In addition to the love for the baby, parents need to prepare for themselves the basic knowledge to avoid mistakes when taking care of the baby.
When a baby is born, it will bring joy and happiness to parents. With all love, parents always cherish, take care of the baby and do all that is good for the baby. But in addition to the love for the baby, parents need to prepare for themselves the basic knowledge to avoid mistakes when taking care of babies .
Infants are susceptible to infections:
Infants are very vulnerable to "attack" bacteria due to their incomplete immune system. Therefore, parents should wash their hands thoroughly before holding or hugging the baby.
The baby's body is still weak, so it needs careful care
Don't let infants sleep overnight:
The infant's “sleep schedule” is not the same. Infants usually sleep a lot but still need to eat for about 2-3 hours at a time. So, if you see your baby sleeping for 8 hours continuously, parents should pay attention, this may be a sign of jaundice.
Do not isolate your baby from the outside for the first 6 weeks:
This is a misconception of parents. We should not let the baby go out for too long, but should begin to familiarize the baby with his surroundings in the second week. The appropriate time is from 9-10 am or from 15h -16h, when it is cool, not too hot or cold.
Do not choose clothes for your baby:
The newborn baby's body is still immature, so parents should choose cotton, soft, airy clothes ..., don't just buy it nice.
Should feed the baby when the baby is hungry:
Not so, let the baby eat whenever the baby is hungry, ensure at least every four hours, not just feeding the baby with the right meal.
The baby's spine is quite soft and weak:
Because the spinal cord is not fully developed, the baby's spine is quite weak and fragile. So, parents need to pay attention and be careful when lifting the baby's head and neck. When holding the baby in a horizontal position, use the arm to support the baby's head; While holding up or lying down, you should pay attention to support the baby's head and neck.
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