Baby Care

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Motherhood fundamentally changes lives of women – from the order of the day up to the distribution of finances. Motherhood also raises awareness of some issues of child health and baby care. Gradually, the young mother begins to realize what is normal, and what requires urgent attention, and perhaps even medical intervention.

Immediately after birth, or within a few weeks after this joyful event on the body of a baby appear birthmarks, which maintain for the entire life of a person. Some of them are typical for children, while others require some more attention and supervision.

If you notice that the child’s birthmark is red, pink or blue color, which is slightly above the skin, then you should inform the dermatologist or pediatrician. These birthmarks are called vascular naevus. In this case, the blood vessels are located very close to the skin, so the hemangioma may be a danger to the health of the child.

There are three types of vascular naevus: a salmon-colored birthmark, hemangioma and naevus flaming, which is also called the wine stain. Although birthmarks are usually harmless, it is better to have them examined and possibly use the latest methods of treatment that have emerged in recent times.

The most frequent type of birthmark is an orange-pink color stain (the color of salmon), which is a scattering of small red marks, located at the bottom of the neck, the bridge of nose or eyelids. These spots will never require treatment and usually disappear after the first year of life.

Hemangioma is a benign tumor, developed from the blood vessels. Hemangioma usually appears in a few weeks after birth. Hemangioma can appear in any part of the body, primarily in the form of a flat red spots, and continues to grow normally until the child is one year old. After that, hemangioma usually pales. By the time the child goes to kindergarten, a spot is almost imperceptible, and by nine years 90% of children permanently cure from this defect.

Although hemangioma is usually harmless, it is important to keep them under observation. If the birthmark begins to bleed or significantly alter the shape / color, consult with a doctor who specializes in pediatric dermatology as soon as possible.

Flaming naevus (Nevus Flammeus) or so called “wine stain” is a birthmark consisting of arachnids expanded blood vessels of skin. These flat, red spots usually occur on the face and on the skin of the head. As hemangioma, “wine stains” grow with your child, but do not become pale and do not become less noticeable.

Taking into consideration that “wine stains” are quite noticeable and in the future can become a serious cosmetic defect, it is recommended to treat them, as soon as possible. It is impossible to remove them surgically , so you should use laser therapy or infrared radiation. In most cases, the appearance of birthmark is improving after the first procedure, but in some cases multiple procedures may be required.

As the child gets older, he/she may be more shy and ashamed of birth stains. To avoid these unpleasant emotions, teach your child to mask or hide the defects of the skin with the help of cosmetics. Qualitative correcting pencil will help reduce the redness of a birthmark. In summer, use bronzing means if you want the skin to look dark and brown. Remember that natural tan only enhances the color of birthmarks, making the more visible. Beautiful make-up, which emphasizes the beauty of individuals, such as eyes or lips helps to divert attention from the birth-stains on the face.

You had a bad day, you’re tired and want to relax, therefore, do not hesitate to sit your active baby in front of the TV – it just gives you a few hours of rest. Admit that such a situation is very usual? You can be sure, you are not alone. Recent studies have shown that most children over the age of two should watch TV for more than 10 hours per week (compare with the recommended hour a day for children of this age group). So, besides the responsibility for upbringing of a child, you still bear some blame. However, everything is not lost yet – you are able to reduce the time that your child spends in front of the TV. The principal is to set a simple and realistic goal, for example, limit the time to watching 2 cartoons a day.

Here are some ways how to fill your child’s free time.

• Realistic Assessment of Time which you spend in front of the TV
  How many hours a day your family spends in front of the TV? To answer this question, check (not interfering), how long children remain in front of the TV. This is not just about watching TV shows or cartoons which broadcasts the TV, but on watching video. Start the mini-diary for a week and write down the exact start and finish of TV watching. It is possible that the results will be surprising.
• Make a Plan
  Determine ahead which TV programs children are allowed to watch. Do not switch the TV set when you want to. Having a TV program on hand, make a family TV watching plan and do not deviate from it.
• Do not put the TV in the Centre of the Room
  According to psychological studies, children mostly watch TV when it is in the middle of the room, i.e., in view. Try to move the TV set close to the door for it not to attract your child’s attention.
• Do not forget to turn off the TV
  Studies have shown that about 50% of people do not shut down TV, even when they are not watching it, and go about their business.
• Teach Children to Live without TV
  Don’t allow to watch TV for some time. First don’t let watching TV during meals. Of course, you will meet some resistance, but in such an early age children adopt new rules of the game easily.
• Find Interesting Activities for Children
  Suggest your child drawing. Buy some coloring books, read a book, tell a fairy tale, or just play interactive games.
• Make Use of the Old Toys
  It’s a common knowledge that new toys quickly annoy children. Sometimes hide abandoned toys and then invisibly “throw” them to your child.
• Get Ready to Kindergarten
  Spend some time on preparing your child for kindergarten. Start learning the alphabet and numbers. Select a «letter of the day» and teach your child words beginning with that letter.
• Ask Your Child to Help You at Home
  Children are fond of helping their mother’s in washing dishes, cleaning rooms and in other household activities, so involve them in them. Feel free to trust the child the brush for washing vegetables or the dust cloth– he/she will be flattered by your confidence.
• Join in Singing!
  As a rule, children like songs and sing them with pleasure. Often sing with your child – it develops his speaking and listening skills. In addition, singing teaches to notice the difference between sounds of speech – this skill is very useful especially when children start learning to read.