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Vision Trigger Cards
This post is NOT sponsored! As a FTM, I was worried that one day I’d resort to giving my baby screen time if I couldn’t calm his cries or if I ran out of ideas to keep him entertained. That’s when I discovered Baby Vision Trigger Cards. These cards have high-contrast images that really capture my baby’s attention. Before buying, inisip ko kung worth it bang bumili ng mga ganitong cards kahit na hindi pa naiintindihan ni little one kung ano talaga ang purpose nito. To cut it short, I bought it anyway and gave it a shot. During playtime, I noticed he was more focused and intrigued. The cards encouraged him to track movements, which are crucial for visual development. Using these cards not only entertained him but also stimulated his brain, helping him reach visual milestones earlier than expected. If you’re a ftm worried for the same reason and looking for a simple yet impactful activity, I highly recommend trying them out! I’m also looking for your RECOMMENDATIONS on what toys I should buy to stimulate his other senses.
Shingles a.k.a Herpes Zoster
Trigger Warning: This post contains images of a shingles rash. If you are sensitive to such images, please proceed with caution. Mommies, I gave birth to my baby on June 7, 2024. Almost a week later, on June 13, 2024, I started feeling a burning sensation beside my belly button. When I looked in the mirror, I saw red blisters. I showed my hubby the area and said it was similar to what he had experienced in college. He suggested that I see a doctor because it might be shingles, a viral infection. Worried about passing it to our newborn baby, I visited an internist-infectious disease specialist the next day. Dr. Samantha Bartolo confirmed that it was indeed herpes zoster. She even asked if I had had chickenpox before, which I did. She further explained that the virus that caused chickenpox can reactivate causing shingles. I cried so hard because, unfortunately, there's no cure for shingles, and there's no vaccine for newborn babies that can fight the varicella-zoster virus, which causes shingles. I kept worrying that my newborn baby was at risk because of me. Thankfully, there's an early treatment with prescription antiviral drugs like Acyclovir (Zovirax) that helped speed healing and lowered the risk of complications. What truly eased my worry about breastfeeding our child was using a DuoDERM patch to avoid contact between our baby's skin and my shingles blisters, as seen in the photos. So, mommies, AVOID STRESS, as it can trigger the varicella-zoster virus in your nerve cells.
Erythema Toxicum
This was how my baby looked like a day after his birth (7th of June 2024). Unfortunately, the next day, he developed red blotches all over his face called Erythema Toxicum. Dr. Lardizabal, our pediatrician, reassured us that this is a common and harmless baby rash that usually disappears within a week or two. No treatment is necessary. A friendly reminder to all new moms: Newborn skin is incredibly delicate, so avoid using oils or ointments unless specifically recommended by your pediatrician. These products can often irritate sensitive baby skin and worsen conditions like Erythema Toxicum.
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