Personal Care - Baby Care

to cause a baby to release air from the stomach by gently patting or rubbing their back

to assist a baby in releasing trapped air from their stomach by gently patting or rubbing their back, typically done to alleviate discomfort from gas or colic

a woman who breastfeeds and cares for another person's child

to gradually reduce or stop a baby's dependency on breastfeeding or bottle-feeding, introducing them to other foods and drinks

to tightly wrap a baby in a cloth or blanket for comfort and security

to feed a baby or young animal by drawing milk from the breast or teat

to gently place a baby in a crib or bed for sleep or rest

relating to the time after a baby is born

a medical condition in which a woman feels very sad and anxious in the period after her baby is born

a period of time when a woman can take a break from working and stay home before and after the birth of her child

a dress designed to be worn by pregnant women, with features such as stretchy or adjustable fabric to accommodate a growing belly

to breastfeed a baby

related to the period immediately after birth and the medical care and conditions concerning newborn infants

the specialized way of speaking that adults, particularly mothers, naturally adopt when communicating with infants

to secrete or produce milk from the mammary glands, typically referring to the production of milk by a female mammal, especially a human mother

(of an animal or baby) to take or eat food

to gently bounce or playfully move a small child or infant up and down on one's knee or in one's arms

a condition in babies where they cry a lot and seem uncomfortable, usually because of stomach pain or gas

to put clean clothes on a baby or change his or her diaper

to feed an infant or young child directly from the mother's breast, providing essential nutrition through breast milk

the speech patterns and sounds made by infants or young children as they begin to develop their language skills

the powdered milk obtained by removing the moisture content from liquid milk

the breast milk produced by a lactating mother to provide essential nutrition and antibodies for her infant

to take care of someone else's baby or child while the parents are away

to take care of a child or children while their parents are away

someone whose job is to take care of a child or children while their parents are away

the temporary care and supervision of children by an individual in the absence of their parents