Belching and Vomiting
Belching is coming out of air some undigested milk through a baby’s mouth. It occurs some time after he was fed. Vomiting differs from belching by bigger amount of food.
Among reasons, which call belching and vomiting we distinguish: overfeeding, extremely tight swaddling, harsh or nervousness of a mother during feeding with her breast, and even nervous situation in a family.
If belching and vomiting are not frequent and do not affect baby’s state of health, his body mass gaining, there is not any reason to get worried about them. The point is that newborn babies have physiological preconditions for the appearance of belching. And, first of all it is connected with weak muscle system of the stomach. Baby’s stomach is situated in such a way, that everything goes out easily. And yet, sucking, a little baby breathes in some amount of air, with milk, which goes out as well soon after he finishes eating. But still, you should remember, that vomiting can also signify some diseases, like meningitis, intoxication, etc. So, before conducting any treatment, you should ask your doctor’s advice.
Taking Care of Your Baby’s Skin
Your newborn baby has an extremely sensitive skin. That is why you should take care after it from the moment of his birth. Remember, that the skin of a little baby is drier than yours, and it has less fat. Moreover, an often contact with urine and defecations, regular washing, especially with soap, wiping with wet towels may call skin irritation. Most often it happens in the neck, arm – pits, groin areas and behind his ears. As soon as you notice his skin became red, wash the area carefully and put some special cream for babies on it. Remember, that the areas of baby’s sex organs are also need to be especially taken care about. Keep these areas clean and dry. You should wash them every time when change his diaper.
Your Baby’s Achievements
Intellectual
Your baby moves during one hour out of ten. He looks indifferent most of the time. Your little one can remember things, which repeat during several seconds. A baby cries, when he needs help. He calms down, when someone takes him.
Social
He has an eye – contact. Your baby can fix his eyes on his mother’s face in respond to her smile. He can occupy a comfortable position when someone holds him.
Your baby responds people’s voice.
Sensor – Motive
Your little child can look at things, but he does not stretch his hands towards them yet. He keeps his eye on bright or light things for a short while. If mother puts a rattle in his hands, he will fetch it, but not for a long time.
Physical and Physiological
Movements of his legs and hands are not coordinated yet. Sucks spontaneously, keeps his fingers free or in a fists. His legs and arms are in a half – bended position. Your baby often turns on his side from his back. He urinates 20 – 25 times a day, and he is not able to control this process yet. His defecation process occurs 6 – 7 times a day. Your baby sleeps 18 – 20 hour a day with 7 – 8 awakenings.
A Piece of Advice from a Pediatrist
The best doctor for your baby would be the one, who takes care after him during a long period of time, and that is why you should not better change doctors too often. You are to trust your paediatrist, and apply to him with any doubt of problem of your little child. After your friend’s or neighbour’s advice, who may have grown up bunches of kids, it would still be better to consult with your doctor. You should not be afraid to ask any question that interests you, even if it seems to be unimportant and funny. You may also keep the so – called “notebook”, where you will write down all the questions you have to ask your doctor, as your baby’s health is the biggest wealth in the world!
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