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Have any questions related to your baby's care - sleep, feeding, poop etc.? This is where you can ask other parents, share your experiences, and have an overall great time!

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Counting baby's feedings

How do I count the time between feedings and how long should I feed for?

You can choose to feed on demand (breast/bottle) or if you want to time, use the app. I’m using Glow baby. Baby usually feed 2-3 hourly.

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Breastfeeding your baby

How often should I breastfeed my newborn?

Depends on baby. Every baby is different. Feed on demand.

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Washing hands after diapering your baby

Should I wash my hands after every diaper change?

Best to, especially after poopoo.

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How is everyone doing?

Hey guys, how was your week?

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All about mastitis

How can I get rid of mastitis fast?

Mastitis is an infection of the breastfeeding mother's breast tissue. This is caused by the bacteria entering the milk duct through a break or crack in the nipple. "Mastitis treatment might involve: • No sudden cessation of breastfeeding • Feeding history and establishing the cause of the problem • Observe full breastfeeding and correct positioning and attachment as required. • Ensure frequent and effective feeding according to feeding cues. • Start each feed with the affected side for up to 3 feeds. • Warm compress to aid milk flow. Gentle massage • Hand express if necessary, target and frequently drain the affected area. • Consider positioning the infant with the lower jaw adjacent to an inflamed area (possibly rugby ball position) • Analgesia and Oral anti-inflammatory (Paracetamol and/or ibuprofen- check for contraindications) • Take adequate fluids and rest • Warm baths

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All about baby colic

How do i know if my baby is colic? And what to do if I spot signs of colic baby?

Cause: The cause of colic is unknown but suggestions include indigestion, allergies or trapped wind. During a colic spell, a baby: - has high-pitched crying or screaming - is very hard to soothe - can have a red face or pale skin around the mouth - may pull in the legs, stiffen the arms, arch the back, or clench fists Treatment: There is no cure for colic but various techniques may offer some comfort: Assess the infant’s general health, crying, stools, feeding, and any suspected foods or milk that lessen or worsen crying. Ways to soothe your baby: - Consider a warm bath or tummy massage for the baby. - Take offers of support to have a break. - If necessary, make sure the infant is safe, warm, dry and fed and leave the room for ten minutes if a parent needs a break. - White noise such as washing machines may help to soothe the infant. - A pram or car journey may help as well as walking with the infant in a sling or cuddling the infant. Stress is a phase that will pass usually at 3-4 months.

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Diaper Tracker tool

What to track in the Diaper Tracker tool?

- Time of each change - Whether it's pee, poop, mixed, or both. - Consistency of poop - Diaper brand used - Whether the diaper caused the baby any rashes or itchiness

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Changing your baby’s diapers

How often should I be changing the baby’s diapers?

Babies often pee and/or poop more than 20 times a day. Hence, it is important to understand that you may need to change your baby’s diaper every 2 to 3 hours. Diapers needed per day up to 1 year: 0-1-month-old: More than 12 diapers 1-5 months old: 12 diapers 5-8 months old: 10 diapers 9-12 months old: 8 diapers

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Infant Sleep

When do babies start sleeping through the night?

When your baby is 6 months old, that is the time when they start sleeping for longer periods at night. Moreover, when they are 9 months old, they start to sleep for 12 hours straight without the interruption of feeding.

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Baby sleep-training

When should I sleep train a baby?

"Sleep training means teaching your baby to fall asleep without any help from you. There are no hard and fast rules regarding this. However, if your baby is at least 4 months old, then its the right time to start sleep training. "

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