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Newborn Baby Care : Items Needed for a Newborn
Posted on 21. Dec, 2010 by Young Parents Guide.
Prepare for a newborn baby by gathering items like diapers, bottles, formula, a crib, blankets, clothes and a car seat. Gather newborn baby supplies like a thermometer and a mild baby soap with tips from the parents of a 2 year old in this free video on child care. Expert: Windy St.George Bio: Windy St.George is the parent of a happy, healthy 2 year old. Filmmaker: Sam Lee
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SavantMD.com ~ How New Parents Can Reduce Aches and Pains ~ Health & Wellness Tips
Posted on 14. Dec, 2010 by Young Parents Guide.
Visit savantmd.com formore health tips and videos or follow us on http In my office I’ll often see people who are new parents or parents of young children come in for various muscle aches in the back, arms, shoulders, and neck. I try to impress upon them that their bodies are just not used to carrying around 15, 20, even 30 pounds for long periods at a time while, most likely, doing something else. Sometimes it’s hard to avoid having to reach down into a crib to pick up an infant but paying attention to what you’re doing, putting the child down and not trying to do too much at once can go a long way to preventing future injuries. It’s also important to practice good body mechanics when lifting by bending your legs, bringing the child in close to your waist and lifting with your legs. For more health and wellness tips and for more information on proper body mechanics from our physical therapist, Deanna Savant, please visit www.savantmd.com Dr. Mark Savant is a General Internist. He has been in practice for over 12 years. received his medical degree from the Medical College of Wisconsin http www.savantmd.com This video was produced by SavantMD Inc. © Copyright 20010 SavantMD Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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Newborn Baby Care : Infant Emotional Development
Posted on 30. Oct, 2010 by Young Parents Guide.
Support infant emotional development by giving the child face time to study facial expressions and get in tune with your face. Allow babies to experiment with touch and verbal communication with tips from the parents of a 2 year old in this free video on child care. Expert: Windy St.George Bio: Windy St.George is the parent of a happy, healthy 2 year old. Filmmaker: Sam Lee
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Newborn Baby Care : How to Burp a Newborn
Posted on 26. Oct, 2010 by Young Parents Guide.
Burp a newborn by placing them over a shoulder and patting or rubbing the infant’s back until they burp or spit up. Burp a newborn after every meal to relieve gas that may build up in the tummy with tips from the parents of a 2 year old in this free video on child care. Expert: Windy St.George Bio: Windy St.George is the parent of a happy, healthy 2 year old. Filmmaker: Sam Lee
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Looking for a clever title for a parenting column?
Posted on 16. Sep, 2010 by Young Parents Guide.
I was recently hired to work on a local magazine to give out parenting advice as a new mom to other new parents. I am looking for a title of this column that is witty, clever, to the point and can grow with me and the articles. Any ideas?
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Infant Baby Care Tips : How to Choose the Right Baby Bottle
Posted on 31. Aug, 2010 by Young Parents Guide.
Choose the right baby bottle by starting infants on slow nipples and bottles that reduce air intake, before moving to fast nipples and larger bottles. Find the age range on a baby bottle with help from the mother of three young children in this free video on parenting. Expert: Erica Goms Bio: Erica Goms has mothered three children that are currently five and under. She has extensive knowledge in raising and taking care of these wonderful children. Filmmaker: Michael Burton
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Infant Baby Care Tips : How to Wash Your Baby’s Hair
Posted on 30. Aug, 2010 by Young Parents Guide.
Wash your baby’s hair by making sure the water is warm, wetting the top of the head, gently scrubbing baby shampoo into the scalp and then rinsing the baby’s head thoroughly. Dry off wet baby hair to prevent illness with tips from the mother of three young children in this free video on parenting. Expert: Erica Goms Bio: Erica Goms has mothered three children that are currently five and under. She has extensive knowledge in raising and taking care of these wonderful children. Filmmaker: Michael Burton
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Infant Baby Care Tips : How to Dress an Infant
Posted on 17. Aug, 2010 by Young Parents Guide.
To dress an infant, be careful not to hyper-extend the child’s joints, always put socks and a hat on young infants, and make sure clothes are weather appropriate. Make dressing an infant fun by playing games with them with advice from the mother of three young children in this free video on parenting. Expert: Erica Goms Bio: Erica Goms has mothered three children that are currently five and under. She has extensive knowledge in raising and taking care of these wonderful children. Filmmaker: Michael Burton
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Infant Baby Care Tips : How to Calm a Colicky Baby
Posted on 16. Aug, 2010 by Young Parents Guide.
Calm a colicky baby by rocking the baby, burping the baby over your shoulder or massaging the tummy in a clockwise motion. Help a baby with colic get rid of excess gas with advice from the mother of three young children in this free video on parenting. Expert: Erica Goms Bio: Erica Goms has mothered three children that are currently five and under. She has extensive knowledge in raising and taking care of these wonderful children. Filmmaker: Michael Burton
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Newborn Baby Care : How to Help a Gassy Baby
Posted on 18. Jul, 2010 by Young Parents Guide.
Help relieve a gassy baby by burping them, applying gentle pressure on the stomach, passing the baby to different people or moving the legs in a bicycle motion. Lay a gassy baby on his or her stomach to treat the discomfort of gas with tips from the parents of a 2 year old in this free video on child care. Expert: Windy St.George Bio: Windy St.George is the parent of a happy, healthy 2 year old. Filmmaker: Sam Lee
