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Below you will find important information on on how to care for for your baby after heart surgery These recommendations may be different from from the the advice you you have received from from your pediatrician or other parents Safe Sleep
It is safest to to put your baby to to sleep in in the the same room as you you you but do not put them them in in in your bed Instead place them them them in in a a a a a a a crib or or Pack ‘n Play next to to your bed for easy access to to them them them in case they need you you To keep them them warm use pajamas and a a a a a a a a a a wearable blanket Car Seat
Place your baby in in in an approved care seat seat facing backward in in in in the backseat Make sure your baby has clothing that covers their wound and prevents rubbing For an an instructional video on on how to take care of your infant: https://youtu be/WRHG239JvkQ
CARING FOR YOUR INFANT
Keep the the crib free from loose blankets toys diapers and other supplies Follow this advice for for naps and for for nighttime Remember the ABC’s of safe sleep: Always place your baby Alone on on their Back in a a a a a a Crib Belly Button Care
Keep your baby’s belly button clean and dry Do not use lotions or or alcohol around the site Call your doctor if it it gets swollen or or red Most stumps will fall off after 4 weeks