For the first time as a mother, you will be faced with a lot of confusion and confusion about how to properly take care of your baby. If you still wonder, you can refer to the following short infant care handbook. A lot of useful information!
Newborn babies are young and fragile, so they need special care from their mothers
1 / Take care of your baby's sleep
On average, a newborn baby can sleep about 16 hours a day, maybe even more. Each child's sleep can last from 3 to 4 hours and goes through many different stages. If the baby does not wake up actively, the mother should wake up to breastfeed every 3-4 hours. Breastfed babies will get hungry more quickly, so in the first few weeks after birth, mothers should wake up and breastfeed every 2 hours.
In the beginning, most babies will have difficulty distinguishing day and night and adjusting their circadian rhythms. You can help your baby by avoiding strong nighttime stimuli when breastfeeding or changing diapers. In addition, mothers should let the lights light lightly and avoid talking and playing with the baby at night so that the baby understands this is the right time to go to bed.
Your baby's sleep by age Sleep is very important for all children and adults. It is time for both the body and the brain to rest in preparation for the exciting sequence the next day. Without enough rest, the baby's body will be very tired and a lack of mind
2 / Be careful when bathing your baby
If you want, you can bathe your baby every day, but should not bathe too many times a day. Your baby's skin is still quite fragile, and too much bath will remove the baby's natural protective layer. At the same time, it also loses moisture on the child's skin. When bathing the baby, mothers should maintain the room temperature in the range 28-30 degrees to prevent the baby from catching a cold. Cut nails neatly and wash hands thoroughly before bathing your baby. In addition, mothers should use soap specifically for children to not irritate the child's skin.
For babies who have not yet shed their umbilical cord, mothers should note the following things after bathing their baby:
- Should disinfect with 90 degree alcohol after washing hands with soap and water
- Use a cotton ball to wipe the umbilical cord, then pat the umbilical cord and feet dry.
- Use 70 degree alcohol to disinfect the skin around the navel
- Wrap the diaper under the navel to avoid letting baby feces and urine contaminate the navel area.
Bathing for babies: When to limit For those who are first-time mothers, bathing babies is always a first time experience confusing mothers. Overcoming the bath properly and properly, the mother also has to equip more information on absolute cases of not bathing the baby. Refer to the following 6 cases of taboo!
3 / Practice breastfeeding properly
- When breastfeeding, mothers should sit on a chair or a place with a comfortable backrest. Should put a mattress or pillow to rest under the arms, and legs.
- Use a clean, warm towel to wipe the nipples. Hold the baby on your lap and hold the baby's chest against the mother's chest, nose level with the nipple. Then gently bring the nipple against the lips or nose to stimulate the baby to open his mouth.
- When the baby opens his mouth, the mother should use her arm around her to support her back and shoulders. Be especially careful when breastfeeding lying down and avoid oversleeping. The baby can be suffocated by the mother's chest, leading to death.
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