Take Care of Your Baby in the Winter
Take Care of Your Baby in the Winter
Winter can be a challenging season for a new baby. Colder temperatures and reduced sunlight can interrupt a child’s routine. Here are a few tips to keep your little one healthy this winter.
- Vaccinate Your Baby. Influenza can be dangerous, and the flu vaccine is your best defense.
- No Smoking. Second-hand smoke can greatly compromise a child’s breathing and immune system.
- Dress Baby in Warm Clothes. Protect their young skin against the cold. Make sure they have a hat and mittens, since these areas of the body can get cold quickly.
- Breastfeed. Brest milk helps babies stay healthy and improves their immunity.
- Hydrate. Make sure your baby drinks plenty of breast milk, formula, or water.
- Let Them Play. Sure, there are lots of germs out there, but babies need to play and socialize with other humans.
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If your child comes down with the flu, there is, unfortunately, not much you can do except make them comfortable and wait for the virus to run its course. Learn what foods your child should eat, how much water they should drink, their medications, and when they can go back to school.
Updated Car Seat Guidelines to Keep Your Child Safe on the Road
What is the appropriate age, height, and weight to switch your child from a rear-facing to a forward-facing car seat? Learn about current car seat regulations and how to keep your children as safe as possible while on the road.
Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease vs. Strep: How to Tell the Difference
Fever, sore throat, and a painful, spotty rash can look a lot like strep — but often the culprit is hand, foot, and mouth disease. Learn how the disease is transmitted, the key symptoms that distinguish it from strep, and the simple comfort measures that help your child stay hydrated and manage pain while the virus runs its course.
