A Primer for New Mothers One of the most often asked questions asked by new mothers is “what is the best way to care for my baby’s skin?” Newborn skin can be very delicate and is prone to all kinds of different issues and reactions. The guide below will provide general advice about how to properly care for your newborn baby’s skin.

Cord Care How you care for your baby’s umbilical cord will ultimately impact how his or her belly button will look later in life. It is important to care for this area carefully in order to avoid infection. Swab the base of the umbilical cord with alcohol twice a day. Make sure you fold diapers down at the waist so the cord can be exposed to air. This helps it dry up and fall off faster.

Bath Time Until your baby’s umbilical cord falls off, stick to sponge baths only. When it falls off completely, you can move on to baby baths. In the first couple of months, babies only need to be bathed two or three times a week. Bathing more frequently at this early stage can dry out your baby’s skin. Keep your newborn clean on days he or she won’t be getting a bath by using a warm, damp washcloth on his or her face, hands, diaper area and neck.

When bathing your baby, use warm tap water, testing the temperature on the inside of your wrist. Make sure you use only water or water along with non-drying baby soap.

Baby Lotion, Baby Oil, Baby Powder Unless your baby has unusually dry skin, lotions and ointments won’t be necessary. Avoid putting baby oil or any type of greasy compound on your baby’s skin, as this can lead to clogged sweat glands and rashes. If you notice that your newborn’s skin is dry and scaly, you may consider using a moisturizing baby lotion. The best moisturizing technique is to apply the baby lotion right after the bath. In terms of baby powder, opt for powders made from cornstarch rather than talcum. Cornstarch is all natural, and talcum contains chemicals that can cause a severe form of pneumonia if inhaled.

Diapers & Wipes Every time you change a diaper, use a baby wipe to clean the entire diaper area. If your baby had a bowel movement, you may require more than one baby wipe. If you have a girl, be careful not to wipe any feces into the genital opening by wiping front to back. If you have a boy, make sure you wipe carefully under the scrotum as stool can hide there.

A Final Word Bringing home a new baby is without a doubt a very special and exciting occasion. It can also be very daunting for first-time parents who aren’t exactly sure how to care for their new bundle of joy. With these tips on caring for your newborn’s skin, you’ll be well on your way to learning the ropes of parenthood.

All of us have a cell phone charger lying around the house and probably don’t ever think about it. Chargers are so common place these days as we use them for cell phones, ipods, computer accessories, etc., but have you ever thought of using a charger for a cell phone while camping? Of course you could hook up a charger to a car, but is there really such a thing as a charger that does not need to be hooked up to external power to charge a phone?

The sidewinder is the name of the charger that truly runs on man power and nothing else. This charger is ideal for the outdoors and the avid camper that likes to hike and venture into places that would be considered the middle of nowhere.

How does the sidewinder work? Unlike conventional chargers the sidewinder is very unique as it has a turn system that powers your cell phone. There is a winding tab that simple has to be winded to start charging the cell phone.

The sidewinder is extremely handy as it can be used by anyone. Emergencies and bad things can happen while going on outdoor excursions and if you cannot reach help or medical attention quick enough, these accidents can be fatal. This type of charger could save someones life as someone could be winding the charger while is the one calls for help.

By cranking the the winder two revolution per second, the charger will generate enough power to charge your cell phone. This charger produces 5 volts which is enough to give your cell phone another six minutes of precious talk time. It takes about 45 minutes of winding to completely charge a cell phone.

Be prepared for those unexpected emergencies and get a sidewinder. Unlike a solar charger this type of charger can be used in the dark and cold and still get you the talk time you need to call in an emergency.