Question 1

what type of nurse takes care of newborn babies?

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Baby nurses: There are baby nurses that specialize in taking care of babies in your home after delivery until you get settled and on your feet.  They can teach you how to care for your new child

Question 2

is a 12 year old too young to take care of my newborn?

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12 YEAR OLD: A 12 year old is sometimes old enough to help out when mom just have a baby. She has to be taught on how to do things and I am sure she will  learn fast.

Question 3

what are some safety precautions i should take for my newborn baby at home?

Accepted Answer

Be cautious: Your newborn can flip and fall from any table. Place a hand on the baby if you turn away to get something. Consider changing your water heater setting to 120 as higher settings result in more scalding accidents. Review location of any toxic chemical or weapon and plan to move them to a child proof location.

Question 4

when is it ok to take a newborn out to visit relatives, i know they're more likely to get sick then us.

Accepted Answer

Hard to say: To me the scariest issue in the 1st 2mo is an infant with fever. Thats because some of mothers germs can quietly transfer to baby at birth ; weeks later become a major infection. It is good not to expose your newborn to a lot of people in the first 6-8 wks when a fever might be a terrible germ or uncle freds cold. If around, they must practice good hand washing  ; staw away if ill.

Question 5

newborn, we do not take her out in public but is it ok to take her in our car to pick up other kids from school since it's a car pick up line?

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Avoid this: Not really, school aged kids are highest source of viruses this time of year, make sure you have hand sanitizer for all kids in cat, tell to cover mouth if the are coughing or sneezing in car, no kissy-face from kids

Question 6

are newborns hard to take care of?

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Its tiring!: Newborns are not hard to take off - they only need a couple things.  They need to eat often, sleep often and be cuddled lots.  However, those things are very tiring to new parents, which can make it feel like the hardest job you have ever taken on.  If you are feeling overwhelmed or stressed with your new one talk to your doctor.

Question 7

can i take my newborn into public?

Accepted Answer

Yes: However:  newborns are very vulnerable to infections especially in the first 2 months of life until they begin to form their own immune system to fight infections.  You do have to take you newborn into public just to get home from the hospital.  Limit exposure to crowds; avoid people or other children who are sick.

Question 8

how long do i wait until i take my newborn baby out?

Accepted Answer

At least a few days: How long you wait before taking a newborn out is mostly culturally. There really are no rules. However, common sense is always in order. Be wary of places with lots of sick people and children.  Have family & friends wash their hands. Most of all, enjoy that new bundle of joy!

Question 9

how much time should i wait to take my newborn outside ?

Accepted Answer

Weather: Taking a walk, outside, with your newborn is fine; just dress them appropriately for the weather. However, taking a newborn around other people, outside, like the store, or church, could expose them to illness. Infants under 2 months, that get fever, are usually admitted to the hospital.

Question 10

what's the earliest you can take your newborn out in public?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Newborns get a lot of maternal antibody during pregnancy & are protected against many illnesses for weeks. Yet they also are born from a genital area that can pass deadly germs to baby that shows up weeks later. As a rule, any baby with fever>101 <8wks will likely be hospitalized in case what might be a simple fever could be one of the deadly germs. Limited excursions could avoid hospitalizations.

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