F O R D A D S T H E N E W B A B Y M A N U A L F O R D A D S

T H E N E W B A B Y M A N U A L

2 4 - H R C O T S I D E A S S I S TA N C E

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Fuel Consumption 4.0

Do-It-Yourself Service 12.0Looking U

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Safe Operation 10.0KM/H

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WARNING! Your baby requires a “breaking-in” period. You need to spend lots of time during this “breaking-in period” to get to know your unique model. Free time might be limited. You might wonder what you’ve gotten yourself into but be patient. Remember, mum has been test driving this model for the past 9 months and has a head start. Before you know it, you’ll be head over heels in love.

It is important to start a good routine of regular maintenance. The baby will become much more portable and flexible as days go on. Taking care of such a small baby may feel awkward at first but the sooner you get to it the faster you will become comfortable in the driver’s seat.

It has been shown that top performing babies have very involved fathers.

Now that you’re a proud father of a new baby, here are a few tips on getting the best performance out of your model.

WARNING!

A good supply of top grade breast milk and a happy mum are important to top performance of your model. Breastfeeding:

• isbestforbaby

• isfree

• isportableandrequiresnomixingorheating

• makesforasmootherrunningbaby(breastmilkiseasytodigest)

• booststheimmunesystemwhichguardsagainstillness(justlikerustproofing)

• makesforaquieteroperation(lesslikelytobecolicky)

• letsbabyeatasmuchashe/sheneeds

• reducestheriskofcotdeath(SIDS-SuddenInfantDeathSyndrome)

• ischeapertorun

Father’s support is very important for successful breastfeeding.

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For a good supply of breast milk, fathers can do the following:

•gotobreastfeedingclasseswithmumfortechnicaladvice

•feedmum

•bringbabytomum

•helpwithpositioningofbabyatbreast

•checkbaby’sattachmenttomum’sbreast(latch)duringoperation

•supportmumandtellhershe’sdoingagreatjob

•burpbaby

•changebabywhenaskedorwheneverneeded

•holdbabyafterfeedingstohelpsettletosleep

•trytohelpmumrelaxandgetextrasleep

•checkwhatmummayneed(couldbeanythingatanytimeofthedayornight)

To make enough breast milk, mum needs rest, sleep,andfood.Yourhelpisvital.Cooking(whichalsoincludesgettingtake-awayfrommum’sfavouriterestaurant),cleaning(yes,thevacuum),answeringthephone,entertainingguests(ortellingthemtocomebackanothertime),shopping,doingthelaundryanddishes,alongwithallthethingsyoudidbefore,areafew small things which will help keep the breast milk flowing.

Average Fuel Consumption

8 – 12feedingsper24hours(amountsandtimesaredifferentforeverymodel)Growth spurts usually occur at 2 weeks, 4 weeks, and 3 and 6 months cause an increase in fuel consumption. Duringthese times, it is normal for a baby to feed frequently for 2 – 4 days. This too will pass.

Adequate fuel consumption can be seen in the following ways:

Waterworks (peeing)

Day1: Day2: Day3: Day4: Day5: Day6andafter:

1 wet nappies 2 wet nappies 3 wet nappies 4 wet nappies 5 wet nappies at least 6 wet nappies

Septic (pooing)

Don’tbesurprisedifeverytimesomethinggoesin,somethingcomesouttheotherend.However,for the first month, owners should be happy with 4 or more soft poos per day.

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Electrical (sleep or activity)

Baby usually settles after feeds. Baby is active and alert at other times.

Weight

Duringthefirstmonth,babygains150gperweekminimum.Babyregainsanylostbirthweightby2–3weeks, doubles birth weight by 5 to 6 months,andtriplesbirthweightbyayear(rememberthisisbabynotdad).

**Low Fuel Warning:

Get help if your baby: • doesnotfeedatleast8timesin24hours• hasfewernumberofwetnappiesthannumberofdaysold (ifyourbabyislessthan6daysold)• haslessthan6wetnappiesperday (ifyourbabyis6daysorolder)• isverysleepyandhardtowakeuptofeed• hasyellowskinandeyesandisnotfeedingwell• haslessthanonedirtynappyin24hours

For technical assistance with breastfeeding contact:

Australian Breastfeeding Association

www.breastfeeding.asn.au

Maternal and Child Health Centre (see your local council)

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For your baby to have a safe and long life, the manufacturer recommends:

• alwaysuseacarseat

• readtheinstructionsbeforeputtingtogetherbabyequipment (yourbaby’slifedependsonit)

• keeponehandonbabyatalltimesduringnappychanges (modelsmaylurchandrollunexpectedly)

• nevershakeababy (shakingcancausepermanentbraindamageandevendeath)

•putbabytosleeponhis/herbacktohelppreventSIDS

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Dad’s guide to effective burping (thebabythatis)

• Burpingishelpfultoavoidbuild-upofwind.

• Dadscanbecomeprosatthisinnotime(somebabiesburpontheirown).

• Placebabyonyourshoulderandpatgentlybutfirmlyontheback.This can easily be done sitting in your favourite chair or while strolling around the house.

WARNING! Somemodelswillejectliquidwhenburping(thisisnormal). Themanufacturerrecommendsusingsomekindoftarp(i.e.blanket)onyourshoulder or standing near a sink.

Five ways to calm a cranky baby

• Cuddle(youremembercuddling)orwrapbabyupinablanket.

• Whileholdingbaby,gentlybounceorwalkwiththebabywhilespeakingsoftly (“sh...sh...”workswellorpointouttheinterestingfeaturesinyourworkshopor onyourcomputer).

• Whisperinhisorherear.

• Goforawalkorcarride.

• Besilly-singormakefunnyfaces.

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Doesitreallyneedtobechanged?Somedadspreferthesniffmethod, some peek, and others can tell by the feel of the nappy.

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Oil Changes

• Girls-wipefromfronttoback.

• Boys-whenwashing,treatthepenislikeafinger. DONOTPULLBACKFORESKIN

• Mostbabieswillpeewhentheygetcold,sokeepthatpenis covered unless you want to get showered.

• Pointpenisdown,toavoidleakingfromthetop.

• Tabscomefromthebackofthenappyandfastentothefront.

• Clothnappysneedtoberinsedinthetoiletandstoredinthebucket. Don’tforgettodisposeofthedisposables.

Isitsupposedtobethatcolour?

Black - baby’sfirstpoosareblackandsticky(knownasmeconium).Oncethebabyisgettinggoodamountsofbreastmilk (orformula)itwillchangefromblacktogreenishblacktobrownoryellow.

Mustardcoloured-seedy, loose poos are normal for breastfed babies.

White - itisnormalforgirlstohaveawhitishjelly-likedischargefromtheirvagina.Thiswilleventuallygetcleanedoff.

Red - girls also can bleed a small amount from the vagina in the first few days. This is normal and is caused by mum’s hormones.

Orangey red - babies that are 1 – 3 days old may have one or two orangey-red coloured spots in the nappy. The baby is not bleeding but has passed uric acid crystals. If this continues past 3 days, call your doctor or child maternal heath line.

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Your tool kit should contain:

• nappies-atleast3or4

• wipes

• changepad

• completechangeofclothesforbaby (pickanoutfityoucanputoneasily)

• nappycream(ifusing)

• plasticbag(fordirtynappies)

Sometimesasadadyoumayfeelawkward,butasyourbabygrowsyouwilldevelop a very special relationship.

Eventhoughitmayseemlikemumisin the driver’s seat, take responsibility for some aspect of regular maintenance like the bath or bedtime.

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Exhaust(ion)islikelywithanewbaby. Your baby will not sleep through the night for several months. This can be hard on drivers. Babies are designed to wake up and refuel every few hours.Eventually,theywillstartsleeping longer. They also like to know that you are both around for them. In the meantime, try to take turns at sleeping-in, go to bed earlier (andnotnecessarilyatthesametime),and nap. If one partner is rested, the other partner can function better.

Whenwillweeverhavesexagain? It is important to remember that after having a baby, mum needs time to recover. Good communication and not pressuring or rushing mum helps. Mummay behesitantatfirst.However,withtime(andsomesleep),thisshallpass.

For a well-tuned family, it is important to talk to mum and maintain your relationshipasacouple.Talkaboutsomething(anything)otherthanthebaby.Remember, mum drives this model all day. You may be worried about balancing work and home. This maybeatimetolookatyouroptionsandtalktoyourpartneraboutthem.Plantimetogether. Go on a date.

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Problems

Crying baby

CryingMum

Causes

• Hungry

• Tired

• Wind

• Boredom

• Cold

• Uncomfortable

• Smellyordamp

• Emotional

• Normalbabyblues

• Overtiredandover-

whelmed

• Postnataldepression

What to do?

• Feedyourbaby.

• Rockbabygentlyinyourarmsorinacradle.

• Burpbabyduringandafterfeeding.

• Holdbabyandrubhis/herbackwhilewalkingaroundyour

house singing your favourite tunes.

• Changebaby’ssurroundings.

• Bundlebabyinblanketorputonanotherlayerofclothing.

• Takeoffalayerofclothingifbabyistoohot.

• Makesurenothingispinchingorpokingbaby.

• Changenappy(andclothesifnecessary).

• Comfort,cuddle,soothandreassure.

• Besupportiveandreassuring.Bepatient.

• Encouragemumtonap,takeoverasmanyhouseholdchoresas

possible(takeinitiativeanddon’t wait for mum toaskforhelp),limit

visitors,tellherwhatagoodjobshe’sdoing.

• Encouragemumtoseekprofessionalhelpiffeelingsofsadness, anger,

guilt, anxiety, fatigue and inadequacy persist.

What to do?

• Helpwithpositioningandattachment.

• Encouragemumtogethelpbeforeshestopsbreastfeeding.

CallAustralianBreastFeedingAssociationtotalktoaChildMaternal

HealthNurse,oryourdoctorormidwife.Don’tgiveuptooquickly

because breast milk really is the best food for your baby

• Encouragemumtofeedmoreoften.Soreortenderbreasts

are normal when milk comes in – this too will pass.

• Supportandencouragemum.

• Changenappyanddolaundry.

Problems

Breastfeeding

difficulties

Noisy exhaust

system

Causes

• Sorenipples

• Fulland/orsorebreasts

• Mumandbabylearning

what to do

• Normalinfantbowel

sounds(sometimes

heardacrosstheroom)

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Problems

Spots,blotches,

red rash

Cone head

Anything

Causes

• Normalnewbornrash

(anywhereonbody)

• Nappyarea

• Thrush(whitespotsin

baby’s mouth that look

likemilkcurds)

• Thebirthprocess

• Don’tknow

What to do?

• Nothing.(Ittakesawhileforbaby’sskintogetusedtoairso

theytendtogetalotofrashes,spots,etc.)

• Ifitlooksstrange,comparenoteswithmumandcallyour

ChildMaternalHealthNurseforfurtherinformation.

• Gotothedoctorasbabyneedsmedicationforthrush-mum

also needs to see the doctor if she is breastfeeding.

• Nothing. Baby’s head will become less pointy in a very short time.

• Call Maternal Child Health Nurse

AdaptedandreproducedwithpermissionofPublicHealth,RegionofPeel.

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