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Table of Contents
- Developmental Milestones
- Post-Partum Depression
- FAQ’s
- Helpful Items
- Social Media Posts
- What’s Next?
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Developmental Milestones
MILESTONES APP
EARLY INTERVENTION (Developmental Delays)
If you are concerned your child may not be meeting the milestones for their age, discuss with your pediatrician to see if your child may need additional support. Contact your local Early Intervention program to have your child evaluated and see what resources may be available to you. Most Early Intervention programs are free and run by the state and/or local governments.
For children ages 3 and over, contact your local school department.
For more information, check out the following:
Vaccine Information Statements (VIS)
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Fever and Dosing
DO NOT give Ibuprofen (Motrin) to infants under 6 months of age
DO NOT give Acetaminophen (Tylenol) to infants under 2 months of age
(unless directed by your doctor)
Fever, whether from sickness or after vaccines, does not necessarily need to be treated. If your child is playful, happy, eating, and staying hydrated, you can likely let the fever run its course, but often kids feel uncomfortable and fussy. Medicine should be used to help them feel better, not just to break the fever. Also, if your child is uncomfortable and fussy without a fever, it is still ok to use medicine to help them feel better. Medications most commonly used are Acetaminophen (Tylenol) and Ibuprofen (Motrin).
It’s important to check with your doctor to ensure the fever is properly diagnosed and your child is given the correct dose based on their weight.
See below for a dosing reference guide:
Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
DO NOT give Acetaminophen to infants under 2 months of age
Acetaminophen DOES NOT cause Autism
Children’s vs Infant Acetaminophen is the SAME doing (160mg/5mL)
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Ibuprofen (Motrin)
DO NOT give Ibuprofen to infants under 6 months of age
Post-Partum Depression
- Serenity Postpartum Depression Recovery Group
- The Healing Group – Post Partum Support Group AND Men’s Group
- The Emily Effect – Resources for Women
- PSI (Postpartum Support International) Utah Chapter
FAQ’s
Helpful Items
VITAMIN D
Discuss with your healthcare provider to ensure appropriate dosing for your infant, which may be different if your child is breastfeeding or formula feeding.
This is by far my favorite brand to use:
Mommy’s Bliss Vitamin D Drops 400 IU
Easy to use dropper with about 100 doses per bottle. Suspended in Medium Chain Triglycerides (MCT) which helps with absorption of the Vitamin D
DIAPER RASH
Diaper Creams
It may take some trial and error to find the brand that works best for your baby’s skin, but here are some of the most popular/common brands that I would recommend:
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- Desitin Maximum Strength – THE Classic, contains 40% Zinc Oxide
- CeraVe Healing Ointment – Always a HIGH QUALITY brand, with Petrolatum to protect, and Ceramides and Hyaluronic Acid to moisturize and heal
- Tubby Todd – EXPENSIVE, but anyone who buys it swears by it
- A&D Ointment – Petrolatum and Lanolin-based
- Boudreaux’s Butt Paste – Well-known classic Zinc Oxide-based cream
- Aquaphor Healing Paste – Non-pasty, Zinc Oxide-based cream
Diaper Cream Brush/Spatula
Sick of getting your hands dirty applying diaper cream? Worry no more with this soft, yet durable, diaper cream spatula made of silicone so it is easy to wipe clean, wash, or sterilize. Once you try it, you’ll never go back!
Baza Cleanse & Protect Spray
Pediatrician recommended and great for sensitive infant bottoms. Helps both to loosen the stool and reduce the smell before wiping, as well as protect the skin after wiping by creating a protective layer. Can be used in addition to other diaper creams.
Active Ingredient: Dimethicone.
Peri Bottle / Portable Bidet / Spray
If your baby’s skin is very irritated, wiping can sometimes make it WORSE. In those cases, washing with water to reduce wiping can really help their irritated skin.
Nasal Saline
Your go-to for everything! Not just for times when sick, but for dry air, allergies, smoke and pollution, and general hydration of the nasal passageways, and can be used for ALL AGES from infancy to adulthood with a variety of delivery mechanisms. I tested a multiple brands with my kids and wrote all the details in a separate post HERE, but my TOP recommendations are below:
Nose Frida
Sticking with the Fundamentals: Nasal saline and suctioning. I have never personally used a Nose Frida, but everyone swears by them. I always used the classic bulb suction.
CRADLE CAP
Cradle Cap, also known as Seborrheic Dermatitis, is very common in babies and is usually harmless. But when it overgrows it can create thick, greasy, scales on the scalp that can be irritating and itchy. You should also AVOID perfumes, coconut oil, and petrolatum (Vaseline) since these can worsen cradle cap.
Happy Cappy Shampoo
A well-known brand developed by a Pediatrician. This set has the medicated cradle cap shampoo with Pyrithione Zinc and a daily shampoo to use on alternate days
Frida Cradle Cap 3-in-1
Don’t let that cradle cap build up on your baby! While any brush or comb will do the job, Frida is one of the only products that combines all 3 tools into 1. Always innovating!
Frida Baby Nail File
This is my top recommendation for newborns, and so much easier than nail clippers. While any nail file would work, these are easy to use with their S-shape, and just the right grit for sensitive infant nails.
Grow-With-Me Toothbrush
Although infants don’t have teeth, oral care is still important, like brushing their tongue to prevent milk buildup
Finger Glove
I get asked about these often, especially for babies with tongue ties or after a tongue tie repair.
Owlet Dream Sock and Owlet Dream Duo 2
Definitely not for everyone and can sometimes create more anxiety by giving too much information. For others, it can help alleviate anxiety. Of all the similar products on the market, this is the only one I would recommend.
I reached out to Owlet personally and they sent me a free Owlet Duo 2 product to Demo. It is an extremely well-made and high quality product worth considering.
Unboxing Video:
From the manufacturer:
– FDA-Cleared: Intended for healthy infants between 1-18 months, 6-30 lbs.
– Track Live Pulse Rate & Oxygen: View and track your baby’s pulse rate, oxygen, wakings, and sleep trends
– Know When You’re Needed: If your infant’s health readings fall outside the preset ranges, you’ll be notified through lights and sounds on the included Base Station as well as the app.
DISCLAIMER and WARNING: The Owlet Smart Sock is not a medical device. It is not intended for use as a medical device or to replace a medical device. It does not and is not intended to diagnose, cure, treat, alleviate or prevent any disease or health condition or investigate, replace or modify anatomy or any physiological process. The notification thresholds on Owlet Smart Sock are not as stringent as a medical monitor.
Social Media Posts
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