sleep independence. Your baby’s first nap of the morning is the best time to try to put your baby down—drowsy yet awake—to soothe themselves to sleep. Later in the day, you and your baby may feel exhausted or overstimulated, and trying to work on independent sleep may be harder for both of you. The same goes for letting your baby fall asleep at the breast or bottle—baby steps! While four weeks is too young to really worry about it, good sleep habits can be encouraged at this early stage. Try to put your baby down when they are tired but not asleep—and not during a feed—even just once in a while to convince both of you that it can be done. Your life after baby Unwanted baby advice I had sex 4 weeks after giving birth Baby’s new ability to coo—and, in a few weeks, to legitimately smile—is one of the best milestones for mamas because it adds a response to what may have seemed a one-way conversation at times. And you’re ready for some better conversation at this point, aren’t you? But you don’t want the unwanted advice that comes flooding your way when you have a new baby. Intrusive questions and unsolicited advice from strangers and loved ones alike are one of the hardest things about new motherhood. Somehow the presence of a new baby prompts a lot of opinions about what’s best. And isn’t it amazing how people feel free to share? Pick your battles if you can, smile and ignore whenever possible, and aim a well-timed “How did that work out for you?” to deflect the know-it-all toward their own offspring when absolutely necessary. Foods to boost breastmilk Of course, you want the really great advice, especially for the stuff that’s a bit hard to ask, like what to eat to boost breastmilk production? Well, eating barley, oats and fennel (and fenugreek) will help boost breastmilk (while alcohol and peppermint will hurt the cause), and staying hydrated is always important. Here’s our full list. Baby steps As for Kegels and physio for your core, we’ll talk more about that on week six, when you’ll probably see your doctor for your first postpartum check-up and start thinking about resuming a normal sex life. Seriously? Too much too soon? Patience, young grasshopper. Stuff no one tells you Go easy on yourself Does week four have you taking stock of all the ways you’ve nailed this (or, more likely, of all the things you’ve utterly failed to do that you thought you would)? Rest easy, mama, you’re now wise enough to know that the good intentions you had before baby are laughably ridiculous four weeks later. Do your unwritten thank-you cards give you nightmares? Have you missed a few (dozen) entries in that baby book? Whatever happened to the daily salad-and-yoga you planned? Here are five things you may have failed to do, and it’s fine. How baby says “I love you” Cooing aside, have you discovered little ways that your baby says you’re the best? The snuggle, the look, the focus? The little things are the best reward of all. What to pack in your diaper bag Once you get out and about more often, figuring out what you need to bring—and what you pack every time and never use—is half the battle. Here’s a primer on the best way to pack a diaper bag. Just for fun Lighten up As you end your first month with baby, you’re gaining a little perspective of how much you didn’t know, right? No matter how much you read (and asked), there are many things that nobody mentioned, like how much time you’ll spend Googling the weirdest, grossest, most specific things or how much you won’t care who sees your boobs. There are at least 55 things that nobody told us about baby’s first year, from the guilty realization that the excitement can fade a bit (and one-on-one time can get downright boring) to the fact that glow-in-the-dark pacifiers exist. Photo Gallery baby’s first year 1 / 55 Illustration: Anthony Swaneveld The diapers The average newborn will go through 310 diapers in the first month alone. (Yep, expect to use between 8 and 12 diapers a day.) Read more: Your baby: 5 weeks old This song was scientifically engineered to make your baby happy Watch Baby Grow! Subscribe to Today’s Parent’s baby newsletter and find out what to expect for every stage and milestone, from birth to two years. Email* Baby’s due/birth date* Month223456789101112 Day12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031 Year2024202320222021 CAPTCHA Consent* Yes, I would like to receive Today’s Parent‘s Baby newsletter. I understand I can unsubscribe at any time.** FILED UNDER: baby Baby 0-3 months Baby acne Baby milestones baby sleep Breastfeeding Diaper bags health service seo Newborn care nursing Steps and Stages When is Fussiness a Concern? One of the most common discussions in my pediatric practice is what to do when your infant is fussy. Most healthy babies will reach their peak fussiness between 4 and 6 weeks of age. Because I have a large newborn practice, I encourage all of my patients to come in for a 4 week check, in large part so that we can talk about what behaviors to expect over the next 3-4 week period. Most of what we discuss is related to the topic of fussiness. Cluster Feeding and Fussy Babies I generally advise nursing moms that their babies may tend to feed more frequently, called cluster feeding, at about 3 weeks and 6 weeks of age. This is a normal process that comes around the time of a growth spurt and generally helps nursing moms increase their milk supplies. Moms may notice that their infants are fussier and suddenly want to nurse every hour. Since these cluster periods usually last a day or two, it is helpful for new moms to anticipate these growth spurts. Do you have a cluster feeding newborn? Click for more info. The ‘Witching Hour’ Another topic I bring up at the four week check is the phenomenon of the witching hour. This is when your 4-6 week old baby may experience extra crying and fussiness in the late afternoon or early evening. This is a common and normal behavior for most babies and will resolve on its own over the course of a few weeks. The fussiness comes at the time of day when babies and parents are overly tired. It is helpful for parents to know the potential for the witching hour so that they can anticipate these rough times. Physical Causes of Fussiness A small number of fussy babies will have signs and symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux (GERD) and/or milk protein intolerance. For these babies, a detailed history, physical exam and several office visits are often needed to make a diagnosis. We sometimes will implement treatment for GERD (smaller, more frequent feeds, good burping, keeping babies upright after feeds and if necessary an antacid). For babies with signs of milk protein intolerance (bloody stools, stools with mucus or persistent green/slimy stools) we will often try eliminating milk protein from a baby’s diet. This might include taking a nursing mom off of dairy or putting a formula fed baby on a hypoallergenic formula. A pediatric allergist and/or gastroenterologist can sometimes be a help for the pediatrician and family. Sudden Onset Fussiness For babies with sudden onset of fussiness or inconsolability, a more immediate visit with the pediatrician or emergency room doctor may be needed to evaluate for infection or intra-abdominal disease. Other reasons to call the doctor include fussiness with fever, difficulty breathing, color changes, pain, inconsolability, blood found in spit up or stool or for any other parental concern. How to Calm the Fussy Baby For those babies who are growing well, but do not calm easily, do not have reflux or milk protein allergy, I usually recommend other comforting measures such as tummy massage, using a sling or front pack, a bouncy chair, vibrating chair, swing, going for a walk, car ride or using white noise. I often recommend Dr. Harvey Karp’s Happiest Baby on the Block for additional soothing techniques. For most babies, fussiness and gassiness is a temporary issue and for others it may last for months. In general, babies who are in a calm and non-stressful environment tend to be calmer babies. Babies surrounded by stress often times pick up on tension and can respond by being fussy and clingy. When possible try turning down the lights, putting on calming music and if all else fails, call a friend or relative to come over and hold your baby to allow you to the time to take a shower, lay down for a nap or go outside for some fresh air. Dan Brennan MD, CLC, FAAP is a board certified pediatrician and certified lactation counselor at the Sansum Clinic and is a member of the medical staff at the Cottage Children’s Hospital in Santa Barbara, California. In addition to being a general pediatrician, Dr. Brennan is also a health care columnist and proud father of two boys. Do you have a baby who cries all day? Whims and tantrums of children 4-5 years of age Whims (translated from French whim, whim) – the desire of children to achieve something forbidden, unattainable and impossible at the moment. Usually whims are unreasonable, almost always accompanied by crying, screaming, stamping feet, scattering things. It is necessary to note the most important thing: the whims of children of 4-5 years of age are age-related negativism. The child begins to do everything in defiance. His parents lead him one way, and he goes the other. Just now he demanded an apple, but having received it, he refuses to eat it. The explanation for everything that happens is the following: All this is called the affirmation of one’s own “I”. The child is not yet able to positively assert his personality and proceeds from the opposite: “You are like this, but I am the other way around!”. The child wants to prove that he also has his own opinion, which differs from the opinion of adults. Of course, this period is difficult for both children and parents. But it is necessary to remember: *this period will soon pass; * it is necessary to treat this period with patience and understanding (We do not get angry with the child when he is capricious at a high temperature. Consider that your child has a temporarily increased degree of stubbornness). However, parents need to know how to behave properly with their children during this period. We bring to the attention of parents the situation of the behavior of children 4-5 years old and together formulate the rules “How to treat children’s whims?” RULES: 1. First situation The mother of 4-year-old Sasha, walking with him in the park, met a friend whom she had not seen for a long time. They started talking. Almost immediately Sasha began to act up, pulling his mother by the hand saying: “Well, mother, let’s go!”…. . What should mother do in this situation? 2. The second situation Marina was a long-awaited child. Therefore, her parents cherished her, doted on her soul, indulged all her whims. Even at the age of 5, they dressed and undressed her themselves, constantly took care of the child. But at a certain moment, both parents and teachers noticed: the child became very capricious, constant tantrums, tears, disobedience. Why is this happening to the girl? 3. The third situation Artem is 4 years 3 months old. Artem has become a capricious and stubborn child. Moreover, stubbornness flared up sharply and suddenly: daily tears, tantrums. Recently a girl was born in the family. Mom devotes considerable time to the newborn Polina, because the girl was born prematurely. And then there are the causeless whims of Artyom, which “knock mom out of the rut.” In your opinion, Artyom’s whims are connected with this and how to help the child? 4. The fourth situation The mother of 4-year-old Alyosha every day, returning home from work, picks up her child from kindergarten and goes to the store with him. And every day Alyosha throws tantrums in the store: he asks to buy one thing, then another, falls to the floor, screams, squeals and cries. Mom has no choice but to buy the child everything that he asks for. How to avoid this situation? Conclusion: the family plays a decisive role in the development of the child, has a decisive influence on the emotional well-being of the child. Growth spurts in children: what is important to know 02/06/2020 Growing up a child In the first 1.5 years of life, children experience rapid growth and rapid development: physical, mental and emotional. This process takes place in waves and is characterized by the emergence of new skills in the child. Each new skill overlaps the previous skill. For example, the baby learns to roll over first, then crawl and sit, pull up and stand at the support, and finally walk. A growth spurt is also a leap in the development of the nervous system and brain. Rapid changes, the emergence of new abilities sometimes scare the child. During such periods, he needs special attention and help from his parents. It is possible to distinguish the same patterns and the order of their development in all children, despite the fact that each child is unique. In total, there are 10 periods of growth spurts in children under 2 years of age: 8 of them occur before 12 months, the last 2 – before 18 months. Growth spurts Signs Sometimes a growth crisis goes unnoticed, but sometimes it lasts longer and quite clearly. What signs will help you identify a growth spurt: 1. Changes in nutrition It is more difficult to feed the baby, sometimes it is not clear to the mother whether he is really hungry – the baby may refuse breast and bottle, but show signs of hunger. The child wants to eat more often, but eats less during feeding. This behavior is typical when he tries to calm down at the expense of food. 2. Behavior The child becomes more restless and capricious. You will see that he does not want to leave your arms and cries when you try to put him in the crib. Or you may notice that the baby is crying and not calming down when he is usually calm and relaxed. This behavior is associated with the accumulation of overwork, since the baby spends a lot of energy during growth crises. Also, if the baby is irritated or naughty, he may be on the way to mastering a new skill. 3. Sleep Before and during the growth spurt, children are more sleepy. Night awakenings become more frequent, and daytime sleeps become shorter. If you had a regimen before, it may deteriorate. It will seem to you that it is no longer suitable for the child and you need to change the schedule of sleep and wakefulness. But by the end of the growth spurt, you will notice that the old regimen has returned to normal. Please note that growth spurts are sometimes confused with other problems. So, the baby is sleepy and moody due to the fact that he gets sick. And hunger is a sign of a mother’s lack of milk. 4. The child learns one of the skills: learns new sensations and gets to know his body starts to roll over masters the position on all fours and begins to crawl learns to sit down and stand up from a sitting position tries to stand holding onto a support and take the first steps starts walking is actively learning speech 5. Changing the size of the legs and arms After the growth spurt, you will notice how your toddler has grown. Calendar of developmental leaps The first leap begins at the end of the first month of a baby’s life, the peak falls on the 5th week. The baby begins to study the phenomena that occur around him. The sense organs develop, and the child perceives the world much more clearly than before. The second growth crisis is a continuation of the first. His surge falls on the 8th week. The kid opens the world of patterns. He understands, for example, that he has two arms and two legs. And spends hours practicing the new skill of controlling their particular position. He is fascinated by the shadows from the falling light. You may notice how the child listens to himself by making various sounds. He also begins to show joy with his first smile. The third growth spurt appears at 3 months. If before this the baby’s movements were clumsy, now he has much better control over his body. There is also a further development of the senses. Now he notices the differences: he listens to the voices, watches how the light is replaced by darkness, how everything moves around. The world is becoming more organized. The fourth developmental leap of occurs around the 19th week. The child understands that each event has a certain sequence of actions. He begins to notice smooth transitions in sounds, movements, light, smells and textures. Fifth developmental leap around 26 weeks. You will see how the baby tries to do many new things for him. The child improves coordination, he begins to understand the connection of things around. The main discovery at this age is the space around: there is a certain distance between people and objects. The world for the baby becomes huge. The sixth crisis of will clearly manifest itself at 37 weeks. During this period, you will notice that the baby is learning new activities, constantly experimenting. The baby is able to recognize certain objects, sensations, groups people and animals into categories. For example, he understands that a banana is different from an apple in shape, color and taste, but it is still food. Understanding the world of categories greatly affects your child’s senses. By the 46th week there will be a 7 leap in development . The baby will open the world of sequences. He will understand that in order to achieve his goal, it is necessary to act in a certain way. The child will learn how and in what sequence to put things together so that it is correct: a pyramid, cubes, etc. The eighth leap of development will take place around the year at week 55. The kid will have a breakthrough in mental development and he will be ready to explore the world of programs. If before that the baby understood the sequence of events that follow one after another, now he understands that this does not always happen. And he also realizes that the result of an action sometimes depends on what happened now. The ninth leap is the first growth crisis after a year, which peaks at 14-15 months. The child has grown up and now he is able to change the programs that he has mastered before. He will experiment with them: Meet other children at the playground imitate others Explore your emotions Think ahead Become aggressive to get what you want Throw the first tantrums Understand the difference between “mine” and “yours” Learning to do things together Experiment with “yes” and “no” The last tenth leap of development will take about 17 months. Page 22 of 31 « Previous 1 … 20 21 22 23 24 … 31 Next » Назад 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Вперед