Newbie Mom Files

Caring for Your Newborn’s Umbilical Cord

How do I Care for my Baby’s Umbilical Cord? First, keep the area clean. Some people swear by cleaning the base of the cord with rubbing alcohol after every diaper change. [...]

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Changing a Diaper

Congratulations! It’s a boy… or a girl… You’ve imagined those words throughout your nine magical months. But, what you probably have not thought about is the part where you need to put a fresh nappy on the little person! Even after having two little girls I worried about changing my little boy’s nappy for the first [...]

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Thrush

What is Thrush? Thrush is an infection that occurs in the mouth. If Thrush is present you will notice white patches that often cover the tongue or coat the inside of the mouth. The infection is yeast based and caused by the bacteria Candida Albicans. Adults can have Thrush also. If you suspect your child has Thrush, [...]

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Treating Diaper Rash

Diaper rash is very common with newborns. The rash is usually caused by moisture from urination or liquid stool that is trapped inside a tight hot space between the skin and diaper. Often diaper rash will look like a deep red ring around the anus or further spread out. How to Treat Diaper Rash Make sure you monitor your [...]

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Bathing Your Newborn

You shower or bathe yourself all the time, or so we hope. Often enough, at least, that it would seem like common sense to know how to wash a baby. This is not necessarily true. Trying to maneuver a wet, slippery baby could be quite the challenge. Here are the basics you will need to [...]

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