Mary不愧是专业人士(退休前是银行高管)，上次陪着我们去医院给乐乐做两个月的常规体检，居然还做了笔记！
Notes: Visit with Dr. Kathleen Laslo, January 24, 2011Skin: Baby’s scaley scalp and red cheeks (rash) are common, and are NOT hives, but are forms of skin Eczema--skin rash that often appears in first year of life. This is usually seen on baby’s forehead, cheeks, and scalp; it can spread to other parts of baby’s body.
Cause: Dr. Laslo not sure, could be inherited or can be triggered by something in diet or breastmilk; fluctuating hormones in new Mom’s can cause redness too. Rash can be aggravated by heat, and irritants that come in contact with baby’s skin (wool, and some soaps). Use fragrance/dye-free soaps on baby clothes. OK to use Dreft detergent. Changes in temperature, and dry skin, can add to redness. Call doctor right away if skin irritation turns ‘yellowish’.
Keep track of foods Mom is eating that might trigger redness.
Put tiny bit of vaseline/balm on face before breastfeeding-keeps face dry.
Use Selsun Blue; BE CAREFUL of baby’s eyes—NOT kids’ shampoo.
Wash hair twice a week. Massage oil on baby scalp gently and brush away scales gently.
NOTE ON SKIN IRRITATION: Be patient, this will take time to clear up and to figure out the best way to eliminate completely. It is common but uncomfortable for baby. Keep baby comfortable, not too hot or cold, use cotton fabrics, and dye-free detergent. Try to avoid extreme temperature changes.
Weight: Cut back on formula to 6 oz. (if possible); Use pacifier.
Muscles: Every day put baby on stomach and encourage him to develop neck and arm muscles; to push himself up, and begin to turn over.
Facial Movement. When facing Lucas encourage baby to look to the ‘right’. Now Lucas favors looking to the left; Doctor noted that Lucas’ head growth and shape will reflect this tendency. Encourage baby to turn head left and right equally.
