Newborns
Quick summary of the science :
The first 1000 days of a baby’s life are a profound period of development and growth that can shape their future health and well-being. This crucial time offers a unique opportunity to influence lifelong health through both personal habits and environmental factors. From the nurturing effects of breastfeeding to establishing healthy sleep routines and the critical role of microbiota, each choice can lay the foundation for robust body chemistry and influence gene expression. Our library gathers insights and heartwarming stories to guide and inspire you as you make these impactful decisions, helping ensure that your newborn’s journey into life is as healthy and joyful as possible.
Visit our Breastfeeding Page for expert tips and guidance to nurture your baby with confidence.
Unlock the Blueprint for Lifelong Health in Your Newborn’s Crucial First Days
All it takes to avoid neonatal jaundice is a tender touch
You can give your baby’s gut a helping hand with getting the sticky green meconium goo out, this will help your baby avoid neonatal jaundice.
New born babies have a smell. Women notice it. Mom’s respond to it. They respond, with delight. Researchers speculate this helps mom and baby connect.
Swaddle up but leave those hips swinging
If, during the process of swaddling, the hips are inadvertently shifted forward, baby ends up being aligned incorrectly – causing hip dysplasia and other snags.
If your baby is not spitting up and crying – your baby is NOT NORMAL
After feeding, your baby spits up a big mouthful onto you or the floor. The spitting is followed by CRYING. The spitting and crying is taking its toll on you………………..
Newborn sleep survival kit – a bassinet, a light and a white noise machine
If you think a newborn baby IS a sleep disrupting machine, without an OFF button, think again…….
A squeaky clean dummy is not what your baby REALLY needs
Parents who clean their child’s dummy by sucking it, are three times less likely to suffer from eczema. It’s a germ thing…..
Having a baby means you will need to budget for new shoes
Being pregnant is an expanding process. Fortunately with a little effort, you return to your former shape and size, well almost, your feet WILL be bigger.
If baby is keeping you awake all night, blame the Daddy
Does it feel like your baby is keeping you awake deliberately ? You’re right. The NEED for night feeds is programmed into some babies by their Daddy’s genes.
Your baby’s first “friends” shape their destiny
Tucked away inside Mom, a baby is germ free. But once they move out into the REAL WORLD, the situation changes and who moves in, MATTERS.
Baby is growing up ! Visit the Baby-Toddler Library page for tips and strategies that will help you create better body chemistry in your little one
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