Congratulations to the new mom! Well, all of them who have handled the discomforts of nine months of pregnancy and successfully made it through the excitement of labor and delivery, and now a new life is in front of you. The joy and happiness of bringing a life into this world cannot be described in words.
Becoming a parent of a new born baby is the most wonderful feeling in the world, but taking care of your child can be the most hectic time for you. So here are few tips on how you can take care of your baby.
For newborn there will be a lot of things, responsibilities and it can cause some nervousness for most new moms, especially those who have not spent a lot of time around newborns. In fact, many new parents feel unprepared when it’s time to bring their new baby home from the hospital.
There are many essential things to keep in mind while taking care of your newborn baby. These tips and suggestions will make new parenthood a little easier.
Hold your Baby Right
Now if it is your first child then it can be difficult for you to know how to hold your child right. Always keep a hand underneath your new born baby’s neck as they have soft bones.
Feeding
Whether you chose Breastfeeding or Bottle-feeding just remember that it will be the best part you will spend with your new born baby.
- Breastfeeding: Not only breastfeeding prevents your child from diseases but also strengthens your love bond.
- Bottle feeding: It may help your child to spend his time with his dad or grandparents.
Help your child to burp
For your new born baby to burp, an upright position is most important. Hold your Baby facing towards your chest. Gently tap on his back until you hear a sound of Burp.
Diaper Changing
Changing diaper of your new born baby again and again can be a hectic job but in order to prevent your child from infections and rashes one have to become a Diaper-changing expert. Make sure your things are always ready. Change your baby’s diaper more often and after taking the diaper off, clean your baby’s genitals from soft wipes.
Sponge-bath your new born baby
Always remember to use slightly warm water when bathing your new born baby. Sponge your baby softly as they have soft bones.
Massaging
For the development and coordination of your baby a massage is utmost important. Moreover interacting/playing with your child will nourish the bond between you and your baby.
Vaccination
Medical of your child is also an important thing to take care of. Schedule up your appointments with the doctor for the vaccination of your new born baby.
Baby Toys
Do not let your baby to play with stiff toys. Surround him with soft toys .
Position up your Child for a Healthy Sleep
Your Baby might sleep for about 15 hours a day, so for his healthy sleep make sure he is in right position. Make your baby sleep on his back and make sure his head is not covered while sleeping.
Layering up your new born baby’s Clothes
New born baby’s are quite sensitive to cold, so layer your child with soft clothes to prevent him from sickness.
Keep The Room Warm
Firstly, make sure that a warm temperature is present in your baby’s bedroom when it is a harsh winter season. Close all windows at night to avoid any cold air from entering the nursery. However, ensure adequate ventilation too.
Avoid Heavy Blankets for Your Baby
You may also think that you should tuck your little one in a warm blanket at night, but do not do so. Remove few of the things like blankets, pillows and such from your newborn’s crib to curb the risk of SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome).
Use a Humidifier
Generally winter months will require a heater in your newborn’s room. If you are using one, also use a humidifier. It will maintain the humidity levels in the baby’s room and also prevent your newborn’s skin from losing moisture.
These above tips will make sure that your newborn remains safe and healthy through the every season. If your newborn develops a fever or cold, do schedule an appointment with the doctor at the earliest.