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Know the Right Age for Your Child to Face Forward in a Car Seat
Car safety needs to be considered while travelling in a car if you have an infant. If you are going to be first-time parents, you should do comprehensive research on car seats before buying one for your baby. Babies’ bodies are fragile, and the force of a crash can cause them serious injury. Therefore, a car seat is a must for the safety of your child.
What is the Difference Between a Forward-facing and Rear-facing Car Seat?
Forward-facing car seats face the front of the car and are meant for children older than two. Rear-facing car seats face the back of the car. They are meant for babies younger than two, who weigh less than 13.5 kgs and are less than 3 feet tall. Rear-facing car seats are at an angle of 45 degrees and provide maximum safety to infants and toddlers. The seat attaches to the back seat of the car, with the car’s seat belt and has safety harnesses to keep the baby in place.
Why Choose a Rear-Facing Car Seat for Young Babies?
A rear-facing car seat is imperative for infants and toddlers, according to crash test data by the car manufacturer. This is because infants and toddlers have underdeveloped neck muscles which cannot withstand the force of a crash in case of a collision.
While a forward-facing car seat is designed to restrain the baby and keep her in place, the baby could have a serious head, neck, and spinal cord injuries if she is facing forward during a crash. The rear-facing seat is designed such that it absorbs much of the force of a crash and spreads the remainder over a much larger area of the body, including the entire back, head and neck. This prevents stress on any single part of the body, thus resulting in lesser chances for serious injuries.
When Can Your Child Face Forward in a Car Seat?
If you have been wondering when babies can face forward in a car seat, the answer is when they are two years or older, and once they have outgrown the height and weight limits of a rear-facing car seat. This is typically at the height of 3 feet and weight of 13.5 kgs.
Some babies may cry or get cranky in a rear-facing car seat. However, it is in their best interest to remain in a rear-facing seat as this gives them the best chance of survival in case of a car crash.
What are the Different Types of Car Seats Available for Young Kids?
Some of the various kinds of car seats available for young children are:
1. Rear-facing Infant Car Seat
This is a rear-facing infant car seat that has a weight range between 10-18 kgs. The seat has a base that stays installed in the car and a carrier with straps that clicks into the base. The carrier has a handle that makes it convenient for carrying the baby around.
2. Convertible Infant-Toddler Car Seat
This car seat is suitable for children weighing up to 22 kgs. Use it as a rear-facing seat for slightly older babies who can hold their head up and are able to sit up on their own. When the baby is over 10 kgs, you can flip this car seat and use it as a front-facing one.
3. Three-in-One Convertible Car Seat for Infants, Toddlers and Children
This seat is similar to the previous one and is initially used as a rear-facing seat. When the child turns four and weighs around 18 kgs, you can remove the back of this seat and use the base as a booster seat with the normal car seat belt.
How to Switch Your Child’s Seat Safely from Rear-facing to Forward-facing?
The safest way for a baby to travel by car is in a rear-facing car seat. However, if you are going on a long trip and your baby is over a year old, you could feel tempted to switch the seat to face forward. If you must do so, ensure that the car seat is in the middle of the vehicle’s back seat. This is the safest spot in the car for your baby in the event of a collision.
Car Safety Tips to Protect Your Child
Here are some car safety tips to make sure your child is protected while travelling in a car:
Ensure that there is no slack between the car seat and the vehicle’s seat belt. It should be completely tight.
Make sure the baby’s harness straps are pulled tightly. If they are tight enough, you will be able to place just two fingers under the belts.
Make sure that your baby’s knees do not push up against her chest. It is all right if the baby’s feet touch the back of the car’s rear set.
If you use a rear-facing carrier seat, make sure that it is completely clicked into place.
Some infants may get fussy in a rear-facing seat. You can add a mirror in the back window that lets them see you. You can also give the baby some car safety-approved toys to play with.
Do not let the baby’s head fold forward over her chest. This can cause injuries in case of a crash. Recline the seat far enough so that the head is in a comfortable position.
Situate the baby’s car seat in the middle of the vehicle’s back seat. This is the safest place as doors can get crushed on impact.
Check the belt path and instructions correctly while installing the car seat.
Do not bundle your baby in coats or blankets when you place her in a car seat. You can tuck a blanket around the baby once she is strapped in.
Do extensive research before picking a car seat for your baby. The type and positioning of the car seat play an important role in car seat safety. Strap the seat in place properly and use the harness belts to keep your baby safe.
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Eczema After Pregnancy – Causes and Tips to Handle It
Congratulations! After encountering nine months of body changes and various up and downs of hormonal levels, you now have a lively bundle of joy in your life. But for some of you, this happiness is still a far-fetched dream owing to the eczema attack post-delivery. Due to hormonal changes and skin changes during pregnancy, eczema can make a comeback at the time of pregnancy and after delivery. We will share some tips on how you can manage your eczema condition after your delivery and beyond it as well.
What Causes Eczema After Child Birth?
Pregnancy is the most beautiful time in a woman’s life, but it can also be a tough time for those who has already faced a bout of eczema earlier in their lives. The physical stress of having a baby and the hormonal changes associated with it can contribute to unexpected conditions like eczema to flare up.
1. Changes in Immune system
Pregnancy brings a lot of change in the body and the immune system. The immune system generally becomes weaker to accommodate the baby and not to reject it as a foreign object. After the delivery, your immune system will start recovering and can at times overreact leading to inflammation of the body and the skin causing the eczema condition.
2. Changes in the hormone
After your delivery, your body will start figuring out the correct balance of your hormones again. Hormonal eczema after pregnancy can cause your skin to get dry making them itchy and flaky.
3. Stress
Post-pregnancy stress is also one of the major reasons to get an eczema attack after delivery. Sleep deprivation can increase your anxiety levels which in turn can lead to eczema condition.
4. New Allergies
During and after pregnancy many of you can experience that you have developed new allergies. A quick allergy test can help you know the triggers to it so that you can avoid them and get relief from eczema.
How to Deal with Post Pregnancy Eczema?
Some of you experience eczema worst after delivery while others develop eczema after c-section. The most important thing to avoid or contain eczema is to know the possible causes of getting it after delivery.
1. Environmental Factors
Most of the time it is the environment that acts as a trigger to developing eczema. Pet dander, sensitivity to certain food, lotions or even detergent powders could cause your eczema to worsen.
2. Keep Your Skin Moisturised
It would help if you avoid using any harsh soaps on your body so that your skin does not dry out.
3. Apply Aloe Vera Gel
An application of aloe vera gel or calendula provides relief to the skin affected with eczema.
4. Black Currant Oil
Include black currant oil in your diet 500 mg twice daily. It is rich in gamma-linolenic acid that is known to promote healthy growth of hair, skin and nails.
5. Avoid Dairy Products
Try to avoid dairy and dairy products and products that have hydrogenated oils and trans-fatty acids.
6. Tepid Baths
To alleviate your symptoms you can use warm tepid baths, followed by an application of emollients and topical steroids.
7. Managing Stress
Practicing yoga also helps in reducing your stress after delivery thereby successfully combating eczema attacks.
Some of the experts advise breastfeeding mothers to avoid methotrexate and cyclosporin to treat eczema after delivery.
Can You Breastfeed with Eczema?
The most uncomfortable area where a woman might get eczema is the areola or nipples. It can be a usual case of eczema or can be a result of some food the baby is eating which the mother is intolerant to. Yes, you can surely continue to breastfeed your baby. With eczema, breastfeeding can only stop if it hurts the mother. Breastfeeding actually helps to prevent other issues like plugged milk ducts and mastitis.
Here are a few tips for breastfeeding when you have eczema:
Mothers are usually advised to apply an emollient and topical steroid on the affected areas in between the feeds.
Take utmost care to wash off the medicines thoroughly before nursing the baby.
Avoid wearing tight-fitting bras and wash off any moisture around your breasts with breast pads.
Can Having Eczema Affect The Baby?
In most of the cases, eczema is a condition that is hereditary, especially if you or your any of your family members have medical conditions like allergies or autoimmune disorders then your baby will also be more likely be affected with eczema.
Eczema sometimes heals on its own. Keep your skin moisturized and try to figure out your eczema triggers to be able to manage them successfully. Focus on getting enough rest and sleep to avoid any stress build-up.
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What is better normal or csec?
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A. hello dear this is not about which is better this is all about your body and the condition of the baby no doubt the normal procedure is the painful but side effect are not there but after C6 you have to be little more careful and you have to take more precaution but again I am saying that this is not about the better one this is about the condition of your pregnancy
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A. Constipation in Babies less than 1 year is very common and more in formula fed babies and also when initially the semi solid food has been started after 6 months .
you can give bonnisan drops and some enzyme preparations in proper dose suggested by doctor angyd cow's milk should be avoided before 1 year of age . Medications are required but it shobuld be given only in medical supervision .
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Q. Hello, I'm a hypothyroidism patients consumes 25mg tab,
can I take apple cider vinegar?
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A. I don’t think so ACv is going to be a problem but it would be better that you check with your doctor because Apple cider vinegar has couple of side-effects also also which a lot of people are not aware about so do not take it without your doctors advice and consent
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Q. #asktheexperts can i go for long trips with my 7 months old baby
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A. if you want you may go by taking all the necessary things for baby but see through that your baby doesn't feel any discomfort
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