Ouch!

Ever think of how easy it is to fix a cut or a scrape on your knee? I have. Before my daughters first accident I felt like I knew how to take care of any boo-boo she got. Then it happened! She fell face first into her Lego's. I quickly picked her up to make her feel better. When I noticed blood. (She hit her lips so they were bleeding a little, nothing serious) But, I panicked. I spun in a circle trying to figure out if I should grab a wipie, toilet paper, wash cloth.. I ended up cleaning her up and she is all healed up now. But, the funny thing is when you get hurt it's 100% easier then when it's your baby. A simple clean up and a kiss was like the end of the world! Haha So for all new mommies out there, breath. When something happens hold your baby and breath. Pause for a second, and think what if it was me who got hurt what would I do. Then adjust it for your babies need. It is scary dont get me wrong. If you need help don't be afraid to ask someone either. Even if you feel dumb it will help you be more prepared for future accidents. Also, afterwards you will feel much better you handled it and ready for the next time your little one has an ouch!

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Feeding: 0-4months

   From your baby's birth to four months give your LO breast milk or formula only!
Your baby's digestive system is still developing, so solid foods will not be good for her just yet.

Is your baby eating enough?

I have wondered this myself and have given my baby more just because I thought she needed it. 

Thankfully, there are some signs to tell.

Breastfeeding moms usually have enough milk for their babies. If your baby isn't getting enough they can become dehydrated and not won't being growing like they should. In rare cases this can happen and should be brought up at a doctors office asap.
Here are some signs of a good feeding.

-Your breasts feel softer after feeding.

-After eating your baby should be happy or relaxed. If she isn't happy, still restless all the time and if you are making enough milk the problem could be in her mouth. Look and see if your baby has a Tongue tie, upper/lower lip tie or throat tie. These look like extra skin that's pulling her tongue down or keeping her lip close to her mouth.
   We all have a little upper lip tie(that extra skin you feel above your gums, in the middle of your upper lip). But, sometimes this can be extreme for babies and may need to be snipped. Tongue ties, lip ties can prevent the baby from getting proper suction. Which stops her from getting the nutrition she needs.

-Weight gain estimation. In the first few weeks your baby may loss some weight. Usually, this is just water weight. They should double their weight within a few weeks. Within 2months your baby may gain up to 10 ounces a week. Months 3 to 6, she will slow to about 5 ounces a week.

These are rough estimates. Some baby's do grow faster or slower then others. Check with your health care provider to be sure.

Fun in the Sun

Summer is probably the best time to get out with your baby! Let her experience the wind and birds chirping. Maybe even play with water!!
     But, there's a few things you need to make sure you do. Make sure your little one has some sort of hat on. The sun will be bright for her and it protects her head. Also, make sure she has sun lotion on. Sun lotion for babies. Apply it every hour. Maybe even less then every hour depending how young she is.
   Have her in loose clothing. This helps with sweating. Also, change her diaper often. She can get a heat rash if you let her sit in a wet diaper for to long. Babies, can get heat rash inside too. If they are warm alot.
    Something fun you can do.
-If you have a stroller, put water in the cup/food holder.
-have water proof diapers of changer her after playing right away.
You can let your baby experience water with out going in a pool or a bath to play. My little one loves playing in water. Screams and yipps the hole time.