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Having anew babycan be a rollercoaster ride.
Youre tired, youre recovering, your hormones are raging, youre learning to care for a tiny human.
But it came at a big cost.
Her 3-month-old contracted pneumonia from one of the grandparents, and landed in the hospital.
Her fiance is now blaming her and their entire relationship is at stake.
According to the experts, the average child gets around 6 colds in their first year of life.
Most of the time, the illnesses are not life-threatening.
But sometimes they are.
Manymomshave a natural instinct and the Seattle Childrens Hospital says you should listen to it.
According to Baby Center, pneumonia is a leading cause of hospitalization in babies.
About half of children younger than 5 require hospitalization when they have pneumonia,readsthe site.
But your baby can also be treated for pneumonia as an outpatient.
Protect your newborn from others who may be infected.
see to it everyone who comes in contact with your newborn is healthy.
But for further protection, wash more than just your own hands, suggests the Baby Center site.
Wash your babys hands often too.
Wash all high-contact places like toys, doorknobs, and the refrigerator handle regularly.
Keep pacifiers and toys clean, and avoid lettingotherchildren share cups or utensils with your baby.
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