Caring for newborns
Caring for a newborn is not easy, especially if you've become a mother, often arise many questions.
For example how many times the baby should be bathed in a day ? Why breech babies often look red ? Do we need to clean the baby's tongue ? And others. So If you are experiencing similar things, then the following article is very important for you to see.
Caring for a baby is not an easy job. Newborns should get the extra treat of you so that he can grow up healthy and smart. Well, preferential treatment if you can do in the newborn ?
consider the following tips :
– Give breast milk for newborns main meals.
Breast milk is the best food for newborns, because it contains colostrum and other important substances are good for immunity and infant growth.
– Maintain cleanliness of the body, clothes, and a baby bed.
Maintain cleanliness of the body can be done by washing or wiping the baby twice a day. Use the special baby products are safe, from soaps, shampoos, powders and wet tissue. For clothing, make sure washed first before use. Wash clothing infant baby with special detergents (liquid) as it leaves no residue on clothes that cause skin irritation and avoid using softener. Make sure the bedroom is clean and the air circulation is functioning properly.
– Caring for the umbilical cord of newborns.
Baby's umbilical cord will fall off by itself in about 4 days, but in certain circumstances the loss of the umbilical cord could be longer, ie 1 month. Caring for the umbilical cord is very difficult for new mothers. In essence, the umbilical cord must be kept clean in order to avoid the risk of infant infections.
Here's how to care for your baby's cord :
1. Make sure the cord and the surrounding area is always dry and hygienic, to avoid infection and fungus.
2. Avoid the umbilical cord of the baby feces and urine.
3. Give special attention to the cord in a way to sterilize the umbilical cord with gauze soaked in alcohol 70% from the base to the tip, then wrap with gauze soaked in alcohol with neat. Do this until the umbilical cord is dry and off by itself.
Baby Cosmetics
Baby cosmetics many kinds, there are baby bath, baby shampoo, baby oil, baby lotion, baby powder, baby cream, baby cologne and hair lotions. Actually, not all needed by infants , so wise in choosing. Regardless of brand, use a product that has been clinically tested Clinical Proven Mild (CMP). If the baby is reacting negatively when applied certain cosmetics, for example, raised red patches on the skin, then it is likely the baby is allergic to cosmetics womb. Then stop using.
Switch on the baby cosmetics that are free of chemicals (green products). Still related to minimizing the baby contiguity with chemicals, also avoid using fragrances or fabric softener products. Chemicals in it too "strong" and can irritate baby's skin.
– Keep your baby's body warmth.
Infants must be in warm conditions, since he is still in a period of adjustment after a few months of being in a mother's warm womb. To keep the body warm baby, you can put the baby swaddling, gloves and legs, as well as hats.
It has been suggested to warm the baby, then it could be applied octopus? This is not entirely true, because the use of octopus actually torturing a baby and make it hard to breathe. However, if the mother intends to use in infants, try to not tie it too tight.
– Note nails newborn.
Nail newborn is still soft and thin, making the parents do not have the heart to cut it. However, in order to maintain the health of infants who sometimes like to put their hands into their mouths and that the nails do not hurt the soft skin , You should cut the baby's nails with special cutting tools for babies.
– observe the baby's clothes and diapers.
Immediately change clothes baby when dirty or damp, as well as with the diaper. Immediately clean the buttocks and pubic area baby after defecating or urinating.
– Things that are not favored the baby.
Most babies do not like the show off-wear clothes, bathing, shampooing, given eye drops and nasal drops. baby can rampage! The solution, do this activity quickly, but remain cautious. Divert attention by getting the baby converse, giving hugs and kisses.
– Sleeping baby ritual.
Total sleep time a new baby is 16 hours a day, with a restless night's sleep, and wake up several times. After 5 weeks of age, then the baby has a sleep pattern remains, namely to bed early at night and woke up 2-3 times at midnight. Bedtime ritual can help baby sleep more quickly and quality. The stages, bathe the baby with warm water that had poured baby bath, baby massage with baby oil or lotion, then create a quiet atmosphere in the bedroom. You can read fairy tales, sing lullabies or baby sprinkle with baby powder. Use the calming scent of baby products, but safe and clinically tested / Clinically Proven Mild (CMP).
– Toys for Babies.
Toys function not only entertain but also introduce the baby in various shapes and eye muscles to be more focused. For that, choose toys with bright colors. Toys chugging (musical mobile) hanging on the bed will stimulate the baby's senses of sight and hearing.
Teddy bear soft to please baby.
Rattle, toy handheld sound when shaken, also.
Babies are very amused when he saw the reflection in the mirror, the shadow on the wall and drops of rain. And, of course, there is nothing more exciting than the baby when he played with his father and mother.
– Recognize Disease Newborn.
Colic, diaper rash, nasal congestion, eye infections, tongue moldy and fever after immunization are some new baby subscription diseases. Current experience, the baby will be fussy with tears unusual. Quickly find out and immediately overcome. If Little diaper rash, diaper wipe open, and temporarily leave the baby without diapers first.
Nasal congestion in infants, eye infections, fever post-immunization and moldy tongue can be anticipated with a prescription from a doctor. While colic is generally not curable, can be overcome by making the baby feel comfortable
( with swung back and forth, fed, or rubbed his stomach).
People in Around the Baby
Babies are adorable, but, treat him appropriately. If too many people are carrying and took jest, if a little clothes replaced, bit by bit fed, or if the father and mother overreacted to his cries, the baby can be stressful as well. In addition, feelings of delicate baby make it "captures" the mood of the mother as the person closest. When the mother bad mood due to fatigue, for example, a baby could tell and he went along fuss. So, always keep your mood near baby. If you need a break, and let the baby on the other caregivers at home.
– Comfortable environment.
Very important to create a comfortable environment for the baby. Keep the baby's environment is not too crowded or noisy, try the air temperature is not too cold (less than 20 degrees Celsius) or too hot (over 31 degrees Celsius).
Babies can also be fussy because of glare, so make sure the light or direct sunlight does not fall right into his eyes. Comfortable environment also means free mosquito and insect bites. You can do fogging at home a few days before the baby comes. Not recommended to use insecticides in the nursery because the toxin can be attached in baby items. Use only netting fabric.
Similarly, information about tips on caring for a newborn , may be useful for you all.
Caring for a newborn is not easy, especially if you've become a mother, often arise many questions.
For example how many times the baby should be bathed in a day ? Why breech babies often look red ? Do we need to clean the baby's tongue ? And others. So If you are experiencing similar things, then the following article is very important for you to see.
Caring for a baby is not an easy job. Newborns should get the extra treat of you so that he can grow up healthy and smart. Well, preferential treatment if you can do in the newborn ?
consider the following tips :
– Give breast milk for newborns main meals.
Breast milk is the best food for newborns, because it contains colostrum and other important substances are good for immunity and infant growth.
– Maintain cleanliness of the body, clothes, and a baby bed.
Maintain cleanliness of the body can be done by washing or wiping the baby twice a day. Use the special baby products are safe, from soaps, shampoos, powders and wet tissue. For clothing, make sure washed first before use. Wash clothing infant baby with special detergents (liquid) as it leaves no residue on clothes that cause skin irritation and avoid using softener. Make sure the bedroom is clean and the air circulation is functioning properly.
– Caring for the umbilical cord of newborns.
Baby's umbilical cord will fall off by itself in about 4 days, but in certain circumstances the loss of the umbilical cord could be longer, ie 1 month. Caring for the umbilical cord is very difficult for new mothers. In essence, the umbilical cord must be kept clean in order to avoid the risk of infant infections.
Here's how to care for your baby's cord :
1. Make sure the cord and the surrounding area is always dry and hygienic, to avoid infection and fungus.
2. Avoid the umbilical cord of the baby feces and urine.
3. Give special attention to the cord in a way to sterilize the umbilical cord with gauze soaked in alcohol 70% from the base to the tip, then wrap with gauze soaked in alcohol with neat. Do this until the umbilical cord is dry and off by itself.
Baby Cosmetics
Baby cosmetics many kinds, there are baby bath, baby shampoo, baby oil, baby lotion, baby powder, baby cream, baby cologne and hair lotions. Actually, not all needed by infants , so wise in choosing. Regardless of brand, use a product that has been clinically tested Clinical Proven Mild (CMP). If the baby is reacting negatively when applied certain cosmetics, for example, raised red patches on the skin, then it is likely the baby is allergic to cosmetics womb. Then stop using.
Switch on the baby cosmetics that are free of chemicals (green products). Still related to minimizing the baby contiguity with chemicals, also avoid using fragrances or fabric softener products. Chemicals in it too "strong" and can irritate baby's skin.
– Keep your baby's body warmth.
Infants must be in warm conditions, since he is still in a period of adjustment after a few months of being in a mother's warm womb. To keep the body warm baby, you can put the baby swaddling, gloves and legs, as well as hats.
It has been suggested to warm the baby, then it could be applied octopus? This is not entirely true, because the use of octopus actually torturing a baby and make it hard to breathe. However, if the mother intends to use in infants, try to not tie it too tight.
– Note nails newborn.
Nail newborn is still soft and thin, making the parents do not have the heart to cut it. However, in order to maintain the health of infants who sometimes like to put their hands into their mouths and that the nails do not hurt the soft skin , You should cut the baby's nails with special cutting tools for babies.
– observe the baby's clothes and diapers.
Immediately change clothes baby when dirty or damp, as well as with the diaper. Immediately clean the buttocks and pubic area baby after defecating or urinating.
– Things that are not favored the baby.
Most babies do not like the show off-wear clothes, bathing, shampooing, given eye drops and nasal drops. baby can rampage! The solution, do this activity quickly, but remain cautious. Divert attention by getting the baby converse, giving hugs and kisses.
– Sleeping baby ritual.
Total sleep time a new baby is 16 hours a day, with a restless night's sleep, and wake up several times. After 5 weeks of age, then the baby has a sleep pattern remains, namely to bed early at night and woke up 2-3 times at midnight. Bedtime ritual can help baby sleep more quickly and quality. The stages, bathe the baby with warm water that had poured baby bath, baby massage with baby oil or lotion, then create a quiet atmosphere in the bedroom. You can read fairy tales, sing lullabies or baby sprinkle with baby powder. Use the calming scent of baby products, but safe and clinically tested / Clinically Proven Mild (CMP).
– Toys for Babies.
Toys function not only entertain but also introduce the baby in various shapes and eye muscles to be more focused. For that, choose toys with bright colors. Toys chugging (musical mobile) hanging on the bed will stimulate the baby's senses of sight and hearing.
Teddy bear soft to please baby.
Rattle, toy handheld sound when shaken, also.
Babies are very amused when he saw the reflection in the mirror, the shadow on the wall and drops of rain. And, of course, there is nothing more exciting than the baby when he played with his father and mother.
– Recognize Disease Newborn.
Colic, diaper rash, nasal congestion, eye infections, tongue moldy and fever after immunization are some new baby subscription diseases. Current experience, the baby will be fussy with tears unusual. Quickly find out and immediately overcome. If Little diaper rash, diaper wipe open, and temporarily leave the baby without diapers first.
Nasal congestion in infants, eye infections, fever post-immunization and moldy tongue can be anticipated with a prescription from a doctor. While colic is generally not curable, can be overcome by making the baby feel comfortable
( with swung back and forth, fed, or rubbed his stomach).
People in Around the Baby
Babies are adorable, but, treat him appropriately. If too many people are carrying and took jest, if a little clothes replaced, bit by bit fed, or if the father and mother overreacted to his cries, the baby can be stressful as well. In addition, feelings of delicate baby make it "captures" the mood of the mother as the person closest. When the mother bad mood due to fatigue, for example, a baby could tell and he went along fuss. So, always keep your mood near baby. If you need a break, and let the baby on the other caregivers at home.
– Comfortable environment.
Very important to create a comfortable environment for the baby. Keep the baby's environment is not too crowded or noisy, try the air temperature is not too cold (less than 20 degrees Celsius) or too hot (over 31 degrees Celsius).
Babies can also be fussy because of glare, so make sure the light or direct sunlight does not fall right into his eyes. Comfortable environment also means free mosquito and insect bites. You can do fogging at home a few days before the baby comes. Not recommended to use insecticides in the nursery because the toxin can be attached in baby items. Use only netting fabric.
Similarly, information about tips on caring for a newborn , may be useful for you all.
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