Dealing with the new baby
There are several things to keep in mind when dealing with a new baby, including:
- Wash hands or use antiseptic for hands before handling the baby; because newborns may have immune system they have weak, so they are more prone to infection.
- Care must be taken to fix the child’s head and neck; the mother must be careful to fix the head of her child when carrying, and be in a straight position with his body even when placed in his bed.
- Ensure that the child is securely installed in the vehicle or car seat, securely and securely.
- Remember that the new baby is not ready to play rough, such as being shot in the air or shaking on the knees.
Breastfeeding baby
There are several things that must be observed during breastfeeding, including:
- The baby can be breastfed immediately after birth, and the first milk is called milk, which is very nutritious and beneficial to the baby.
- When feeding a baby, make sure that the mother sits in a comfortable place, away from noise, so as not to distract the child, and prefer to use the pillows to support the arms, and back to be comfortable during the feeding.
- Make sure that the baby is breastfed properly, by placing the nipple in the baby’s mouth while keeping his nose away from the breast until he breathes in a good way, and the chin is touching the breast.
- The number of lactation times on the first and second day can be between 8-15 times a day, and by the end of the first week the number of times is 6-8 times a day.
- There is a set of signs showing that the child gets enough milk, including: hearing the child swallowing milk, and calm after breastfeeding.
Baby bath
There are several things to be aware of when the child is orphaned, namely:
- Ensure the water temperature; so that it is suitable for the baby’s bath, the thermometer can be used to check the temperature, which is ideal at 37 or 38 ° C, or can be used elbow to measure water temperature.
- The depth of water for newborns and infants up to the age of six months should be 13 cm, or the depth can be measured to cover the shoulders well, and if it is older and seated, the water can be filled slightly above the waist.
- Stay with the child during his bath even if one of the older children with the bath, because children can sink in less than 3 cm of water, they are skid.
- The baby’s corset is once or twice a week, because his scalp produces few oils, and the over-the-counter bath loses these important oils, as well as the use of mild soap suitable for children.
Child sleep
The baby sleeps about 16 hours a day at first, but not once, and usually one to two hours per newborn. Before six months, children sleep six hours a night. To improve sleep habits,
- When a child cries at night during sleep, it is best to wait a minute or two to see if he will go back to sleep alone or not.
- Try not to wake him up to feed him at night or change his diaper.
- Leave the child active and play throughout the day so he can gradually sleep for longer hours during the night.