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How should I care for my newborn’s umbilical cord?
The most important thing is to keep your baby’s umbilical cord clean and dry.

How many dirty nappies should my newborn have each day?
Within the first few days, your baby should have one dirty nappy for every day of life (which means 1 single nappy on day one, 2 nappies on day two, etc.).

My baby's skin is tinged yellow. Should I be worried?
If your baby is a newborn, he might be encountering a common condition called Jaundice.

Is it true that I could spoil my baby by picking him up every time he cries?
For the first few months postpartum, picking up your little one every time he cries won't spoil him and doesn’t lead to behavioural issues later on.

My baby is pooping green. Is that normal?
Yes, pooping green occasionally is normal.

How can I tell if my baby is getting enough of my breast milk?
As the amount of breast milk you’re giving your baby at every feed cannot be measured, here's what you can do to to see if he's getting enough to eat:

How can I get my newborn baby to sleep soundly through the night?
As your newborn baby needs to wake up frequently to nurse (every two to three hours), it will be impossible for you, at least for the first month of life, to try making him sleep through the n

When should I call my baby's doctor for fever?
Call the doctor if your baby is under 3 months old and has any fever.
Call the doctor if your baby is between 3 and 6 months old and has a fever of 3.8.3ºC or higher.

Should I wake my baby for feedings?
As a general rule, waking or not waking a sleepy baby for feedings is conditional on his age, weight and overall health and wellness.

Does my breastfed baby need vitamin supplements?
Nutrients and vitamins in breastmilk are, generally speaking, all that your healthy baby needs in the first six months of life.

When can I take my newborn baby out in public?
As of day one; You do not have to wait for several months to take your child outside the house and get some fresh air together.

What should my baby wear when we leave the house?
A word of advice: When going out with your infant, dress him in one more layer of clothing than you would have on yourself unless you’re wearing him in a wrap or sling, giving him extra w

Should I feed my newborn formula at night to help him sleep better?
It’s true that formula's composition is heavy on a baby’s tummy and takes longer time than breast milk to be digested, promoting longer stretches of fullness and thus longer periods of deep sl

My 3-week old doesn’t interact with me!! What’s wrong?
Take heart, there’s nothing wrong with your baby. He’s just pretty much absorbed by getting used to the world and to everything that is going on inside his tiny body.

Will my preemie grow and develop normally?
Yes. But, he will be lagging behind full-term babies of the same age, and won’t be able to catch up until he’s two years old.

How long does my milk stay fresh in the refrigerator?
We explain all about introducing a bottle of expressed milk and how to pump a

What if I don’t make enough milk?
If you’re struggling with milk supply and not making enough of it for your dear baby, do not worry. We have some tips and tactics to help you boost your milk production:

Can I nurse my baby if I have the flu?
It’s ok to nurse your baby if you have a common flu or cold, for these germs don’t pass through breast milk, yet the illness-fighting antibodies your body’s producing do, giving him some kind of pr

Does my child need fruit juice?
There's no denying that fruit juice has nutritional benefits, yet it’s better for your child to eat a real piece of fruit than drink the juice it contains, why?

When can my baby start drinking cow's milk?
You can start offering your baby cow’s milk as a main drink when he’s one year old.

I'm worried that my child might be overweight, what should I do?
If your little’s one weight measures way more than children his age as per WHO growth chart for babies’ length and weight, it might be that he’

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