Baby: Infant – Newborn – Toddler
Week 1 of a Baby’s Life: Reflexes and Adaptation

Week 1 of a Baby’s Life: Reflexes and Adaptation

GENERAL NEWBORN ADAPTATION The first week of life is a period of intense adaptation to life outside the mother’s body. The baby’s organism is rapidly reorganizing, innate survival mechanisms are activated, and the mother becomes the main source of safety, warmth, and comfort. A baby is considered a newborn during the first 28 days of […]

Week 2 of a Baby’s Life: Development, Feeding, Sleep, and Colic

Week 2 of a Baby’s Life: Development, Feeding, Sleep, and Colic

Highlights By the second week, a baby already differs noticeably from the newborn of the first days The baby begins to recognize the mother’s voice and search for her face Vision remains close-range, while interest in faces and contrast increases Feeding becomes more efficient and intervals may lengthen slightly This is the most common period […]

Protecting Children from Water Hazards

Protecting Children from Water Hazards

Highlights In This Article Understanding Drowning Drowning is when liquid (usually water) is inhaled into the lungs and prevents a person from breathing. Drowning can…

Protecting Your Child from the Sun and Heat

Protecting Your Child from the Sun and Heat

Highlights In This Article Why is sun protection important for my child? Babies and children have sensitive skin that can burn easily. Being exposed to…

CPR for Babies and Children

CPR for Babies and Children

Highlights In This Article Understanding CPR CPR is short for cardiopulmonary resuscitation. If a child stops breathing normally or their heart stops, doing CPR can…

Safe Storage of Medicines and Poisons at Home

Safe Storage of Medicines and Poisons at Home

Highlights In This Article Why Is My Child Vulnerable to Poisoning? Young children are exploring their environment but don’t recognize the dangers around them. They…

A Guide to Keeping Your Baby Safe

A Guide to Keeping Your Baby Safe

Highlights In This Article Common Household Injuries Every parent wants to keep their baby safe from harm. But it can be hard to know how…

Preparing Your Pets for the Arrival of Baby

Preparing Your Pets for the Arrival of Baby

Highlights In This Article How to prepare your pet for your new baby’s arrival There’s a lot to consider when bringing a new baby into…

Safe Food Handling and Preparation

Safe Food Handling and Preparation

Highlights In This Article Foodborne Illness It is important to practice safe handling and preparation of food. This is especially true when you are pregnant…

Parent’s Guide to First Aid for Kids

Parent’s Guide to First Aid for Kids

Highlights In This Article Understanding First Aid ‘First aid’ means taking immediate action to help someone who: Whether it is a baby, a child, or…