When it comes to newborns, which of the following is the most important?
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Breastfeeding is absolutely crucial for babies, especially those within the age of 28 days and 1 year, as it is then that mortality rate for babies is highest. It has a vast number of benefits, including the lesser incidence of ear infections, meningitis, stomach viruses and respiratory illnesses.
An infant should have at most 2 diaper changes a day.
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Dirty diapers are a sign of good health. It simply proves that your baby is receiving all the necessary nutrients on a regular basis and processing them properly. A healthy baby requires about 8-10 diaper changes through the first five-six weeks of his/her life, which eventually falls to about 5 diapers a day.
The first dose of which of the following vaccines should be administered within the first two months of birth?
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Getting vaccinated with correct dosages at correct times is essential for the maintenance of proper health of a growing baby. Certain vaccines, in this regard, such as the DTaP vaccine (Diphtheria, Tetanus and Pertussis vaccine, administered within the first two months), Hepatitis B vaccine (administered at birth), polio vaccine (at the 2-month stage), etc. are absolutely mandatory.
Any vaccine can be administered to children.
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Though most children can safely get dosages of almost all kinds of vaccinations, some vaccines need to be avoided for some children. This includes children suffering from illnesses during the time of a scheduled vaccination, children suffering from some dangerous allergy, or those who have been afflicted by some allergy from some previous vaccination.
Regularly bathing an infant is not necessary.
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Bathing does not need to be an essential part of everyday care as most newborn babies aren't going to be crawling around in piles of dirt. Giving the baby a complete wipe down is usually enough in this regard.
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