What we should do?
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1, Constantly keep the baby tidy and clean.

2, Trim the nails properly with extreme caution.

3, Damp nappy should be changed and parts should be cleaned with soap.

4, Pay more attention of the genitals because fungal infection is commons in that area. Parts should be kept dry.

5,Take care of the scalp is really crucial.Fungal infections, dermatitis ect can be avoided by proper cleanup.

6,Close-fitting dress can cause discomfort, therefore apparel should be loose-fitting and should allow entry of air.

7,Room should have enough light and ventilation.It should be free from dust and insects.

8,Seperate bed preferably water proof is essential for kids .It should be placed close to mother’s bed.

9, Constantly keep on some musical toys close to baby.

10, Support the baby’s head while carrying the baby with hand.Since the neck muscles are weak, sudden drop of head can be serious.

11, Young babies obtain all the nourishment they need from their mother’s milk and its also gives emotional attachment. Breast milk should be given whenever the baby is  needed,  preferably in mother sitting position. It’s also important to clean your nipple correctly and mother should eat healthy and  nutritious food throughout breastfeeding period.

12, If there is some contraindication for breast feeding,  cows milk can be given. Rinse the milk bottle with hot water and should be kept dry till next use.

13, Cows milk should be boiled and cooled. Many diseases like bovine tuberculosis,brucellosis ect spread through raw milk.

14, Some children are prone to allergy from some substances like food,milk,dress,cosmetics ect. Determine the material which induce allergy and avoid such things.

15, Install mosquito nets all around the house in order to avoid diseases like malaria,dengue ,filariasis,yellow fever and ect which spread through mosquito bites. Mosquito bite can also evolve skin eruptions with some allergic reactions and it also affect sound sleep.

16, A calm and quiet atmosphere should be kept for a good sleep. Infants need more sleep than adults because their growth hormone secretion is activated during sleep.

17, Growth developement,behavioral developement,motor developement,personal social developement,language developement and some other development should be marked down in relation to age.  However parents do not have to be over worried because slight variations are seen from individual to individual.

18,Assessment of growth by measuring height and weight is essential.

19, In the early months of life infant may defecate after every feed. The right way of toilet training should be given when the infant grows.The infant can be placed on the toilet seat by the age of ten months.

20, The toilet seat (potty seat) should be cleaned with disinfectant before and after use. It’s not advisable to share with other children.

21, If  the baby shows any signs of distress like excessive crying, fits, high fever,stiff neck, vomiting and diarrhoea, bluish discolouration of the body,difficult breathing with grunting and ect,  take note of all these symptoms and consult your doctor immediately.

22,A first aid box should be kept in the room ,which should contain sterile cotton,dressing materials,antiseptic lotion and ointment and forceps. It’s important to keep a book inside the box with all the numbers of doctors, ambulance and police.

23,Child’s medicines should be kept in seperate box. Information regarding dose and way of administration should be jot down on a paper and pasted  on the box.

24, While driving make sure your baby’s seat belt is securely fastened.

25, Put an identity card with your phone number and address inside his pocket whenever you go out with your baby.

26,  When your infant know how to walk, make sure you accompany him wherever he go in order to prevent a fall and injuries.

Choking :–The baby may swallow some solid objects and cause obstruction.  You should straightaway make the baby lie on the abdomen in head low position and press the abdomen backwards and towards the chest.  Stroking the upper back is also useful. If still no result call a trained person immediately to take the object with the help of forceps.

Accidental poisoning:–  Try to remove the poisonous subatance and induce vomiting (except kerosine & acids).  Wash the body with water to reduce absorption through skin. Name the poison and take the victim to the hospital.

Burns:–Firstly take off  the source of heat and put clean cold water. Do not remove burned cloaths instantly.  Cover the wound with antiseptic cotton and take to nearby hospital.

Wounds :– Clean the wound with clean water and stop the bleeding by compressing and lift the wound above the level of heart or use a tourniquet to compress blood vessels.  Then dress the wound with antiseptic cotton and bandage, then consult a doctor.

Drowning in bath tub:– Take the baby up immediately and keep his head in low position, press the abdomen sofly or give a mouth to mouth sucking till the air way is clear.  Give mouth to mouth breathing and cardiac massage and take the victim to the hospital.

Electric shock:– Stop the source of current.  Then observe the victim, if no breathing give mouth to mouth breath along with cardiac massage and take to the hospital.

28, And finally, give your child maximum care, love and support to make him grow healthy and happy forever.

What we should not do?
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1, Don’t shake the baby because it can cause brain damage.

2, Never keep any small object close to baby .

3,Sharp pointed object like pen, pencil, fork and ect should not be given to kids.

4,Becareful not to let water enter the ear while giving a bath.

5,Do not feed the baby forcibly when the baby is crying or coughing continuously.

6,Never overfeed the baby.

7,Keep away articles like mosquito repellents ,moth balls,ink,gum,medicines and ect from the baby.b

8,Avoid tbight cloathings.

9,Do not put the baby near the edge of the bed.

10,Never give the baby to unkown people and avoid close contact with others.

11,Do not arranged your baby’s bed near electrical sockets and wires. Keep away all the electrical instruments from your child.

12,Kitchen is a dangerous place for children.Don’t let them run around or keep them alone in the kitchen.

13,Water level in the bath tub should be minimal and supervise your baby when he is still in the bath tub. Never go for any other works like attend phone call or calling bell.

14,Avoid smoking inside the house and do not let your child hang around when someone is smoking.

15,Do not let pet animals to be in very close contact with the kids.

16,When the child know how to walk, do not let the child be alone upstairs and disallow them to climb the steps.

17,Powerful light should be avoided in the room.  Children should not sleep with the lights switched on.

18,Do not let your baby sleep in a dark room.  Put on a little dim light for the baby to sleep.

19,Don not let the baby crawl on the soil.

20,Do keep away from the baby if you are sick or someone else is sick.

21,Baby shoud not be taken to hospital wards,crowded market places and polluted areas.

22,Consult your doctor before giving medicine to the children.

23,Expired medicine should not be used.