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Lilian Paramor. Sister Lilian’s Babycare Companion: Complimentary and traditional care
The First Two Weeks
DAY ONE
DAY TWO
DAY THREE
DAYS FOUR, FIVE AND SIX
DAYS SEVEN, EIGHT AND NINE
DAY TEN
DAYS ELEVEN TO FOURTEEN
Week Three to Week Six
WEEK THREE
WEEK FOUR
WEEK FIVE
WEEK SIX
COMMON CONCERNS FROM THREE TO SIX WEEKS
BABY GAMES
Six Weeks to Three Months
MILESTONES
BABY GAMES. COMMON CONCERNS
Months Three and Four. MILESTONES
BABY GAMES. COMMON CONCERNS
Month Five. MILESTONES
BABY GAMES. COMMON CONCERNS
Month Six. MILESTONES
BABY GAMES
Months Seven and Eight. MILESTONES
BABY GAMES. COMMON CONCERNS
Months Nine and Ten. MILESTONES
BABY GAMES. COMMON CONCERNS
Months Eleven and Twelve. MILESTONES
BABY GAMES. COMMON CONCERNS
Welcome to the World
Physical Issues. SURPRISING THINGS ABOUT YOUR NEWBORN
THINGS NOT TO WORRY ABOUT IN THE FIRST TEN DAYS
READ YOUR BABY LIKE A BOOK
BATHING BABY
EARLY FEEDING AND WEIGHT GAIN
A WORD ABOUT COLIC AND HICCUPS
BABY’S SKIN
ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT NAPPIES
CARING FOR BABY’S SENSITIVE AREAS
SLEEP IN SMALL BABIES
HEALTH CONCERNS
Purely Practical Issues. LAYETTE
COTS AS OPPOSED TO CAMP COTS
BABY OUTING BAG
Emotional Issues
GETTING OFF TO A GOOD START
WHY IS MY BABY CRYING?
TOP TIPS FOR EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING IN THE EARLY MONTHS
USE OF DUMMIES
SIBLING SENSE
Crying, Cramps, Colic
The Mom-Baby Tension Cycle
Types of Colic. BABY WITH A SENSITIVE DIGESTIVE SYSTEM
HUNGRY BABY
THE CONSTANTLY CRYING BABY
WHAT-YOU-EAT COLIC
BABY IN SPASM
BABY IN NEED OF TOUCH
Winding Techniques for Small Babies
Positing and Milk Regurgitation in Babies
Colic Questionnaire
Ten Winning Ways to Soothe a Baby
Multiples
DEVELOPMENT OF TWINS
INDIVIDUAL PERSONALITIES
PRACTICAL PLANS
Breastfeeding multiples
MULTIPLES AND PREMATURITY
ROUTINE, SLEEP AND MULTIPLES
Prematurity
THE NATURE OF PREMATURITY
EMOTIONS OF PARENTS
BABY’S NEEDS
PREDISPOSING FACTORS FOR PREMATURE BIRTH
WHAT TO EXPECT
COMFORT, CARE AND STIMULATION
OTHER CHALLENGES
Your Perineum
VAGINAL CONDITION AFTER BIRTH
SIGNS OF INFECTION
Post-Caesarean Section Strategies
Special Tips to Help Face the Challenges of Early Mothering
Back into Shape
HEALTHY WEIGHT-LOSS TIPS
Emotions after Birth. THIRD-DAY BLUES
POSTNATAL DEPRESSION
Dealing with postnatal depression
Lovemaking after Birth
PRACTICAL TIPS FOR BETTER LOVEMAKING AFTER BIRTH
A Word to Moms about Dads
Considering Contraception
What Is Routine?
Know Your Baby
General Routine Hints
Routine for Babies of Different Ages. BIRTH TO SIX MONTHS
SIX TO TWELVE MONTHS
FROM TWELVE MONTHS
Breastfeeding
BENEFITS OF BREASTFEEDING
BREAST PREPARATION IN PREGNANCY
COLOSTRUM
BREASTFEEDING IN THE EARLY DAYS
LATCHING BABY CORRECTLY
LET-DOWN REFLEX
POSITIONS FOR BREASTFEEDING
DIET WHEN BREASTFEEDING
TROUBLESHOOTING FOR BREASTFEEDING PROBLEMS
WEIGHTY MATTERS IN BREASTFEEDING
EXPRESSING BREASTMILK
BREASTFEEDING IN PUBLIC
BREASTFEEDING WHEN HIV POSITIVE
BREASTFEEDING MYTHS AND TRUTHS. Milk Weaning Issues
WEANING FROM THE BREAST DURING OR BEFORE THE START OF A NEW PREGNANCY
WEANING FROM THE BREAST TO GO BACK TO WORK
WEANING AFTER PROLONGED BREASTFEEDING
THE SISTER LILIAN CENTRE WEANING GUIDE
RECIPE FOR WEANING TODDLERS FROM NIGHT FEEDS
HOMEOPATHIC RECIPE TO DRY UP BREASTMILK
WEANING ONTO COW’S MILK
WEANING TODDLERS OFF THE BOTTLE
Formula Milk Feeding
IMPORTANT CONSIDERATIONS
TYPICAL NURSING PATTERNS IN BREASTFEEDING
PREPARATION OF FEEDS
CLEANING AND STERILISATION OF BOTTLES
CHOICE OF FORMULA MILK
WHAT ABOUT GOAT’S MILK FOR BABIES?
HOW MUCH FORMULA MILK MUST BABY HAVE?
OVERFEEDING FORMULA BABIES
UNDERFEEDING FORMULA BABIES
On the Feeding Front
Baby Feeding
EARLY FEEDING IN BRIEF FOCUS
THE IMPORTANCE OF MILK IN THE FIRST YEAR
COMMON FIRST FOOD FLOPS
DECIDING WHEN TO INTRODUCE SOLIDS
CHOOSING FIRST FOODS
QUANTITY OF EARLY FOODS
TOOLS OF THE TRADE
FOOD AND HYGIENE
THE ALLERGIC BABY
THE VEGETARIAN BABY
BOTTLED BABY FOODS
TROUBLESHOOTING IN EARLY BABY FEEDING
MEAL IDEAS FOR BABIES
ODDS AND ENDS
Toddler Nutrition. TODDLER FEEDING IN BRIEF FOCUS
FLUIDS FOR TODDLERS
TROUBLESHOOTING
TECHNIQUES TO ENCOURAGE TODDLERS TO EAT
TODDLER MEALTIME INSPIRATION
HEALTHY SNACKS FOR TODDLERS
MEALS IN DAYCARE
Information about Food Additives
Parents’ Common Questions about Vegetarianism
Astrological Micronutrient Fun
Disturbed Nights
Points to Ponder
The Sleep Patterns of Babies Big and Small
Who Sleeps Like a Baby?
Is Your Baby a Serial Non-Sleeper?
Strategies for Parents of Poor Sleepers
The Frequent Waker
Restless Sleepers
Medicines and Sleep
Is There a Sleep-through-the-Night Recipe?
The Family Bed
Sleep Concerns Through the Ages. SLEEPS TOO MUCH TO FEED PROPERLY
SLEEPS WHILE FEEDING BUT OTHERWISE AWAKE
NEEDS ROCKING OR CARRYING TO FALL ASLEEP
SWOPS DAY AND NIGHT
NEEDS SUCKING OR COPIOUS LIQUIDS TO SLEEP AT NIGHT
WAKES AT NIGHT AND STAYS AWAKE FOR LONG PERIODS
WAKES FREQUENTLY DURING THE NIGHT (ALSO SEE ABOVE)
TODDLER GOES TO BED UNDER PROTEST
Things That Can Go Wrong in the Middle of the Night
Nightmares in Little Ones
Prevention of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
The Basics
Symptoms of Teething
TIPS TO TREAT TEETHING NIGGLES
Dental Decay
Fluoride for Babies
Dental Care of Babies
First Visit to the Dentist
The Purpose of Discipline
Simplify Parenting
Hints for Happier, Successful Parenting
Golden Guidelines for Dealing with Problem Behaviour
The Child’s Perspective. GENERAL POINTS
MOVING HOUSE
REDUNDANCY OF A PARENT
DIVORCE
DEATH IN THE FAMILY
Don’t Be Afraid of Your Child
Boundaries and House Rules
That Little Word ‘No’
Handy Hints for Horrible Habits
Constructive Distraction Ideas for Children
Horrible Habits
TANTRUMS
BITING
LIES AND SWEARING
GENITAL PLAY
NOSE PICKING
Worrying Habits
SUCKING
ROCKING
HEAD BANGING
NEEDING SECURITY OBJECTS
BREATH-HOLDING ATTACKS
NAIL-BITING
Dealing with Persistent Habits
Some Major Parenting Concerns. SIBLING RIVALRY OF TODDLER WITH A NEW BABY
CONSTANT CRYING
QUARRELLING CHILDREN
WHINING
BAD MANNERS
Hyperactive Behaviour
HOMEOPATHY FOR HYPERACTIVITY
LIFESTYLE AND NUTRITION TIPS FOR ADHD
Smacking
The Basics
Off to a Good Start on the Potty
Facts and Figures
Refusal To Use the Potty for a Bowel Action
Bedwetting at Night
Constipation in Toddlers
TIPS TO AVOID AND TREAT CONSTIPATION
Pregnancy Considerations. GIVE BIRTH WHEN NATURE INTENDED
SMOKING IN PREGNANCY
MUSIC AND BRAIN STIMULATION IN THE WOMB
Once Baby Is Born
BE CAREFUL NOT TO OVERSTIMULATE YOUR BABY
HELP MAXIMISE YOUR LITTLE ONE’S INNATE POTENTIAL
ALSO ENCOURAGE LESS INSTINCTIVE FACETS IN A SUBTLE WAY
Baby and Toddler Milestones
WEIGHT
LENGTH
BODY PROPORTIONS
FONTANELLES
HEAD CONTROL
LAUGHTER
SOUNDS
SENSES
MOVEMENT
SITTING
Perspectives on Some Important Milestones. WEIGHT GAIN
CRAWLING
BUMPS AND BRUISES TO THE HEAD
SPEECH DEVELOPMENT
MORE THAN ONE LANGUAGE
WALKING
WALKING RINGS
General Stimulation Methods. NURSERY RHYMES
MUSIC
READ TO YOUR CHILD
MOBILES
CREATE A HAPPY ATMOSPHERE
Important Considerations for a Child’s Development. TALK TO YOUR CHILD
RITUALS AND TRADITIONS
CHILDREN AND PLAY
Your Baby’s Eyes
DEVELOPMENT OF EYESIGHT
HANDY EYE CONDITION DICTIONARY
TIPS FOR OPTIMAL VISION DEVELOPMENT
VISUAL TRIVIA
Stories Babies’ Feet Tell
REFLEXOLOGY
Games and Stimulation Tips for Babies and Toddlers. THREE TO SIX MONTHS
SIX TO NINE MONTHS
NINE TO TWELVE MONTHS
TWELVE TO EIGHTEEN MONTHS
EIGHTEEN MONTHS TO TWO YEARS
Baby Massage
BENEFITS OF MASSAGE
BASIC MASSAGE PRINCIPLES
SUGGESTED MASSAGE SEQUENCE
MAGIC MINI-MASSAGE POINTS
Swimming Classes for Babies
Animal Sense
Travel by Car with Babies and Toddlers
THE IMPORTANCE OF CAR SEATS
STRATEGIES FOR EASIER TRAVELLING BY CAR
Flying with Babies and Toddlers
TIPS TO AID FLIGHT COMFORT
Holidays with Little Ones. DISEASE-PRONE DESTINATIONS
MOBILE HOLIDAY HEALTH KIT
TRAVEL SICKNESS
FOOD POISONING
MUSCLE CRAMPS
BITES AND STINGS
SUN SAFETY
BLEEDING
The Right Approach
Strengthening the Immune System. WHAT IS THE IMMUNE SYSTEM?
WHAT IS AN UNBALANCED IMMUNE SYSTEM?
TIPS FOR STRENGTHENING THE IMMUNE SYSTEM
Qualities to Look for in a Child Health Practitioner
When to Consult a Practitioner
Allergies in Babies and Children
Fever in Babies and Children
MEDICATION FOR FEVER
SELF-HELP TIPS FOR DEALING WITH FEVER
FEVER CONVULSIONS
Coughs in Babies and Children
Diarrhoea, Vomiting and Dehydration
VOMITING
DIARRHOEA
DEHYDRATION
Herbal and Homeopathic Products
A–Z of Common Health Conditions
Asthma
Autism
Bad breath (halitosis)
Coeliac disease
Conjunctivitis
Croup
Cystitis (bladder infection)
Diabetes Mellitus in children
Ear infections, fluid build-up and grommets
Eczema in babies
Encephalitis
Growing pains
Hepatitis
Impetigo
Meningitis
Pyloric stenosis
Scabies
Tongue tie
Tonsillitis
Worm infestation
Common Childhood Contagious Diseases
Roseola infantum
Rubella (German measles)
Measles (Rubeola)
Mumps
Poliomyelitis
Chicken Pox
Whooping Cough (Pertussis)
Immunisation
IMMUNISATION SCHEDULE
Tissue Salt Therapy for Babies and Children
First Aid for Babies and Children
HOME EMERGENCY KIT. CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION (CPR)
DEALING WITH CHOKING
Emotional and Physical Realities of Working Parents
The Monday Syndrome
Choosing Daycare Options
BASIC CONSIDERATIONS
GENERAL TIPS FOR DAYCARE CHOICE
Tips for Parents of Little Ones in Daycare
Childcare Options
CRÈCHE OR KINDERGARTEN
DAYMOTHERS
NANNIES
PLAYGROUPS
OTHER OPTIONS
Two Emotive Issues. HIV EXPOSURE
CRYING AT CRÈCHE DROP-OFF
