The main mistakes of new mothers when looking after newborns
The birth of a child is a joyful event that completely changes the way of life of young parents and transfers them to a new state. An unknown world of happiness and a deep relationship open up before a young mother in communication with her child. Along with this, there is responsibility for the well-being and health of the baby, new daily worries and responsibilities.
What doesa young mother face, what do you need to know about caring for a newborn? Seven helpful tips.
Most importantly, be confident and never don't lose your presence of mind. You're good to go!
Keep your hygiene, keep your laundry clean, follow the rules for breast care.
Wash your hands with soap before feeding, wash your breasts with soap during your daily shower, and rinse with water before feeding. Doctors advise rubbing a drop of milk on the nipple after feeding, this will prevent cracking. And observe rules for breastfeeding.
The mode of feeding, walking and bathing is detailed to the smallest detail, you just have to maintain it.
It seems to you that the child did not eat the norm, do not panic, feed him a little later. Many experts advise feeding the child when he is hungry. The feeding schedule is not a dogma, but a recommendation.
Baby Care Mistakes possible for all mothers.
The desire to be in time for everything, fatigue and lack of sleep can lead to a deterioration in lactation. Do not lose heart! Take a break, shift some of the work around the house to your husband. The lactation crisis passes in a day or two and everything will return to normal. Even if your baby's needs increase over time, do not rush to formula-feed!
Doctors advise breastfeeding a newborn for at least six months only. And up to a year - with gradually increasing complementary foods.
Baby Gas is a sign of a normal onboarding process.
The sterile world of the child is exposed to the environment, the microflora is formed in the intestines of the baby, and during feeding, he can swallow air. Improper nutrition of the mother can also lead to similar consequences: legumes, spicy, fried or abundant fiber food.
Hold the baby vertically in your arms after eating so that he burps and there is no air left in the stomach. Intestinal colic disappears if you first lay him on his tummy, and then, lying on his back, massage his stomach or work with the legs, like on a bicycle.
How to do everything for a young mother?
Do not be afraid to highlight the main thing in your tasks - taking care of the baby, and the secondary - cooking, cleaning, grocery shopping, work or study. Distribute time and responsibilities among all family members and do not hesitate to ask help.
Find time for sleep and rest, adjusting to the baby's daily routine. The well-being of the family depends on the health of the young mother, because only then will she be able to give her maximum strength, attention and love to her child and husband.
The cry of a newborn is a reaction to his well-being and the world around him.
Baby usually stops when he feels the warmth of his mother nearby and hears a soothing voice. If he is picked up during colic, he calms down when he burps air or passes gases. But if the cry continues, and baby cries when picked up, you need to find a reason for this.
Perhaps he is hungry, overcooled or overheated, noise or harsh light bothers him, he is uncomfortable in clothes, needs a diaper change (diaper), or maybe he is unwell? Understand the reason and feel his condition. In if necessary, consult an experienced pediatrician.
Wrap the baby or not?
Definitely not! Clothing, starting from the first days of a newborn's life, should be "breathable", free for movement and not overheat the baby. The harm to the baby from overheating is much greater than with light cooling.
In addition, do not forget about airing the room at least 3 times a day, and about a comfortable air temperature of 22-24 ° C. The crib should have a flat mattress, a flat pillow and a comfortable warm blanket. When in such conditions, restful sleep and healthy immunity for the baby are guaranteed.
Experience and knowledge come to young parents every day of their baby's life. The first smile, the first words and skills of the baby bring inexpressible joy, and later - confidence and calmness. Life is filled with meaning and completeness of perception.