¿Cuánto deben dormir los bebés y niños?

¿Cuánto deben dormir los bebés y niños?

Te mostramos una aproximación a los tiempos de sueño sugeridos para los diferentes grupos de edad. Es importante tener en cuenta que la duración del sueño durante la infancia muestra una gran variabilidad entre un niño y otro; así como las características, gustos, estabilidad a largo plazo o cambios anuales en sus patrones de sueño. Por esto, es importante realizar una aproximación individual al desarrollo del sueño en cada niño, para así ajustar las expectativas de duración frente a la necesidad individual de sueño.

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Revisiones médicas al momento del nacimiento

Medical check-ups at birth

The birth of our baby is not only a physical event , it is also a spiritual event , since we are born as parents and as a family . Before being discharged , the baby will be evaluated by the pediatrician or general practitioner who will be checking breathing , skin color , effective feeding , presence of urination and bowel movements .

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¿Cuándo y cómo realizar el registro civil de nacimiento del bebé y al régimen de salud?

When and how to register the baby's birth and health regime?

Every newborn is automatically affiliated with the EPS to which the mother belongs , regardless of the regime to which she belongs , for which the live birth certificate will suffice , however , and in order to legalize the corresponding affiliation , the parents or in their absence , whoever has custody or personal care of the newborn must provide civil birth registration no later than three months following birth . The process is carried out by the contributors or head of the family and their registration as a beneficiary proceeds . » Reference Ministry of Health and Social Protection of Colombia .

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¿Cómo es la orina y la deposición de los bebés?

What is urine and bowel movements like in babies?

Urine or urination The baby should urinate at least 4 to 6 times a day. Your urine output may change in hot weather or when you are sick. Urinating should not be painful. If you notice any symptoms of pain in your baby, you should consult your doctor or pediatrician.

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Cuidados de la piel y uñas del bebé

Baby skin and nail care

You should not use skin care products that are not made for babies; they often contain perfumes and other substances that can irritate the skin.
Toenails do not grow as fast as fingernails and are softer.
We can use files, nail clippers or blunt scissors for toenails, we just have to be very careful not to hurt the baby.

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¿Cómo cuidar y limpiar los dientes del bebé?

How to care for and clean baby's teeth?

The baby's first teeth usually begin to emerge between 4 and 7 months of age, but they can be delayed a little due to hereditary factors and there is no need to worry. Pain relievers rubbed on babies' gums are not necessary as they disappear quickly.

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