Baby Health Care: Toddlers
Baby
Health Care: Toddlers
Taking care
of your toddler may seem simpler in some respects than taking care of a newborn
simply because he can do so many more things on his own. However, there are
still several things you should keep in mind when taking care of your toddler's
health.
Feeding
You
probably began introducing solid foods when your baby was between four and six
months of age. Hopefully, you waited a few days before introducing each new
food. While you still need to be aware of the risk of food allergies, you need
to focus more on the risk of your toddler putting something in his mouth that
could be a choking hazard. Be sure you steer clear of giving your child grapes,
hard candy, popcorn, hotdogs, nuts, etc., and watch out for small objects that
he can access.
Skin Care
Your
toddler still may suffer from diaper rashes occasionally, but because she is
more mobile, she is likely more at risk of sunburns. Make sure you apply a baby
sunscreen of at least 30 SPF to protect her delicate skin.
Diapering
Once you
begin potty training your toddler, there are a variety of products available to
make the job a little easier. Instead of diapers, you might want to use
disposable training pants that are easy to pull up and down. Your toddler may
love the novelty of being in control herself!
Sleeping
Although
your toddler may have slept through the night for several months, he may now be
waking at night and crying for you. He will have to learn to settle himself
back to sleep, and he can't do this if you run to his bedside every time he
cries. Instead, give him a chance to settle himself back to sleep on his own
before you check on him.
Illness
Toddlers
are notorious for feeling fine one second and running a full-blown fever the
next. You should pay attention to your child's temperature, of course, but you
should pay even more attention to how she acts. If she is whiney and listless,
she may be sicker than her temperature indicates. Don't hesitate to call your
doctor. have a nice day
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