Your Baby’s First Three Months – Essential health checks
November 6, 2008
The first three months in the life of a baby are very critical to his survival. There are many things that should be right from this time so as to ensure a healthy development of your baby. The chances of your baby’s survival increase as he crosses these three months. Here are some things to check during these months.
First month
Every baby should receive a paediatric check immediately after birth. His heart beat will be listened to, his hips examined to see if there is any congenital dislocation and her mouth observed for palate problems. There is also a new-born baby’s hearing test since 2005. You must find out if it is available at the hospital when you are pregnant. Your baby’s weight will be checked weekly to see if he is gaining enough weight, which is a sign of growth. Know that sometimes weight gain might be nil but that should not give cause for worry.
At two months
Your baby is now due for first set of vaccinations. He will be given two injections. The first one to protect him against diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis (or whooping cough) and haemophilus influenza type B, (Hib) which can lead to serious illnesses like pneumonia and meningitis. The other injection will be against meningococcal type C. He will also be given oral polio vaccination. This will be difficult moments for mother and baby. There could be some side effects of the injection such as little inflammations and fever. Paracetamol syrup will help reduce the temperature and the pain. Breastfeed as often as baby demands. This will reduce the discomfort to a large extent.
At three months
This is the time for the second set of vaccinations. Just as the first, there will again be two jabs to protect him from diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus and Hib and meningococcal C. He will again receive the polio vaccine. Cradle caps are common at this stage. Massaging some olive oil into the scalp can soften the scabs. Wash with cloth and warm water after massaging.
There will be tremendous changes in the bowels. Some babies will poo less frequently than they used to.
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