The pacifier’s guard or shield should have ventilation holes so the baby can breathe if the shield does get into the mouth ||During growth spurts - around 6 weeks after birth — your newborn might want to be fed more often ||Only close friends and relatives should visit you during your first month at home. They should not visit if they are sick ||Never pick up your infant by the hands or wrists as this can put stress on the elbows. Lifting under the armpits is the safest way ||Toddler's appetite may change almost daily. Let her be the judge of how much she needs and wants to eat. ||Don't let your baby nap in the car seat after you're home as a substitute for crib since it's harder for young babies to breathe in that position. ||To keep the eye free of infection, massage inner lower corner of the eye twice daily to empty it of old fluids ||As a new baby mother who has to breast feed you should make sure that you drink lots of water ... Make a habit out of drinking a glass of water every time you feed your baby. This will ensure that you are getting your water, and help your body produce enough milk. ||The sun is the most important source of Vit D ||A great deal of body heat is lost through a bare head, so make sure your baby wears a hat if she will be in a cold environment ||
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Is sun exposure important?
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Yes. Sun exposure is essential for almost every child.  The advantages of exposure to the sun include reduction of the neonatal jaundice, formation of vitamin D inside your child's body (the vitamin that prevents rickets (bowing of bones) ). In addition, it gives your child a healthier skin and a richer exposure to the environment.
The hours needed are at least two hours per week of at least head exposure, if the weather is too cold. This is direct sunlight exposure not through glass.
The advisable hours are from sun rise to 10am, and 3 hours before the sunset. Exposure beyond these hours is much less beneficial and might be harmful (related to the ozone layer decay).

The alternative for parents who do not have the facility or time for this, and surprisingly these are many, is vitamin D supplementation. This supplementation should start around the first month of life. The recommended daily dose for your child ranges from 200 to 800 international units. Ask your doctor or call 2356 for more details.

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