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KinderCare partners with families in Airway Heights, WA to provide high-quality daycare at an affordable cost. Our approach is designed to inspire a love of learning in your child, creating a safe and supportive environment where they can build Confidence for Life. KinderCare teachers give children the freedom to be themselves, explore, and make friends.

Find one of our child care centers at a location near you!

Whether you are looking for part-time or full-time child care, KinderCare offers an affordable option with plenty of fun and learning. Currently we have 4 daycares & child care centers in or nearby Airway Heights which can be found just below.

4 Daycares & Child Care Centers in
Airway Heights,
WA

1. 1.

   Shasta Way KinderCare

   10.1 miles Away:
   610 W Shasta Way,
   Spokane,
   WA
   99208
   Ages:
   6 weeks to 6 years
   Open:6:00 AM to 6:30 PM, M-F

   TUITION & OPENINGS

   (509) 467-3112

2. 2. South Hill KinderCare

   10.8 miles Away:
   3201 E 26th Ave,
   Spokane,
   WA
   99223
   Ages:
   6 weeks to 6 years
   Open:6:30 AM to 6:30 PM, M-F

   TUITION & OPENINGS

   (509) 534-2319

3. 3.

   Wandermere KinderCare

   13.1 miles Away:
   1625 E Farwell Rd,
   Spokane,
   WA
   99208
   Ages:
   6 weeks to 5 years
   Open:6:30 AM to 6:30 PM, M-F

   TUITION & OPENINGS

   (509) 465-1600

4. 4. Mullan KinderCare

   14.6 miles Away:
   422 N Mullan Rd,
   Spokane,
   WA
   99206
   Ages:
   6 weeks to 5 years
   Open:6:00 AM to 6:30 PM, M-F

   TUITION & OPENINGS

   (509) 928-3184

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Frequently Asked Questions about Daycare

How many KinderCare daycares are there in Airway Heights

There are 4 KinderCare daycare centers within 15 miles of Airway Heights.

What types of daycare programs are offered in Airway Heights?

We have a wide range of programs available in Airway Heights, including full-time and part time daycare for infants and toddlers.

How do I select the right daycare for my child?

When it comes to selecting the best daycare center that will promote your child’s growth and the well-being of your family, the process may appear daunting. We are here to offer guidance and simplify the decision-making process for you. To see our list of the top 6 factors to keep in mind as you look for the perfect daycare center, please click here.

What is accreditation and are Airway Heights KinderCare centers accredited?

Accreditation is an official review process performed by a nationally-recognized outside agency. Our centers pursue national accreditation from one of three national child care accreditation agencies:

• National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
• National Accreditation Commission for Early Care and Education Programs (NAC)
• National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)

To find out which accreditations the KinderCare daycare centers in Airway Heights have, please visit the individual center pages.

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THE Top 10 Child Care Providers in Airway Heights, WA

Child care providers in Airway Heights, WA

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My name Is Mariah I am 21. I am one of nine kids. I graduated Northside High School in 2019 . I am great with kids. I’ve had three years of Childhood Education in high school .( There was an at school preschool at my school ). I enjoy being around kids of all sorts of ages. I’m willing to work withyou on hourly pay. I’ve been working at a daycare for a year now . Hope to hear from you soon….

Recent review:

Mariah is attentive and assertive. She is very clear with guidelines and expectations and consistent in her follow through. She is kind and the kids all enjoy her attention. I appreciate how practical andreliable she has been. Her creativity and ability to meet my kids at their level has been a true blessing!…

Reviewed by Michelle C.

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Hi Families!
Currently, I am a college student. I am looking for a part-time babysitter/nanny job in the Spokane area this summer. I love sharing my culture with the kids I take care of and being outdoors 🙂
Child-related experiences
– Student volunteer in Bulgaria (Summer 2017)
– Part-timeElementary teacher assistant Feb – Dec 2020 (with reference)
– Full-time Elementary fine motor skills teacher Jan – Mar 2021 (with reference)
– An au pair to 3 and 4 years old girls (April 2021 – Mar 2022)
– An au pair to a 1-year-old baby, 3, 4, 5 years old kids (Mar 2022 – Mar 2023)
Feel free to message me if you have any questions!. ..

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I have been babysitting for families for 5 years; I love getting to spend time and have fun with the kiddos by doing crafts, playing outside, watching movies and most other things kids love! I am willing to help with pick up and drop off, carpooling, tidying up around the house, cooking, etc. I amlooking to full time nanny for a single family on the weekdays and am willing to work some weekends if needed!…

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I have 6 years of experience working with children both in home and in center based programs. I love making connections and watching children grow and learn. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Cooking/Meal Preparation.

Hope can also help with: Light cleaning, Grocery shopping, Carpooling

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Hello! I am a Christian mom looking to help you. I have an 8-month-old son of my own. I have lots of experience caring for children of multiple ages, I used to be a CNA and am looking for a kiddo or two to watch during some days of the week! I would be bringing my son along so I would like to stickto 2 kids maximum so I can give all 3 their rightful attention. My schedule is open Mondays-Thursdays and we can chat about hours, I am pretty flexible! We have 3 dogs so I will be comfortable around your families pets if you have them and love animals as much as I love kids!…

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I am an university graduated (2018) and have obtained my Bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education.
I was a nanny for one family (2 kids) for about a year now, have student taught in a preschool and 2nd grade classroom, have helped my mom with her in home daycare which she has had for thepast 13 years, and am the oldest of 8 kids.
I have a very strong understanding of the developmental stages of children birth to 8 years old, and am able to teach preschool-3rd grade coursework.
I specialize in Kindergarten preparedness with children that are 3-5 years of age.
I am looking for children to tutor and teach on Mondays and Thursdays. rates are set rates per hour, and you can stop having me teach your child anytime.
I use assessment to help drive me where your child needs to go next and where we need to focus on as well. please let me know if you have any questions!…

Ivyann can also help with: Light cleaning, Travel

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I come from a family of 9, and grew up watching my siblings. I have several years of experience with children of all ages. I have since began watching my friends children on my days off work, and have several references readily available. I am able to take kids to appointments, or other day to dayactivities. My hours are flexible and I can be available at night if necessary. Professionally, I am an EMT working for a local ambulance company, and volunteer firefighter/EMT in my local district. In my spare time I play the piano, and coached baseball for several years to kids of all ages….

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I have 1 year of experience and more. Getting back into babysitting when needed. I used to babysit when I was younger then I had little ones of my own. I can help with errands, and house keeping as well. Looking for safe and trusting people to sit for.

Shorie can also help with: Light cleaning, Grocery shopping, Carpooling

Pan S.

Airway Heights, WA

$15-50/hr • 3 yrs exp

A 27 Years Old Nanny From Thailand Looking For A Job In Spokane

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Hi Families!
Currently, I am taking care of four beautiful young children full time; 1-year-old baby boy, 3 years old, 4 years old, and 5 years old girls.
My duties with the three girls include wake them up, get them ready for school, give them showers, prepare meals and snack/lunchbox, tutorbasic Pre-K lessons, help with homework, play games, potty train, take them out to the park, and help them with night time routine (brush and story time, then tuck them to bed. With I a 1-year-old baby boy, I help him with things like feeding milk, meals, play time, giving a shower, changing diapers, and put him to nap.
Other child-related experiences
– Student volunteer in Bulgaria (Summer 2017)
– Part-time Elementary teacher assistant Feb – Dec 2020 (with ref)
– Full-time Elementary fine motor skills teacher Jan – Mar 2021 (with ref)
– An au pair to 2 toddlers (April 2021 – Mar 2022)
Feel free to message me if you have further questions!. ..

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I’ve grown up in a small community where taking care of the people around me has always come naturally. I have always been family oriented so I like helping the elderly with some task throughout the day or just keeping them company. Or just helping you with things around the house and definitelyhelping out with the kids! I’m also open to helping with yard work or some housekeeping! I do have a very flexible schedule we can work with….

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For seven years now I have watched many children at my church while I attended. It was mostly for meetings and other parent gatherings, sometimes individually at the parents house for date night, including when we went on our church campout I would always be on the trails with the kids. I also oftenhelped either in the nursery on Sunday mornings or with older kids in the service in our gym. I am very well experienced and qualified in taking care of kids of all ages, I also recently had my own, he is 2 1/2 months as of now. If I were able to get a nanny job it would help me greatly in being able to stay at “home” with him….

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Recently stationed at Fairchild & would be available part time! I think it’s important to provide children with a fun, fulfilling and enriched environment. As the oldest of 5 children, I’ve spent most of my life babysitting and around children of all ages and I love it! Primarily with infants tochildren up to ages 13. I’m willing to drive children to events, school, appointments, or carpooling. I’ve worked with kids that have special needs, which means, having to sometimes follow a strict routine or knowing how to deal with difficulties….

Zaneika can also help with: Travel, Grocery shopping, Light cleaning, Carpooling

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Spokane Falls Community ELC Club is a licensed child care establishment operating at 3410 W Ft Wright Ms 3160, Spokane, WA that offers quality early development programs for children in their preparatory years. Their center uses different methods that allow their students to explore their various interests appropriate to their developmental level….

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Dawna Morton S Day Care offers childcare services to the community of Spokane, Washington. They provide an enriching daycare experience to prepare the child for preschool. The center fosters a love of learningand nurturing environment in which children learn skills and make new friends through play….

Description:

I have been in business with home day-cares and working for school districts for many years but bought this daycare center in Feb 2018. We have waddler, toddler, young preschool, preschool, pre-k andbefore/after-school classrooms. We are now also taking applications to open for evening care till 11:30 at night….

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FAQs for finding child care near you in Airway Heights, WA

How much is child care near me in Airway Heights, WA?

Hiring someone on Care.com to provide child care services will cost an average of $15.75 per hour as of July 2023. This rate may vary depending on the experience each child care provider has, how many kids you will need them to watch, the age of your children, and whether you need part-time or full-time child care.

How can I find child care near me in Airway Heights, WA?

Care.com currently has 12 child care providers near you in Airway Heights, WA. You can search for caregivers by their distance from Airway Heights, WA and by hourly pay rate. Then you can compare their experience, specific services they offer and what age groups of kids they specialize in caring for. You can also read reviews from other families in Airway Heights, WA that have worked with the child care providers you’re interested in.

What interview questions should I ask a Airway Heights, WA child care provider?

You want to find a child care provider that will get along with your kids, but also follows many of the same parenting ideas you have. Structure your questions around how your kids behave in certain situations and what the provider thinks is the best action to take. And because there are plenty of activities to do in Airway Heights, WA, you should ask questions about the fun things each child care provider would do to keep your kids happy and entertained. Finally, ask each provider about their past child care experience, references from other families in Airway Heights, WA and if they are certified in first aid and CPR.

What type of child care services are available near me in Airway Heights, WA in July, 2023?

Different child care providers are willing to offer support in different ways. For example, some can provide after-school transportation and others can help with light housework and cleaning. The first step to finding the right type of child care is to outline what you’d like from a candidate before starting your child care search. Think about how much you are willing to pay, the level of experience you wish them to have, if you want them to have any first-aid certifications, and if you need them to handle additional duties beyond taking care of your kids. After this is completed, create an account on Care.com and answer a few questions to find child care providers near you that match your needs. You can then either post a job that can be seen by our extensive pool of caretakers, or search for child care providers on Care.com based on years of experience, hourly rate, availability, distance from your area, etc. After you have selected your candidates, you can schedule interviews, check references, request additional background checks, and hire the child care provider that best meets the needs of your family.

Ratings for Airway Heights, WA child care providers listed on Care.com

Average Rating5.0 / 5

Child Care Providers in Airway Heights, WA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 11 reviews of the 15 listed child care providers.

9 grandma’s advice on caring for children that doctors ask you to forget about / AdMe

Researchers say that most modern grandparents do not update their knowledge of how to properly care for children during their lives. Guided solely by personal experience, the older generation often gives young parents recommendations that have long been recognized as outdated. And many of them are not safe.

At ADME , we have studied parenting forums and articles from practicing pediatricians to understand what irrelevant advice and statements most often hear moms and dads of newborns.

1. Without swaddling, the baby will be clubfoot

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It used to be that it was necessary to swaddle newborns, because it helps to keep the baby’s legs in a straight position. Allegedly, without this, the bones will not be straight and the child will grow up with a clubfoot.

But pediatricians insist: swaddling not only does not straighten the legs, but also threatens with violations in the development of the hips. Wrapping children in cloth is only to calm them down. Most of all, such measures are necessary for restless babies, children with neurological disorders or severe colic. However, if the baby sleeps well and does not feel restless without a diaper, it is not necessary to wrap him up.

2. In a house where there is a baby, it should be as warm as possible

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Actually not. Overheating is just as dangerous for a baby as hypothermia. Patronage nurses recommend keeping the temperature in the children’s room at 16–20 °C.

Seeing this figure, your baby’s grandmother will probably throw up her hands with the verdict: “They will freeze the child.” But, according to doctors, at this temperature, the child’s sleep improves. In addition, in the coolness, the nasal mucosa does not dry out and it is more comfortable for the baby to breathe.

3. Dip a nipple in something sweet to soothe a baby

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Many grandmothers recommend dipping a nipple in something sweet to soothe a crying baby. In some countries, honey is advised, in others – peanut butter and condensed milk. But pediatricians are categorically against such methods.

The listed products are very allergenic, and you can never know in advance how the body of a newborn will react to such additives. In addition, if the child has already started teething, sugar can cause tooth decay. And honey can also cause botulism.

Well, of course, in principle, giving a baby a pacifier has its pros and cons, so in this matter it is advisable not to deviate from the recommendations of pediatricians.

4. A baby’s bed must have a blanket and a pillow

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In the past, most mothers approached organizing a bed for a child in the same way as if they were creating a small copy of their bed. The wooden crib always had a miniature pillow and a tiny blanket.

However, pediatricians remind again and again: there should be nothing in the baby’s crib except a mattress and sheets – no pillows, no blankets, no toys, as all this increases the possibility of accidental asphyxia. If the room is too cold, it is better to dress the baby in warm pajamas, but do not cover him with a blanket.

5. The baby should sleep on his stomach

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At first glance, the advice seems quite logical: put the baby on his stomach so that he does not choke when he burps. But doctors have established that sleeping on the stomach is even more dangerous for babies than on the back, because:

• this position can cause airway obstruction;
• sleeping on the stomach causes dangerous pressure on the stomach and diaphragm;
• this posture can lead to overheating.

Therefore, it is better to put the child on his back. But the head can be turned to the side.

6. The child should fall asleep in absolute silence

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It can be quite difficult for an adult to fall asleep if some noise interferes: water drips from a tap or someone is talking in the room. But for newborns, noise sometimes even helps to sleep. There is only one condition: it must be uniform and not increase from the moment the baby falls asleep.

Newborns can sleep quite peacefully if their mother is talking on the phone nearby or if water is making noise behind the wall. Sometimes children even turn on “white noise” on purpose, because, firstly, they fall asleep faster under this monotonous buzz, and secondly, falling asleep at the noise, they will not wake up if you suddenly decide to vacuum in the hallway or wash the dishes in the kitchen.

7. You need to feed your baby according to the schedule

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Not only grandmothers, but also some doctors recommend feeding newborns strictly according to the schedule. However, in reality, this approach to feeding exhausts the nerves of both mother and child. In addition, pediatricians do not see anything wrong with feeding the baby not by the clock, but on demand – not a single doctor will advise keeping the child hungry.

However, this does not apply to milk formulas, which are released immediately with the feeding schedule.

8. Complementary foods should be introduced as early as possible

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porridge . But doctors would not give such advice.

Breastfed babies should definitely not be introduced to complementary foods at such an early age. According to WHO recommendations, the baby’s menu should be changed no earlier than he reaches the age of 6 months.

9. Animal milk is better than formula

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It seems that every family has a story about how a young mother once ran out of breast milk and a young father rushed to the village at a distance lands to buy fresh milk there from an old woman who kept her cow or goat. Moreover, this is usually presented as a feat: after all, parents saved their children in this way from feeding on milk formula, which supposedly contains only chemistry.

But doctors see this not as a feat in the name of salvation, but simply another way to endanger the health of the newborn. After all, a balanced milk formula is great for feeding children who are not breastfed.

But animal milk is dangerous for several reasons:

• It contains many minerals that the kidneys of a newborn cannot cope with.
• In this case, there is not enough iron, which can result in iron deficiency anemia. Vitamin C is also lacking.
• Proteins in animal milk can irritate the intestinal mucosa.
• Animal milk may be allergic.
• And besides, due to the unbalanced composition, such milk can accelerate the child’s weight gain.

Therefore, you can give your baby milk no earlier than he reaches the age of 1 year.

Despite the fact that the older generation is mistaken in some way, we should not forget that our grandmothers are a storehouse of useful information, invaluable experience and support. No need to rudely refuse their advice. Instead, try to argue your point, read medical articles together, or invite your grandmother to accompany you to a pediatric appointment.

And remember that they do not wish your child harm, but want to take care of him just like you do.

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The Most Important Baby Care Tips. The best article-reminder for moms and dads

Tips for young mothers on caring for a newborn baby: what to prepare for the birth of a baby, how to care for, feed, walk, bathe, put to bed. Answers to the most popular questions of moms.

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Moms who have given birth to their first child are sometimes in terrible confusion: preparation for the arrival of the baby and caring for him raise so many questions that you simply do not know where to run and what to do. Worry and despair are useless here, because the newly-made parents already have enough reasons for worrying. This article contains the main rules and tips for caring for a newborn, so it can be safely used as an instruction on all issues of concern to parents.

Preparing a dowry for a child

There is a superstition that it is impossible to buy anything for an unborn child, so some mothers do not prepare dowry for their children on purpose. These are just prejudices. For parents-to-be and all relatives, it is a real pleasure to go shopping, choosing tiny hats and undershirts. Preparing a “dowry” for a future mother helps to tune in to imminent motherhood. In addition, when the baby is born, there will be such a turmoil that it will be simply impossible for the baby to calmly choose, wash and stack things in piles. So, what you need to prepare for the appearance of crumbs into the world:

• Diapers (In total, you will need about 20-25 of them. The ratio of thin and warm diapers is determined based on what time of the year the baby is born. By the way, knitted diapers are very convenient: they are very soft, stretch well and fit the body).
• Blouses or bodysuits (Unfastened vests are no longer relevant, because they are not comfortable. It is best to buy several blouses with a button or ties and several bodysuits).
• One-piece overalls (Insulated overalls will be enough for the first time, but you can buy several thin ones).
• Hats (Knitted hats without ties are the most convenient. 2 thin ones and one warm one are enough).
• Socks (Soft knitted socks are useful even in the warm season. You can safely buy 4-5 pairs).
• Warm wool blanket.
• Flannelette blanket or plaid.

Some purchases can be left for later and, if necessary, entrusted to grandmothers. These include, for example, mittens – anti-scratches. Not all children resist cutting their nails, so mittens may not come in handy. Another purchase from this series is a pillow. Babies up to a year old can sleep without a pillow, using a folded diaper instead.

We also read: a list of things for a newborn baby

In addition to things, you need to prepare a first aid kit for the arrival of the baby:

• Baby oil for treating wrinkles (you can do with sterile vegetable oil), baby cream;
• Pipette, hydrogen peroxide, vial of brilliant green for the treatment of the umbilical wound;
• Zinc ointment for rashes and diaper rash;
• Bathing herbs, potassium permanganate;
• Vapor tube, cherry-stone heating pad, carminatives (Bobotik, Sub-Simplex, etc. (see all anti-colic products)) in case of colic;
• Wet wipes, cotton pads, sterile cotton, spout rinse – for hygiene procedures.
• Antipyretic (better in suppositories), antihistamine (Fenistil) (see all preparations for fever).
• Absorbent diapers and diapers for newborns.

Depending on the situation, it will be possible to purchase diaper cream and powder.

View and download the complete list of first aid kit for a newborn baby – list here

Something for mom

After leaving the maternity hospital, mom will also need some things to buy in advance:

• Bepanthen cream for cracked nipples.
• Absorbent breast pads.
• Comfortable nursing underwear.
• Sanitary napkins (either special postpartum or normal but with maximum absorbency).
• Postpartum bandage (for better recovery of the abdominal muscles).
• Breast pads for feeding (what are they for and why).
• Breast pump (how to choose and pump).

If everything is ready for the appearance in everyday life, it’s time to figure out and master the basic procedures that a young mother will have to perform daily and more than once.

Morning toilet: wash eyes, clean nose

Morning toilet is an analogue of our washing. Prepare a small bowl of warm boiled water, cotton pads and sterile cotton. We wipe the eyes with cotton pads moistened with water, making movements from the outer edge of the eye to the inner. Then, in each nostril, we instill 1-2 drops of special drops for washing the nose (you can use saline). We wait a few minutes until the crusts are slightly soaked. At this time, we twist small flagella from the fleece and gently clean the nose with them, making circular movements. You can not put the flagellum too deep. We clean the ears with the same flagella. Remember that a newborn baby can only toilet his nose and ears with cotton flagella. Children’s cotton swabs with restraints are intended for children from 1 year old. (See detailed articles on the topic: eye care, how to clean the baby’s nose and the article: caring for the baby’s ears)

In the morning, the umbilical wound must be treated. To do this, with a clean pipette, drip a few drops of hydrogen peroxide into the wound. The peroxide begins to foam, separating the crusts and “bringing” them to the surface. We remove these crusts with a clean cotton swab, and then apply brilliant green to the wound with another stick (details on the treatment of the umbilical wound).

Important articles on hygiene:

• Newborn hygiene
• Daily and weekly care for a child from birth to a year

Changing a diaper

Most modern mothers prefer to use disposable diapers. A baby has to change a disposable diaper about 10 times a day: the child should not be in one diaper for more than 3-4 hours, and besides, you need to change the diaper every time the baby has pooped. The second point, moreover, must be performed even at night, because the feces are not absorbed by the diaper and irritate the skin.

Wash your baby before changing a diaper. If he crap one’s pants – with soap, if not – with warm tap water (if it is not possible to wash it – wipe it with wet wipes). If there is irritation, you can apply a diaper cream on the skin, if not, just let the skin dry.

Be sure to take care of the umbilical wound and make sure that the diaper fastener does not rub it. There are special diapers for newborns who have a notch in place of the navel. If you use others, fold the edge of the diaper or cover your navel with a piece of sterile bandage.

• How to apply diaper cream (best cream rating)
• What diapers to choose for newborns (+ video reviews)
• Disposable diapers – pros and cons, benefits and harms

Let’s go for a walk

If the child is healthy, you can walk with him from the first day of life. Regarding children’s walks, the rule “nature has no bad weather” is true. You can cancel a walk only if there is severe frost, abnormal heat or other extreme weather conditions outside. In bad weather, you can take the cradle with the baby to the balcony.

Babies usually sleep in the stroller, so the mother can choose the time for a walk at her own discretion. It is better to start walking from 30-40 minutes, gradually increasing the time of the walk. Over time, you can walk up to 4-6 hours a day, dividing this time into 2 “sets”.

The most important thing is to dress your baby according to the weather, take wet wipes, a changeable diaper and a rain cover for the stroller.

We feed

If there are no contraindications, the child should only be breastfed. WHO recommends exclusively breast milk up to 6 months, which means that even water should not be given until this age, not to mention juices and fruit purees.

Feed the baby on demand. This means that for any crying and anxiety, the mother offers the baby a breast. The baby can stay at the breast until it releases itself. It is not worth interfering in this process and trying to regulate the sucking time: nature and instincts are “smarter” than our mind, the child himself knows how much and how often he needs to suckle.

Important publications on the subject of GW

• Tips for breastfeeding mothers about organizing breastfeeding
• How to breastfeed your baby
• Basic rules for breastfeeding

Bath procedures

Bathe your baby every day. The temperature of the water for bathing should be about 37 degrees, but here it is better to focus on the child: someone behaves calmer in cooler water, someone in warmer water.

Boiling water for bathing, as was done in the past, is now not recommended, but until the umbilical wound has healed, it is better to add manganese to the water – it acts as an antiseptic. The potassium permanganate solution should be pale pink. After the wound has healed, if there are skin problems, you can bathe the baby in herbs.

For newborns, it is better to use a small bath. For the first baths, you can wrap the baby in a diaper so that he is not scared of the water. You can wash your child with soap and other products 2-3 times a week, and the rest of the time you can do with water. When bathing, do not forget to wash your hair. At the end of bathing for hardening, you can pour cool water over the baby’s legs.

After bathing, the baby should be well wrapped in a warm diaper or towel. The head also needs to be covered.

Details: how to bathe newborns

After bathing

After bathing, you also need to perform some procedures:

• Treat the umbilical wound in the same way as we did in the morning.
• Trim nails while they are soft with water.
• Wipe all wrinkles with oil (including the area behind the ears – crusts often form there).

Watch a video of how the baby is bathed:

Going to bed

Most breastfeeding babies fall asleep at the breast. You can rock the baby in your arms, and then carefully transfer it to the crib. The experience of mothers shows that it is better to swaddle babies for sleep: so their own movements do not cause them any concern, they are not afraid of their own arms or legs. By the way, it is better to buy a cradle for a newborn baby, not a crib. Limited space is more comfortable for a baby than a spacious bed that is not proportionate to his body.

The room must be ventilated before going to bed. It is believed that the optimal temperature for the room where the baby sleeps is about 20 degrees.

It is impossible to put the baby to sleep on his back – in a dream, the baby can burp and choke on vomit. To prevent the baby from rolling over on his back, laying him on his side, support his back with a small pillow or a folded blanket. The position of the sleeping baby should be periodically changed, shifting it from one side to the other. This is necessary so that the bones of the skull are not deformed.

Related reading:

• How long does a newborn baby sleep during the day
• How to put a child to sleep without tears and whims

Watching the video, it’s just brilliant! Nathan Dylo’s method of how to put a child to sleep:

The most popular questions that concern young mothers

A quivering young mother shudders at every sneeze of her baby and falls into confusion in front of many unfamiliar phenomena. Let’s try to deal with the most common questions of young mothers.

Odd color and dryness of the baby’s skin

The skin of a newly born baby may have a reddish, yellowish tint. The first is due to a very thin layer of subcutaneous fat: the red tint is the blood vessels that show through the skin. Yellowness (jaundice) is the result of an increased content of bilirubin and goes away when the liver begins to work more actively.

Dryness and flaking of the skin is also normal. In this way, the skin adapts to the new air environment. Usually peeling disappears a month after birth. You can speed up this process by lubricating the flaky areas with baby cream or oil (see article: Why do newborns have flaky skin on the head and body – what mom needs to know) .

Detail: proper skin care for a newborn baby

Baby hiccups

Many babies start hiccuping in the stomach. Usually, hiccups in babies occur due to excess air that has entered the stomach during feeding. The best way to get rid of it is to scold the baby with a “column” and give a tummy massage ( article on hiccups and how to deal with it ).

The child spit up

The regurgitation is a consequence of the underdevelopment of the digestive system and a special children’s mechanism of “fight” with overeating. As a preventative measure, make sure that the baby is properly latching onto the breast (so he does not swallow too much air), and keep him in a “column” after feeding. In general, regurgitation is not at all dangerous. Normally, once a day, a child can even burp with a “fountain”. If this happens more often and regurgitation lasts longer than 6 months, you should consult a neurologist ( see article on regurgitation ).

The child sneezes and coughs

If there are no signs of a cold (runny nose, high temperature) – these are natural self-purification reflexes of the body from mucus in the throat and nose.

Important:

• Cough in a child (how to treat)
• Temperature (how to treat)
• Runny nose (how to treat)

How to dress your baby

The baby’s body is still bad at retaining heat and maintaining a constant temperature. This must be taken into account both at home and on the street. Excessively wrapped up, the child can easily be overheated, and leaving undressed – on the contrary, supercool. The main dressing rule for a toddler is to dress as you are + one layer of clothing.

Baby clothes should be made from natural fabrics, have a comfortable design and secure fasteners. It is best to choose blouses and overalls that can be easily put on without twisting the arms and legs of the child and without pushing the head into the narrow neck. All accessories (buttons, buttons) must be of high quality and securely sewn so that the little one cannot tear off and swallow a small piece of clothing.

How to understand if the baby is warm

The temperature of the arms and legs does not mean anything in this matter, because they are often cool in babies due to poor thermoregulation. To understand if the child is warm, you need to touch his neck: if it is cool, it is better to dress the baby warmer.

Can I give my baby a pacifier?

If there are plans for successful and long-term breastfeeding, it is better not to, in any case, up to 6 months, until lactation is fully established. The nipple confuses the child, he begins to confuse the mother’s breast and its silicone substitute, and may refuse the breast altogether. In addition, there is an opinion that sucking a nipple has a bad effect on the formation of bite. Reading on the topic: how to choose a pacifier and how to wean it from a pacifier

What to do if a child sucks his thumb?

Thumb sucking is a manifestation of the sucking reflex characteristic of infants. The first thing to do is to offer the baby a breast: he may be hungry. Thumb sucking can be a stress response: the baby sucks to calm down. In any case, this cannot be ignored. Try to understand the cause and eliminate it ( see how to wean a child from sucking fingers ).

Is it worth it to run to the child at the first cry and take him in your arms?

The answer is unambiguous – yes. Whatever the reason for crying, it cannot be ignored. A child may cry not only from hunger and physical discomfort. He may simply need his mother’s affection and warmth – this is the same vital need that must be satisfied ( see how to understand the reasons for the crying of a newborn baby ).

How to deal with colic?

Prevention is always better than cure, therefore, as part of prevention, lay the baby on the tummy, do a gentle massage of the tummy, wear it in a “column” after eating. If the attack nevertheless began – give the medicine, attach something warm to the tummy (a heating pad, a diaper heated with an iron). In emergency cases, when nothing helps and the attack does not go away – put a gas outlet tube Important: how to save a child from colic.

How to deal with a child so as not to frighten him?

Newborn babies react very specifically to sounds: under the monotonous rumble of a vacuum cleaner, a baby can sleep peacefully, but sharp loud sounds scare the baby very much. It is absolutely not necessary to surround the baby with silence, but so that the child is not afraid, harsh sounds should be avoided.

In general, all movements and actions of the mother should be smooth. The baby can be very frightened if, when bathing, he is abruptly immersed in water, or if he is abruptly put on the changing table. Until the child has adapted, everything that surrounds him in the “big world” can cause anxiety, so caution is needed in everything.

Reading on the topic: What to do if your child is afraid of loud noises

What to do if diaper rash appears?

Almost all mothers face this trouble. Red crusts and severe irritation appear when the baby’s skin is in contact with moisture for a long time. Contrary to prejudice, diaper rash in a child appears much less frequently in disposable diapers than in diapers. If the diaper is not overfilled, moisture is absorbed into it quickly and the baby’s skin has almost no contact with it, so it is not worth abandoning the diaper in favor of diapers in case of diaper rash.

Irritated skin needs healing and hydration. It is not necessary to constantly wash the baby with soap with diaper rash: soap dries the skin a lot and only increases the feeling of discomfort. It is necessary to wash the baby with water, and then lubricate the irritated area with oil or a healing cream (Bepanten, Bübchen). Be sure to arrange air baths, that is, leave the baby just naked, without a diaper and a diaper. When bathing in the evening, you can use herbs (chamomile, string) – they also have a healing effect.

Read in detail: Newborn diaper rash – causes and treatment

Advice for dads

Read: Why are you tired? You are sitting at home! Or a memo to husbands who do not understand all the “charms” of maternity leave

The main advice for dads is to properly prepare for the meeting of his wife from the maternity hospital. Flowers, balloons, and room decorations are great, but any mom will appreciate more if you free her from homework, which can accumulate a lot in a few days in the maternity hospital. After discharge from the hospital, you want to get home as soon as possible in order to finally wash in your bath and lie on your bed, so that mountains of unwashed dishes and scattered things will not please your spouse at all. In addition, not all women are ready to flutter after childbirth. Most feel unimportant: weakness, pain from stitches, fatigue. This must be taken into account not only at the time of discharge, but also in general for the first time after the birth of the baby. To get into the rhythm and start coping with the child and household chores, a young mother needs time.

Caring for a newborn only at first glance seems to be something very complicated. Within a month, any mother does all the manipulations “with her eyes closed” and, by the intonation of crying, she understands that her beloved child is worried. The most important thing in caring for a baby is to do everything with love and “get involved” in the life of a little man as much as possible.