Babies need adequate care right from the time they are born this is due to the fact that they are still very tender and their skins are easily get infections. Most mothers especially those having a baby for the very first time find caring for their babies to be very challenging making there babies to look very unhealthy and may die due to lack of care. I will be unfolding some healthy tips on how you can take care of your new born and enjoy the full blessing of being a mother.
Make sure you don’t give any other food to your new born apart from breast milk unless your health care advises this is because it creates a very strong bond between mother and baby.
The umbilical cord should be carefully cleaned with spirit/ alcohol even after it has fallen off keep cleaning until it is properly dried.
Before handling your baby make sure you wash your hands.
Always support the head of your baby while carrying because their neck bone is not yet strong to support the head.
Do support your new born with a pillow while sleeping so as to give the baby maximum comfort.
Don’t allow little children to carry a new born because they might not be careful enough with the little child.
While playing or curdling your baby do it gently to prevent harming and over stressing the child.
Don’t expose the new born so the they will not get cold.
Your new born should not sleep with other children so that they will not accidentally sleep on the baby.
Don’t over rape the baby to avoid suffocation.
Change your baby's diapers when it is been soaked so as to prevent skin irritation and discomfort.
Make sure that the baby's diaper is well fastened to avoid leakage.
Bath your baby twice a day warm bath not too hot water depending on the weather and use a mild baby soap, oil and cream on your baby's skin to avoid the skin from drying out.
Use soft sponge on your baby's skin and use a very soft towel to clean their face.
Be careful while washing the hair and face to avoid water from entering the nostrils.
Dip cotton bud into baby oil and gently clean the ear and noise.
After circumcision of a male new born babe, use petroleum jelly to prevent the wound from sticking to the diaper.
Wash spoons or other utensils before using them to feed the newborn.
Always raise the head of the baby up while feeding to avoid shocking.
Always check baby's temperature to know when there is disorder.
Don't use self medication always see the doctor or visit the healthcare provider in case of any anomaly.
Immunize your baby at each stage of immunization to prevent deadly infections.
Don't take chances or assume anything always report any changes or suspected changes in terms of health and physiology when you have no explanation or you lack understanding in that area.
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