Essay On Baby Babies

I am here today to give you some helpful tips for when your newborn comes into this world in about nine months and comes home. I want it to be as easy as possible for you and your spouse to bring the baby home to a safe and prepared household. Having a kid is a lot of work and effort besides just watching the baby. Babies need special attention with everything because they are not capable to do things on their own yet, but as they grow older they will become less and less dependent on you and your spouse.

One of the most important things you need to have ready before the baby arrives is to have sufficient funds in your account for any emergency that may arise during the first few months the baby is home. You and your spouse should start saving a little money each month during the pregnancy so when the baby is here you will be ahead of the game and will not have to dig into your savings accounts. This will help you significantly. You want to have healthcare insurance for the baby because babies are fragile and can become sick very easily. The last thing you want is your baby in the emergency room and you do not have insurance for him/her and you have to pay cash. Diaper rash, colic, and fever maybe some of the most common illnesses babies get. Diaper rash may happen from the frequent changing of diapers and the baby’s soft skin may develop a rash. As well as the baby’s skin being too sensitive. Colic is the uncontrollable crying caused from gas or tummy aches. Fever is when rectal temperature is over 100 degrees Fahrenheit. There are a lot of things you can do to prevent these illnesses from happening like washing your hands before touching the baby, clean their nose, and get vaccinated. Getting CPR training maybe another thing...

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...r seat you should make sure you use the harness slots near the child’s shoulder. Place the harness even with the child’s armpits. When your kids starts getting too big for car seats you may want to look into getting them a booster seat but don’t move them from a car seat to soon. You shouldn’t put your child in a booster seat until they are anywhere from 40-80 pounds. Most kids can safely use an adult seat belt sometime between ages 8 and 12. Here's how you'll know that your child is ready; your child reaches 4 feet 9 inches, Your child sits against the back of the seat with his or her knees bent comfortably at the edge of the seat, The lap belt rests flat and snugly across your child's upper thighs, and the shoulder belt rests on the middle of your child's shoulder and chest. When your child meets these requirements they are now ready to wear the adult seat belt.