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Page 1: Disposable Cloth Diaper Service - LIBBY PORTER · Types of cloth diapers: ›Flat, fitted, folded Advantages: ›Lower cost: Invest in 4 dozen cloth diapers and 7 diaper guards ›Environmentally
Page 2: Disposable Cloth Diaper Service - LIBBY PORTER · Types of cloth diapers: ›Flat, fitted, folded Advantages: ›Lower cost: Invest in 4 dozen cloth diapers and 7 diaper guards ›Environmentally

• Disposable

• Cloth

• Diaper Service

› Each option has it’s advantages

and disadvantages…

Page 3: Disposable Cloth Diaper Service - LIBBY PORTER · Types of cloth diapers: ›Flat, fitted, folded Advantages: ›Lower cost: Invest in 4 dozen cloth diapers and 7 diaper guards ›Environmentally

Advantages› Easy to care for

› Available in a wide variety of colors, sizes, and types

› Traveling with a child is easier

› Easy to dispose of

Disadvantages› Cost a great deal more money than cloth

diapers

› Environmentally unsound, land fills

› Less apt to change the infant frequently, causing diaper rash

Page 4: Disposable Cloth Diaper Service - LIBBY PORTER · Types of cloth diapers: ›Flat, fitted, folded Advantages: ›Lower cost: Invest in 4 dozen cloth diapers and 7 diaper guards ›Environmentally

Types of cloth diapers:› Flat, fitted, folded

Advantages:› Lower cost: Invest in 4 dozen cloth diapers and 7

diaper guards› Environmentally sound› More apt to change infant frequently

Disadvantages:› Takes more time and energy to care for› Need diaper pail› Chemicals in the detergents might be harmful› Traveling is more difficult› Available in limited assortment of colors and sizes› Plastic diaper guards are required

Page 5: Disposable Cloth Diaper Service - LIBBY PORTER · Types of cloth diapers: ›Flat, fitted, folded Advantages: ›Lower cost: Invest in 4 dozen cloth diapers and 7 diaper guards ›Environmentally

Advantages› All the advantages of cloth diapers

with many of the advantages of disposable diapers

› Delivery and pick-up

› A great option for multiple births

Disadvantages› Cost more than care for cloth diapers

individually

Page 6: Disposable Cloth Diaper Service - LIBBY PORTER · Types of cloth diapers: ›Flat, fitted, folded Advantages: ›Lower cost: Invest in 4 dozen cloth diapers and 7 diaper guards ›Environmentally

Have all the diapering items near the changing table

Wipe away from the genitals to prevent infection and get the area completely clean

Clean the skin with warm water and a soft wash cloth or wipes making sure to clean in all the folds of the skin

Rinse and pat the area dry, making sure to dry in all the folds of the skin

Diaper the baby

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Caused by

› Heat

› Moisture

Prevented by

› Changing diapers often

› Keeping the skin clean and dry

To treat

› Allow air to come in contact with the area

› Use a rash ointment

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Options› Breast feeding› Bottle feeding› Combination of breast and bottle feeding

Schedule› Varies during the first year. Averages are0-3 months…every three to four hours including a 2:00-

3:00 a.m. feeding3-5 months…every five hours with an 11:00 p.m. and

5:30 a.m. feeding6 months…every six hours without any feeding during

the night

This routine will need some time and work. Carefully weigh your options.

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Hormones› ProlactinHormone produced to help the mother’s body produce milk.The more the infant nurses, the more milk is produced

› Let Down ReflexCauses the muscle cells around the milk glands to contract

and eject the milk into the ducts and out the nipple.Triggered by just hearing an infant cry and is difficult to control.

Colostrum› The first milk produced by the mother’s body.› Thick , watery premilk fluid› Produced by the breast the first few days of breast feeding

before the milk “comes in”› High in protein, vitamins, and minerals and has a large amount of

antibodies, and white blood cells.› Low in fat and lactose.

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Breast milk contains the right proportions of protein, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, minerals, and water that the baby needs.

It is easy for the baby to digest. Always ready; no mixing, sterilizing, warming. Parents are not temped to overfeed the baby. Babies are seldom constipated. Fewer digestive upsets and disorders, skin disorders and

respiratory infections Sucking required for breast feeding promotes good

development of facial structures. Mother’s immunities to certain diseases are passed to the

baby through the colostrum Nursing stimulates hormones to be released that help the

uterus contract to normal size.

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Illness and stresses of the mother can limit milk supply.

Other caregivers may not assist with feeding the infant as often.

The mother may feel reluctant to feed a hungry infant if others are present.

Mother’s diet affects milk and therefore must be watched closely.

Mother’s milk lacks iron and fluoride. Iron-fortified foods must be added to the baby’s diet after the baby triples their birth weight.

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Breast feeding is

possible for working

mothers

› Use of a breast pump

› Storage of the milk

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Good way to involve the father in the feeding process Some women have medical problems that prevent them from breast

feeding a baby. Other women make a conscious choice to bottle feed a baby. Advantages

› Similar to breast milk› Have iron› Easier to be away from home› Weight is easier to maintain for the mother› No nursing pads or special bras are needed› No worries about an inadequate milk supply› Formula is not affected by the mother’s diet, illness or medication› Anyone can help feed the baby.

Disadvantages› Formula may be more difficult for some infants to digest› Preparation time to sterilize and prepare the formula and equipment is

required› Formula feeding is more expensive

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Never leave an infant with a bottle propped up on a pillow or blanket. Feeding time is a vital time in which one-on-one interaction and bonding take place, and can lead to tooth decay.

Hold the infant gently in your arms while feeding.

Clean the bottle and nipple with HOT, soapy water after each use

Mix formula correctly.

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During feeding an infant takes in a certain amount of air. This air turns to bubbles in the stomach, which can cause pain in the infant.

Breast fed infants should be burped twice, once after nursing from each breast.

Bottle fed infants should be burped after every 2 ounces. To burp the infant, gently rub and pat it’s back. Infant can be

placed over your shoulder, lying across your lap with stomach down, or sitting in your lap facing one side with one of your hands supporting its chest and the other rubbing or patting its back.

Spitting Up› The contents of the stomach drizzle out of their mouths.› To lessen the problem…

Feed the infant more slowlyBurp the infant more frequently Feed the infant in a more restful and relaxing setting, or hold the

infant in a more upright position.

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Infants have a strong desire and need to suck. Primary means by which they are fed for the

first 6 months of life. Most babies have a need to suck even

beyond the bottle or breast. Pacifiers and thumb or finger sucking is not

harmful as long as they do not replace or delay meals.

Do not put an infant to sleep with a pacifier as they may become dependent upon it.

Pacifiers should be one piece, have a ring that is 1 ½ inches across, have ventilation holes and be dishwasher safe.

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You will need several

receiving blankets

Heavy Blanket or quilt

Sweater and hat

Have the baby wear one

more layer than you would

Swaddling provides the

warmth and security of the

womb

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Gather all equipment

Provide a warm environment and a warm bath

Clean the skin with warm water and a soft wash cloth making sure to clean in all the folds of the skin.

Wash genital area last to prevent spread of bacteria or infections.

Rinse and gently dry baby, making sure to dry in all the folds of the skin

Never leave the baby unattended

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Blunt-tipped nail clippers

Thermometer

Soft brush and small comb

Pacifiers

Cotton swabs

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Think of the baby’s comfort, not just fashion A baby can go through several outfits each

day Undershirts for layered warmth or cool off

› Recommended to buy at least 7 undershirts because you will have to wash them often

One piece footed sleepers are convenient› Don’t have to bother with socks› No shirts to pull down or pants to pull up› Easy for the parent and comfortable for the baby› Can be bought in fairly large sizes since the leg

length doesn’t matter› Can be worn night and day

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Approved car seat› Meets federal crash standards, appropriate for baby’s weight

and size, should be compatible with car’s seat belt and fit the car properly

Crib› Good repair, mattress fits snuggly, drop-side latches, Slats

should be no more than 2 ½ inches apart Stair gate Bottles Stroller

› Base should be wide and sturdy, no exposed coils, brakes, easy to fasten seat-buckle that cannot be opened by baby.

High chair› Strong straps at waist and crotch, tray free of cracks, tray

should lock securely, sturdy and wide base Diaper bag

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Baby pack Bassinet Pacifier Playpen/Portable Crib Lamp/night light Mobiles and decorations Baby carrier Baby bathtub Jump seat Changing table Infant swing