KBecks
07-07-2004, 10:46 AM
I expected to hear some conflicting informaton at some point, but was hoping that the Baby 411 book could be my "bible."
Here's what I remember that was different.
1. Temperature taking -- the baby care class said that underarm is the way to go, because rectal is "invasive" -- no kidding! I was planning to do rectal temps for the accuracy, but we'll see what the pediatrician says when I meet her. My impression of underarm is that it seems to be a pain, and also seems like it's hard to get a good read. Never tried either, so who knows!
2. The bulb syringe -- the baby care class pretty much raved about this, but I have never liked the idea of the bulb syringe and really liked the book's recommendation to use saline drops. I asked the teacher about saline drops and she kind of blew it off.
However, the class I went to was good and I did learn things. I'm hoping that my pediatrician will be in agreement with most of the information in Baby 411, because it's an awesome book!
KBecks
due 10-15-04
Here's what I remember that was different.
1. Temperature taking -- the baby care class said that underarm is the way to go, because rectal is "invasive" -- no kidding! I was planning to do rectal temps for the accuracy, but we'll see what the pediatrician says when I meet her. My impression of underarm is that it seems to be a pain, and also seems like it's hard to get a good read. Never tried either, so who knows!
2. The bulb syringe -- the baby care class pretty much raved about this, but I have never liked the idea of the bulb syringe and really liked the book's recommendation to use saline drops. I asked the teacher about saline drops and she kind of blew it off.
However, the class I went to was good and I did learn things. I'm hoping that my pediatrician will be in agreement with most of the information in Baby 411, because it's an awesome book!
KBecks
due 10-15-04