Topic > Essay on Newborns - 1032

I'm here today to give you some helpful tips for when your newborn comes into the world in about nine months and comes home. I want to make it as easy as possible for you and your spouse to bring your baby home to a safe and prepared family. Having a child requires a lot of work and effort beyond just watching the baby. Children need special attention in everything because they are not yet able to do things on their own, but as they grow up they will become less and less dependent on you and your spouse. One of the most important things you need to have ready before your baby arrives means having sufficient funds in your account for any emergencies that may occur during the first few months that your baby is at home. You and your spouse should start saving a little money each month during your pregnancy, so when the baby is here you'll be ahead of the game and won't have to dig into your savings accounts. This will help you significantly. You want to have health insurance for the baby because babies are fragile and can get sick very easily. The last thing you want is for your child to go to the emergency room and you don't have insurance for him/her and you have to pay cash. Diaper rash, colic and fever are perhaps some of the most common illnesses that babies contract. Diaper rash can occur due to frequent diaper changes, and the baby's soft skin may develop a rash. Just as baby's skin is too sensitive. Colic is uncontrollable crying caused by gas or stomach pain. A fever is when the rectal temperature exceeds 100 degrees Fahrenheit. There are many things you can do to prevent these diseases from occurring, such as washing your hands before touching your baby, wiping his nose, and getting vaccinated. Getting CPR training is perhaps another thing… half of the paper… on the seat you should make sure to use the harness slots near the child's shoulder. Also place the harness under the child's armpits. When your children start to outgrow their car seat, you may want to consider getting them a booster seat, but don't move them out of their car seat too soon. You should not put your child in a booster seat until he or she reaches a weight between 40 and 80 pounds. Most children can safely use the adult seat belt between the ages of 8 and 12. This is how you will know your child is ready; child reaches 4 feet 9 inches, child sits against the back of the seat with knees bent comfortably at the edge of the seat, the lap belt rests flat and snug on the tops of the child's thighs, and the shoulder belt rests up the center of the child's shoulder and chest. When your child meets these requirements, he or she will be ready to wear the adult seat belt.