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RENE33 - October 14th, 2010 10:55 PM

HELLO MOMS, I AM A FATHER AND LOOKING FOR IDEAS TO HANDLE OUR NEWBORN. MY WIFE IS WORKING AND I'M NOT (STILL LOOKING FOR A JOB), SO I AM THE ONE TAKING CARE OF OUR BABY GIRL. THIS IS NEW TO ME AND I WONDER IF I CAN GET SOME HELP HERE.

FIRST PROBLEM IS BURPING, I AM HAVING A HARD TIME LETTING HER BURP AND SOMETIMES SHE VOMITS EVERYTHING SHE DRINKS.

SECOND IS DIAPER CHANGING, HOW OFTEN WILL I CHANGE THE DIAPER?

THIRD IS SLEEPING POSITION, WHAT IS THE BEST SLEEPING POSITION SO AS SHE CAN SLEEP LONGER?

Anahitasmom - October 17th, 2010 4:08 PM

hi...

1.just hold her in an upright position supported on your chest,with her head a little above your shoulder(don't forget to put a towel on your shoulder)and pat her back gently in an upward motion or rub in an upward motion.check what is comfy for her.
2.I change my little girl's diaper every 2 to 3 hours.she is 4 months and never had nappy rash.plus i use baby talc on her every time.that keeps her dry
3.sleeping on her back is best for her as it reduces the risk of SIDS.but i do place my girl on her side after a feed,that way if she vomits or spits up,it doesnt go into her nose.

good luck there....im sure you are doing a great job.

ilovebabies - October 17th, 2010 8:39 PM

this is very helpful post and thanks for sharing, i do need it especially the burping info. i just have question, some babies sleep while feeding in bottle, how can i let him/her burp?

RENE33 - October 18th, 2010 10:30 PM

I SEE, THAT WOULD REALLY HELP MOM. THANK YOU VERY MUCH. I ADMIT IT IS NOT VERY EASY TO DO BUT AT LEAST I'M LEARNING AND ASSURED THAT I AM DOING THE RIGHT THING. THANKS ONCE AGAIN.

]MuM[ - October 18th, 2010 10:45 PM

I just would like to appreciate your effort rene33. Very seldom do fathers take an effort to take care of their babies. Great work...:)

champaigne - October 18th, 2010 11:10 PM

i wonder how fast your wife got to work when you still have a newborn baby in which they should both take time to heal and rest. but anyways, if it's really hard for you to handle the situation taking care of your baby, maybe you can ask a help to your mother or mother-in-law to avoid any incidents that may happen.

anahitasmom - October 19th, 2010 10:54 AM

after feeding(sometimes i burp my baby half way through too)if baby is still sleeping,tickle her/his ears gently or very lightly stroke her cheeks...if she still decides to ignore you...try and do a nappy change.sometimes the cold(not very)wipes wake the baby. change the nappy,pick her up and burrrrpppp!!!!!! :-)

or if your baby is slightly older say 3 months,put her on her tummy for say 15 minuts...try....i should work. good luck

ilovebabies - October 19th, 2010 10:34 PM

that is a good trick anahitasmom, thanks for the info again. i'm so happy to read all these posts and would really help me be affective with my work as a babysitter.

Mom@Work - October 19th, 2010 10:51 PM

Why did your wife not take the maternity leave for that matter? At least a month will be given to her by law. Is her company not considering such benefit?

Dianne - October 21st, 2010 12:00 AM

a baby may not know what his comfort zone can feel like and we parents should give them that sort of feeling. try to put her in a position where she can move, with wider space and some pillows on her side but not too big or you might overlook her and pillows will get over her face.

RENE33 - October 22nd, 2010 12:03 AM

MY WIFE IS HANDLING THEIR FAMILY BUSINESS, HELPING HER PARENTS THOUGH, SO IT NOT REALLY AN EMPLOYER-EMPLOYEE STATUS. SHE CAN'T BE ON LEAVE THAT LONG. BUT I CAN SEE HER EFFORTS IN WANTING TO SPEND TIME AND TAKE CARE OF OUR BABY.

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