Question 1

which humidifier are better for babies cool or warm humidifiers?

Accepted Answer

Humidifier: Ideally a warm humidifer is better, but because of the risk of spilling a cool humidifier is recommended.

Question 2

what is the best way to clean an infant (1~12 month)?  what i do now is take off her  clothes first, then dip into a baby tub filled with warm water.

Accepted Answer

Bath time can be fun: You can put her in a partially reclining baby tub or other baby bath device (some even come with safety belts!), and using a baby or sensitive skin cleanser and a washcloth, bathe her all over, then rinse all over.  Babies do fine with only a few baths each week. Make bath time fun by talking or singing to her entertaining her with bath toys.

Question 3

ive being diagnosed with covid-19 on 05/06/2020 my wife (27) and infant (8 months) also have mild symptoms. my wife and i both have sinus, and feel warm on chest, my wife has a heavy feeling on chest and back. the infant seems fine, what should ido?

Accepted Answer

Screen infant: A screening test particularly to verify that your family is also infected is indicated. Symptoms may range from mild to severe, and please watch for difficulty breathing, cough, fever and shortness of breath. If these occur, a chest radiograph and close follow up is indicated. Monitor your temperature, drink fluids and rest.

Question 4

can i give my infant cold breastmilk from the fridge without warming it? he doesn't seem to have a problem with cold milk.

Accepted Answer

Ok: This should not be a problem

Question 5

premature infant lacks subcutaneous adipose tissue so how do they stay warm?

Accepted Answer

Warmers and  blanket: It is more difficult to maintain the temperature of premature infants, but baby warmers and blankets are very effective.

Question 6

my baby is two days old and he seems to be shivering and random times. i know that babies don't shiver to keep warm, should i be concerned?

Accepted Answer

Swaddling may help: A very young baby can loses heat easily and shiver. Newborns also have normal shivering reflexes especially when they are placed for diaper change .
All thing being equal if baby feeds well is alert try swaddling for a bit

Question 7

my infant, 19 months, has been limping almost to the point of not walking on her left foot. it's warm to the touch with slight swelling. broken?

Accepted Answer

Hard to say: Possibilities range from a bug bite reaction to an infection in her foot/ankle .Without an exam, its just to hard to say.Pick up the phone and call her doc, you can discuss all the things you see and decide how soon and where to be seen.

Question 8

i noticed sudden rash on my sides spreading up my upper arms. no changes detergent. was carrying infant b4 noticed. rash is painful and itchy and warm?

Accepted Answer

See derm: This could be many things so see dermatologist for evaluation and treatment.

Question 9

is warming a babys bottle  in a bottle warmer okay?

Accepted Answer

Ok: But make surebit s not too warm

Question 10

using breastmilk that is frozen in ice cube trays to place in bottle, what is the best/fastest way to warm it up for baby? would a bottle warmer work?

Accepted Answer

Why warm it ?: Freezing breast milk inactivates the benificial immunoglobulin in the milk, it reamins balanced and good nutrrition, but not as good as the fresh stuff. Some babies will actually enjuy a chilled feed and i don' see any reason to warm it.Some babies want it warm if they are used to warm bm from the real  thing, but there is no biological need for it to be warmed.

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Which humidifier are better for babies cool or warm humidifiers?

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What is the best way to clean an infant (1~12 month)? what i do now is take off her clothes first, then dip into a baby tub filled with warm water.

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Ive being diagnosed with covid-19 on 05/06/2020 my wife (27) and infant (8 months) also have mild symptoms. my wife and i both have sinus, and feel warm on chest, my wife has a heavy feeling on chest and back. the infant seems fine, what should ido?

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Can i give my infant cold breastmilk from the fridge without warming it? he doesn't seem to have a problem with cold milk.

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Premature infant lacks subcutaneous adipose tissue so how do they stay warm?

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My baby is two days old and he seems to be shivering and random times. i know that babies don't shiver to keep warm, should i be concerned?

A member asked:

My infant, 19 months, has been limping almost to the point of not walking on her left foot. it's warm to the touch with slight swelling. broken?

A member asked:

I noticed sudden rash on my sides spreading up my upper arms. no changes detergent. was carrying infant b4 noticed. rash is painful and itchy and warm?

A member asked:

Is warming a babys bottle in a bottle warmer okay?

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Using breastmilk that is frozen in ice cube trays to place in bottle, what is the best/fastest way to warm it up for baby? would a bottle warmer work?

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