Bathing a newborn
Newborn babies should not be bathed while in the maternity hospital. It is enough to wipe their skin with warm water and wash it in the area of the genitals and buttocks. In this way, we "preserve" the protective layer with which the baby is born, which the baby needs in the first days of life.
Newborn babies should not be bathed while in the maternity hospital. It is enough to wipe their skin with warm water and wash it in the area of the genitals and buttocks. In this way, we "preserve" the protective layer with which the baby is born, which the baby needs in the first days of life.
Bathing the baby in a baby tub
Bathing the baby in a baby tub is recommended when the umbilical stump is completely healed, usually around one month of age.
Bathing the baby in a baby tub is recommended when the umbilical stump is completely healed, usually around one month of age.
How to hold a newborn: in pictures
Picking up a newborn baby
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Exploring, imagining, creating and play: babies
Play helps babies develop their ability to explore, imagine, and be creative. Between birth and 12 months, your baby will be fascinated by you, by herself and by the world around her. Play ideas to develop baby imagination and creativity include peekaboo, books, treasure boxes, nature walks, messy play and more.
Play helps babies develop their ability to explore, imagine, and be creative. Between birth and 12 months, your baby will be fascinated by you, by herself and by the world around her. Play ideas to develop baby imagination and creativity include peekaboo, books, treasure boxes, nature walks, messy play and more.
Language development: 3-4 years
Now your child is a preschooler, you can expect longer, more complex conversations about all sorts of things. Language development in children aged 3-4 years also includes a growing vocabulary and a greater understanding of the basic rules of grammar. You can certainly look forward to some entertaining stories!
Now your child is a preschooler, you can expect longer, more complex conversations about all sorts of things. Language development in children aged 3-4 years also includes a growing vocabulary and a greater understanding of the basic rules of grammar. You can certainly look forward to some entertaining stories!
Can the baby's sleeping position affect the shape of the head?
Pressure on the baby's soft skull can change the shape of his/her head and lead to deformity (plagiocephaly). Fortunately, the problem is usually temporary, and you can prevent it by properly positioning the baby.
Pressure on the baby's soft skull can change the shape of his/her head and lead to deformity (plagiocephaly). Fortunately, the problem is usually temporary, and you can prevent it by properly positioning the baby.
Recommendations for the introduction of non-milk foods to artificially-fed children
Recommendations for the introduction of non-milk foods to artificially-fed infants are similar to those for breastfed children, in terms of food choices, meal preparation, feeding methods and respect for the child's needs. All babies older than six months need non-milk foods.
Recommendations for the introduction of non-milk foods to artificially-fed infants are similar to those for breastfed children, in terms of food choices, meal preparation, feeding methods and respect for the child's needs. All babies older than six months need non-milk foods.
Carbohydrates and GI
Our bodies get energy by turning carbohydrates into simple sugars. Different carbohydrates are broken down into sugars at different rates, and glycaemic index (GI) is how we measure this. Low-GI foods give your child longer-lasting energy.
Our bodies get energy by turning carbohydrates into simple sugars. Different carbohydrates are broken down into sugars at different rates, and glycaemic index (GI) is how we measure this. Low-GI foods give your child longer-lasting energy.
Weaning off breastfeeding: older children
Weaning can be stressful for a toddler or preschooler so take it slowly. Give your child comfort and cuddles to make the change easier.Our top tip for weaning older children? Never offer a breastfeed, but never refuse.
Weaning can be stressful for a toddler or preschooler so take it slowly. Give your child comfort and cuddles to make the change easier.Our top tip for weaning older children? Never offer a breastfeed, but never refuse.
Childhood obesity
Childhood obesity is when children have too much body fat. Overweight and obesity are health risks for children.
Help your child maintain a healthy weight by looking at your family’s lifestyle, including food choices, physical activity and screen time. If you’re worried your child might have a weight problem, see a doctor dietitian.
Childhood obesity is when children have too much body fat. Overweight and obesity are health risks for children.
Help your child maintain a healthy weight by looking at your family’s lifestyle, including food choices, physical activity and screen time. If you’re worried your child might have a weight problem, see a doctor dietitian.