Taking care of a newborn baby can be an overwhelming experience for
any mom. The tasks involved in baby care – from feeding to diapering to
getting your baby to sleep – can be both an emotional and stressful
time. However, following some simple tips can help you and provide you
with what you know about how to take care of your newborn.
Baby Care Tips
The most important thing to remember is that even if you're a first time mom, you should always trust your instincts when it comes to taking care of your infant. If you are in doubt about something, whether it be your child's sleep patterns or how often you should feed your baby, do not hesitate to contact your health care provider.
While it may not seem like it at first, know that eventually you will be able to establish a normal routine with your baby. Feeding and sleep time will take place at more or less set times, although it will probably be unlikely that you will be able to have a fixed schedule. This can be especially helpful for stay at home moms who may also have other children to care for and household duties to which to attend.
Feeding is a central component of infant care and is essential to your baby's health. Make sure not to restrict the length and frequency of feedings, as your baby needs proper nutrition in order to grow at a healthy rate. If you are breastfeeding, follow these helpful breastfeeding tips:
Baby Care Tips
The most important thing to remember is that even if you're a first time mom, you should always trust your instincts when it comes to taking care of your infant. If you are in doubt about something, whether it be your child's sleep patterns or how often you should feed your baby, do not hesitate to contact your health care provider.
While it may not seem like it at first, know that eventually you will be able to establish a normal routine with your baby. Feeding and sleep time will take place at more or less set times, although it will probably be unlikely that you will be able to have a fixed schedule. This can be especially helpful for stay at home moms who may also have other children to care for and household duties to which to attend.
Feeding is a central component of infant care and is essential to your baby's health. Make sure not to restrict the length and frequency of feedings, as your baby needs proper nutrition in order to grow at a healthy rate. If you are breastfeeding, follow these helpful breastfeeding tips:
- nurse your baby as soon as possible after birth
- use a pillow to support your baby as well as for your comfort
- establish proper latch on (make sure your baby's mouth completely covers your nipple)
Working moms
can also speak to their employers about breastfeeding policies at the
workplace, as well as make alternative arrangements, such as pumping
milk beforehand, so that baby gets the nutrition he needs while you're
on the job.
If you experience any pain during breastfeeding, or if your baby is having trouble latching on, talk to your health care provider.
If you experience any pain during breastfeeding, or if your baby is having trouble latching on, talk to your health care provider.
New moms are also concerned about baby sleep safety. Your newborn might sleep for up to 16 hours each day, generally sleeping for 3 to 4 hours at a time.
The following tips can help encourage healthy sleep in your newborn, as proper sleep is essential to baby care:
- always
put your baby in her crib for sleep time; this will help her associate
sleeping with her crib and help to establish a routine
- put your baby to sleep on her back; this reduces the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)
- reduce
stimulation at night; dim the lights prior to bedtime and stay silent
or speak in only soothing voices to help lull your baby to sleep. It can
also be helpful to establish a bedtime routine; for example, make bath
time prior to bed time.
- make sure there's nothing in or near your baby's crib, including bedding, stuffed animals and drapes; these objects could pose a hazard to your newborn
Author,
Stephanie Roberts
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