Baby powder with talc can irritate an infant's lungs and cause breathing problems. Instead, use ointment to prevent diaper rash. Keep baby's highchair at least two feet away from the stove and countertops. To avoid heartburn while pregnant, eat small meals and wait two hours after eating before you exercise. To protect their sensitive eyes, infants should wear sunglasses, especially in high altitudes and very sunny climates.
Chamomile tea is a great heartburn reliever for pregnant women.
To trim a baby's nails, first soften them with a bath. Then use a nail file or safe baby clippers. To encourage a lifelong habit, read to your baby often. Invest in some flexible teething rings that can be cooled in the refrigerator to soothe your baby's gums. A baby who pulls on his ear may have an ear infection.