If you buy winter clothes that are scratchy or rough, your toddler probably won't want to wear them. Look for items that are lined with a soft material, such as fleece or flannel, to ensure that they will be comfortable. Keep in mind that you might have to cut tags off of the collar or inner lining to make them comfortable for your toddler. Fabrics that are good for toddler clothing include:  Cotton Wool Nylon Faux fur Fleece Dressing your toddler in 2 to 3 thin layers of clothing will actually trap heat and keep them warmer. First, choose a snug pair of pants and shirt made of wool or polyester to wick away moisture. Then, select a loose shirt or pants made of wool or fleece to insulate. Finish layering with a jacket or coat that's waterproof.  Every layer should be comfortable enough that your toddler has full range of movement. Avoid dressing your toddler in just 1 or 2 bulky layers that restrict their movement. If your child will be wearing thick wool socks, have them put on their boots or shoes so you can ensure that they won't pinch their feet. If your child is wearing thin socks with boots or shoes that have a little extra space, you may need to double the layers of socks so the shoes fit comfortably. Check your toddler's shoes or boots frequently since children's feet grow quickly. Cover your child's head so body heat doesn't escape. Find a hat that will cover your child's ears and fasten under the chin. Securing the hat with velcro or tassels will prevent the hat from sliding and stop your toddler from pulling it off.  You could also try to find a warm bonnet that you can tie underneath your toddler’s chin. If your toddler doesn't like winter hats, try a balaclava. This face mask covers most of the face, head, and neck, but has holes for the eyes and mouth. To make a balaclava more toddler-friendly, decorate a white balaclava with buttons, bows, or colorful thread. Choose mittens that are long enough to easily slide on and cover the wrists or even up to the elbows. Longer mittens are easier to put on than gloves and the kids are less likely to pull them off. Look for mittens with a warm inner layer and waterproof outer layer. Some mittens even close with velcro so you can secure them to your child.  If your toddler plays in the snow, get mittens lined with fleece since this material dries very quickly. If you don't have mittens, slide warm woolen or knee-high socks onto the toddler's hands. If your toddler will be playing in the snow, buying a snowsuit is a good idea. A snowsuit will prevent snow from getting under your toddler's clothes and it will provide insulation. Choose one with a water-resistant outer shell and warm lining on the inside. Most snowsuits have elastic or velcro around the wrists and ankles so you can tailor the fit to your toddler.
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One-sentence summary -- Buy shirts, pants, and jackets made of comfortable material. Dress your toddler in a few thin layers that trap heat. Choose warm socks that don't make your toddler's shoes too tight. Select a hat that will secure to their head. Buy warm mittens instead of gloves. Decide if your toddler needs a snowsuit.


If you send the carcasses to the veterinarian for testing, they will dispose of the deceased animals after they perform their tests on them. Depending on their facilities, they may incinerate or bury the animals. You may also request the remains if you want to dispose of the animals yourself. Typically, the vet will dispose of any dead animals for free after performing a necropsy. If you do not contact your veterinarian and are unsure about how to dispose the dead animals, call your local animal control. They will help you determine the best way of disposing of the carcasses. You can also take the dead puppies to your local animal services center and see if they will dispose of them for you. your puppies. In most places, you can bury deceased animals on your own property. If you have small children, you may want to have a small burial ceremony to help them deal with the death. For something as small as a puppy, a shoebox should work as a coffin. You should bury the dead animal at least two feet (61 cm) deep to prevent scavengers from digging it up.  Be sure to find out what your local rules and regulations are before burying the deceased animals. You may also want to explore the option of burying the animals in a pet cemetery. If you feel particularly attached to the dead puppies, you can also look into having them cremated and keeping their ashes in an urn.
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One-sentence summary -- Let the veterinarian dispose of them. Contact animal control. Bury


Hiccups happen when the diaphragm gets irritated. Drinking a small amount of breast milk might give the diaphragm time to relax and go from herky-jerk back to its normal motion. Again, the idea is that the act of swallowing may help regulate an out-of-whack diaphragm. Some ideas of things you might give your baby are:  Applesauce Rice cereal Mushed bananas A lot of people advocate drinking water from the "wrong side" (i.e. bending over, half-upside down), but this is obviously both hard and dangerous to make your baby go through. Best try to give your baby a water bottle (with a nipple adapter, for example) or even a sippy cup if your child is old enough. When a baby takes in too much milk, too fast, it causes the stomach to distend, triggering hiccups in the diaphragm. Try feeding your baby about half as much, twice as often, instead of giving him or her one big feeding. That way your baby will take in less milk at a time, hopefully nipping those hiccups in the bud. Another way to slow down your baby's milk intake is to take a break halfway during each feeding. When you're ready to switch your baby from one breast to the other, pause and burp him or her gently before resuming feeding with the other breast. If you bottle feed, take a break to burp your baby when the bottle is halfway finished. This gives your baby the chance to digest some of the milk, reducing the chances that he or she will get too full and start hiccuping. Your baby's stomach may also be getting distended from swallowing too much air during feedings. Sometimes shifting positions can remedy this problem. Shift him or her to a more upright (30- to 45-degree angle) position during feedings so that air doesn't get a chance to settle in the stomach and cause the diaphragm to contract. If your baby's mouth isn't latching tightly to your nipple, he or she may be swallowing air during nursing. Do you hear a lot of gurgling, gulping sounds while you're feeding your baby? If so, work on latching techniques that create a better seal around your nipple. Holding the bottle at a 45-degree angle causes the air to settle at the end of the bottle, reducing the chances that your baby will swallow it. You can also purchase bottles designed to reduce the amount of air in the bottle.
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Try breastfeeding. If the hiccups happened organically, try giving your baby something to eat. If your baby is old enough, give them a drink. Slow down your feedings. Stop and  burp your baby halfway through a feeding. Sit your baby upright during feedings. Make sure your baby is  latched on correctly. Bottle feed in a way that reduces air intake.