INPUT ARTICLE: Article: if it is dirty. Look for signs such as crying, odor, wetness, or constant movement and check your baby's diaper. If it is wet or soiled, take off the old one and use baby wipes to clean the baby's genitals and legs. Allow the area to dry completely, then apply a soothing ointment and put on a new diaper. Check your baby's diaper at least every 2 to 3 hours to help prevent diaper rash and keep your baby comfortable. Always wash your hands before and after you change your baby's diaper. Change diapers in a warm, clean location, such as on a clean towel on your living room floor or on a changing table in the baby's nursery. y seem hungry. Breastfeed or bottle-feed your baby pumped breast milk or formula. If your baby has progressed to solid foods, then you can also offer them some cereal or baby food. Some signs that your baby might be hungry include: Smacking their lips Crying Rooting (baby turning their head toward you when you touch their cheek) Putting their hands in their mouth After they are done eating, they may start to cry because of a gas build-up in their stomach. The best way to burp your baby is to lean your baby's stomach over your shoulder. One hand should be on the baby's bottom while the other is supporting the baby's head and neck. Gently pat your baby on the back as you hold them in this position until your baby burps. Keep your baby upright so that they can release the gas build-up. If your baby is still crying after you try to burp them, then they might need more help to release built-up gas. Lay your baby on their back on top of a soft blanket. Gently grab each of their lower legs and begin to bicycle them (this is the same motion as you would pedal a bicycle). Keep doing this until you either hear your baby relieve themself or they stop crying. You can also contact your doctor about using infant gas drops which help your baby pass gas. Make sure to consult your doctor about constant gas problems. This could be related to acid reflux, lactose intolerance, constipation, the stomach flu, etc. Babies, especially up to 7 months old, have strong sucking needs. If your baby is crying after changing, feeding, and burping them, then they might simply want something to suck on. Try giving your baby a pacifier or help them find their thumb and see if this helps to soothe them. Giving your baby a pacifier might also help them to fall asleep. Sometimes the best solution is the easiest. A baby will often cry a lot if they need to go to sleep. They may also yawn, be a tad cranky, or simply be falling asleep. Hold them in your arms for a while before you take them to their crib. After they are calm, lay them down in their crib on their back. Don't put any blankets, pillows, stuffed animals, or other items in the crib with your baby. These increase the risk of SIDS. A musical mobile hanging above the bed, playing a song, can help lull them to sleep. Always keep a baby monitor on if you plan on going out of the room.

SUMMARY: Change your baby's diaper if they seem hungry. Pat your baby on their back to burp them after a feeding. Bicycle your baby's legs to help relieve built-up gas. Offer a pacifier if your baby is not responding to other strategies. Take your baby to their crib if they seem sleepy.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: If you're making the file for a school project, go over the project guidelines provided by your teacher. Be sure to follow any formatting or decorating instructions. For instance, your teacher may not allow clipart or printed images on the file. The style and theme of the project file should have something to do with the project itself so everything is cohesive. For instance, if your project is about marine life, you could make the project file blue and decorate it with pictures of coral and fish. Alternatively, if your project is about a specific book, you could draw pictures of the characters or sketch a scene from the story. Once you know how you want your project file to look, map it out on a separate piece of paper with the same dimensions as the file. If you outline your design first, it can save you time spent correcting mistakes later. You can use a ruler to figure out how much space you'll use for each element as well as to help you center text or pictures. You don't need to add tons of details; simply map out a quick sketch with text boxes, stick figures, and the like. You don't have to cover every square inch of space! You can simply add a border and put the title of the project and your name in the middle. Even if you want to make a more detailed design, be sure to leave some blank space on the page. Aim to leave at least a quarter of the page blank. If you decide to add text or a title, leave room around it so it's easy to read. Take your time and pay attention to the details. Check all your text to make sure there are no spelling or grammatical errors. Avoid crossing out misspelled wordscover the area with a new sheet of paper or start over, instead.

SUMMARY:
Review the project guidelines. Match the project file to the theme of the project. Outline your ideas before you begin decorating. Don't make the project file too busy. Keep your work as neat as possible.