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Your Baby Today: Tools & Resources: Tip of the Day

From Your Baby Today

Below is a list of tips that have appeared on Your Baby Today home page since the program began. Tips are updated on this page on a weekly basis.

• Consider hiring a doula for extra support during labor and the first weeks of child care (www.doula.org).
• Many women swear by tea and toast for morning sickness relief.
• In the months before trying to get pregnant, eat a healthy diet and exercise regularly.
• Learn infant massage techniques to soothe your crying baby.
• For a fun way to commemorate your baby's arrival, buy a hand and foot print kit at a craft store.
• Don't forget to make time for a romantic rendezvous with your husband after the new baby comes.
• When speaking to an infant, look her right in the face and speak clearly so she can learn new words.
• Don't let your baby nap or sleep with a bottle of milk or juice. It could cause tooth decay.
• Don't put off decorating your nursery because you might not have time after the baby arrives.
• Pamper yourself with a new outfit to lift your spirits while pregnant.
• Build a fun story time into your baby's schedule every day to build language skills.
• Send grandma and grandpa a list of food your baby likes so you don't have to bring it with you.
• Before you visit the grandparents, ask them to make sure their house is baby-proof.
• If you newborn has a face rash, witch hazel works well to clear it up.
• Wipe your newborn's gums with a damp cloth after every feeding to prevent tooth decay.
• Women who breastfeed lose weight faster after giving birth.
• A good way to get extra calcium in your diet is to eat foods like spinach and figs.
• If you're pregnant and you're dying for a massage, be careful. Pressing hard on certain spots could be bad for your developing child.
• While pregnant, don't go for a sauna because it could harm the baby.
• Store all pills and medicine in a locked cabinet or on a high shelf.
• If traveling while pregnant, be sure to drink plenty of water to avoid dehydration.
• Don't worry about airport metal detectors--there's no evidence they harm a developing fetus.
• The best time for a pregnant woman to travel is during the second trimester, when there is less risk of complications.
• Don't let your baby play with balloons or plastic bags -- they could be a choking hazard.
• Look for a toy chest without a lid that could slam down on tiny fingers.
• Never leave a child alone in a car.
• Keep plastic bags, balloons, and baby powder out of reach.
• Ask your doctor or nurse for ideas about how to keep your baby alert during the day so he'll sleep better at night.
• To be on the safe side, remove all pillows and blankets when your baby is sleeping in her crib.
• Keep a diary about your pregnancy and your baby's birth and read it to your child when he gets older.