Don't ever be afraid to ask for help from a friend or relative. Time away will let you recharge. ||Use each feeding as an opportunity to build your newborn's sense of security, trust and comfort. ||Don't allow your pet on the couch while you are holding baby. This makes dogs bigger and taller in relation to your infant and may encourage aggression. ||Exclusive breastfeeding for at least 6 months is the best prevention of food allergies ||The pacifier’s guard or shield should have ventilation holes so the baby can breathe if the shield does get into the mouth ||Children who gain weight quickly during their first six months are more likely to be obese or at risk of obesity by age 3 ||During growth spurts - around 6 weeks after birth — your newborn might want to be fed more often ||Make sure the highchair has a wide base, good fit, adjustable secure straps. Consider a post between the child's legs. ||Contact the doctor if your newborn isn't gaining weight, wets fewer than six diapers a day or shows little interest in feedings ||Reflux is common in newborns. Most babies outgrow reflux between the time they are 1 and 2 years old ||
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What is carotenemia?
Carotenemia is a medical term for a condition that causes the skin to turn orange-ish due to increased blood carotene levels. In the vast majority of cases seen, it is associated with large consumption of carotene in the diet; as in too many carrots or sweet potatoes. Parents who feed their infants a lot of orange fruits and vegetables may one day notice that their infant's palms, soles of the feet and even face have taken on an orange hue.
Which foods contain beta-carotene?
Fruits and vegetables that are high in beta-carotene are usually those that are yellow/orange or have dark green leafy vegetables. These include:
  • Carrots
  • Pumpkin
  • Kumera
  • Spinach
  • Papaya
  • Corn
Breastfeeding babies can also develop the condition if their mother is eating a lot of beta-carotene rich foods.
Treatment of carotenemia
No specific treatment of carotenemia is necessary. By simply encouraging your child to eat a wider variety of foods, the level of beta-carotene in the body will reduce and the skin discoloration will gradually fade.
When should I call my child's healthcare provider?
  • If your child has vomited any blood.
  • If your child is confused or difficult to awaken.
  • If your child is acting very sick.
  • If your child develops yellowish eyes.
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