How To Bathe A Newborn Baby
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How to take care of
newborns
You have been waiting for your baby, and she has now
arrived. You still are wondering how to do what and at what time. The first
weeks with a newborn are never easy. Many things are tough to handle from
holding the baby to breastfeeding her. While a baby is a blessing, taking care
of an infant needs you to be keen and a fast learner. Since nobody will give
you a manual for parenting, here are our top tips on how to take care of
newborns.
Bathe your baby
You can all agree that bathing a newborn
is not an easy task. It can be challenging to hold a few days old baby and bath
her. If you have done it, then you can concur that it feels like the child will
slip off your hands. But apparently, you are not going to let the baby stay
without being bathed. Use a sponge to wash your little one in the first week
after birth. After the umbilical cord drops, you are free to wash your infant
three or two times a week. If you can’t do it, it is good to see the help of a
friend.
Wash hands
You need to handle your newborn with carefulness. The immune
system of infants is not as strong as ours, and this increases their
vulnerability to diseases. That is why you need to wash your hands using hand antiseptics
before holding your baby. Ensure that anyone who carries the baby cleans her
hands before doing so.
Do not shake the baby
Whether you are frustrated or playing, do not shake your
infant. Vigorous shaking may cause bleeding in the brain. It can also lead to
death. When waking your newborn, blow softly on her cheek or tickle her.
Breastfeed your baby
For first time mommies, breastfeeding the baby can be a bit
hard but an exciting experience. Ensure you turn your baby’s body to you when
you want to breastfeed her. Make your nipple touch her lip and move her closer
to the breast and make her open the mouth. Don’t get worried if the little one
has difficult during her first feeding; it takes practice and patience. Seek
the assistance of a lactation consultant or a nurse to help feed her.
Change diapers
frequently
If you want to protect your child against diaper rash, you
will have to change the diapers often. It doesn’t matter if you use disposable
or cloth diaper. Ensure you change your baby’s diaper as soon as it wet or has
some poop. When removing the diaper, put the baby on his back and use a cloth
and water to wipe the baby’s private parts.
It is advisable to let the baby go without the diaper for a few hours
daily, to let her bottom freshen.
Conclusion
The arrival of your newborn may be exciting, but it is not
without challenges. Protect your child in all ways. Keep the infant warm and
help her rest. Help the baby sleep at night by switching off the rights.
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From: Aimee Bustillo of Capturing Life Memoirs
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