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Health Tip: Taking Care of Your Preemie
By HealthCast on December 8, 2009
Any new parent is concerned about caring for the newborn baby. Premature babies — often called preemies — usually require even more care and attention.
The Nemours Foundation offers these guidelines for the new parents of preemies:
- Limit your preemie’s exposure to potential infections by keeping the baby home for several weeks, except for doctor appointments.
- Schedule doctor appointments when the office is likely to be less busy. Or ask to wait in a more private room.
- Don’t allow too many visitors to see your preemie, and don’t let anyone visit who is sick.
- Ask all visitors to wash their hands before touching the baby.
- Allow your baby plenty of sleep — always on the back.
- Make sure to feed your preemie at least every four hours — generally eight to 10 feedings per day.
Source: HealthDay
