Centacare new baby manual for Dads
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1. 24 HR COTSIDE ASSISTANCE THE NEW BABY MANUAL FOR DADS N N aa Y RAN w PAD PY 494 de ek o M JF 7 t ANA 4000 s Pen foruma nice Now that you re a proud father of a new baby here are a few tips on getting the best performance out of your model WARNING WARNING Your baby requires a breaking in period You need to spend lots of time during this breaking in period to get to know your unique model Free time might be limited You might wonder what you ve gotten yourself into but be patient Remember mum has been test driving this model for the past 9 months and has a head start Before you know it you ll be head over heels in love It is important to start a good routine of regular maintenance The baby will become much more portable and flexible as days go on Taking care of such a small baby may feel awkward at first but the sooner you get to it the faster you will become comfortable in the driver s seat It has been shown that top performing babies have very involved fathers bas67aa101 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 2122 23 24 2 UE CGNSEMP TION s gt J Fuel Consumption A good supply of top grade breast milk and a happy mum are important to top performance of your model Breastfeeding e is best for baby e is free e is portable and requires no mixing or heating e makes for a smoother running baby breast milk is eas2. aby up in a blanket While holding baby gently bounce or walk with the baby while speaking softly sh sh works well or point out the interesting features in your workshop or on your computer Whisper in his or her ear Go for a walk or car ride Be silly sing or make funny faces 1254567880 ufo 1a 18 16 17 48 18 20 2120 23 a Does it really need to be changed Some dads prefer the sniff look Und ee method some peek and others can tell by the feel of the nappy 1234500788 10 11 t safra is 16 17 18 18 20 2120 23 oa Oil Changes e Girls wipe from front to back Boys when washing treat the penis like a finger DO NOT PULL BACK FORESKIN e Most babies will pee when they get cold so keep that penis covered unless you want to get showered e Point penis down to avoid leaking from the top e Tabs come from the back of the nappy and fasten to the front e Cloth nappys need to be rinsed in the toilet and stored in the bucket Don t forget to dispose of the disposables Is it supposed to be that colour Black baby s first poos are black and sticky known as meconium Once the baby is getting good amounts of breast milk or formula it will change from black to greenish black to brown or yellow Mustard coloured seedy loose poos are normal for breastfed babies White it is normal for girls to have a whitish jelly like discharge from their vagina This will eventually get cleaned o
3. d times are different for every model Growth spurts usually occur at 2 weeks 4 weeks and 3 and 6 months cause an increase in fuel consumption During these times it is normal for a baby to feed frequently for 2 4 days This too will pass Adequate fuel consumption can be seen in the following ways Waterworks peeing Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 and after 1 wet nappies 2 wet nappies 3 wet nappies 4 wet nappies 5 wet nappies at least 6 wet nappies Septic pooing Don t be surprised if every time something goes in something comes out the other end However for the first month owners should be happy with 4 or more soft poos per day resadep ae 101 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 2122 23 24 Electrical sleep or activity Baby usually settles after feeds Baby is active and alert at other times Weight During the first month baby gains 150 g per week minimum Baby regains any lost birth weight by 2 3 weeks doubles birth weight by 5 to 6 months and triples birth weight by a year remember this is baby not dad Low Fuel Warning Get help if your baby e does not feed at least 8 times in 24 hours has fewer number of wet nappies than number of days old if your baby is less than 6 days old l 1 e has less than 6 wet nappies per day 74 if your baby is 6 days or older gt i 7 e is very sleepy and hard to wake up to feed NE UNLEADED FUEL ONLY p has yellow skin and eyes and is not feed
4. eds medication for thrush mum baby s mouth that look also needs to see the doctor if she is breastfeeding like milk curds Cone head The birth process Nothing Baby s head will become less pointy in a very short time Anything Don t know e Call Maternal Child Health Nurse FOR MORE INFORMATION AND HELP Call or see your Family Doctor or Midwife FOR MORE INFORMATION AND HELP
5. ff Red girls also can bleed a small amount from the vagina in the first few days This is normal and is caused by mum s hormones Orangey red babies that are 1 3 days old may have one or two orangey red coloured spots in the nappy The baby is not bleeding but has passed uric acid crystals If this continues past 3 days call your doctor or child maternal heath line 1238458783810 4 t 1a 14 asien 18 20 2122 25 2a l J Dad s Tool Kit Your tool kit should contain e nappies at least 3 or 4 wipes e change pad e complete change of clothes for baby pick an outfit you can put on easily nappy cream if using e plastic bag for dirty nappies Sometimes as a dad you may feel awkward but as your baby grows you will develop a very special relationship Even though it may seem like mum is in the driver s seat take responsibility for some aspect of regular maintenance like the bath or bedtime 1234500788 10 4 2 18 1 18 16 7 ia a 20 2122 2a 2 Exhaust ion is likely with a new baby Your baby will not sleep through the night for several months This can be hard on drivers Babies are designed to wake up and refuel every few hours Eventually they will start sleeping longer They also like to know that you are both around for them In the meantime try to take turns at sleeping in go to bed earlier and not necessarily at the same time and nap If one partner is rested the o
6. ing well e has less than one dirty nappy in 24 hours For technical assistance with breastfeeding contact Australian Breastfeeding Association www breastfeeding asn au Maternal and Child Health Centre see your local council 123456 78 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 2122 23 24 or Safe Operation For your baby to have a safe and long life the manufacturer recommends O always use a car seat e read the instructions before putting together baby equipment your baby s life depends on it e keep one hand on baby at all times during nappy changes models may lurch and roll unexpectedly e never shake a baby shaking can cause permanent brain damage and even death e put baby to sleep on his her back to help prevent SIDS 12345678 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Dad s guide to effective burping the baby that is e Burping is helpful to avoid build up of wind e Dads can become pros at this in no time some babies burp on their own e Place baby on your shoulder and pat gently but firmly on the back This can easily be done sitting in your favourite chair or while strolling around the house WARNING Some models will eject liquid when burping this is normal The manufacturer recommends using some kind of tarp i e blanket on your shoulder or standing near a sink Do Lt Younself Senvice Five ways to calm a cranky baby Cuddle you remember cuddling or wrap b
7. ther partner can function better When will we ever have sex again It is important to remember that after having a baby mum needs time to recover Good communication and not pressuring or rushing mum helps Mum may be hesitant at first However with time and some sleep this shall pass For a well tuned family it is important to talk to mum and maintain your relationship as a couple Talk about something anything other than the baby Remember mum drives this model all day You may be worried about balancing work and home This may be a time to look at your options and talk to your partner about them Plan time together Go on a date 12345678910 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Problems Causes What to do Grying baby Hungry Feed your baby Tired Rock baby gently in your arms or in a cradle Wind Burp baby during and after feeding Hold baby and rub his her back while walking around your house singing your favourite tunes Boredom Change baby s surroundings Cold Bundle baby in blanket or put on another layer of clothing Uncomfortable Take off a layer of clothing if baby is too hot Make sure nothing is pinching or poking baby Smelly or damp Change nappy and clothes if necessary Emotional Comfort cuddle sooth and reassure Crying Mum Normal baby blues Be supportive and reassuring Be patient Overtired and over whelmed Postnatal depression Encourage mum to nap take over as many ho
8. usehold chores as possible take initiative and don t wait for mum to ask for help limit visitors tell her what a good job she s doing Encourage mum to seek professional help if feelings of sadness anger guilt anxiety fatigue and inadequacy persist Problems Breastfeeding difficulties Causes Sore nipples Full and or sore breasts e Mum and baby learning what to do What to do Help with positioning and attachment e Encourage mum to get help before she stops breastfeeding Gall Australian Breast Feeding Association to talk to a Child Maternal Health Nurse or your doctor or midwife Don t give up too quickly because breast milk really is the best food for your baby e Encourage mum to feed more often Sore or tender breasts are normal when milk comes in this too will pass e Support and encourage mum Noisy exhaust system e Normal infant bowel sounds sometimes heard across the room e Change nappy and do laundry 123456789 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Problems Spots blotches Causes e Normal newborn rash What to do Nothing It takes a while for baby s skin to get used to air so red rash anywhere on body they tend to get a lot of rashes spots etc e Nappy area e If it looks strange compare notes with mum and call your Child Maternal Health Nurse for further information e Thrush white spots in Go to the doctor as baby ne
9. y to digest e boosts the immune system which guards against illness just like rust proofing e makes for a quieter operation less likely to be colicky lets baby eat as much as he she needs reduces the risk of cot death SIDS Sudden Infant Death Syndrome e is cheaper to run Father s support is very important for successful breastfeeding reqife7eo 0n 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 2122 23 24 For a good supply of breast milk fathers can do the following e go to breastfeeding classes with mum for technical advice e feed mum bring baby to mum e help with positioning of baby at breast e check baby s attachment to mum s breast latch during operation e support mum and tell her she s doing a great job e burp baby e change baby when asked or whenever needed e hold baby after feedings to help settle to sleep try to help mum relax and get extra sleep e check what mum may need could be anything at any time of the day or night To make enough breast milk mum needs rest sleep and food Your help is vital Cooking which also includes getting take away from mum s favourite restaurant cleaning yes the vacuum answering the phone entertaining guests or telling them to come back another time shopping doing the laundry and dishes along with all the things you did before are a few small things which will help keep the breast milk flowing Average Fuel Consumption 8 12 feedings per 24 hours amounts an
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