Comprehensive Baby Care
for Niagara Falls, Lewiston, NY; and the Surrounding WNY Area

Being new parents is a joyous time, but navigating the first few days, weeks, or months of your child's life can be scary. It is important to know that you are not alone. At Summit Pediatrics, we are here to provide you with tips and tricks to keep your babies happy and healthy. Regular check-ups with our pediatric doctors are vital to monitor the baby's growth, address any health concerns, and ensure that they are meeting important developmental milestones. Our experienced and compassionate pediatric nurse practitioners specialize in the care of infants and children and have the experience to provide the necessary medical guidance and support for optimal baby care.

By prioritizing newborn care and seeking the guidance of a trusted pediatric doctor, parents can ensure that their little ones receive the best possible start in life. Please do not hesitate to give us a call with any questions or concerns. We serve families in Buffalo, Lockport, North Tonawanda, Grand Island, Lewiston, Ransomville, Niagara Falls, Youngstown, Wheatfield, Pendleton, Wilson, Cambria, NY, and beyond.

Baby Care Tips for New Parents

Bathing - Until the navel (and circumcision) is healed, wash your baby by sponging. After healing use an infant bathtub.

• Face - Wash with plain water, soft cloth and no soap

• Ears and Nose - Do not attempt to cleanse the inside of either ears or nose

• Mouth - Do not cleanse

Head - Your baby's head should be lathered gently. Work from front to back to keep soap out of the eyes. Be careful of the soft spots but give a good soaping.

• Body - Use any mild soap, be sure to wash in the creases, rinse well and pat dry.

Skin - Most babies develop a slight rash on the face, head or neck sometime during the first few months of life. This is transitory, usually disappearing in three to four days and does not require treatment. The diaper area is also prone to rashes.

Between Baths - Keep your baby clean between baths. It will help to prevent irritations and will keep your baby tidy and sweet.

Navel - Keep it clean and dry. A gauze square may be used; apply alcohol by cotton-tipped applicator if the cord is sticky or oozing. Sometimes after the cord falls off, there may be a few drops of blood, but this is no cause for worry. If foul smelling discharge or redness develops around the cord, call the office immediately.

Circumcision - Watch for swelling or bleeding. Use sterile petroleum jelly affixed to plain gauze as a dressing and replace with each diaper change until healed.

Care of Diaper Area - Change your baby's diaper as soon as possible after each bowel movement or wetting. Wash the diaper area clean with a soft cloth and soap and water and rinse with warm water. Pat dry with a clean, soft cloth and apply ointment to protect the skin. Do not use powder; cornstarch types promote yeast infections and talc types are not good for the respiratory system.