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Soothing a colicky baby There’s no magic formula for

parenting a newborn. Parents do their best to prepare for the moment they bring their new son or daughter home for the first time, but it’s only through trial and error that most parents learn which childcare techniques work on their children.

One condition new parents often face is infant colic. Spells of crying mixed with discomfort and inability to get settled can make for worn-out babies and equally frazzled parents.

“Colic” is a term used to describe uncontrollable crying in an otherwise healthy infant. Babies who are younger than five months old and who cry for

three or more hours per day during a period of three or more days a week, with such episodes lasting for at least three weeks, are classified as having colic. “Colic” is a term, not a specific disease, and there are no long-term health effects. Parents often find that colic arrives when a baby is two or three weeks old, according to Baby Center. The American Academy of Pediatrics says it is quite common for episodes of colic to occur between 6 p.m. and midnight, right when parents are looking to wind down themselves. Roughly one-fifth of all babies will develop colic.

Colic may be blamed on gas or

sensitivity to milk protein in formula or breastmilk. But colic often occurs because the child’s nervous system is immature and the baby is unusually sensitive to outside stimulation. The infant cannot self-console, and it could take several weeks or months for him or her to grow accustomed to outside stimuli.

Distraught parents may think there’s no end in sight when facing an infant with colic. But many cases of colic resolve by the time the child is three or four months old. In extreme conditions, colic may last until the child is six months old.

Parents who suspect their child has colic should first rule out any other medical conditions, such as acid reflux, hernia or another illness. If the child is otherwise healthy, one or more of these methods may help soothe a colicky baby.

• If you suspect gas, gas-relief medications can be administered under the advisement of a pediatrician. Probiotics also may help maintain a natural balance of good bacteria in a baby’s digestive tract.

• Hold the baby as upright as possible during feedings and burp him or her often.

• Avoid potential allergy-inducing foods if you are breastfeeding. Consider switching formulas to one with broken down proteins which are easier to digest.

• Use white noise, such as a fan,

running clothes dryer or another steady, rhythmic sound, to help the baby fall asleep.

• Some children like to be held closely and comforted. When you cannot hold your baby, try swaddling.

• Rocking motions or riding in the car can soothe some children.

• A warm bath may help calm a crying baby.

• Infants may sense if their parents are tense. So if you are feeling anxious, leave the room or get out of the house and ask a friend or family member to sit with the baby for a little while until you can calm down.

Colic is a mystery to parents and doctors alike. It can be a trying experience, but one that resolves itself in time.

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Tips for mothers returning from maternity leaveReturning from maternity leave

can be challenging for any mother,but it can be especially difficult forfirst-time mothers, many of whomspend the vast majority of theirmaternity leaves with newbornbabies in hand. While the challengeof returning from maternity leavecan be considerable, workingmothers can take steps to ensure thetransition goes as smoothly aspossible.

• Find trustworthy child care.Mothers’ biggest concerns whenreturning from maternity leave tendto center around child care. It can bequite a nerve-wracking leap to leave

a young child in someone else’s carefor the first time, but workingparents must find someone to carefor their children while they are atwork. Start looking as soon aspossible, asking physicians, familymembers, friends, and neighbors forrecommendations. Insist onreferences from any potentialcaregivers, and don’t hesitate to finda new care provider if your initialchoice does not pan out.

• Adjust your breastfeedingschedule. As the end of maternityleave nears, mothers can adjust theirbreastfeeding schedules so babiesgrow accustomed to nursing duringhours when their mothers will behome and not at the office. Somecompanies have on-site child care,and mothers who can take advantageof such programs should establish anon-site breastfeeding schedule andlet their bosses know at which pointsduring the day they will be visitingthe on-site child care facility tobreastfeed.

• Inquire about telecommuting.The idea of telecommuting mighthave been a topic better broachedbefore you went on maternity leave,but it’s never too late to inquire.Some companies embracetelecommuting while others are morehesitant to allow employees to work

from home. Find out which categoryyour company falls into, or if bossesare willing to meet you in the middleground and enable you to work fromhome one or two days per week.Telecommuting can make thetransition back to work a little easier,and it can save you substantialamounts of money on child care aswell.

• Address any uncomfortablefeelings. Returning from maternityleave often stirs feelings of guilt orsadness. If you develop such feelings,speak openly about them with yoursignificant other and/or speak tofellow working motherswho can often offersupport and share theirown stories aboutreturning frommaternity leave.

• Cut back on yourcommitments. Beforeyou became a mother,you might have been thetype of employee whowas never afraid to takeon a new project nomatter how much wasalready on your plate.Now you may have tomake adjustments. Avoidtaking on any additionalwork as you get used to

being a working mother. Once yougrow accustomed to your newschedule and being both aprofessional and a mother, then youcan start taking on additionalcommitments if you feel you canswing it.

Returning from maternity leave isa challenge working mothers mustface. But those who start to thinkabout their transitions back to theoffice sooner rather than later will bebetter prepared to handle such aunique experience.

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Simple ways to childproof your homeBringing a new baby home from

the hospital is a great moment forparents. But as a child settles into hisor her new home, parents lookaround that home and see less“home” and more “hazard.” Kids aregoing to get some bumps and bruisesalong the way, but it’s still importantthat parents childproof their homesto keep such instances to a minimum.

Childproofing a home is typicallymore difficult for first-time parentswho don’t have the trained eye forhazard spots that parents of one ormore children feel is second nature.But a practical approach tochildproofing a home can keep kids

safe and let parents rest easyknowing their youngsters are safe.The following are just a handful ofthe many ways parents can maketheir homes safer.

* Turn down the water heater.Young children are susceptible toburns from hot water, even if thatwater temperature is perfectly finefor the rest of the family. Adjusttemperature on the hot water heaterto below 120 F and installingantiscald devices on bathtubs andshowerheads. In addition, always testthe water before your child gets intothe tub.

* Store potentially dangerous

household items high up. Childprooflocks on cupboards and drawers canbe an effective deterrent, but parentsshould never underestimate just howinquisitive some youngsters can be.Always store potentially harmfulhousehold items in high cabinets thatthey won’t be able to reach. Knives,household cleaners and scissors arejust a few items that should be storedwell beyond kids’ reach until theyhave clearly demonstrated they canhandle such objects without cause forconcern.

* Remove magnets from therefrigerator. Small magnets on arefrigerator often fall off when doors

are open or closed. Babies or toddlerscan easily find such magnets, whichthen become a choking hazard. Kidsshould not be in the kitchen anyway,but curious kids have a way offinding their way into rooms parentstry to make off-limits, so it’s better tobe safe than sorry.

* Secure flat-screen televisions.Televisions that aren’t wall-mountedor those that are close to the groundare far more likely to tip over whencurious kids go exploring.

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Finding the right car seat can bechallenging. When used correctly,such seats can reduce the risk ofdeath by as much as 71 percent,according the Safe Kids Worldwideorganization. Whether you are buyinga car seat for the first time orupgrading an existing seat as yourchild grows, being informed can helpwith the decision-making process. Access professional reviews

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Many experts now advise keepingchildren in rear-facing car seats aslong as possible — even up to age

two. These seats are beingmanufacturered to meet higherweight limits in the rear-facingposition. However, always verify theexact height and weight limit for theseat by reading the informationbooklet or the safety data that isprinted directly on the seat.In addition, know how to safely usethe seat, including which tethersshould be used in which seatingpositions. Children should sit in theback of the vehicle away fromairbags. Learn proper installation

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