This ailment causes a rash on hands, feet, and sores inside the mouth. Typical with toddlers. Use diaper cream to treat.
Hand, foot, mouth.
When teeth start to "cut."
Around 4 months.
When mom is nursing the baby, what should dad do?
Get her water (nursing causes thirst).
What is the best way for a woman to deliver a baby?
Any way it comes out healthy!
What should you throw out after a blowout?
Everything. Just wrap it up and throw it away. Keep the baby.
Itchy head.
Lice.
When they can see color.
Around 5 months of age. They see black and white first, then red, then color.
What baby activity are dads really good at doing with their babies?
Tummy time! (Around 2 weeks old).
Should a woman breastfeed, bottle feed, or use formula?
Breast is best, but do whatever works to feed your baby!
What's the best thing about having a baby?
EVERYTHING! Baby smells, baby laughs, baby feet, baby hands, baby cheeks, baby snores.
Your baby's hands and feet are cold, even though s/he is swaddled.
Hypothermia.
How far can a newborn baby see?
8-14 inches (just enough to see momma when being nursed). Remember to smile, mommas!
Who should do the cooking, cleaning, and laundry?
Dad!
Binkies/pacifiers. Which brand should a momma use?
Whichever one the baby doesn't spit out after you train them to use it!
What are the best first solid foods?
Sweet potato, peas, carrots, bananas, avacado.
This ailment includes white spots (fungus) inside and on the mouth, usually from heat and a binky.
Thrush.
When can babies recognize familiar faces?
Around 3 months of age.
When can dad start giving the bottle to the baby (assuming exclusive nursing by mom)?
After 2-3 weeks.
How long can it take for a baby to learn to use a binkie?
About 2-3 weeks. This is when they learn the difference and no longer have nipple confusion.
Best baby shoes?
Pediped!
This prevents babies from nursing successfully and oftentime results in minor surgery.
Being tongue-tied.
How long can it take for a baby's eye color to become permanent?
1 year.
What foods should dad be cooking for mom?
Anything she wants!
What should momma take with her when she leaves the hospital? (Besides the baby?)
Everything! The hoses for pumping, the mesh undies, the pads, the diapers, the wipes, the basin for washing your baby. All the freebies! EVERYTHING!
List three ways to get a crying baby to sleep?
1. Car ride.
2. Pacifier and car ride.
3. Nursing and car ride.