Tips & Advice
Choosing a breastpump that’s right for you
Can I Buy or Borrow a Pre-Owned Breastpump
Breastmilk Collection & Storage
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Room
Temp. |
Fridge |
Fridge
Freezer |
Deep
Freezer |
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| Freshly
Expressed |
4-10
hrs
| 5-7 days |
3-6 months |
6-12 months |
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Thawed Previously
Frozen |
Do
not store |
24
hrs |
Never
re-freeze
thawed milk |
Never
re-freeze
thawed milk |
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Elbow
Test: Use your elbow
to test running tub or tap water for babies bath
Fitting a Nursing Bra
- Using a fabric measuring tape,
measure directly under bust in inches.
- Add 5 to this number (or 6 if
it is an odd number - This is your band measurement
- Measure around fullest part of
bust.
- Subtract the number from Step
2. This indicates your cup size. Each inch of difference equals one cup size:1=A, 2=B, 3=C, 4=D
and so on.
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Baby's Health - Normal Body Temperature
Method
used |
Celsius |
Farenheit |
Rectal |
36.6ºC
to 38ºC |
97.9ºF
to 100.4ºF |
Ear |
35.8ºC
to 38ºC |
96.4ºF
to 100.4ºF |
Oral |
35.5ºC
to 37.5ºC |
95.9ºF
to 99.5ºF |
Under arm |
34.7ºC
to 37.3ºC |
94.ºF
to 99.1ºF |
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* It is suggested to take your child’s temperature when they are well to familiarize
yourself with their normal temperature range with your particular method used.
First Aid Kit
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- list of emergency phone numbers
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- record of immunizations & allergies
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- antispeptic/analgesic
cream (for pain relief & cleaning)
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- acetominophen or
ibuprofen
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- syrup of ipecac (call
poison control first)
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