Infants

newborn care? how much should my baby be taking for each formula feed? how many dirty nappies a day should he have? his bowel movements are more like black smears at the moment is that okay? He is 2 days old

Are there any good newborn care classes in san jose ca? My baby's dad and I want to take a hands on class that has to do with caring for your newborn. Im just wondering if anyone has gone to one and where.

How to take care newborn hamster without their mother? So this is the story i have a hamster who gave birth and suddenly she ate her pups and now she is going to take birth again so i decided to separate the baby to the mother.So how to take care the newborn baby?Please help me.Thank you.

How to take care of newborn parakeets? My parakeets mated; the female laid some eggs and finally 2 of them hatched. The babies are about a month old already. So far the parents have been taken care of them with no problem. The nest is a mess and I don't know if I'm suppose to clean it. I don't wanna touch the babies or anything, since the parents are doing such a great job. I have no idea on how to take care of the newborn parakeets. Any help?

How Do I Take Care of Newborn Kittens? I found some newborn baby kittens in the backyard and the momma cat hasn't been back in a long time. I'm taking them in, but don't know much about cats (I'm a dog person). Since it's Saturday, all the shelters and vets, etc are closed and I just want to care for these babies. I went to Petco and got some milk formula for them and tried feeding them. They're together with blankets in a crate. Also, I know about cleaning them around feeding time. What else should I be doing to take care of them? Are there any tips on getting them to eat? Thanks!

I am having my first baby soon and I want to know how much normal newborn child care usually costs? My fiance wants to not work for the first two years after giving birth and we are trying to decide if that is the smartest financial decision once the baby comes. Any ball park monthly expenses for newborns including child care would be very helpful. Thanks!

What are the most important topics to cover in a newborn care class?

How to keep a 3 year old boy busy when you also have a newborn to take care of ? I am at the verge of a losing my mind. I have a 3 year old boy and a newborn. The 3 year old is taking more attention than my little baby. I have no idea how to keep him busy engaged while I also take care of my baby. I tried putting my boy in school but that was a total disaster. He is not ready for preschool yet. Mommies any ideas ? Thanks.

How to care for newborn bunnies? I adopted a new rabbit about 2 weeks ago and after going to feed her yesterday morning, found newborn bunnies in her cage. The mummy rabbit has pulled all of her fur out and made a nest for the bunnies. However, 1 particular bunny keeps making his way away from the nest and his brothers/sisters. Should I be making a box for all the babies plus nest to go into? Any useful information on caring for newborn bunnies would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

What is the mechanism of action behind the hep-B vaccine injected during the initial newborn care?

How to take care of a newborn abandoned kitten? My dad found a newborn kitten, probably a couple days to a week old? Not to sure. But what should we feed her? and how to take care of her?

How can I find help paying for child care for my newborn baby? I have heard of the child care council but they are not funding until July and I may not be chosen. Child care seems so expensive for a newborn. I don't know how I'll be able to do it and pay the bills. I wish I could stay home, but I would not be able to afford it. Is there any other help out there?

What items will I need to care for a newborn in the first 48 hours? I have the "egg baby" health project for Heath. As part of the project I need to ask mothers what items I need in the first 48 hours and the costs of siad items. As well as all activities required to care for a newborn in the first 48 hours. I'm sorry, I meant the first 48 hours at home. :-)

What are those nurses called that take care of the newborn babies? what are those nurses called the ones that take care of the newborn during the time that both the mother and the baby are still in the hospital?

how do you take care of newborn gophers? we found 6 newborn gophers/voles while mowing the grass yesterday, today we came back to check on them- and there were only 3 and ants were crawling all over them, you could hardly even see the poor things. the mother had not come back all day today or yesterday, so we moved them and now need to know how to take care of them without them dieing.. anyone have the complete caretaking process?

How do you care for a newborn and a toddler that is less than 2 years old? I have a baby girl that is now one week old. I also have a 'baby girl' that is 21 months old. How in the world can I take care of both of them, functionally speaking? How can I be a good parent and tend to both of their needs at the same time? How can I feed them at the same time? How do I protect the newborn from getting clobbered by the older girl? Help! :)

I will be taking care of a newborn part time, but for swing shift. What do I charge? I will be taking care of a newborn part time. During one "shift" cycle, it can total around 50 hours or so, then the following week, anly 20 hrs or so. Then I own't watch her again for a few weeks. I want this to be worth my while, but still want to be fair. I am doing the mom a favor because she can't find anyone else to do it. I have 2 yound kids of my own, so it will definately be more work! I want to charge her hourly, since it can vary by quite a bit.

Will having a C-section make it too hard for me to care for newborn? This is my 1st child. I have to have a c-section. Now after researching all the chores of a newborn, I am very afraid I may fail at being able to care for the baby.

What are some activities my 2 year old can do while I take care on my newborn? My daughter just turned 2 and is used to having me play with her all the time and we would also go out every day. I now have a newborn and having a hard time keeping the two year old entertained. I also pump every two hours plus feed and take care of the newborn. I am feeling very guilty about my 2 year old and am starting to feel like a failure. Any help is appreciated.

Which is the best month to start classes for anesthesia,childbirth prep,breastfeeding,newborn care etc? Girls.. today we went to the hospital and pre-registered for delivary.. i need to call a couple of numbers to register for classes and tours regarding; childbirth preparation breastfeeding newborn care please tell me when is best month to start the classes on?? thanks ..

How to care for newborn kittens? Please Help!? I found 4 newborn kittens in bushes behind my place of work. I took them to the vet and the vet showed me how to feed them and how to make them go to the bathroom. She also informed me that they were about a day old. (they also have some cuts on their feet from being outside) I have been keeping them warm and feeding them every 2 hours just like the vet said. They seem to be doing okay. (mostly sleeping) Can anyone give me any tips on care for the kittens? And what to expect?

What is difference between neonatal, newborn care and postnatal in regards to nursing? Thank you :)

how to measure BBT when taking care of a newborn? Need help to measure basal body temperature. I need to constantly wake up to take care of a newborn (not my baby) during the night. How do I measure my basal body temperature (BBT)? If I only sleep for 2 hours, can i still measure BBT? I only want to know which date I actually ovulated. please help.

How do you take care of newborn kittens? My cat is very pregnant, and I was wondering how to take care of her and her kittens. Shes an outside cat.

How do you take care of newborn hedgehogs? My brothers hedgehog just had 2 little babies this morning very unexpectedly. How do we take care of them. HELP!

Anyone know of a good book/video on newborn care for new parents? Please exclude: What to expect - Child's first year. I'm looking for something less dense and to the point. thanks for you help.

How do you take care of newborn puppies? my dog gave birth to 7 healthy puppies this morning and i wanted to know if there are any tips on taking care of them. Like,. tempurature of the room and stuff like that. Thanks in advance =] uhm actually its our family dog! im sure my mom knows this i was just asking..

How to care for newborn chicks? My daughter class has a chicken incubator. The eggs hatch next week. We get them for a weekend with a heat lamp, but how do we care for them? What do city dwellers need to keep them cozy before they go back to the farm?

What is best book for newborn care? I would like to get a book and I was about to buy the What to Expect the First years (because I had the When Expecting) and was wondering if anyone knew of anything better?

How do you take care of newborn wild birds? We just found two newborn wild birds with no feathers, and no mother. Their nest had fell out of a tree and they were struggling outside the nest. THey are just lying outside their nest, wobbling in the rain but not going anywhere. What should we do? PLEASE HELP

Handling delivery(normal, not C-section) and care for the newborn alone? I am due this November. Me and husband are alone here. Is it possible to manage everything including postpartum care, care for the newborn which includes bathing, feeding, caring everything alone. Will I be able to manage all within a weeks' time after the delivery? Please consider this question seriously and answer. Thanks in Advance.

What do you find most challenging about newborn baby care? Best answer gets the 10 points!

How do i care for newborn rabbits? I woke up this morning and my rabbit had babies, she had 5. how do i care for them though? i am new to this breeding stuff and don't know what to do. the mom is on the other side of the hutch and the babies are burrowed in the timothy hay. what do i do please help.. i don't want them to die.. when is the mom going to start feeding them, and should i take the rabbits out and put them in a warm shoe box with some towels and a heat source? help please.

What extra care do newborn mice need? I have a pregnant mouse, and i am unsure of the care the babies will need. Will the mom do everything? Do i have to care for them? When can i start to handle them?

Is it very difficult to take care of newborn baby by mother alone? This is my first pregnancy? I am staying away from my home country. This is my first pregnancy and my husband leaves home early and comes back late night from his work. After delivery, it will be easy to take care of my baby and myself alone. Please help me...I am bit confused and scared.

How do I take care of newborn wild birds? my mom was in our backyard and she was moving her flower pot and she found 5 newborn wild birds. what do i do to make sure they are ok and that they get the right foods?

Is there a good DVD for Newborn care or baby basics for new parents?

Was your mother or mother-in-law a big help in teaching you how to care for your newborn? If not, who was? Many first-time mothers have no idea what to do when they come face-to-face with their newborn babies for the first time. That's why it is helpful to have a "maternal mentor", someone who will teach you how to take care of your newborn? It is assumed that mothers and mother-in-laws fill this role, but that is not always the case.

How to take care of newborn kittens? (3 months old )? my friend's cat just had kittens and they are already 3 months old and she is giving me one of them. i've already had cats but never newborns. how can i take care of them properly? i forgot to add. it's a himalayan persian female.

Will it be OK for my husband to take care of our newborn for a couple of days without me? I may have to leave my newborn son (3 weeks) solely in my husband's care for a couple of days. Have any of you moms ever had to do this and how did you feel about it? My husband will take excellent care of our son, and breastfeeding is not an issue for us. I was just wondering if anyone else had been in this situation and how it worked out. Thanks.

does anyone have any tips for how to care for a newborn, im not pregnant yet but ttc soon? i was wondering if any of u have any ideas/advice/tips for how to care for a newborn. anything really. prety large question

How much does it cost to care for newborn puppies in australia? hi my dog , a spoodle, probably a cockerpoo to americans, is preagnant with puppies. i just want to know how much caring for a litter of around 5 would cost. this includes things like vaccinations and pet food. and dont bother telling me off for not spraying my dog because shes preagnant now and thats not going to change.

What Kind Of Nurse Takes Care OF Newborn Babies? what is the correct name for nurses that take care of newborns in the nursery?

How do I care for newborn hamsters that are without their mom? My teacher was going to feed them to his snakes but I didn't want them to die so I stole them. They are about the size of my thumb and I'm a pretty small person. Will they even survive?

How do i take care of a newborn kitten? my neighbours cat just had a newborn kitten but the mother just died and i really need to know how to take care of the kitten what do i need to do? please give me a lot of info urgently

How do you take care of a newborn kitten?!? im going to be a foster parent in the summer to a newborn kitten. so i need to learn how to take care of one. please heLp!!!!!!!!!!!! :[ )(ps.)( please be detailed

How do you take care of newborn baby hamsters? My hamster just had babies, but 3 just died, so how do I keep them from dieing

How should i take care of a newborn baby rabbit without its mother? I found a baby rabbit & my dog killed its mom & all its siblings but this one lived. I have been feeding it newborn milk i got from the pet store & i have been keeping it in a box with a blanket. It was the runt of the litter so it is really small it is only 3 or 4 days old. Everyone keeps saying it probably wont survive but i am hoping it will. I was just wondering if there was anything else i should do for it.

What is the name for a doctor that takes care of newborn babies? and how many years of college do they need? thank you:) and not necessarily the really sick ones. just the doctor that looks after them after being born.

How to care for a newborn mouse? I found a newborn mouse this morning while leaving the grocery store. Rather than leave it with a sealed fate of being squashed by a careless foot or tortured to death by ignorant highschoolers, I picked him up and took him home (I looked high and low for a mouse nest or sign of other mice nearby but didn't find any). I know the reality is he will probably die, but I figured a quiet death not by foot or torture would be a little nicer for him. I estimate he is about 3-4 days old. If I can help him try and survive, I'd like to. Does anyone have some suggestions on increasing his chances of life? Thanks!

Got any tips in taking care of newborn twins? This first-time mom, due to deliver by mid-April or May, is frantically searching for tips on how to deal with the upcoming arrival of her fraternal twins. Firsthand advice from mothers of twins are most appreciated. Thanks for your answers, they're so sweet, some even brought tears to my eyes. Now I can't decide which among these answers are the best, so I extend a few more days for these answers.

How to care for newborn kittens? Don't worry. I didn't breed my cats. Just need to know for the future. Eww noo!! That's horrible! I know you're probably joking, but that's sick!!! Omg!

How do I care for 10 newborn baby hamsters with no mother? We just had a litter of baby hamsters this morning and found the cage open and mama missing! We have two cats and three dogs so, after scouring the house to no avail, we've decided that mom has likely been eaten by one of the larger animals. Now we have ten babies and would appreciate any ideas on how to best care for them.

How do I take care of these newborn kittens? I have found five kitties in my backyard and my mom wants me to take care of them. Their eyes are barely open its hard to feed them with an eyedropper or a bottle. I warm up the milk feed them in a towel and put them in a cozy box with towels to line them up. Its hard for them to drink the milk. Please help me. I dont want them to die.

how do you take care of a newborn wild rabbit? My friends dog atacked a bunch of baby bunnies in the grass and they all died except one. so we decided to take care of it til it was old enough to fend for itself.we know its under 10 days old b/c its eyes aren't open yet, but its ears are starting to perk up.and it can urinate by itself now. we feed it milk with an eyedropper. could you give me some tips?

How do I care for newborn fish? My fish just had babies and Im not sure how to care for them

How do I take care of newborn fry? My guppy gave birth last night, and i put them all in a floating container, using a cup. What should i feed the guppies, right now i am feeding them flakes. How long until I can put the guppies back into the aquarium? thanks for the help!

how do I care for a newborn bunny? My girlfriend and I found a newborn bunny (we're assuming it's newborn because it's ears are lying back and it's eyes aren't open) in her backyard. What can we do to keep it alive?

What is the best time in the year to fall pregnant, give birth and take care of a newborn? I want to know whether it is better to have the hot / cold weather during the time of pregnancy / giving birth / taking care of a new born. Personal experience please.

How do you deal with a toddler that is being broken of the bottle and take care of a newborn? He follows me all thru the house hugging my leg and crying most of the day. The bottle hasn't been used by him for two days now. But he is constantly reminded of it when the newborn eats.

What is the field of Nursing that includes taking care of newborn babies and young children?

Should I give Kangaroo care to my dear friends newborn.? She has requested me to help her, I am okay but my husband feels awkward ,that I have to be skin to skin to some other baby.But I am thinking about the newborn, it needs care and her mom has got a rash on her hands and neck, so she feels a bit concerned.How do I go about it, any ideas for a successful Kangaroo care.

How can i give attention to my dog while takeing care of a newborn? I recently gave birth, and my pug (mimi) and baby get along just fine, my baby doesnt cry when mimi comes around her or smells her or trys to lick her, but since i was in the hospital for the alst 3 days and i come home with a baby my dog wants attention and lots of it, and i tryed to spend one on one time with her and time with my dog and the baby together, but since my husband has no experience at all hes always calling me for help with the diapers the swaddling the feeding the changeing.... and so many other things, im finding it hard to take care of my baby and giving attention to my dog.... and the sleepless nights i already encounter dont help much with my lack of energy to take the dog for a walk... i was thinking of takeing the dog for a walk while i push the stroller but i wanted to wait atleast 2 weeks since my baby is only 2 days old, dont want her to catch anything... any advice would be of great help!!!

Any tips on how to care for a newborn kitten? Two days ago I rescused an abandoned newborn kitten. I took him to a vet as soon as I could and he is amazingly fine and healthy, other then a few flea problems and a tiny bit underweight. Any tips or advice that I should know about since I've made up my mind to keep him? He is about three to four weeks old. What should I use to get rid of the fleas (my vet didn't really inform me on this)?

How do you care for newborn bunnies? Serious answers only, please. I don't need anyone telling me to eat them. I just rescued an adult rabbit from the animal shelter 2 weeks ago. I was told that the workers at the animal shelter didn't know whether it was a male or a female. I had planned on taking the rabbit to the vet, but before I could, she gave birth to 5 babies. It completely caught me off-guard and I was totally unprepared. She actually gave birth in my son's blanket on our sofa. As much as I didn't want to handle the babies, I had to get them off of the furniture and into a box I had filled with soft blankets. I did so about 5 minutes after they were born. All of this took place around 11 am on Monday morning. I have been watching the mother with the babies ever since, and I have yet to see her nurse the little ones. She protects them, but from far away. Occasionally she'll jump in the box with them, but she gets right back out. I went to the pet store and bought some K.M.R., but I don't want to use it... Obviously, it would be best for the mother to feed the babies, but I'm just not sure if she is. Their tummies were fat when they were born, but now they are getting kind of skinny. They seem healthy, but I don't know if they've been fed. If not, how long can they go without food? I've ready several articles about this, and everything said not to worry and that the mother feeds them when no one's looking, but I've been keeping a close eye on her. Maybe she's feeding them when I'm asleep, but is that enough for the babies if so?

how do i care for newborn mice? we were cleaning out my camper and found some newborn mice. they were still nursing on the mother, who ran away and can't be found. the mice don't have hair and haven't opened their eyes. i really don't want them to die! please help? how do i care for them?!

How do you take care of newborn kittens? Any info will help!!!

How to care for 6 newborn kittens..? My cat has 6 kittens last night. And we pretty much let her be for today, she seems fine when she takes care of them by herself. I was just wondering if there's anything special we have to do to keep them healthy? They all seem fine, they're walking by themselves and everything. And when can we touch the kittens without harming them or their mother?

How do you care for newborn puppies?

How do I take care of a newborn kitten that has no mother? My mother found this kitten Friday night and we have been feeding it kitten formula and keeping it warm. Is there anything y'all can suggest more?

How do I take care of a newborn rabbit that stays outdoors? I have 3 rabbits that live inside the same cage. The cage is a large with 2 rooms. My rabbit had 5 babies this morning and 4 died. So what do I need to keep the other rabbit alive? It lives outdoors with 3 grown female rabbits. I will surely appreciate any answers. I do not have any kind of kitten milk. Thanks for your answers.

What is the job title of the nurses that take care of newborn babies in hospitals? Thanks for any replys!

Can a female dog take care of an orphaned newborn puppy? I had 3 dogs. 1 male and 2 female and 1 of the female dogs had two puppies and she died leaving behind only two puppies. Then one puppy died and now there is only one puppy. Can my other dog that is a female adopt it? If so how can I convince her to take the puppy under her care?

How do i care for a newborn parakeet? I need to know what i need to do when my baby parakeet is born

How do you care for a newborn mouse without no fur and closed eyes? So I found two mice this morning,and their mother has not came back yet.They are really small,and their eyes are still closed.i've tried feeding them from medicine droppers,but it seems they're only getting a little bit. I have a heating thing in a cage with them along with blankets. What else can I do to at least try to save them? Or is it too late? Advice anyone? Oh yeah it's saturday so i can't go to the vet to get any special stuff,just the local grocery store.HELP!

How do I take care of a newborn baby hamster?!? I found a baby hamster in my hamster cage still alive. The mother left it for death. I made sure it is warm. Now how do I keep it alive?

How do I take care of newborn wild birds? my mom was in our backyard and she was moving her flower pot and she found 5 newborn wild birds. what do i do to make sure they are ok and that they get the right foods?

How do I take care of newborn wild birds? my mom was in our backyard and she was moving her flower pot and she found 5 newborn wild birds. what do i do to make sure they are ok and that they get the right foods?

how do i care for a lost newborn kitten? my son found a newborn kitten stuffed in a hole. it is week and infested with fleas what do i do now?

How do i care for a newborn fish? I just noticed a newborn fish in my tank and im not sure what to do ? As far as do i separate it from the other fish and what do i feed it? Also if i do separate it does it need a air filter in the fish bowl i put it in.

What should I do to take care of a newborn baby rabbit? I just found a newborn rabbit that could possibly be injured, I'm in the country with family and I'm gonna tell the truth. WHAT SHOULD I DO?!?!?! Ok, just to make it more clear as to why we're keeping it is because we like... rescued it from these dumb dogs that killed its sibling and mother. I

How do you take care of newborn pomeranian?

I am about to take care of sick newborn? I am babysitting a newborn and just found out i am also babysitting a 4 year old kid who is very loud. i don't want do babysit the 4 year old because the newborn was in a car accendent and is very sick and weak she is blind the poor thing! i don't think i could handle both of them i need to tell the 4 year olds parents no but i don't know how! i don't want to be mean! HELP!

how do you take care of 10 newborn hamsters? well, my hamster had a baby and when i bought her i didnt know she was pregnate. i am cluless on raising them, so how do you do it?

This may be a dumb question but, is it very difficult to care for a newborn? I'm 4 months pregnant with my first baby and I've only had experience from babysitting (as young as 8 weeks) and I've been around plenty of newborns, but it's very hard to imagine myself caring for my brand new baby. I KNOW I will and WANT to, but is it hard?

Does anyone know what age you have to be to babysit and care for a newborn 2 months old in Wisconsin? Can a 12-13 ear old actually care for a 2 month old while the parents go out, without the parents actually getting into any sort of trouble with the law? This blows my mind...any serious answers please!

Need help to take care of newborn and mom? HI, I need help to take care of new born (2 weeks old) and mother. Some one who can take care of them and help with some daily chores. I want to be able to go to office and wants someone to be available around my wife and baby to take care of them. Please guide me on how can I get such help. Thanks I am located in Mount Prospect, IL