by Newborn Care Training | Jul 2, 2021 | Uncategorized
Having a baby is so exciting and emotional. One of the first things parents think about are what to name their unborn baby. It is one of the hardest things to decide on. Choosing a name that your child will have for the rest of its life is a huge decision. Will people...
by Newborn Care Training | Jun 2, 2021 | Uncategorized
There are many responsibilities you will encounter as an NCS. Each family is different in what they may expect or want from their NCS. Each job will look a little different depending on the client’s needs. The most important responsibility of an NCS is to make sure...
by Newborn Care Training | Apr 2, 2021 | Uncategorized
Swaddling is a technique used to calm babies by wrapping them tightly to mimic that of them inside the womb. The tightness and confinement are supposed to comfort them. There are many guidelines to follow when swaddling to keep baby safe. There are a few different...
by Newborn Care Training | Mar 2, 2021 | Uncategorized
New parents often ask what do we do for a fussy baby? How can we calm them? As an NCS it is our job to not only soothe a fussy baby, but also educate parents how to soothe their baby when it is crying. The Five S’s are tips for calming a fussy baby in which Dr. Karp...
by Newborn Care Training | Feb 22, 2021 | Uncategorized
It is important to notice burping cues from both breastfed and bottle-fed babies. Both breastfed and bottle-fed babies will swallow air from their feedings which causes gas. If a baby begins to fuss, squirm, or push the nipple out of their mouth, stop and try to burp...
by Newborn Care Training | Feb 22, 2021 | Uncategorized
Every baby’s feed will look different, but it is important that a breast/chestfed baby is nursing 8-12 times per 24 hours. Many times, during a nursing session the parent or baby will fall asleep and the feed will take longer than usual. It is important to notice if...
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