What to Expect the First Year (146 page)

preemie and,
615
–618

see also
Postpartum depression

Ovulation and breastfeeding,
7

Oxygen hood,
611

Oxyhood,
611

Oxytocin

bonding and,
132

breastfeeding and,
64
,
81
,
95

dad's and,
252

massage and,
252

P

Pacifier

as comfort object,
219
–221

becoming a habit,
220
–221

breastfeeding and,
158
,
186

choosing a,
42

during sleep,
42
,
220
,
271

ear infection risk and,
220
,
557

extra sucking need and,
193
,
217
,
221
,
310

for older baby,
357

GERD relief, and,
571

pros and cons,
220
–221

SIDS and,
158
,
220
,
27
1

medicine,
39
,
551
,
553

nipple confusion and,
155
,
220

safe use of,
221

types of,
42

using, in hospital,
154
–155

when to wean from,
357

Pack and play;
see
Play yard

Packing

a diaper bag,
224
–225

for travel,
517

Pain

abdominal,
566

circumcision,
11

digestive;
see
Digestive upset

during feeds,
198
,
570

ear,
556
–557

gas;
see
Gas

in breasts,
73
–76,
86
–87

nipple,
69
,
78
–80,
151
,
185

reliever;
see
Medication

teething,
321
–322

teething, at night,
437
–439

thrush and,
151

when getting shots,
535

when pumping,
176

when to call doctor for,
540

when urinating,
566

Paint

lead in,
315
,
342
,
421

on crib,
43
,
342

on furniture,
44
,
342
,
393

on toys,
315
,
342

safe storage of,
398
,
403

Palate, cleft, breastfeeding and,
4
;
see also
Mouth

Palmar grasping reflex,
147

Panadol;
see
Acetaminophen

Parabens, in baby care products,
38

Parallel play,
500

Parenteral hyperalimentation,
602

Parenting philosophies,
27
,
267
,
269

Passport, for baby,
516

Pasteurized,
339

Patent ductus arteriosus,
627

PCV,
535
–538

Peanuts, peanut butter

allergies and,
199
,
326
–327,
349
,
505

choking risk and,
349
,
399
,
498
,
505

introducing,
349
,
505

oil in baby lotions,
38

sensitivity to, breastmilk and,
199

Pear juice;
see also
Juice

constipation and,
563
–564

diarrhea and,
566

Pedialyte;
see
Rehydration fluid

Pediatric nurse practitioner,
22

Pediatrician, choosing a,
19
–27;
see also
Doctor

Penile adhesion,
254

Penis

adhesion,
254

care of,
166
,
222
,
223

defect in (hypospadias),
223

diaper rash on,
282

erections and,
423

playing with,
422
–423

sore on,
282

see also
Circumcision

Period, mom's

and breastfeeding,
7
,
88
–89,
183

breast rejection and,
304
,
432

return of, postpartum,
88

Periodic breathing,
206

Permethrin, as insect repellent,
409

Pertussis,
528
,
531
,
534
;
see also
Diphtheria, tetanus, acellular pertussis vaccine

Pest control,
341
–342

Pesticides,
341
–342

in foods,
338
–341,
377

Pets

allergy to,
556

bites;
see
Bites, animal

fear of,
459
,
462

preparing, for baby,
16
–17

safety of baby near,
409

Petting zoo,
337

Phazyme,
214

Phenylketonuria (PKU)

breastfeeding and,
4

screening for, at birth,
122
,
524

Phimosis,
10

Phlegm

blood in,
539

blood-tinged, coughing up,
539

Phlegmy sound when feeding,
570

Phototherapy treatment, for jaundice,
152

Phthalates, in baby care products,
38

Physical activity;
see
Exercise

Physical exams;
see
Checkups

Physician;
see
Doctor

Physician's assistant,
22

Picaridin, as insect repellent,
409

Picc lines,
610
,
611

Picking up baby,
167
–169

all the time,
381
–384

Picky eating,
434
–435

Pigeon-toed,
253

Pigmented nevi,
149

Pillow

for baby support,
57

for older baby,
502

sleep safety and,
43
,
202
,
270
,
275

Pimples

breast milk for,
81

on baby's face,
227
–228

see also
Milia

Pins and needles, feeling in breast,
75
;
see also
Letdown

Plantar reflex,
147

Plants

household, air purifying,
336

household, poisonous,
396

Play mat,
59

for tummy time,
236

Play yard

buying,
45
–46

safety,
393

spending time in,
423
–424

Playdates,
460
–461

Playground

equipment, safety of,
405
–406

safety, teaching baby,
409

Playgroup, benefits of a,
460
–461

Play(ing)

baby games,
369
–373,
444
–445

in the 1st month,
172

in the 2nd month,
239

in the 3rd month,
263

in the 4th month,
303

in the 5th month,
318

in the 6th month,
344

in the 7th month,
375

in the 8th month,
411

in the 9th month,
429

in the 10th month,
447

in the 11th month,
469

in the 12th month,
491

independent,
381
–384,
505
–506

parallel,
500

with apps and computers,
509
–511

with genitals,
422
–423

with other babies,
460
–461,
500

with toys,
314
–316,
512
–513

see also
Stimulating your baby

Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine,
533
–536

to help prevent ear infections,
557

Pneumothorax,
611

Poison Control,
404
–405,
575
,
589

Poison ivy, first aid for,
591

Poison oak, first aid for,
591

Poison sumac, first aid for,
591

Poisoning, poisonous

first aid for,
589
–590

preventing,
404
–405

substances, keeping baby away from,
404
–405

sun;
see
Sunburn

Poisonous plants,
396

Polio,
528
–530

vaccine,
528
–530,
536

Pollen, allergy to,
556

Pollution indoors,
336
–338

Pool safety,
407
;
see also
Swimming

Poop;
see
Bowel movement

Portable crib;
see also
Play yard

buying,
45
–46

safety,
393

Port-wine stain,
149

POS;
see
Health insurance

Position for safe sleep,
201
,
247
–250,
270
–271,
299

Positioners, sleep,
202
,
250
,
270

Positions, breastfeeding,
65
–67

Postpartum

depression,
213
,
495
,
525
,
618

recovery, breastfeeding and,
5
,
7

recovery from,
139

weight loss,
7

Potty training

cloth diapers and,
35

early,
367

Pouch

baby carrier,
56

food,
376

PPO;
see
Health insurance

Prebiotics

in breastmilk,
3

in supplementation formula,
92
,
127
,
129

PreCheck,
519
–520

Pregnancy, spacing next,
484
–485

Premature baby(ies),
601
–630

adjusted age and,
108
,
607
,
621
,
622
–624

appearance of,
613

bonding with,
607
–609

breastfeeding,
602
–607,
618
–619

car seats for,
624
–625

catching up in development,
622
–624

categories of,
616

coping with emotions about,
614
–618

development of,
108
,
622
–624

feeding,
602
–607

formula for,
127
,
606
,
607

getting optimum care for,
612
,
614
–615

guilt about,
615
–618

handling,
619
–620

health problems,
625
–630

home care,
606
–607,
622
–623

kangaroo care and,
608
,
609

keeping warm at home,
622

massage, benefits for,
251
,
259
–260,
608
–609

medical terms to know about,
610
–611

nutrition for,
602
–607

permanent problems of,
620
–622

pumping breast milk for,
604
,
605

rehospitalization of,
629

siblings and,
621

taking home,
620
,
622
–623

vaccines and,
624

weight loss,
604

see also
Low-birthweight baby

Preparing for baby,
2
–59

Preparing nipples for breastfeeding,
6

Pretend play,
513

Preterm infant;
see
Premature baby(ies)

Prevacid,
571

Prickly heat,
227

Probiotics,
558

antibiotics and,
87
,
558

asthma and,
568

celiac disease and,
569

constipation and,
563

diarrhea and,
3
,
558

eczema,
326

GERD and,
571

in formula,
92
,
127
,
129

to treat colic,
214

to treat thrush,
151

Processed food,
340

Produce;
see
Fruit, Vegetables

dirty dozen,
338

organic,
338
–341

Progesterone,
64

Progestin-only pill,
9

Projectile vomiting,
198
,
570

Prolactin

breastfeeding and,
64
,
81

deficiency, and breastfeeding,
187

Propping

baby,
306
–307,
386

baby after feeds,
198

baby in car seat,
156
–157

baby with GERD,
571

bottle,
132

bottles for twins,
190

mattress,
250

sick baby,
555
,
562

Protein foods,
448

Prune juice, for constipation,
563

Pulling

baby's arm, risk of,
497

ear,
322
,
323
,
556