What to Expect the First Year (139 page)

working and,
262
–266

yeast infection and,
151
–152

see also
Breast milk, Feeding

Breath holding,
456
–458

premature baby, while feeding,
606

Breathing

baby's while sleeping,
206
–207

changes in and sick baby,
538
,
539
,
540
,
559
,
561

difficulty, calling doctor for,
538
,
539
,
540

emergencies,
273

emergencies, first aid for,
594
–600

irregular during sleep,
206
–207

labored or noisy,
561

lapses in,
273
–274

monitors,
207
,
274

normal rate of,
206
,
540

rapid,
540

rapidly, calling doctor when,
539

rescue,
594
,
595
,
597
,
598
,
599
,
600

shallow, in sleep,
206

shallow, in injured baby,
576
,
591

see also
Retractions, Wheezing

Broken bone, first aid for,
579

Bronchiolitis,
559
–561

Bronchodilator, for asthma,
568

Bronchopulmonary dysplasia,
626

Broviac catheters,
610

Bruise,
591
–592

to areola,
68

to finger or toe,
583
–584

Brush

hair,
38
,
438

tooth,
363
–364

Brushing teeth,
363
–364

Bug bite

first aid for,
577
–578

preventing,
409

reaction to,
577
–578

Bugs, exterminating,
341
–342

Bumpers

for crib,
33
,
43
,
44
,
392
,
443

for furniture corners,
394

Bunting,
32

Burns

chemical,
580

electrical,
580

first aid for,
580

preventing,
400
–401,
406

preventing in bath tub,
360
,
401
–402

Burping baby,
160
–161,
198

between breasts,
186

Burping cloths, buying, for baby,
33

Button batteries,
397

swallowed, first aid for,
593

Buying, for baby,
28
–59

Buying, for preemie,
615

C

Cabbage leaves, for engorged breasts,
74

Café au lait spots,
149

Caffeine, and parent's insomnia,
356

Caffeine while breastfeeding,
98
,
102
,
212
,
215

Calamine lotion,
39
,
577
,
590

Calcium

in baby's diet,
448
–449

in cow's milk alternatives,
503

foods,
448
–449

while breastfeeding,
97

Call the doctor, when;
see
Doctor

Calm, parent staying,
212
–213,
466
,
467

Calories, empty,
450

Calories, need during breastfeeding,
7
,
97

Calories, when baby is sick,
548

CAM;
see
Complementary and alternative medicine

Cancer

penile, and circumcision,
10

reduction of certain types due to breastfeeding,
7

Candida albicans;
see
Thrush

Candidal dermatitis,
281

Car

safety in,
230
,
409
,
517
–518

traveling by,
517
–518

Car seat

baby's fussiness in,
307
–308

buying,
51
–54

convertible,
52
,
53
–54

cover for,
53

for premature baby,
622
–623

infant,
52
–53

inserts for,
53

installation,
156
–157

installation technician,
156

keeping baby warm in,
53

LATCH system,
54
,
156
–157

on an airplane,
519
,
521

safety,
51
–54,
156
–157

types of,
51
–54

unhappy in,
307
–308

used,
51

when traveling,
517

Carbohydrates, complex,
366
,
449
,
450

Carbon monoxide, danger of,
335

Carbon monoxide poisoning, first aid for,
590

Cardiopulmonary rescusitation,
598
–600

Carpet, safety of,
335

Carriage, baby,
49

Carrier

baby,
55
–56

back, using a,
384
–385

forward-facing,
382
–383

see also
Sling

Carrying baby,
167
–169

all the time,
381
–384

Cat,

bites from;
see
Bites

preparing, for baby,
16
–17

see also
Pets

Catnapping,
323
;
see also
Naps

Cavernous hemangioma,
149

Cavities

bottle-feeding and,
362
–363,
470

breastfeeding and,
5
,
492

juice and,
311

sippy cup and,
363
,
412

snacks and,
477

see also
Dentist, Tooth decay

Celiac disease,
569

extended breastfeeding and,
279

Central catheter,
610

Central line,
610

Cereal, baby,
348

homemade,
378

in bottle,
241
,
270
,
313

in bottle, and preemies,
623

iron in,
365
,
378
,
436

not eating,
364
–365

Chafing dermatitis,
281

Chair;
see
High chair, Infant seat

Chalk, to scribble with,
512

Challenging baby,
328
–333

Chamomile, to relieve colic,
214

Chamomile, to relieve teething pain,
322

Change, baby resistant to,
331
–332

Changing table,
46
,
47

CHD,
122

Checkups,
524
–526

at birth,
120
–125

dental,
364

making the most of,
526
–527

well-baby,
524
–527

Cheek rubbing, and teething,
322

Cheese, best for baby,
341
,
347
,
448

Cheese, soft, while breastfeeding,
100

Chelation therapy, for lead removal,
342

Chemical burns, first aid for,
580

Chemicals

in baby-care products,
38

in diapers,
34
–35

in diet,
338
–341

in mom's diet, while breastfeeding,
102
–103

unsafe, in household cleansers,
334
,
335
–336

unsafe, in household furniture,
335

Chest compressions, in CPR,
599
–600

Chest thrusts, for choking baby,
596
–597

Chest tube,
610

Chicken pox,
531
–532

vaccine for,
531
–532,
536

Child, older;
see
Sibling

Child abuse,
213
,
465
,
467

Child safety seat;
see
Car seat

Childcare,
15
,
287
–301;
see also
Babysitter

Childcare, red flags about,
298

Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline,
467

Childhood diseases, preventing with vaccines,
526
–537

Childhood illnesses, common,
554
–567

Childproofing;
see
Babyproofing

Childproofing service,
400

Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP),
20

Chills, as symptom, in sick baby,
541

Chills, fever and,
547

Chills, hypothermia and,
587

Chin

quivering,
145

rash on,
320
,
326
,
348

Chiropractic, to treat colic,
214

Chlamydial infection, and newborn's eyes,
135

Choking

baby-led weaning, and,
379

first aid for,
594
–597

foods that can cause,
349
,
431

objects that can cause,
397
–398,
422

propping the bottle and,
132

Christmas tree and decorations,
399

Chronic conditions,
567
–573

Chubby baby,
310
–312;
see also
Overweight baby, Weight

Circumcision

AIDS and,
10

analgesia and,
11

cancer and,
10

care of penis after,
166
,
223

complications of,
11

health benefits of,
11

making the decision about,
10
–12

pain,
11

phimosis and,
10

urinary tract infection and,
10

Citronella, as insect repellent,
409

Classes, for baby,
312
–313,
426
–427,
464

Classes, for parents

breastfeeding,
60
–61

CPR,
576
–577,
595

CPR, in NICU,
620
,
628

Cleaners

household, green,
334

household, safety of,
334
,
335
–336

keeping out of reach of baby,
401
,
402

Cleaning up, after baby,
419
–420

Cleft lip/palate, breastfeeding and,
4

Climbing stairs, teaching baby how to do it safely,
406

Clinging,
381
–384,
505
–506;
see also
Separation anxiety, Shyness

Clippers nail,
38
,
165

Clogged

milk duct,
86

tear duct;
see
Tear duct

Cloth diapers,
35
,
36

Clothes

buying, for baby,
30
–33

detergent for,
196

mom's, while breastfeeding,
82
–83

packing for outings,
225

see also
Dressing baby

Cluster feedings,
78
,
182

Clutch hold, and breastfeeding,
66

Cochlear implants,
572

Coconut milk,
503

Cognitive skills;
see
Brain development, Intellectual skills, IQ

older baby and,
371
–373

Cold cuts, when breastfeeding,
100

Colds, common,
554
–556

calling doctor for,
555
–556

frequent,
555

medication for,
551

refusing to breastfeed and,
304
–305

Colic,
210
–219;
see also
Crying

carrying position for,
211
,
216
–217

coping with,
209
,
212
–213,
215
–219

diagnosing,
210

helping siblings cope with,
218
–219

mom's diet and,
212

reflux and,
212
–213

treatments for,
214

triggers of,
211
–215

Colloidal oatmeal, for anti-itch treatment,
326
,
590

Color

blue;
see
Blueness of skin

changes in baby's skin,
229

eye,
137

of baby's skin,
228
–229

Colostrum,
72
–73,
139

Comb, baby,
38
,
438

Combo, of formula and breast milk,
90
–92,
238
–243

Combo vaccines,
534

Comfort habits,
453
–455;
see also
Pacifier, Thumb sucking

Comfort objects,
442
–444

bedtime separations and,
482

Comforting crying;
see
Crying

Comforting teething pain;
see
Teething

Common childhood infections,
554
–567

Communication;
see
Language, Talking

Complementary and alternative medicine,
96
,
214
,
552
;
see also
Herbal medications/remedies

Complete blood count,
610

Complex carbohydrates, in baby's diet,
366
,
449
,
450

Complexion problems,
227
–229