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El cuidado de los dientes pequeños

junio 12, 2024 INFANTES

La dentición es un gran acontecimiento para los bebés. A algunos bebés les empiezan a salir los dientes hacia los 3-4 meses, mientras que a otros puede que no les salgan hasta los 6-12 meses o incluso un poco más adelante. Empezar a cuidar sus dientes a una edad temprana es una idea muy sensata para evitar problemas futuros, crear buenos hábitos y ayudarles a acostumbrarse a que les higienicen la boca.

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La dentición es un GRAN acontecimiento.

Es importante cuidar los dientes de leche, aunque sean temporales. Los azúcares de la leche materna, la leche de fórmula y otros alimentos pueden provocar caries si no se limpian los dientes.

Las caries dentales pueden ser dolorosas y provocar problemas alimenticios y aumento de peso.

Esto es lo que puedes hacer para ayudar a cuidar esos pequeños dientes:

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LIMPIA:

Después de cada toma, utiliza una toallita húmeda para limpiar suavemente las encías de tu bebé. Esto ayuda a eliminar cualquier residuo de leche o fórmula y bacterias.

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CEPILLA:

Cuando le salga el primer diente a tu bebé, cepíllalo dos veces al día con un cepillo pequeño y un poco de pasta de dientes con flúor.

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DIVIÉRTANSE:

A algunos niños no les gusta cepillarse los dientes. Intenta convertirlo en un juego, escuchar una canción o cepillarse juntos para que aprenda observándote.

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SUPERVISA:

A medida que tu hijo crezca, ayúdale a intentar cepillarse los dientes por su cuenta. Asegúrate de que se limpia todas las zonas de la boca y sigue ayudándole hasta que pueda hacerlo bien por cuenta propia.

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DENTISTA:

Lleva a tu hijo al dentista cuando le salga el primer diente. El dentista puede sugerir un tratamiento con flúor para prevenir las caries.

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EVITA LAS CARIES:

Para prevenir la caries dentales perjudiciales:

  • Evita darle bebidas o refrigerios azucarados.
  • No dejes que tu bebé se duerma con el biberón.
  • Cambia al vaso antes de que tu bebé cumpla un año.
  • Limita el uso del chupete a los 2 años.

Los bebés prematuros necesitan cuidados adicionales, dado que sus dientes pueden no tener un esmalte fuerte. Además, los medicamentos que puedan haber recibido en la UCIN pueden afectar sus dientes. Habla con el dentista de tu bebé sobre sus necesidades.

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Haz que el cepillado y el hilo dental formen parte de la rutina diaria de tu hijo para que tenga una sonrisa sana y feliz.

Side Lying Hold

Side-Lying Hold

  1. For the right breast, lie on your right side with your baby facing you.
  2. Pull your baby close. Your baby’s mouth should be level with your nipple.
  3. In this position, you can cradle your baby’s back with your left arm and support yourself with your right arm and/or pillows.
  4. Keep loose clothing and bedding away from your baby.
  5. Reverse for the left breast.

This hold is useful when:

  • You had a C-section
  • You want to rest while baby feeds
  • You are breastfeeding in the middle of the night
  • You and your baby are comfortable in this position
Cross Cradle Hold

Cross-Cradle Hold

  1. For the right breast, use your left arm to hold your baby’s head at your right breast and baby’s body toward your left side. A pillow across your lap can help support your left arm.
  2. Gently place your left hand behind your baby’s ears and neck, with your thumb and index finger behind each ear and your palm between baby’s shoulder blades. Turn your baby’s body toward yours so your tummies are touching.
  3. Hold your breast as if you are squeezing a sandwich. To protect your back, avoid leaning down to your baby. Instead, bring your baby to you.
  4. As your baby’s mouth opens, push gently with your left palm on baby’s head to help them latch on. Make sure you keep your fingers out of the way.
  5. Reverse for the left breast.

This hold is useful when:

  • Your baby is premature
  • Your baby has a weak suck
  • Your baby needs help to stay latched
  • Your baby needs extra head support
  • You and your baby are comfortable in this position
Football Hold

Clutch or “Football” Hold

  1. For the right breast, hold your baby level, facing up, at your right side.
  2. Put your baby’s head near your right nipple and support their back and legs under your right arm.
  3. Hold the base of your baby’s head with your right palm. A pillow underneath your right arm can help support your baby’s weight.
  4. To protect your back, avoid leaning down to your baby. Bring baby to you instead.
  5. Reverse for the left breast.

This hold is useful when:

  • You had a C-section
  • You have large breasts
  • You have flat or inverted nipples
  • You have a strong milk let-down
  • You are breastfeeding twins
  • Your baby likes to feed in an upright position
  • Your baby has reflux
  • You and your baby are comfortable in this position
Breastfeeding Holds

Cradle Hold

  1. For the right breast, cradle your baby with your right arm. Your baby will be on their left side across your lap, facing you at nipple level.
  2. Your baby’s head will rest on your right forearm with your baby’s back along your inner arm and palm.
  3. Turn your baby’s tummy toward your tummy. Your left hand is free to support your breast, if needed. Pillows can help support your arm and elbow.
  4. To protect your back, avoid leaning down to your baby. Instead, bring your baby to you.
  5. Reverse for the left breast.

This hold is useful when:

  • Your baby needs help latching on
  • You and your baby are comfortable in this position
Breastfeeding Holds

Laid-Back Hold

  1. Lean back on a pillow with your baby’s tummy touching yours and their head at breast level. Some moms find that sitting up nearly straight works well. Others prefer to lean back and lie almost flat.
  2. You can place your baby’s cheek near your breast, or you may want to use one hand to hold your breast near your baby. It’s up to you and what you think feels best.
  3. Your baby will naturally find your nipple, latch, and begin to suckle.

This hold is useful when:

  • Your baby is placed on your chest right after birth
  • You have a strong milk let-down
  • You have large breasts
  • You and your baby are comfortable in this position