-ProRam Computers oe . Your Horne re Computing speciatst Dave Baxter - Proprietor | (604) 798-249) 2704 Kenney Street, Me Terrace, B.C. V8G 364 say hello to the. original BIRKENSTOCK — | Galion sock | casual & professional optimum footwear = 638-1711 4901 Lambly Avenue Cindy Marleau _. Terrace B.C. V8G 4M9 - Clothing NADIAN MADE COTTONWEAR Business Cards Napkins _. LINDA CARSON PH. 635-2492 Wedding Napkins Matches Playing Cards — 1-2426 THORNHILL ST., TERRACE, BC V8G 4Z7 “We Clean with You in Mind”: Oz Cleaning * BONDED & INSURED SHANNON EMERSON * 638-1144 ' 5318 Mountain Vista Dr., P.O. Box 84, Terrace, B.C. V8G 4A2 Ribbons & Lace 7 | Gift Bags and Baskets , Karen Farrell RRS, Kalum Lake Dr. Terrace B.C. ‘V8G 4R6 (604) 638- 0707 — femary KAY. Rose M. Nason | Independent Beauty Consultant. P.O. Box 45 - 3609 Lerch Ave. Terrace, BC V8G 4A2 (604) 635-2584 Tho. newborn is a: helpless | creature requiring constant and consistent care and ‘protection. His/her basic needs are food, scem then that this is a perfectly safe time in the baby’s young _f life. After all, where could an. _ laccident occur. The most a par- }, cnt needs to be aware of is sup- ‘porting the baby’s floppy head. Not true, At this stage, it is. ‘vitally im- portant that your baby’s rate. of underestimated. A parent must always anticipate the unex- pected. This awareness should tell you that at no time should an infant be left alone outside , the confined areas of his/her crib . mor playpen. SAFETY IN FEEDING Being fed is perhaps the greatest. source ‘of pleasure for an infant. As a result, as soon as she is able, everything finds its way into her mouth. Parents must then start being cautious. about objects within the baby’s reach that she could choke on. Toys that have buttons for eyes, - unacceptably small rattles, and tiny objects hiding in the nap of carpeting, to name a few, are all potential hazards and should promptly. be removed or dis- | posed of entirely. While bottle-feeding your ; baby, Femember, these gimple points: *Avoid ‘bottle propping. Your baby will be more comfortable Diapers Along with feeding, diapering is a. central motif in baby care. All told, your baby will undergo 5,000 diaper changes in the first two and a half years. There are _ three basic diapering options to- |. day: buying and laundering cloth _ diapers, paying for a diaper ser- - vice or using disposable diapers. While disposables are more con- . venient, they are also the most. ‘expensive choice. Whatever dia- per .option you choose, steer clear of commercial moist wipes _ that contain alcohol, which can dry baby’s skin. ‘Dressing tips “Your newborn baby has little body support for the head. The baby normally rests with arms - and legs in a contracted position. When you dress the baby, keep - arms and legs in theif flexed positions ‘rather than forcing them straight. Terrace Review - — Thursday, January 2, 1992 13. ‘Avoiding home accidents... _ Testing in your arms, and the likelihood of inhaling regurgi- tated liquid will be lessened. . ‘Make sure the nipple opening is’ , being bathed, having diapers. # changed, and sleeping. It would adequate for your baby’s needs. If it is too large, excess liquid may cause the baby to gag. SAFETY IN CHANGING If you have never seen your baby Toll over (usually begin- ning at about three months of age), it is much easier to under- Stand why you wouldn’t hesitate : to leave her unstrapped on the. " growth and’ development not be « Changing table to look for a clean diaper. Please beware. She might choose that very instant to exhibit her newly acquired skill. 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