babies

Shantala massage is a type of Indian massage, great for calming the baby, making him more aware of his own body and that increases the affective bond between the mother / father and the baby. For this it is necessary to look attentive and tender from the mother or father to the baby throughout the massage, which can be performed just after the bath, daily, still with the baby naked, but completely comfortable

Moderate mental retardation is when the person has an intelligence quotient (IQ) between 35 and 55. Thus, affected people are slower enough to learn to speak or sit, but if they receive the appropriate treatment and support, they can live with some independence. However, the intensity and type of support must be established on an individual basis, because sometimes it may take only a little help, so that you can be integrated and independent in your basic daily activities, such as being able to communicate

During the trip it is essential that the baby feel comfortable, so your outfit is very important. Baby clothing includes at least two pieces of clothing for each day of travel. In winter, the baby needs at least two layers of clothing to feel warm and cozy, so wearing a body that covers the arms and legs can be a big help because then you just have to put a blanket on top, covering Whole body

Breast milk is the best food that can be given to the baby. However, there are situations where it is not possible to give the breast or where it is preferable to give the milk in the bottle and for this it is necessary to extract the breast milk. Know the composition of breast milk. There are several ways to extract it, whether it can be done with your hands or with a simple or double electric or manual bomb, depending on how often you want to extract the milk and the preference of each woman

Children over 3 years of age generally do not pee in bed anymore, but it is normal for the child to still pee in bed on some nights until around age 5. From there the child should be able to identify the urge to go in the bathroom day and night and not wet the bed any more. From 4 years of age, parents should be aware if the child is able to hold the pee during the day and also at night, making sure she does not pee in bed whenever she wakes up in the morning

Osgood-Schlatter disease, also called Growth Pain, is characterized by pain that arises in the leg, near the knee, in the child around 3 to 10 years. This pain occurs most often just below the knee but can extend to the ankle, especially at night and during physical activity. Growth pain is thought to be a consequence of bone growth faster than muscle growth, which causes micro-trauma to the quadriceps tendon, which occurs when the child goes through a period of 'spurt', where it grows a lot fast

The doula has the function of accompanying the pregnant woman during the period of pregnancy, delivery and postpartum period. This word is of Greek origin, and means "serving woman, " because of its role of supporting, encouraging, offering comfort and emotional support at this time. Although it is not a health professional, and its operation facilitates the existence of a more humanized delivery, since it is common for the woman to feel helpless at this time

The high need baby is a baby who has a high need for attention and care of the parents, especially the mother. He needs a lap every time, since he is born, he cries a lot and wants to nurse every hour and not sleep more than 45 minutes in a row. The description of the characteristics of the baby of high need was made by the pediatrician William Sears after observing the behavior of his youngest son, who was very different from the older brothers

Fetal cardiotocography is an examination performed during pregnancy to check the heart rate and well-being of the baby, made with sensors connected to the belly of the pregnant woman who collect this information, and is especially suitable for pregnant women after 37 weeks or in close-to-term periods

The Brazilian Society of Pediatrics recommends that infants who exclusively breastfeed as those who use infant formulas initiate the introduction of new foods into the diet from the 6th month of life. However, it is advised to talk with your pediatrician to see if it is necessary to start supplementary feeding before this time

Hydrocephalus is a condition characterized by the abnormal accumulation of fluid inside the skull that leads to swelling and increased pressure of the brain due to brain infections such as meningitis, brain tumors or birth defects, for example. This fluid, called cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), involves the brain and spinal cord and has the function of protecting it

The child should not be vaccinated when he or she has a fever above 39 ° C, but the vaccination schedule should be followed as soon as the child recovers. In addition, the influenza vaccine is also contraindicated in cases of allergy to egg protein and in infants less than 6 months of age. However, if she has been using high-dose corticosteroids for more than 2 weeks, has a disease that lowers immunity such as HIV, lupus, and pneumonia, or is being treated as chemotherapy or radiation therapy, the vaccine should be given 1-3 months after end of treatment, and after 1 or 2 years in cases of leuk

To increase the immunity of the baby is important to let him play outdoors so that this type of experience helps him to improve his defenses, avoiding much of the allergies to dust or dust mites. However, healthy eating helps in the production of defense cells by enhancing the immunity of the child. The baby's immune system strengthens over time through breastfeeding and also by coming in contact with viruses and bacteria normally present in the environment

To dress the baby you need to have some attention the temperature you are doing so that it does not feel cold or hot. In addition, to make it easier to work, you should have all the baby clothes at your side. To dress the baby, parents may be aware of some tips, such as: Have all the necessary clothes next to the baby, especially at bath time; Put on the diaper first and then put on the baby's trunk; Prefer cotton clothes that are easy to wear, have velcro and loops, especially when the baby is newborn; Avoid clothes that loose hair for the baby not to be allergic; Remove all clothing label

In 8-month-old baby foods, baby yogurt and egg yolk can be added to the baby's diet in addition to other foods already added. However these new foods can not be given at the same time it is necessary that the new foods are given to the baby one at a time so that it adapts to the taste, texture and also to identify possible allergic reactions to these foods