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From: bobn@bmcg.UUCP (Bob Nebert)
Newsgroups: net.kids
Subject: Re: Newborn advice for two novices
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Date: Tue, 14-Jan-86 19:29:55 EST
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> > I am going to breastfeed, however, don't I need a bottle ...
>
> My wife breatsfed both of our children (now 4.5 and 2.5). (We have
> another who is not born yet -- God willing, mid-June!).  Our first was
> cases.) Extra water isn't needed either unless there is a danger of
> dehydration (baby ill, very hot, dry climate, etc.).

Alot of times when baby is ill extra water is not the best solution.
so we gave all of our babies, from time to time, Pediolyte (pronounce-
Pee dee o light) which has minerals in it that the babies need while
getting over their colds or whatever.

> > Are disposable diapers better than cloth ones...
>
> wet.  If you wash your own, make sure you use something to kill
> bacteria, as leftover bacteria will form ammonia (you'll smell it!)
> which will *really* irritate baby's skin.

Also don't use a fabric softener on the diapers 'cause it will put
a moisture protection shield on the diaper. An the reason for a diaper
is to absorb moisture |-)

> > What about pacifiers?
>
> We used whatever the baby wanted. #1 hated Nuks for quite a while and

We as parents hated them and never had any problems with the kids
by not giving one to anyone of them. Our neighbor's four year old
uses one and throws a fit at bedtime is she doesn't have one.

>
>         "Consider children a gift from the LORD; the fruit
>         of the womb a reward from Him."

I agree with that statement. The most important thing is to enjoy your
kids. They are great.