Index

A

Abdominal pain, ♣, ♦, ♣

Abrasions, ♣

Abuse, avoiding, ♣

Accidents, avoiding, ♣, ♦.

See also Bites; Injuries, prevening and treating; Safety

Acellular pertussis. See Whooping cough (pertussis)

Acne, baby, ♣, ♦, ♣, ♦

Air travel, ♣

Airway obstruction, ♣, ♦

Alcohol

affecting milk supply, ♣, ♦, ♥

baby blues and, ♣

baby safety and, ♣, ♦

birth defects and, ♣, ♦

tolerance, changing, ♣

Allergic rhinitis, ♣, ♦

Allergies, ♣, ♦

to cow's milk, ♣, ♦

to formula, ♣

to toothpastes, ♣

Anemia, ♣, ♦

Anger, baby expressing, ♣, ♦, ♥, ♠

Antibiotics, ♣

Apgar score, ♣, ♦, ♥

Apnea, ♦, ♦

Apnea monitors, ♣

Arachidonic acid (ARA), ♣

Arms

active alert state and, ♣

expressing excitement, ♣, ♦, ♥

fetal position, ♣

newborn, ♣

relaxing, ♣

smoother movements, ♣

startle reflex and, ♣

using functionally, ♣, ♦, ♥

Asperger's syndrome, ♦, ♦

Asthma, ♦, ♦, ♥

Attachment. See Bonding

"Au pair," ♣

Autism, ♦, ♦

Automatic baby swings, ♣, ♦

B

Baby acne. See Acne, baby

Baby blues, ♣♦, ♥, ♠, †, ♣. See also Post partum depression (PPD)

Baby bottle mouth, ♣, ♦

Baby bouncers, ♣, ♦

Baby development. See also specific skills

accepting rate of, ♣

birth day, ♣

body skills, ♣

concerns about, ♣

helping with transitions, ♣

mechanics of, ♣

month 2, ♣, ♦♥, ♠, †

month 3, ♣

month 4, ♣

month 5, ♣

month 6, ♣, ♦

month 7, ♣

month 8, ♣

month 9, ♣

month 10, ♦

month 11, ♦

month 12, ♦

personality unfolding, ♣, ♦

plateaus in, ♣

problem signs, ♣

Baby development (cont)

terms, ♣

toys according to age and, ♣

week 1, ♣♦♥♠†‡Δ

weeks 2, ♣, ♦♥♠, †‡

Baby gear. See also specific items

best places to shop, ♣

online shopping cautions, ♣

product manufacturers, ♣

product safety, ♣, ♦, ♥

recalls, ♣, ♦

shopping list (when to buy what), ♣

shopping tips, ♣, ♦

tips for saving $2, 000, ♣

Baby nurse, ♣

Babyproofing house, ♣. See also Safety

Back, protecting, ♣

Back response, ♣

Bassinet feature, of play yard, ♣, ♦, ♥

Bassinets, ♣♦, ♥, ♠

Bathing baby, ♣

aids (tubs, etc.) for, ♣

first bath after birth, ♣

first few times, ♣, ♦

suctioned baby seats and, ♣, ♦, ♥, ♠, †, ‡, Δ, ‡

with you, ♣

Bathing (mom), ♣

Bedding. See Blankets and bedding

Bedside sleepers, ♣

Bee stings, ♣

Behavior

challenging babies, ♣

excessively good, portending future, ♣

personality development, ♣, ♦, ♥

shy babies, ♣

stranger anxiety, ♣

Belly button. See Umbilical cord

Bili lights, ♣

Bilirubin levels, ♣

Birth

cutting cord, ♣, ♦

immediately following, ♣

private vs. shared rooms and, ♣

time of, recorded, ♣

your recovery after. See Recovering from birth

Birth announcements/scrapbooks, ♣

Birthday party, first, ♣

Birth defects, ♣

Birthmarks, ♣

Bites

animal/pet, ♣, ♦, ♥, ♣

insect, ♣, ♣, ♥

snake, ♣

Blankets and bedding

security blankets, ♣

shopping recommendations, ♣

suffocation hazards, ♣, ♦, ♥♠, †, ‡, Δ, ∇

Bleeding (baby)

severe, responding to, Δ in stool, ♣

Bleeding (mom)

excessive, ♣, ♦

lochia, ♣, ♦, ♥

passing clots, ♣

Blood-sugar testing, ♣

Body changes (mom), ♣, ♦

sagging stomach, ♣, ♦, ♥

skin changes, ♣

stretch marks, ♣, ♦, ♥, ♠

varicose/spider veins, ♣

Body language, of baby, ♣♦♥

Boils, ♦, ♦

Bonding

father and baby, ♣, ♦

feeding and, ♣, ♦

importance of, ♣, ♦, ♥

natural separation process and, ♣

normal parent/baby differences, ♣

patience in, ♣

paving way for, ♣

process, ♣, ♦

Bottle brushes, ♣, ♦, ♣

Bottle feeding,♦. See also Formula

bed and, ♣, ♦

bottle types and selection, ♣

burping baby and, ♣, ♦, ♥, ♠

buying bottles and nipples, ♣, ♣

equipment overview, ♣

introducing bottle, ♣

juices and, ♣

nipple types and selection, ♣

not mixing with breastfeeding, ♣, ♦, ♥, ♠

pacifiers and, ♣

propping bottle and, ♣

sterilization requirements, ♣

supplies list, ♣

tooth decay from, ♣

weaning to, ♣, ♦, ♥

Bouncers, ♣, ♦

Bowel movements (baby). See also Constipation (baby); Diapers; Diarrhea

bottle/formula and, ♣

breastfeeding and, ♣

changes in, ♣

color of, ♣

dealing with smells, ♣

first, ♣, ♦

meconium, ♣, ♦

missing, without being constipation, ♣, ♦

signs of, ♣

transition to normal stools, ♣

typical routine, ♣

Bowel movements (mom)

after c-section, ♣

constipation, ♣, ♣, ♣, ♦, ♥

fecal incontinence, ♣

first, after birth, ♣

Boys

differences from girls, ♣

genitals, ♣

penis care, ♣. See also Circumcision

SIDS and, ♣, ♦

Brain development, ♣

body skill development and, ♣

learning by mirroring, ♣

mechanics of/influences on, ♣

newborn, ♣, ♦♥, ♠, †

simple connections, ♣

skill development and, ♣

uniqueness of, ♣

vision and, ♣

Braxton-Hicks contractions, ♣, ♦

Breastfeeding, ♣

arm/back support, ♣

for brain development, ♣

burping baby and, ♣, ♦, ♥, ♠

changing sides, ♣, ♦

diet and nutrition considerations, ♣

duration of, ♣

FAQs, ♣

financial advantages, ♣

getting started, ♣♦, ♥, ♠

how it works, ♣

husband giving bottle and, ♣

juices and, ♣

lactation consultant for, ♣

latching process, ♣, ♦, ♥

letdown, ♣, ♦

medications affecting, ♣, ♦

milk coming in, ♣

nipple confusion, ♣

not mixing bottle feeding with, ♣, ♦, ♥, ♠

nursing station, ♣

nutritional needs, ♣

positions, ♣, ♦

problems, ♣, ♦

reasons for, ♣, ♦

releasing breast pressure, ♣

rooting (feeding) reflex and, ♣, ♦

schedule and patterns, ♣, ♦, ♥, ♠

Breastfeeding (cont)

signs from baby, ♣

smoking and, ♣

social considerations, ♣

spitting up and, ♣

steps, ♣

stopping milk production, ♣

success signs, ♣

success tips, ♣

support, ♣, ♦, ♥, ♠

switching breasts, ♣

weaning from, ♣, ♦, ♥

working and, ♣, ♦, ♥

Breastmilk

for active toddlers, ♣

first milk (colostrum), ♣, ♦, ♥, ♠†

production concerns, ♣

pumping, ♣, ♦, ♥, ♠, †, ‡

storing, ♣, ♦♥

types/fat contents, ♣

Breast pumps, ♣, ♦.

See also Pumping milk

Breasts

of bottle-feeding moms, caring for, ♣

"Cabbage Cure, " ♣, ♦

changes in, ♣

emptying milk from, ♣, ♦

engorgement of, ♣♦, ♥

pain in, ♣, ♦

plugged ducts (mastitis), ♣

sore nipples/cures, ♣, ♦, ♥

Breathing

difficulties. See Respiratory problems

reading body messages and, ♣

Bronchiolitis, ♦, ♦

Bronchitis, ♣, ♦, ♦, ♠, †

Buckets, drowning in, ♣, ♦

Budget. See Finances

Burns, preventing/treating, ♣, ♦

Burping babies, ♣, ♦, ♥, ♠

Buying supplies and equipment.

See Baby gear; specific items

C

“Cabbage Cure, " ♣, ♦

Cameras and camcorders, ♣

Candy, ♣, ♦

Career. See Work issues

Caregivers. See also Support

agreement letter, ♣

babysitters, ♣

child-care centers, ♣

doulas, ♣

employment taxes/paperwork, ♣

family as, ♣♦, ♥, ♠

in-home care, ♣

nannies, "au pairs, " baby nurses, ♣

potential, evaluating, ♣, ♦

trial period, ♣

Caregiving. See also Bonding

emotional development tips, ♣

responding to baby, ♣

spoiling and spoiling myth, ♣♦♥

Car seats, ♣, ♦, ♥

Castor oil, ♣

Cats, ♣, ♦

Challenging babies, ♣

Changing diapers, ♣, ♦♥, ♠, †

Cheeks, newborn, ♣

Chemical hazards, ♣, ♦, ♥

Chest, newborn, ♣

Chicken pox (varicella), ♣, ♦, ♥

Chicken pox (varicella) vaccine, ♣, ♦

Childcare. See Caregivers

Choking, responding to, ♣, ♦, ♣, ♠

Chores

checklist, ♣

help with, ♣, ♠. See also Caregivers; Support

Circumcision, ♣, ♦

affecting nursing, ♣

bathing and, ♣, ♦

decision for/against, ♣, ♦

healing, ♣, ♦, ♥, ♠

infection, ♣

Jewish bris ceremony, ♣, ♦

pain relief, ♣

penis care and, ♣

Cleft lip or palate, ♣

Clinginess, ♣

Clothing (baby), ♣

fabrics, ♣, ♦

itemized list, ♣

laundering, ♣

overview and options, ♣

shopping recommendations, ♣

sizing, ♣

Colds. See Coughing (baby)

Colic, ♣, ♦♥, ♠, †

Colic carry, ♣

Colostrum, ♣, ♦, ♥, ♠†

Communication. See also Talking

baby sign language, ♣

basic skills, ♣

breastfeeding signs, ♣

center, creating, ♣

crying as. See Crying

distinguishing sounds of native tongue, ♣

reading body messages, ♣♦♥♠

week 4, ♣

Concussions, ♣

Congenital abnormalities, ♣

Conjunctivitis (pinkeye), ♣, ♦

Constipation (baby), ♣, ♦

as allergic reaction, ♣, ♦, ♥, ♠

breastfeeding reducing, ♣, ♦, ♥, ♠

formula reaction, ♣, ♦

missing BMs without being, ♣, ♦

solid foods and, ♣

symptoms, ♣

treating, ♣

as warning sign, ♣

Constipation (mom), ♣♣, ♣, ♦, ♥

Contractions, ♣♦, ♥

Cord. See Umbilical cord

Co-sleeping, ♣, ♦, ♥, ♠†

Coughing (baby), ♣, ♦. See also Respiratory problems

built-in reflex, ♣

colds and, ♣, ♦

croup, ♣, ♦

as discomfort/withdrawal sign, ♣, ♦

diseases associated with, ♦, ♣, ♦, ♦, ♦, ♦, ♦. See also Whooping cough (pertussis)

fake, to get attention, ♣

during feeding, ♣

medicines for, ♣, ♦

pneumonia and, ♣

teething and, ♣

Coughing (mother), ♣, ♦

Counseling. See Support

CPR (life support), ♣

Cradle cap, ♣♦♣, ♣

Cradles, ♣

Crawling, ♣, ♦

babies that don't, ♣

forms of, ♣

mechanics of, ♣

pre-crawling stage, ♣, ♦

slower development of, ♣

timing of, ♣

walking and. See Walking

Creeping, ♣, ♦

Crib mattresses, ♣, ♦, ♥, ♠, †, ‡

Crib mobiles. See Mobiles

Cribs, ♣

certified, ♣

naptime and, ♣

Cribs (cont)

portable, ♣

product information, ♣

safety issues, ♣, ♦, ♥, ♠, †, ♣

shopping recommendations, ♣

Croup, ♣, ♦

Crying, ♣, ♦

baby boogie dance for, ♣

baby emotions and, ♣

as communication, ♣, ♦, ♥

coping with, ♣♦

determining cause, ♣, ♦

to fall asleep (CIO), ♣

for hunger vs. pain, ♣

importance of, ♣

inconsolable, ♣

keeping record of, ♣

motion and, ♣♦

pain and, ♣, ♦, ♥, ♠

peak month for, ♣

responding to, ♣, ♦, ♥

soothing, ♣, ♦♥, ♠†, ‡

strange sounds with, ♣

urge to hurt baby when, ♣

what it signals, ♣

C-section

elective, ♣

recovery, ♣, ♦, ♥

risks, ♣

Cuts/scrapes, ♣

D

Dads. See Fathers

Danger signs, newborn, ♣

Death. See also Sudden Infant

Death Syndrome (SIDS)

of baby, support for, ♣, ♦

cribs causing, ♣, ♦

dehydration and, ♣, ♦

dog attacks and, ♣

premature baby risk, ♣

suctioned baby seats causing, ♣

toy box lids causing, ♣, ♦

trauma causes of, ♣

wills and, ♣

Dehydration

acetaminophen warning, ♣

causing shock, ♣

dangers of, ♣

diarrhea and, ♣

rotavirus and, ♦, ♦, ♥

symptoms, ♣, ♦, ♥

Dental care, ♣, ♦, ♥, ♠, ♣. See also Teething

Dentist, choosing, ♣

Depression. See Baby blues; Postpartum depression (PPD)

Development. See Baby development; specific skills

Diaper bags, ♣, ♦, ♥

Diapering place, ♣

Diaper rash, ♣, ♦, ♥, ♣, ♣

Diapers, ♣

changing, ♣, ♦♥, ♠, †

dealing with smells, ♣

disposable, ♣

fabric reusable, ♣

on-the-go diapering, ♣

products for changing, ♣

services for, ♣

shopping recommendations, †, ♣

when to change, ♣, ♦

Diaper wipes, ♣, ♦, ♥, ♣

Diarrhea, ♣

allergies and, ♣, ♦, ♥, ♠, †, ‡

baby rash and, ♣

blood in stool with, ♣, ♦

castor oil and, ♣

danger of, ♣

as danger sign, ♣

dehydration and, ♣

formula/breast milk and, ♣, ♦, ♥, ♠

indicating illness, ♣, ♦, ♥, ♦, †, ‡, Δ, ∇

juices and, ♣

preceding birth, ♣

rotavirus and, ♦

severe, ♣, ♦

solid foods and, ♣

teething and, ♣

Dictionary, ♣

Diet and nutrition

breastfeeding and, ♣

healthy tips, ♣

help preparing food, ♣

Digital cameras and camcorders, ♣

Diphtheria. See DTaP (diphtheria, tetanus, acellular pertussis) vaccine

Disabilities, babies/parents with, organizations, ♣

Disgust, baby expressing, ♣, ♦

Dishes/equipment, for solid food, ♣

Diving reflex, ♣

Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), ♣

Doctor

choosing, considerations, ♣♣, ♦

immunizations by. See Immunizations

questions to ask, ♣

referral services, ♣

Doctor visits

first, ♣

subsequent, ♣

Dogs, ♣, ♦

Dorsal penile nerve block, ♣

Doulas, ♣

Drawer safety, ♣

Driving with baby. See also Traveling with baby

car seats for, ♣, ♦, ♥

safety precautions, ♣

Drowning, ♣, ♦, ‡

buckets/wading pools and, ♣, ♦, ♥, ♠

in small amount of water, ♣, ♦

suctioned baby seats and, ♣, ♦, ♥, ♠, †, ‡, Δ, ‡

DTaP (diphtheria, tetanus, acellular pertussis) vaccine, ♣, ♦, ♥, ♠, ♦

Duchenne smile, ♣

E

Ears

eustachian tubes, ♣

infections, ♣, ♦

motion feedback and, ♣

newborn, ♣

Eczema, ♣, ♦

Education, saving for, ♣

Electrical safety, ♣

Emergencies. See First-aid; Injuries, preventing and treating

Emotional development tips, ♣

Emotions, of baby, ♣

Employment taxes and paperwork, ♣

Enemas, ♣, ♦, ♥

Entertaining baby, ♣

Epiglottal stop and swimming reflex, ♣, ♦

Episiotomy, ♣, ♦, ♥

Equipment. See Baby gear; specific items

Eustachian tubes, ♣

Exercise and fitness

first six months, ♣

second six months, ♣

Strollercize^® groups, ♣

Exercisers. See Stationary exerciser

Exploration

increasing interest in, ♣, ♦, ♥

natural tendency for, ♣, ♦

scenario, ♣

wide world of entertainment, ♣

Eyes. See also Vision

built-in reflexes, ♣

conjunctivitis (pinkeye), ♣, ♦

newborn, ♣, ♦

problems, ♣, ♦, ♣, ♠, †

reading body messages, ♣♦♥

F

Facial expressions, of baby, ♣

Failure to thrive (FTT) syndrome, ♣, ♦

Family. See also Relationship (with partner)

grandparents, ♣

siblings, ♣

Fat babies, ♣

Fathers. See also Relationship (with partner)

baby blues, ♣

fatherhood resources, ♣

helping out after birth, ♣

importance of, ♣

postbirth to-do list, ♣

Fear, baby expressing, ♣, ♦, ♥, ♣. See also Crying

Fears and challenges, ♣

Febrile seizures, ♣, ♦

Federal agencies, ♣

Feeding baby. See also Bottle

feeding; Breastfeeding; Formula; Solid foods

problems, ♣

ten-month challenges, ♣

Fencing posture, ♣, ♦

Fever (baby). See also Temperature, taking

danger of, ♣, ♦, ♥

indicating illness, ♣

seizure caused by, ♣, ♦

Fever (mom), ♣

Fifth disease, ♣, ♦

Finances, ♣. See also

Insurance

buying equipment and supplies.

See Baby gear; specific products

choosing guardian, ♣

creating will and, ♣

disagreements about, ♣

estimated baby costs, ♣

saving for education, ♣

saving thousands of dollars, ♣, ♦

trust funds, ♣

Fine motor skills, ♣, ♦, ♥

Fire safety, ♣

First-aid

airway obstruction, ♣, ♣, ♥

dealing with emergencies, ♣

life support (CPR), ♣

serious vs. life-threatening situations, ♣

Flu (influenza), ♦, ♦

Flu vaccine, ♦

Fog. See New Baby Fog

Fontanels (soft spots), ♣, ♦, ♥, ♠, †, ‡, Δ, ∇

Formula. See also Bottle feeding

allergic reactions to, ♣

brand considerations, ♣, ♦

buying, ♣

choosing, ♣

DHA/ARA content, ♣

FAQs, ♣

heating, ♣

mixing, ♣

money-saving tips, ♣

soy, ♣

storing, ♣

types of, ♣, ♦

when to introduce, ♣

Front carrier, ♣

G

Gag reflex, ♣

Galactosemia, ♣

Galant reflex, ♣

Games, ♣, ♦, ♥, ♠, †, ‡, Δ

Garage hazards, ♣

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), ♣, ♦

Gates, safety, ♣, ♣, ♥, ♣

Gender. See also Boys; Girls

differences, ♣♦

SIDS and, ♣, ♦

Genitals. See also Circumcision; Vagina references

doctor inspecting, ♣

newborn, ♣, ♦

penis care, ♣

German measles. See Rubella (German measles)

Girls

differences from boys, ♣

genitals, ♣. See also Vagina (baby)

Glossary (dictionary), ♣

Going out with baby, ♣♦

Grandparents, ♣

Grasping

pincer grasp, ♣, ♦, ♥, ♠, †

reflex, ♣, ♦

skill, developing, ♣, ♦, ♥, ♠, †, ‡, Δ, ∇, Ο, ◊

Grip and fist, ♣, ♦, ♥♠.

See also Grasping

Groceries, ♣

Gross motor skills, ♣, ♦

Growth of baby. See also Height of baby; Weight of baby

charts to verify, ♣

growth failure (FTT), ♣, ♦

Guardian, choosing, ♣

Guilt busters, ♣

H

Hair, newborn, ♣, ♦♦

Handedness, ♣

Hands. See also Grasping; Nails

baby sign language with, ♣

dexterity development, ♣, ♦, ♥

entertaining baby, ♣, ♦

eye-hand coordination, ♣, ♦, ♥, ♠, †, ‡, Δ

grip and fist, ♣, ♦, ♥♠, †

increasing control, ♣, ♦

newborn, ♣

using functionally, ♣

Harlequin color change, ♣

HAV. See Hepatitis A vaccine (HAV)

HBV. See Hepatitis B vaccine (HBV)

Headaches, ♣♦♣, ♥, ♠, †, ‡

Head and neck

airway obstruction, ♣, ♦

control of, ♣, ♦, ♥, ♠, †♣

fontanels (soft spots), ♣

injuries, ♣

lifting head, ♣, ♦, ♥, ♠, †

meningitis and, ♦, ♦

newborn, ♣

Head injuries, ♣

Health and safety resources, ♣

Hearing

autism and, ♣

development of, ♣

diseases affecting, ♣, ♦, ♥

newborn, ♣

problems, ♣, ♦

protecting, ♣

resources, ♣

sensitivity, ♣, ♦♥, ♠, †, ‡

tests, ♣

Heart murmurs, ♣, ♦, ♥, ♠, ♣

Heat rash (prickly heat), ♣, ♦

Heatstroke, ♣, ♦, ♦, ♣

Height of baby

months 2, ♣, ♦, ♥♠, †

months 7, ♣, ♦, ♥, ♠, †, ‡

week 4, ♣

Hemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) vaccine, ♣, ♦, ♥, ♠, †

Hemorrhoids, ♣, ♦

Hepatitis A and B, ♦, ♦, ♥

Hepatitis A vaccine (HAV), ♣, ♦

Hepatitis B vaccine (HBV), ♣, ♦, ♥, ♠, †, ‡

Hernias, ♣, ♦, ♥, ♦, †

Hib vaccine. See Hemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) vaccine

High chairs, ♣, ♦

Home

getting out of house with baby, ♣♦

from hospital, ♣

Home (cont)

preparing for baby, ♣

Hospital

forms, ♣

I.D. bracelets, ♣

leaving, checklist, ♣

length of stay, ♣

packing for, ♣

Hot/cold flashes, ♣

Housekeeping

hiring help, ♣

time-consuming tasks, ♣

Hydrocele, ♣, ♦, ♥

I

Illnesses, ♣

AZ guide, ♣

basic medical supplies, ♣

early symptoms, ♣

fever and. See Fever (baby); Temperature, taking

health and safety resources, ♣

quick-reference guide, ♣

symptoms summary, ♣

when baby can return to child care, ♣

when to keep baby home, ♣

Immunizations. See also specific immunizations

about, ♣

autism and, ♣

combination, ♣

by doctor visit, ♣, ♦, ♥, ♠, †, ‡

questions to ask, ♣, ♦

schedule for, ♣

Impatience, of baby, ♣

Impetigo, ♦, ♦

Incontinence, ♣

Inducing labor, reasons for not, ♣

Infant seat, ♣, ♦

Influenza. See Flu (influenza)

Inguinal hernia, ♣, ♦, ♥

In-home care, ♣

Injuries, preventing and treating, ♣. See also Bites

abrasions, ♣

airway obstruction, ♣, ♦

burns, ♣, ♦

cuts/scrapes, ♣

emergency response, ♣

head injuries/concussions, ♣

leading causes of death, ♣

splinters/shards, ♦

sunburn, ♣, ♦, ♥, ♣, ♠, †

ticks, ♣

Insect bites, ♣, ♣, ♥

Insurance

allergies and, ♣, ♦

auto and homeowner, ♣

for baby, ♣, ♦

benefits and coverage, ♦, ♣, ♦, ♥, ♠, †, ‡

doctor selection and, ♣, ♦

emergency care and, ♣, ♦

life, policies, ♣, ♦, ♥, ♠, †

referral services, ♣

saving on, ♣

specialists and, ♣, ♦

Intussusception, ♣

Isolette, ♣

J

Jaundice, ♣♦♣, ♥, ♦, †, ‡, Δ

Joint custody, ♣

Journaling, ♣, ♦, ♥, ♠

Joy, expressions of, ♣

Juices, ♣, ♦

K

Kangaroo care, ♣, ♦

Kernicterus, ♣

L

Labor

contractions, ♣♦, ♥

facts about, ♣

going to hospital, ♣

knowing when it's real, ♣

Lactation consultant, ♣

Language development. See Talking

Lanugo, ♣, ♦, ♥

Last-minute dos and don'ts, ♣

Laughter, ♣, ♦, ♥♠, †, ‡, Δ

Laundry, ♣

Laxatives, ♣

Left-or right-handed, ♣

Legs (baby). See also Walking

active alert state and, ♣

built-in reflexes, ♣

expressing excitement, ♣, ♦, ♥

fetal position, ♣

improved coordination, ♣

increasing strength, ♣, ♦, ♥

newborn, ♣

relaxing, ♣

supporting weight, ♣

Legs (mom), swelling, ♣, ♦

Life support (CPR), ♣

Lochia, ♣, ♦, ♥

Losing baby, resource, ♣

M

Magazines, parenting, ♣

Manufacturers, of products, ♣

Massage, for baby, ♣

Mastitis, ♣

Mattresses

adult, safety, ♣, ♦♣

bassinets, ♣

bedside sleepers, ♣

crib, ♣, ♦, ♥, ♠, †, ‡

foam, ♣

protecting, ♣

Measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR)

vaccine, ♣, ♦, ♥

Measles (rubeola), ♦, ♦, ♥

Meconium, ♣, ♦

Medical care. See Doctor; Illnesses; Injuries, preventing and treating; specific illnesses

Medical records, ♣

Medical supplies, basic, ♣

Medications

affecting breastfeeding, ♣, ♦

antibiotics, ♣

for baby, ♣

container safety, ♣, ♦

dangers of, ♣

diaper rash susceptibility and, ♣

for pain, ♣

Meningitis, ♦, ♦

Mental health, ♦. See also

Baby blues; Postpartum

depression (PPD)

Metabolic screening, ♣

Milia, ♣, ♦, ♣, ♦

Mobile babies. See also Crawling; Walking

getting into trouble, ♣, ♦

helping baby body skills, ♣

safety checkup, ♣

standing and cruising around furniture, ♣, ♦

triggering alerts, ♣

Mobiles, ♣, ♦, ♥, ♠, †, ♣, Δ

Moles, ♣

Mongolian spots, ♣, ♦

Moro reflex, ♣, ♦

Mother's experiences. See also

Birth; Body changes (mom);

Breastfeeding; Recovering from birth

baby becoming more independent, ♣

baby blues, ♣♦, ♥, ♠, †, ♣. See also Postpartum depression (PPD)

challenging babies, ♣

coping with stitches, ♣, ♦, ♥

Mother's experiences (cont)

fears and challenges, ♣

helping baby body skills, ♣

helping baby with transitions, ♣

homecoming, ♣

journaling, ♣

months 2, ♣, ♦, ♥, ♠

months 7, ♣, ♦, ♥, ♠, †, ‡

New Baby Fog, ♣†, ♦

reading baby body messages, ♣

seclusion and rest, ♣

separation anxiety, ♣

week 1, ♣, ♦♥♠†

weeks 2, ♣♦♥♠†

Motion, importance of, ♣

Motion, protective mechanism, ♣

Motor skills. See Fine motor skills; Gross motor skills; specific skills

Mouth

built-in reflexes, ♣

newborn, ♣

taste buds, ♣

Mumps, ♦, ♦

Mumps vaccine. See Measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine

N

Nails

brittle, ♣

clipping, ♣, ♦, ♥, ♠

preventing scratching with, ♣, ♦, ♣, ♠, ♠, †

Nannies, ♣

Naps, ♣, ♦, ♥, ♠

Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), ♣♦

New Baby Fog, ♣†, ♦

Newborn

basics, ♣

bathing of, ♣

danger signs, ♣

first look, ♣

first minutes, ♣

head-to-toe description, ♣

keeping warm, ♣, ♦

skin-to-skin contact with, ♣

tests and screening, ♣, ♦♥

Nipple discharge (baby), ♣, ♦

Nose

breathing difficulties. See Respiratory problems

built-in reflex, ♣

newborn, ♣

Nosy people, ♣

Nursery monitors, ♣, ♦

Nursing. See Breastfeeding

O

Onesies, ♣, ♦, ♦

Online communities, ♣

Online shopping cautions, ♣

Organizations. See Support

Otitis media, ♣

P

Pacifiers, ♣, ♦

Packing for hospital, ♣

Pain (baby)

abdominal, ♣, ♦, ♦

baby expressing, ♣, ♦, ♥

crying and, ♣, ♦, ♥, ♠

medications for, ♣

sensitivity, ♣, ♦

skin sensitivity to, ♣

teething and, ♣

Pain (mom)

ascetaminophen/aspirin and, ♣

gas, ♣

heeding, ♣

managing, ♣, ♦, ♥

Parenting. See also Fathers; Relationship (with partner)

coping tips, ♣

dream baby vs. real baby, ♣

financial issues. See Finances

magazines, ♣

Plan Bs and, ♣

pressure of, dealing with, ♣

responding to baby's needs, ♣

romance and. See Sex and romance

siblings and, ♣

support resources, ♣, ♦, ♥

Partner. See Fathers; Relationship (with partner)

Party, for new baby, ♣

Passports, ♣

Pediarix® vaccine, ♣, ♦, ♥

Pediatrician. See Doctor

Penis care, ♣. See also Circumcision

Penis infection, ♣

Period, after delivery, ♣, ♦. See also Bleeding (mom)

Personality development, ♣, ♦, ♥

Pertussis. See Whooping cough (pertussis) vaccine (DTaP)

Pervasive developmental disorders. See Autism

Pets, ♣, ♦, ♣

Photograph(s)

albums, ♣

digital cameras and camcorders, ♣

passport, ♣

saving on, ♣

taking, ♣, ♦

Physician. See Doctor

Picking up baby, ♣

Pillows. See Support pillows

Pincer grasp, ♣, ♦, ♥, ♠, †

Placenta, ♦, ♣, ♦, ♥, ♠

Plan Bs, ♣

Plants, safety precautions, ♣

Play groups, ♣

Play gyms, ♣

Play yards

changing diapers and, ♣, ♦

manufacturers, ♣, ♦, ♦

product information, ♣

safety issues, ♣

travel/portable, ♣, ♣

Pneumococcal conjugate (PCV7) vaccine, ♣, ♦, ♥, ♠, ♦

Pneumonia, ♣, ♦, ♦, ♠, †, ‡

Polio (IPV) vaccine, ♣

Port-wine stain, ♣, ♦

Postnatal bleeding, ♣

Postpartum depression (PPD), ♣, ♦, ♥, ♠, ♣.

See also Baby blues

Postpartum doulas, ♣

Pouting, ♣, ♦

PPD (TB) test, ♣, ♦

Pregnancy, last weeks, 5

aches and pains, ♣

discussing concerns, ♦

gestation/delivery time facts, ♣

last-minute dos and don'ts, ♣

packing for hospital, ♣

things to avoid, ♣

third trimester symptoms, ♣

worrying during, ♦

Premature babies, ♣

classical music affecting, ♣

in NICU, ♣♦

skill development time, ♣

support resources, ♣

two ages assigned to, ♣

Preparing for baby

getting organized, ♣

last-minute dos and don'ts, ♣

relaxation tips, ♣

Products. See Baby gear; specific products

Professional help. See also Care givers; Resource guide

for baby blues, ♣, ♦

counseling, ♣, ♦♥

lactation consultant, ♣

pediatricians/doctors, ♣♦

Protein hydrolysates, ♣

Pumping milk, ♣, ♦, ♥, ♠, †, ♣. See also Breast pumps

R

Rattles, ♣

Recalls, ♣, ♦

Recording experiences. See Journaling; Photograph(s)

Recovering from birth

after c-section, ♣, ♦, ♥

bathroom woes, ♣

birth day recovery, ♣

breast changes, ♣

comfort items list, ♣

exercise and fitness, ♣, ♦

heavy flow, ♣

hot/cold flashes, ♣

professional help, ♣

psychological side, ♦.

See also Baby blues; Postpartum depression (PPD)

shocks of motherhood, ♣

support systems. See Support

sweats, ♣

symptoms to heed, ♣, ♦

top ten needs, ♣

visitors and, ♣, ♦

Reflexes of baby, ♣

Relationships

with ex, joint custody and, ♣

with grandparents/other relatives, ♣

shocks of motherhood, ♣

siblings and, ♣

Relationship (with partner). See also Fathers; Sex and romance

committing to eye-to-eye contact, ♣

coping tips, ♣

importance of dads, ♣

Relaxation tips, ♣

Religion, ♣, ♦

Resource guide, ♣

birth announcements/scrapbooks, ♣

breastfeeding, ♣

dealing with death of baby, ♣, ♦

fatherhood support resources, ♣

federal agencies, ♣

health and safety, ♣

medical/outreach organizations, ♣

online communities, ♣

online shopping cautions, ♣

overview, ♣

parenting information, ♣

parenting magazines, ♣

physician referral services, ♣

product manufacturers, ♣

Respiratory problems, ♣.

See also Airway obstruction; Allergies; Coughing (baby)

asthma, ♦, ♦, ♥

bronchiolitis, ♦, ♦

bronchitis, ♣, ♦, ♦, ♠, †

croup, ♣, ♦

pneumonia, ♣, ♦, ♦, ♠, †, ‡

RSV (respiratory syncytial virus), ♦, ♦, ♥

whooping cough (pertussis), ♣, ♦, ♥

Rett syndrome, ♦, ♦, ♥

Reye's syndrome, ♦, ♣, ♦

Rhinitis, ♣, ♦

Right-or left-handed, ♣

Rockers and gliders, ♣, ♦

Rolling over, ♣, ♦

Romance. See Sex and romance

Roseola, ♦, ♦

Rotavirus gastroenteritis, ♦, ♦

Rotavirus vaccine (RotaTeq®), ♣, ♦, ♥, ♦

RSV (respiratory syncytial virus), ♦, ♦, ♥

Rubella (German measles), ♦, ♦, ♥

S

Sadness, baby expressing, ♣, ♦, ♥

Safety, ♣. See also First-aid; Injuries, preventing and treating

avoiding accidents, ♣, ♦

babyproofing home, ♣

bottles in bed and, ♣

checkup, for mobile babies, ♣

coffee table corners, ♣

driving baby, ♣

drowning hazard, ♣

fire, ♣

garage hazards, ♣

gates, ♣, ♣, ♥, ♣

household, ♣, ♦, ♥

learning CPR, ♣

newborn danger signs, ♣

pacifiers and, ♣

product dangers and awareness, ♣, ♦, ♣. See also specific baby products

resources, ♣

stairways, ♣, ♦

top twelve points, ♣

yard dangers, ♣

Scrapbook resources, ♣

Screening tests, ♣, ♦♥

Scrotum, ♣, ♦, ♦, ♠

Security blankets, ♣

Seizures, febrile, ♣, ♦

Senses. See also specific senses

autism and, ♣

day 1 functioning, ♣

protecting, ♣

Separation anxiety, ♣

Sex and romance

after birth, ♣, ♦

before birth, ♣

co-sleeping and, ♣

parenting and, ♣

Shakes/tremors, of baby, ♣

Shaking babies, ♣

Shampooing baby, ♣

Sheets. See Blankets and bedding

Shelves, safety precautions, ♣, ♦

Shock, ♣, ♦

Shopping. See Baby gear; specific items

Shy babies, ♣

Sight. See Vision

Sign language, ♣

Single parenting, ♣

Skills

development of. See Baby development; specific skills

preemie development time, ♣

Skin (baby). See also Allergies

baby acne, ♣, ♦, ♣, ♦

birthmarks, ♣

bruise-like marks (Mongolian spots), ♣, ♦

color, ♣, ♦

common problems/treatments, ♣

diaper rash, ♣, ♦, ♥, ♣

eczema, ♣, ♦

fifth disease, ♣, ♦

harlequin color change, ♣

heat rash (prickly heat), ♣, ♦

impetigo, ♦, ♦

newborn, ♣, ♦, ♥, ♠

port-wine stain, ♣, ♦

red marks(stork bites/angel kisses), ♣, ♦

roseola, ♦, ♦

scaly rash (cradle cap), ♣♦♣, ♣

sunburn, ♣, ♦, ♥, ♣, ♠, †

vernix, ♣, ♦, ♥, ♠, †

white bumps (milia), ♣, ♦, ♣, ♦

Skin (mom)

postpartum changes, ♣

stretch marks, ♣, ♦, ♥, ♠

Skin-to-skin contact

aiding mom and baby, ♣♦

first experience, ♣

Skin-to-skin contact (cont)

helping preemies, ♣

tests and screening during, ♣

Sleep (baby), ♣. See also Bassinets; Cribs

becoming more circadian, ♣

bottles in bed and, ♣

challenges, ♣

changing patterns, ♣

co-sleeping, ♣, ♦, ♥, ♠†

crying it out (CIO) for, ♣

cycles and patterns, ♣

daytime, diminishing, ♣

excessive, ♣

helping baby go to, ♣

importance of, ♣

naps, ♣, ♦, ♥, ♠

newborns, ♣

nighttime, increasing, ♣

position, ♣, ♦

reading body messages, ♣

routines and varying routines, ♣, ♦♣, ♥

security blankets and, ♣

smiling in, ♣, ♦

strategies, ♣

typical amounts by age, ♣

Sleep (parents)

co-sleeping, ♣, ♦, ♥, ♠†

lack of, ♣, ♦, ♥

naps, ♣

visions of better schedules, ♣

Slings, for baby, ♣♦

Smegma, ♣, ♦

Smell

of mother, baby bonding to, ♣

sensitivity of, ♣, ♦

Smiles, from baby

first conscious, ♣, ♦, ♥, ♠, †

growth/development of, ♣, ♦♣, ♥, ♠

lack of, indicating problems, ♣, ♦

progression of, ♣

responding to, ♣

showing happiness, ♣

in sleep, ♣, ♦, ♥

Smoking

breastfeeding and, ♣

iodine levels and, ♣

SIDS and, ♣, ♦, ♥

Snake bites, ♣

Sneezing, ♣

allergies causing, ♣

built-in reflex, ♣, ♦

coughs/colds and, ♦, ♦

as discomfort/withdrawal sign, ♣, ♦, ♥, ♠, †

Social life

connecting with other moms, ♣

online communities, ♣

starting play group, ♣

Soft carriers, ♣, ♦, ♣, ♥

Solid foods

to avoid, ♣, ♦

chewing/swallowing and, ♣

different food stages, ♣

equipment for, ♣

finger foods, ♣

sharing dinner, ♣

signs of readiness, ♣, ♦

starting, ♣

when to start, ♣, ♦, ♥

Soothing baby, ♣♦, ♥

Spider veins, ♣♣

Spitting up, ♣

Splinters/shards, ♦

Spoiling and spoiling myth, ♣♦♥

Stairway safety, ♣, ♦

Standing

holding on to furniture and, ♣, ♦

on own, ♣

Startle reflex, ♣, ♦, ♥, ♠, †, ‡

Stationary exerciser, ♣, ♦, ♥

Stay-at-home moms, ♣

Stings, from bees, ♣

Stitches, coping with, ♣, ♦, ♥

Stork bites (angel kisses), ♣, ♦

Stranger anxiety, ♣

Strangulation

dangers, ♣, ♦, ♥, ♠, †, ‡, ‡

responding to, ♣, ♦

Strawberry marks (hemangioma), ♣

Strep throat, ♣, ♦, ♥, ♠

Streptococcus, ♣, ♦, ♥, ♠

Stretch marks, ♣, ♦, ♥, ♠

Strollercize® groups, ♣

Strollers, ♣, ♦

portable, ♣

safety issues, ♣, ♦, ‡

vendors/manufacturers, ♣, ♦, ♣, ♦, †, ♣

Sucking instinct, ♣♦

Suctioned baby seats, ♣, ♦, ♥, ♠, †, ‡, Δ, ‡

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), ♣♦

gender and, ♣, ♦

human milk and, ♣

pacifiers and, ♣, ♦, ♥

reducing risk of, ♣♦♥

resources, ♣

sleep fixtures and, ♣

sleeping position and, ♣, ♦, ♥, ♠†, ‡, Δ, ∇

smoking and, ♣, ♦, ♥

support resources, ♣

theories about, ♣

Suffocation

blankets/bedding and, ♣, ♦, ♥♠, †, ‡, Δ, ∇

co-sleeping and, ♣

cradles and, ♣

preventing, ♣, ♦

responding to, ♣, ♦

sleeping/lying position and, ♣, ♦, ♥

stuffed animals and, ♣, ♦

Sunburn, ♣, ♦, ♥, ♣, ♠, †

Support. See also Caregivers; Professional help; Resource guide

asking for, ♣, ♦

breastfeeding, ♣, ♦, ♥, ♠

counseling, ♣, ♦♥

from family, ♣†, ♦

for fathers, ♣

housekeeping/cleaning, ♣

importance of, ♣

parenting, ♣, ♦, ♥

from partner, ♣, ♦

Support pillows, ♣, ♦, ♥, ♠, ♣

Surprise, baby expressing, ♣, ♦, ♥, ♠

Swaddling, ♣, ♦

Sweats, ♣

Swelling (baby)

abdominal, ♣

after injections, ♣, ♦, ♥, ♣

allergic reactions and, ♣, ♦

brain, ♣, ♦, ♥

genitals, ♣

head, ♣

labial, ♣

respiratory passages, ♣, ♦

Swelling (mom)

breasts (engorgement), ♣♦, ♥

comfort items for, ♣

face/hands, ♣♣

legs, ♣, ♦

pre-birth, ♣

vision problems with, ♣, ♦

Swings. See Automatic baby swings

Symptoms, of illness

early symptoms, ♣

summary, ♣

T

Talking

babbling and, ♣, ♦, ♥, ♠, †

with baby, ♣

connecting sounds and results, ♣

connecting words and meaning, ♣

Talking (cont)

cooing preceding, ♣, ♦

delays in, ♣

emerging language skills, ♣

imitating and, ♣, ♦

language development, ♣, ♦, ♥, ♠, †, ‡, Δ, ∇, Ο, ◊, ∅

sign language before, ♣

sounds by age, ♣

Taste, ♣♦, ♥, ♠

Teethers, ♣, ♦, ♥

Teething, ♣, ♦.

See also Dental care

Temperature, for baby, ♣, ♦

Temperature, taking, ♣.

See also Fever (baby)

interpreting thermometers, ♣

possible locations for, ♣

rectal, ♣

types of thermometers, ♣

Tension, releasing, ♣

Teratogen, ♣

Tetanus. See DTaP (diphtheria, tetanus, acellular pertussis) vaccine

Thermometers. See Temperature, taking

Third trimester symptoms, ♣

Thrush, ♣, ♦, ♥, ♠

Ticks, ♣

Tongue, built-in reflex, ♣

Tonic neck reflex, ♣, ♦

Touch

importance of, ♣

protecting, ♣

Tourniquets, ♣

Toy box dangers, ♣, ♦, ♥

Toys, ♣

by age, ♣

electronic, ♣

play gyms, ♣

safety issues, ♣, ♦

sharing, ♣

shopping recommendations, ♣

soft, ♣, ♦

Transitions, helping baby with, ♣

Traveling with baby, ♦.

See also Driving with baby

Tremors, of baby, ♣

Trunk incurvation reflex, ♣

Trust funds, ♣

Tuberculosis (TB) test, ♣, ♦

Tummy time, ♣, ♦, ♥, ♠, †‡, Δ

U

Umbilical cord

changes in, ♣

collecting blood from, ♣, ♦

cutting, ♣, ♦

newborn, ♣

Urinating (baby)

first time, ♣

scant, dehydration and, ♣

Urinating (mom)

incontinence, ♣

pain/problems, ♣, ♦

V

Vaccinations. See Immunizations

Vagina (baby)

changing diapers and, ♣

discharge, ♣, ♦, ♥

protective smegma, ♣, ♦

Vagina (mom)

changes after birth, ♣, ♦

discharges, ♣, ♦, ♥

pain, ♣, ♦, ♥

stitches and tears, ♣, ♦

Varicella. See Chicken pox references

Varicose veins, ♣♣

Vernix, ♣, ♦, ♥, ♠, †

Vestibular system, ♣

Vision

color awareness, ♣, ♦

connection, ♣

development of, ♣, ♦, ♥, ♠, †

newborn, ♣, ♦, ♥

problems, ♣, ♦

protecting, ♣

Visitors, ♣, ♦

Vitamin K shot, ♣, ♦

Vomiting (baby), ♣, ♦

after feeding, ♣, ♦

after injections, ♦

allergic reactions and, ♣, ♦

blood, ♣

as danger sign, ♣, ♦, ♥

dehydration and, ♣

projectile, ♣, ♦, ♥

sunburn causing, ♣

traveling and, ♣

Vomiting (mom), ♣

W

Walkers, ♣, ♦, ♥, ♠

Walking. See also Crawling

accepting how skills develop, ♣, ♦, ♥

with baby, ♣, ♦

first steps, ♣

helping baby body skills, ♣

mechanics of, ♣

shoes and, ♣

timing of, ♣

walkers delaying, ♣

Wariness, ♣, ♦, ♥

Weight of baby. See also

Premature babies at birth, ♣

declining after birth, ♣

factors affecting, ♣

fat babies, ♣

months 2, ♣, ♦, ♥♠, †

months 7, ♣, ♦, ♥, ♠, †, ‡

not gaining weight, ♣

not worrying about percentiles, ♣

typical growth rate, ♣, ♦

week 4, ♣

Whooping cough (pertussis), ♣, ♦, ♥

Whooping cough (pertussis) vaccine (DTaP), ♣, ♦, ♥, ♠, ♦

Will, of baby, ♣, ♦

Wills, creating, ♣

Witches’ milk, ♣, ♦

Work issues

breastfeeding, ♣, ♦, ♥

dealing with returning, ♣

flexible non-traditional options, ♣

main reason for returning, ♣

missing baby, ♣

mixed blessing of returning, ♣

preparing to return, ♣

pumping milk, ♣, ♦, ♥, ♠

returning to work, ♣, ♦

self-employment, ♣

stay-at-home option, ♣

stay-at-home vs. go-to-work decision, ♣

tips for working moms, ♣

Y

Yard dangers, ♣

Yawning, ♣, ♦, ♥, ♠, †, ‡, Δ

Yeast infections, ♣, ♦, ♥, ♠, †♣, ‡