New born baby care tips: taking care of a newborn is a challenge when it is your first time, so here are 8 ways that will assist you in taking care of your newborn baby.
1. FEEDING it's very important to feed your baby on time a newborn has to be fed every two to three hours.
2. BURPING once your baby is fed she needs to be burped gently hold her against your chest with one hand,her chin should rest on your shoulder pat or stroke her back very gently with your other hand until she burps.
3.How to hold your new pawn it is very important to ensure that you are supporting your baby's head and neck with one hand while holding her number four umbilical cord stump care keep your baby's navel area clean and dry, keep her diaper folded down so that the stump can dry, disinfect your hands before handling the navel area, to clean use a damp cloth and dry with a clean absorbent cloth.
5.DIAPERING change your baby's diaper frequently as soon as it feels, full to change a dirty diaper you will need a changing sheet, gentle diaper, wipes, diaper rash cream or baby powder and fresh diapers.
6.BATHING you should start dating your baby two to three times a week, after the cord stump dries and falls off use soap sparingly clean your baby's genitals scalp, hair, neck ,face and any dried mucus that has collected around the nose with the washcloth, rinse your baby's body with lukewarm water, once this is done dry her body with a soft towel, apply lotion and put on a fresh diaper and baby clothes.
7.MASSAGING spread a small quantity of baby oil or lotion on your hands next gently and rhythmically stroke your baby's body maintain eye contact with her and talk to her when massaging her body, a good time to massage your baby is before her bath.
8.HANDLING your newborn never shake your baby as her internal organs are delicate and can be damaged by vigorous shaking do not throw your baby up into the air as this can be dangerous always disinfect or wash your hands before handling your baby as her immune system is not fully developed and she may be vulnerable to infections as a new parent,should seek help from family or friends so that you can rest and take care of yourself. AlsoRead
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