14 outdated concepts in newborn care

Infants need proper care to keep them healthy and developing normally like other children

Here are ideas you should avoid while caring for a newborn

1. Infants need to be bathed every day

The truth is that babies do not "stink" from sweat like adults, so they only need to bathe every 2 or 3 days (except for the case of a "diaper bomb"). However, if you have a daily habit of bathing your baby, just remember to moisturize after that.

2. Let your baby sleep in a quiet, dark room is best

Babies can sleep at any time.

The truth is, only a few babies really need such sleep. Most babies can sleep in a noisy and well-lit environment. Moreover, if the baby is used to the surrounding activities while sleeping, he will still "wheeze" as usual.

3. Rubbing alcohol when your baby has a high fever will help reduce the fever for your baby.

The truth is, rubbing alcohol won't help your baby's fever at all. On the contrary, this is actually not safe because alcohol can penetrate the baby's skin.

4. Letting your baby stand or bounce on your lap can cause your baby to be bowed

The truth is that your baby will not have legs around you as you fear. This is just a baseless word of mouth. Moreover, young children are at the age of learning how to bear the force on the feet and find the center of gravity, so letting them stand or bounce like that not only helps the baby be happy but also stimulates the baby's development.

5. Listening to classical music will help your baby increase IQ.

The truth is that music can enrich a baby's life. However, there are no studies proving that giving your baby some particular classical music can increase his brain 's intellectual capacity .

6. Just let it go when your baby cries. You will spoil your baby if you accept "love books" and hold your baby when he cries .

In fact, babies under 4 months of age have some self-comforting strategies. Children know how to "be spoiled" in order to be comforted and to love being wrapped up, but that is on their side. In fact, holding a baby when he cries helps him learn that parents will always be there to look after them.

7. Babies can stay up all night without changing wet diapers

The truth is urine is sterile water, and today's diapers absorb very quickly. So it doesn't matter if you leave your baby overnight with wet diapers. However, leaving a baby in a diaper full of feces for too long can cause a UTI (urinary tract infection) or bladder infection, especially in girls. So if you "hear" diapers smell, you should quickly change diapers for your baby immediately.

8. Getting vaccinated when your baby has a cold or low fever is very dangerous

The truth is that mild illnesses do not decrease a baby's immune system response or increase the risk of any adverse reactions to vaccination.

9. Never apply sunscreen to babies under 6 months old

In fact, the risk of skin cancer from exposure to the sun is higher than the risk of a baby reacting to sunscreen. It's best to keep your baby away from dangerous UV rays as much as possible, from 10am to 4pm. But if you have to take your baby out into the sun, you need to apply sunscreen of at least 15 SPF for your baby. According to the American Pregnancy Association, it is okay to apply only a small amount of sunscreen on small areas such as the baby's face or back of hands.

10. During the first month of age, always sanitize all bottles or pacifiers

The truth is, you only need to disinfect the bottles and pacifiers when you buy them and use them. After the first time, washing with soap and water should suffice. In fact, your baby is exposed to more bacteria than is found in this well-cleaned bottle or pacifier.

11. Putting your baby to sleep on the belly is safest

In fact, the safest sleeping position for your baby is lying on his back, which is to sleep on his back. In the past, doctors often worried that a child might choke his drool if he did not let him lie on his stomach or hips. But many studies show that this sleeping position is linked to SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) at a high rate.

12. Adding cereal rice to a baby's bottle will help your baby sleep well

The truth is, you need to delay your baby's solids from 4 to 6 months old. Research has shown that babies who eat solid foods before 4 months of age have a harder time sleeping than babies fed formula. This study also showed a link between early intake of solid foods and later obesity.

13. Need to breastfeed strictly according to the schedule

The truth is that it's better to breastfeed on demand, as your baby's body will tell him when he's hungry and when he's full. Placing your baby on a regular feeding schedule will negatively affect your baby's innate healthy eating habits.

14. Infants need to wear hard sole to protect their delicate toes and keep their feet straight.

The truth is that babies use their toes to cling to surfaces they walk on, so it's a good idea to let your baby go barefoot indoors. To keep your baby's tiny feet safe while out and about, put on shoes with good soles. A pair of hard sole shoes is very easy to slip when a baby moves.