New parents face many problems and issues that they are expected to understand and deal with immediately. Unfortunately, newborns do not come with an instruction book so here are a few helpful methods that you may need to know about.

 Bathing your baby: Until your babys umbilical cord falls off (one to two weeks after birth), only give her/him sponge baths. A cotton ball or cotton swab dampened with alcohol can help to dry the umbilical stump or follow your pediatricians directions. After the stump falls off, you can give him/her a bath in a sink or shallow tub.

 Caesarian delivery: A caesarian is usually performed to make delivery safer for you or your baby. C-sections can be done for many different reasons including stalled labor, complicated labor, problems with the baby that may make delivery difficult, or other problems. It does not matter if you deliver vaginally or by a caesarian section, you are still a mother with a beautiful new blessing.

 Circumcision: Many doctors agree that there may be some benefit to circumcision, but it may not be absolutely necessary. It may help to lower the risk of urinary tract infections and eliminates just about any chance of penile cancer. Circumcision does not cause long-term emotional problems for your child. It should be done on the 8th day of life, since this is when the Vitamin K level is at its highest. This prevents any excesssive bleeding.

 Crib death (SIDS): Many studies have been done regarding SIDS. There is now a new monitor that goes under the baby, in the bassinette, and it tells you when there is no movement for 20 seconds or more. This should definitely be the investment you make in your new baby. Although the cause of SIDS has not been definitely defined, there are some correlations that have been made between SIDS and the following things:

o Male babies are more likely to die from SIDS than femaleso Prematurity makes it more likely o Minority children are affected by it more often than non-minoritieso More children of young, single mothers die from ito Children who live in a home with one or more smokers are more likely to be affected, so do NOT smoke in the house

Some people say that sleeping with your baby can reduce the risk of SIDS, but the American Academy of Pediatrics disagree with this statement and go on to say that there is a greater risk of SIDS in babies who co-sleep. Do not sleep with a new baby or small child, this is really risky.

Back sleeping is what most pediatricians recommend for babies to decrease the SIDS risk. The reason for this is widely debated between health experts. If you have concerns, talk to your pediatrician. Get a wedge or use a blanket roll, so they can sleep on their side.

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