Visits to the pediatrician.
It is very important to take your baby to regular visits to the pediatrician. He will evaluate their development, growth, feeding and overall health, so as to detect any problems and deal with it as soon as possible.
It is also important that your baby gets all the vaccines available. Always carry your vaccination card to a doctor or health center to attend, seal it and sign the vaccine was administered at that time.
We recommend that you write before going to consult all the questions you have, so do not forget anything important. Remember that you know your baby better than anyone.
The first visit is usually performed between 4 days to 2 weeks old. After regular visits will be every two months (2, 4 and 6 months) and then every three months until your baby is two years. Then once a year.
Disease Prevention.
Babies do not have the same immunity against disease than adults. We recommend that you and the people who will be in contact with the baby does not have a cold or viral illness and to wash their hands before touching.
Some parents avoid leaving home with your baby during the first month, while others take their babies everywhere without problems. Use your own discretion.
Keep your baby away from cigarette smoke and environmental pollution. Keep the baby well-ventilated room and avoid the use of carpets that accumulate dust and mites.
How to take the baby's temperature.
Wash the thermometer before using. You can rub with an alcohol wipe.
• The rectally: It is the most accurate, but is usually a bit uncomfortable for the baby. Use a special gel on the tip of the thermometer. Leave the thermometer about 2 minutes.
• Under the arm: Make sure the armpit is clean and dry. The measurement should take about 4 minutes. Add 0.5 ° C measurement.
• With an ear thermometer (otic): Although many pediatricians do not consider this method reliable in infants younger than 1 year, is perhaps the easiest way. Make sure the thermometer around the center point of the canal and the ear canal is completely sealed. Repeat the process a few times and stay with the higher temperature.
If you use a digital thermometer may not need to wait the recommended time, then the thermometer will notify with a beep when the temperature does not vary for a certain period. Choose the thermometer with flexible tip.
Fever: Temperature of 37 ° C approximately.
It is the natural response of our immune system against disease. Although the presence of fever in most cases does not mean anything serious, it is important that you consult your pediatrician, especially if your baby is less than three months. Fever is often the only symptom of a major illness.
Helping your baby feel like when you have fever?
It is important to clarify that the fever itself needs no treatment (unless it is very high, sobre39.5 ° C) it is not dangerous, but you can help your baby feel more comfortable:
• Increase the amount of fluid that takes the baby. Breastfeeding or formula or water if over six months.
• Keep cool room temperature. About 20 ° C. Do not cover too.
• Give a sponge bath with cool water. Do not use alcohol, it can cause poisoning.
Medicine. Ask your doctor if you can give any medications such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen. It is not advisable to give these medicines to children under 6 months. Never use aspirin.
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