This line from a Christmas tune is one that rehabbers all over the country are singing now as we prepare our supply lists for the baby season which is almost upon us. We probably have Fedex and UPS running around in circles as we order our formula, syringes, nipples, heating pads, snuggle safes, heat lamps, bedding, meds, supplements, electrolytes, critical care formulas, nursery boxes, reptariums, colostrum, and the list goes on and on. Once supplies start arriving, the rush is on to sort everything and store each item in an appropriate spot. Why? We need to do this to save lives. The first thing we have to do when a baby comes in is to evaluate it’s condition. If it is critical, we have to deal with the most pressing problem immediately if we are to safe this little life. Once a baby is stable, we put it on a rehydration protocol just as soon as the baby’s body temperature is normal. Feeding a cold baby is disastrous. Once the baby is warm and hydrated, we start it on the proper formula and emaciation protocol. When the baby is eating formula and gaining weight, we can breathe a sigh of relief. This initial stage is not unlike an emergency room, hence the need to have everything right where we can get it quickly. Wasted minutes can mean death to a critical baby.
On a lighter note, our 2008 end-of-season newsletter is being mailed out now. We hope that you enjoy it, including some of last years’ baby pictures.
