Taking care of babies is not easy at all, especially for first-time mothers. Everyone wants to give their children the best they can. But did you know that there are things that are considered "taboo" for babies?
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Solid food
According to nutrition experts, breastmilk and formula milk are the only foods that babies under 6 months of age can absorb. Absolutely do not allow babies under 4 months of age to try any solid foods because they cannot digest them. Introducing children too early to solid foods will increase the risk of allergies and obesity in children.
During the first 4 months of your baby's life, you should also avoid giving your baby water, juice or any other liquid other than milk! Because the baby is still not able to "cope" with these types of water.
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During the first 6 months of life, breast milk and formula are the only sources of nutrition for babies
Medicine
When the baby is sick, the mother usually Mothers should be careful when giving the baby any medicine even if it is labeled as safe for babies . Ideally, before giving medicine to your child, mothers should consult a doctor. Absolutely do not buy drugs for your children to take by yourself because it is very dangerous. Keep track of your child's reactions to medication and notify your doctor immediately if there are any unusual phenomena.
Mother also should not arbitrarily give the baby vitamin supplements without the permission of the doctor. Because excess viatmin will also harm your baby's health.
Without the permission of the doctor, mothers should not arbitrarily give the baby any medicine
The "trivial things" in the child's crib
Many moms decide to put their baby to sleep in the crib from an early age. This is up to me, as long as I should clean up the contents of your crib. Things like quilts, stuffed animals, pillows, hug pillows, toys ... can suffocate your baby while sleeping. It is also one of the causes of sudden infant death (SIDS).
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Other notes
When you want to bathe your baby, you should pay special attention to your baby's navel. Absolutely not stump your baby's umbilical cord in the water until it falls off and dry.
- Do not let your baby stay in the sun for too long. In case you have to go out in the sun, you should consider long-sleeved clothing and a wide-brimmed hat rather than sunscreen!
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