Your baby is now two weeks old and they are changing so fast! In this episode, Dr. Carole Keim MD walks you through what to expect during your baby’s two-week check-up. Your baby will now be keeping their eyes open longer and the nighttime feeding schedule will change. She talks about tummy troubles that usually start to pop up over the next few weeks. There is so much happening in that little body. Your baby is learning to use their muscles and oh wow that ceiling fan is so wonderful to look at. From tummy time to bicycle legs and what is safe to give your baby to help them along. Baby is starting to be awake more during the day - awkward age: (00:23) Parents / emotions: (00:53) You’re getting a little more sleep - baby’s consolidating feeds, more awake during day, sleeping at nightDon’t overstimulateNarrate your dayEating: (01:54) 8-12x per 24h; formula or EBM should be 12-24 oz per day (350-700ml)Peeing/pooping: (02:20) Baby pees and poops every time they eatTummy troubles: (02:55) gas, colic, refluxGas/colic: belly rubs, bicycle legs, up and downs, tiger in a tree pose, tummy time, simethicone drops, probiotic dropsReflux: Explain LES, normal spit ups. Signs of severe reflux: weight loss, spitting up more than half of their feed every time, arching back and screaming, aspirating (choking/coughing/sputtering)Pyloric stenosis: getting progressively worse, turns green (grass green)Reflux tx: smaller and more frequent feeds, hold upright for 20-30 mins after feeding, sleep in a reclined position (tilt the crib or bassinet with a phone book), NO pillowsSkin: (08:25) Umbilical stump is off - start baths. Once or twice per week, unscented soap or just plain water, pat them dry rather than rubbing, use lotion/cream/ointment right after the bathDiaper rash - if it lasts more than 2-3 days despite normal diaper cream (zinc-oxide-based like Desitin or petroleum-based like Vaseline or Aquaphor) it might be infected.Candida (yeast/fungal) - solid pink area with tiny pinpoint-sized pink dots around it (satellite lesions). Can try mixing apple cider vinegar and water 1:1, OTC antifungal cream, or call a doctor for a prescription for Nystatin.Bacterial infection: pimples or boils, often MRSA, can try applying Neosporin TID but if it doesn’t help, they need mupirocin TID. Treat the whole family - nails and nose.Checkup: (12:42) Check weight, should be above birth weight nowAsk about any feeding difficulties; should be better nowJaundice should be goneScreen for PPDPE: same head to toe exam as the first checkupNeuro/devel: Reflexes (grasp, suck, moro), calms to parents’ voices, communicates needs, lifts head in tummy timeSafety: (15:37) Fever over 100.4 (38c)Back to sleep, alone, in a crib or bassinet. Ok to stop swaddling and start sleepsack. NO blankets til age 1 and no pillows til age 2.Never leave baby on high surfacesAvoid secondhand smokeRear facing car seat til age 2 yearsBreastfeeding moms should be taking PNVSupplement baby with 400 IU vitamin DTummy time: 2x per day 15-30 minsWhat to expect in the next 2 weeks (before the 1mo checkup): (17:53) Awake more and more; start to notice things farther away like lights, windows, and ceiling fansDiscoordinate stoolingResources discussed in this episode: The Baby Manual - Available on Amazon-- Dr. Carole Keim MD: linktree | tiktok |instagram --- Amazon Shop Dr. Keim’s must-have baby and toddler items: https://www.amazon.com/shop/drcarolekeim. FullScript Vitamins and Supplements Breastfeeding Moms: https://us.fullscript.com/s/doctoratyourdoor/shop/collections/Q29sbGVjdGlvbi0zNDQyNDM= Back to School: https://us.fullscript.com/s/doctoratyourdoor/shop/collections/Q29sbGVjdGlvbi0zNDQxNTg= Immune Support: https://us.fullscript.com/s/doctoratyourdoor/shop/collections/Q29sbGVjdGlvbi0yNjgyMTY= Use this link to get 10% off and free shipping for orders over $50: https://us.fullscript.com/s/doctoratyourdoor/shop HIRO Diapers Use code DRCAROLEKEIM for a discount at checkout: https://hirodiapers.com/drcarolekeim As an Amazon Associate, and HIRO Diapers and FullScript affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
