Newborns are expected to lose some weight after delivery due to fluid loss. Don’t worry ||The most important thing on growth curves is how your baby grows over time. If he's small but growing at the appropriate rate, there's usually no cause for concern. ||The AAP recommends sponge baths until the umbilical cord stump falls off — which might take up to three weeks ||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 ||When giving suspension or liquid medicines, use the dosage cup enclosed in the package or a syringe ||Don't forget to watch what you say and do around your child: Imitation is one of the ways toddlers learn socially acceptable behavior. ||Trim your baby’s nails weekly after a bath when the nails are softened ||Your baby's foot may seem flat, but that's because a layer of fat covers the arch. Within two to three years, this extra padding will disappear. ||Reading aloud will help your baby be a better reader when she's older ||There are some games, that you can play with your child to increase his ability to concentrate. Check them out in our articles section. ||
Care of Head Lice

 

 

Reassurance. Head lice can be treated at home. With careful treatment, all lice and nits (lice eggs) are usually killed. There are no lasting problems from having head lice. They do not carry any diseases. They do not make your child feel sick.

Use anti-lice creme rinse and follow package directions. First, wash the hair with a regular shampoo and towel dry it before using the anti-lice creme. Do NOT use a conditioner or creme rinse after shampooing. Work the creme into all the hair down to the roots. Leave the shampoo on for a full 10 minutes or it won't kill all the lice. Then rinse the hair thoroughly with water and dry it with a towel. Don’t wash the hair with shampoo until 2 days after lice treatment. REPEAT the anti-lice shampoo in 9 days to kill any nits that survived.

Remove the Dead Nits. Most treated nits (lice eggs) are dead after the first treatment with anti-lice creme. The others will be killed with the 2nd treatment in 9 days. Nits can be removed by backcombing with a special nit comb or pulling them out individually. This is time-consuming. Nit removal is not urgent and should not interfere with the return to school. Some schools, however, have a no-nit policy and will not allow children to return if nits are visible.

Cleaning the House. Soak hair brushes for 1 hour in a solution containing some anti-lice shampoo. Wash your child's sheets, blankets, pillow cases, and any clothes worn in the past 2 days in hot water (54° C) kills lice and nits. Items that can't be washed (e.g., hats, coats, or scarves) should be set aside in sealed plastic bags for 2 weeks (the longest period that nits can survive).

Call Your Doctor If: New lice or nits appear in the hair - Scalp rash or itch lasts over 1 week after the anti-lice shampoo - Sores on scalp start to spread or look infected

 

Source: HealthyChildren.org 

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