Nanny Joe

Q: My baby is 3 months old and i need to get back to my work soon.He relies onlky on breastfeeding and refuses to be weaned off with any bottles/teats/pacis.Any tips as i dont know how it will be like without my breast milk.

A:

1) Now that you know you will be back to work soon;gradually alternate feeding your child between breastfeeding and feeding via a bottle.You can pump out your milk and put it into the bottle.Get your hubby involve in feeding so that your baby gets familiar with other people especially during feeding time.This will help in reducing the ‘clinging effect’ during feeding.

2) If you choose to continue breastfeeding;you can pump your milk out and store it in a breastmilk bag in the freezer.Usually frozen breast milk can be stored up to 2 days(experts say you can freeze it at the back of freezer at -4 degrees up to 6 months.I personally feel 2 days to ensure freshness as sometimes no sure gurantee for 6 months.This also encourages continuity in lactating as more often you express,the lactating period is normally prolonged).

To defreeze the milk, warm it up in a tub of warm water.

Q: What are the symptoms of chicken pox?

A:

Begins with a low grade fever,loss appetite and decreased activity.

- About two days later, your child will develop an itchy rash consisting of small red bumps that start on the scalp, face and trunk and then spread to the arms and legs (but may also occur in the mouth and genitalia).

- The bumps then become blisters with clear and then cloudy fluid, and then become open sores and finally crust over within about twenty four hours, but your child will continue to get new bumps for about four more days.

Q: What is chicken pox?

A:

Chickenpox is a highly contagious illness that should become much less a part of childhood as more children are given the Varivax vaccine.

Chickenpox is caused by the varicella zoster virus and occurs most commonly in late winter or early spring.

Unvaccinated children usually develop symptoms about ten to twenty-one days after being exposed to someone with chickenpox (incubation period).

Q. I need a nursing care home for my elderly parents do you have any suggestions ?

Note . This question was sent to me via email. You are able to send to me any of your questions but if it is possible do leave your questions in the comments as it will be easier and faster for me to reply to your questions.

A. There are many types of nursing homes and it would be best that you actually check out this site that I have included in the link. Some nursing homes are for old people who are still healthy and can look after themselves while others are for the really elderly and sickly and needs atteention most of the time.

There are also some nursing homes that offers more benefits than normal and some which only offer the essential benefits. It is totally up to what you would need as according to my suggestion I would rather you go down to each of the nearest nursing homes nearest to you as provided by the site and check them out yourself.

There are also nursing homes that are not meant for the elderly. These nursing homes are for addicts, relaxing homes, rehabilitation and even for young people. Some even consider themselves as spas or places that you are able to get away from the busy life you have. So such places if you are interested in finding out yourself are also listed on the site I have provided and I am sure that you would find your solution there.

Q: My baby is 5 months old and she has 1 visible tooth.How do i care for this tooth?Can i use toothpaste?

A:

1.Wipe your baby’s gums daily with a clean, damp washcloth or gauze,

    or

2. Brush them gently with a soft, infant-sized toothbrush and water (no toothpaste!). As soon as the first tooth appears, brush them with water.

3. Toothpaste is OK to use on your child’s teeth once he or she gets old enough to spit it out – usually around age 3. Choose one with fluoride and use only a pea-sized amount or less in younger children. Don’t let your child swallow the toothpaste or eat it out of the tube because an overdose of fluoride can be harmful for children.

4.By the time all your baby’s teeth are in, it’s a good idea to brush your child’s teeth at least twice a day, and especially after meals.

5. Another important tip for preventing tooth decay: don’t let your baby fall asleep with a bottle. The milk or juice can pool in her mouth and cause tooth decay and plaque.

*The American Dental Association recommends that children see a dentist by age 1, when six to eight teeth are in place, to spot any potential problems and advise parents about preventive care.

Q:  I have a problem with my son who is eight years old. He is in second grade and for three weeks he has been crying every morning. He says school is too long and he misses me alot. I have talked to the teacher and a social worker at his school and they say he is fine when he gets to school. I am extremly concerned and do not know what to do. Could you please give me any suggetions on how I should handle it? I am to the point that I am ready to take him to a child therapist.

A:

A number of things could be going on with him; but since he is doing well while at school, the problem with crying at home should ease over the next few weeks.

Without interrogating him, see if you can pick up some clues about what is worrying him. Sometimes you can pinpoint a certain trigger for the anxiety. Often it is a combination of factors at home and school that lead to the anxiety related to school avoidance. Stresses at home may lead him to worry about leaving you. Or, fears and worries about certain aspects of school may be the triggers.

If you think that he has overheard something at home that has him worried, find some ways to reassure him that you are just fine. Don’t oversympathize when he says he misses you. Instead, be matter-of-fact about going to school while you maintain good structure and familiar routines at home.

Ask him about a variety of activities at school. Does he worry about going to the bathroom? Is there an atmosphere of strict punishment in the school or classroom? Does he have playmates in his class? Are there problems with bullies? Again, don’t interrogate him about school. Simply talk about his day and listen for clues that might tell you why “school is too long”.

If the problem continues or worsens, by all means, take him to a child therapist. You don’t want to let his anxiety build without addressing it. School avoidance can have serious consequences in the short and long term. He’s young and he misses you; that’s understandable. But, crying every morning isn’t good for anyone. If it continues, a good counselor can make a world of difference for you and your child.

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Q: My daughter is 6 months old and has recently started coughing.Her cough is so bad that she coughs till vomits.Sometimes her milk feeds are vomited out.Is this serious?

A:

There are many kinds of coughs when it comes to babies and child.

Looks like your baby’s cough is what we call a ‘Cough with vomiting’.

If it is persistent,please see a Peadiatric as she need to be examined.

‘Cough withvomiting’ is caused because the infant often cough so much that it triggers their gag reflex,making them throw up. Usually,it is not to be alarmed unless the vomitting persists.

Also, if your child has a cough with flu or asthma at the Also, if your child has a cough with a cold or an asthma flare-up, he or she may throw up if lots of mucus drains into the stomach and causes nausea.

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Q: My 3 week old baby cries due to bloated tummy.My peads says its due to gas.How can i help to avoid this problem as its causing pain to my baby.

 A:
Gas in a newborn can be caused by several factors:

1.Air taken in during feed

2.If formula fed,baby could be facing cow or lactose intolerant.

3.Nutrient breakdown

Gas can be avoided by:

a)If formula fed=Proper positioning during feeding.Keep bottle upright.

    If breastfed = Make sure baby lips are flanged around your nipple.

b)Frequent burping in between feeds/ounces

c) Check with your peads if your child is cows milk allergic or lactose intolerance IF gassiness comes with diarrhea,or vomitting.

d) Try a tummy wrap for newborn

e) Gripe water mixture

f) Baby heat ointment /oil which you can massage on tummy