Fremont, CA
A 37-year-old male asked:
Please provide some do's and don'ts on caring for a newborn.
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Dr. Charlene Sojicoanswered
Pediatrics 43 years experience
Ignore: Do swaddle baby to give comfort ; security.Do not use perfumed wipes.It may cause allergy/ skin rash.
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Dr. Charlene Sojicoanswered
Pediatrics 43 years experience
Do: Do not feed baby every time he is crying. Do find out what is wrong with your baby first.
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Dr. Oscar Novickanswered
Pediatrics 60 years experience
Babies: Babies will cry for one of 3 reasons, either hunger, dirty diaper or pain.
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Dr. Charlene Sojicoanswered
Pediatrics 43 years experience
Do: Do talk to your babies. They love the sound of your voice. Don't overreact. Stay calm.
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Dr. Kimberly Ramsdell commented
Pediatrics 27 years experience
I made up a song for each of my children. I'd sing it whenever either they (or I) became overwhelmed and it would soothe quickly. It's been 14 years and it still works.
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Dr. April Hartmananswered
Pediatrics 28 years experience
Ignore: Since starting the "back to sleep" campaign, the number of babies dying of SIDS has been cut in half.
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Dr. Marshall Seligmannanswered
Pediatrics 16 years experience
Ignore: Don't leave your child unattended on a table or other elevated surface.
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Dr. Kyon Hoodanswered
Pediatrics 22 years experience
Ignore: Call Dr. immediately for fever (100.4 (rectal) or higher). Wash hands often. Avoid crowds.
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Dr. Neigatha Graneyanswered
Pediatrics 39 years experience
Ignore: All We Need Is Love!
Hold your baby with confidence, trust your instincts, seek doctor's advice.
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Dr. Elizabeth Wallenanswered
Pediatrics 37 years experience
Ignore: Don't ever leave a newborn on a surface unattended. The day they roll over will catch you off guard.
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Dr. Tanya Russoanswered
Pediatrics 27 years experience
Ignore: Most fevers in newborns are viral, but should be considered medical emergencies until proven.
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Dr. Michelle Kartenanswered
Pediatrics 24 years experience
Ignore: Always place your newborn to sleep on its back in a bassinet.
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Dr. Susan Arnoultanswered
Family Medicine 27 years experience
Ignore: DO opt for simplicity (not many gadgets are needed). DON'T be afraid to ask for help!
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Dr. Tiffanie Noonananswered
Pediatrics 22 years experience
Ignore: Taking care of a newborn takes energy so be sure to take care of yourself too!
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Dr. Jeffrey Juchauanswered
Family Medicine 35 years experience
Ignore: Do love your baby, sleep baby on back until baby can roll, use a pacifier. Do not leave baby in car.
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Dr. Nguyen Nguyenanswered
Pediatrics 52 years experience
Ignore: Do: -Love and enjoy your baby
-Be confident
-Get some rest
-Get help
Don't: do too much.
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Dr. Natalie Hodgeanswered
Pediatrics 28 years experience
Ignore: Sleep when you can! Try and lie down for a nap when baby is napping.
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Dr. Brad Goldenberganswered
Neonatology 38 years experience
Ignore: Change diapers regularly, make sure baby is fed on demand q3-4 hrs, crib is free of loud noises.
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Dr. Julan Craneanswered
Pediatrics 27 years experience
Ignore: Do take care of yourself as a healthy mother is able to create a healthy child .
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Dr. Carlos Jesurunanswered
Neonatology 50 years experience
Ignore: Patience! Don't be uptight and be flexible! Babies don't always read the book:-).
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Dr. Lori Semelanswered
Pediatrics 37 years experience
Ignore: Don't over dress or under dress.Infants should be in clothing similar to how you are dressed.
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Dr. Lawrence Wasseranswered
Specializes in Pediatrics
Ignore: Sleep on back in own bed, with nothing in the bed but the baby - no pillows,blankets, or toys.
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Dr. Krishna Anandanswered
Pediatrics 52 years experience
Ignore: Feed the baby 2 hourly,and burp after feed ,keep the belly button clean and dry.baby to lie on back.
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Dr. Christian Assadanswered
Cardiology 16 years experience
Ignore: Lack of sleep might be one of the most difficult parts of new motherhood!if baby sleeps so should U.
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Dr. Thomas Mcgowananswered
Specializes in Family Medicine
Ignore: Babies can sense if you are stressed. If you are stressed they will stress and cry and fuss more.
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Dr. Albert Melaragnoanswered
Pediatrics 47 years experience
Ignore: Talk, sing, and frequently cuddle and kiss your child.
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Dr. Richard Zimonanswered
Internal Medicine 61 years experience
Ignore: DON'T HESITATE to obtain a good Book as a guide!! Ask your Pediatrician for a suggestion!!!!!!!
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Dr. Helena Bentleyanswered
Pediatrics 41 years experience
Ignore: Love, love and more love!!!
Try not to be overly anxious when holding your baby. Stay calm.
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Dr. Venkata Valluryanswered
Pediatrics 45 years experience
Ignore: Tender loving care, feed, change diapers, read to them, talk to them,dont let dogs or cats near them.
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Dr. Jalal Zuberianswered
Pediatrics 47 years experience
Ignore: Breastfeed as much as possible, keep baby warm, avoid exposure to sick and prevent SIDS & injuries.
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Dr. Christine Tonganswered
Pediatrics 21 years experience
Ignore: Umbilical cord care: keep area dry and clean until cord falls off. no baths, keep diaper below area.
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Dr. David Roeranswered
Pediatrics 39 years experience
Ignore: The best advise I give is "always go with your gut instincts", you will usually be right.
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Dr. Nadia Ghattasanswered
50 years experience
Ignore: Read for your child daily, inclde religious books, avoid scarey books, pray with them every night.
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Dr. Carol Jacobsanswered
Specializes in Pediatrics
Ignore: Dress infant in onsie PJ and put in crib with just bottom sheet - NO bumperpads, blankets or pillows.
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Dr. Vanessa Nealanswered
Pediatrics 19 years experience
Ignore: If child feels feverish, use a rectal thermometer. Seek medical care for temps more than 100.4F.
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Dr. Brandon Greeneanswered
Pediatrics 11 years experience
Ignore: Diet: Only give breast milk or properly mixed formula. NEVER give babies water.
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Dr. Holly Maesanswered
Pediatrics 38 years experience
Ignore: Do rest when your baby rests and don't worry about the cleanliness of home. Stay calm and ENJOY!
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Dr. Julie Tomberlinanswered
Pediatrics 24 years experience
Ignore: Do ask your doctor lots of questions at your visits.
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Dr. Michelle Ramirez-joglaranswered
Pediatrics 20 years experience
Ignore: Do not over bundle, use the number of layers you are wearing as a guide to how many layers for baby.
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A 37-year-old male asked:
Please provide a tip on how to ask your doctor about caring for a newborn.
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Dr. Charlene Sojicoanswered
Pediatrics 43 years experience
Ignore: What temperature is considered a fever? How do I know if my baby has colic ?
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