INFANT CARE
Always to burp
the baby:
over the shoulder:
1. place the baby on high on his cheek, baby’s head
peeking over the shoulder while supporting the back and buttocks
2. gently rub the baby’s back until you hear a burp
on the lap:
1. place the baby on his tummy across your lap
2. gently rub the baby’s back until you hear a burp
infant growth – used to denote an increase in
physical size
infant development – used to denote an increase in
skills, ability to function
cyanosis (bluish discoloration) – newborns lips,
hands and feet
jaundice (yellowish discoloration) – result of
breakdown of fetal hemoglobin
pallor (paleness) – result of anemia
lanugo – fine, downy hair that covers a newborn’s
skin after 24 hours
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