How to take care of a newborn baby?

Newborn babies are very weak and cannot take care of themselves. They need to be taken care of by others. When taking care of children, you must take good care of them, because if you don't pay attention to the child's body at this time, it will become fragile. Many first-time parents don't know how to take care of the newborn baby. So how to take care of a newborn baby?

Items that need to be prepared before the baby is born: Generally, the hospital will have a delivery bag, which contains: diaper pads, diapers, common toiletries, etc. Families waiting for the birth of a baby need to prepare more diapers in case of emergency, and also need to prepare a set of spare clothes to ensure that the baby has clothes to change. As for milk powder, most hospitals encourage breastfeeding, so it’s okay to prepare some in case of emergency.

After a child is born, he or she spends more time sleeping, so just make sure to wrap him or her in a quilt. Someone needs to watch over the baby at all times. If the baby cries, first check whether it is due to urination or defecation, and change the diaper in time.

If the baby continues to cry, consider whether he is hungry. At this time, the mother needs to lie on her side to feed the baby. When moving the baby, it is best to have an experienced person hold the baby and then place the baby in a comfortable side position to ensure that sucking milk will not affect the baby's breathing due to overflowing milk.

After the baby is born, you need to pay attention to the meconium problem in time. Expelling meconium in time is beneficial to the baby's health. You also need to observe the frequency of the child's urination and defecation. At this time, the baby has very little needs, so the first thing to do is to check the stool and the second is to check hunger.

After the baby is born, the mother's burden is heavier. It is necessary to try to reduce the time the mother takes care of the baby. Family members should hold the baby, change diapers, etc., and ensure that the baby can breastfeed smoothly while the mother moves less.

Newborn babies should pay attention to their sleep and sleeping posture. Sleeping posture affects breathing and the newborn's head is relatively soft. A good sleeping posture is beneficial to the development of the head. It is recommended to have a comfortable small pillow with a thickness of 1 to 2 cm, slightly sunken in the middle and slightly raised at both ends. The best sleeping position is lying on your back or side to avoid compressing the chest and lungs. It is recommended to sleep on your side after feeding to avoid suffocation caused by spilled milk or choking. When lying on your back, you should change your position frequently. Full-term babies are more active, so they can lie prone in the first few days after birth to facilitate the outflow of respiratory secretions and prevent vomitus from flowing back into the trachea. However, when lying prone, the pillow must be removed and the head must be turned to one side. Parents must be present to supervise. Newborns usually sleep 18 to 20 hours a day, but babies under one month old should not sleep for long periods of time. Parents should wake them up every 2 to 3 hours to facilitate feeding.

Pay attention to breastfeeding and feeding of newborn babies. Feeding newborns is a big science. Experts believe that the earlier breastfeeding starts after birth, the better, generally about half an hour after birth. If the mother does not secrete milk for the time being, she should try to let the newborn suck the nipple to promote milk secretion, enhance the mother-child relationship, and help the mother's postpartum wounds heal due to childbirth. When breastfeeding, you should adopt the "vertical holding position" with the head slightly raised. This is the most ideal and most natural way of breastfeeding. In this position, the newborn and parents look at each other, which can also increase their sense of intimacy with each other. Wash your hands and clean your nipples before breastfeeding. If the mother has respiratory diseases, she should wear a mask when feeding. If the skin on the breast is cracked or inflamed, she should consult a doctor and decide whether to continue breastfeeding based on the specific circumstances.

You must be careful when taking care of your children, and pay attention when newborns are feeding. Many parents have never breastfed their children, and do not pay attention to the temperature of the milk powder when mixing milk for their children. This can easily cause the child to be scalded. You also need to pay attention to many things when bathing your child. Avoid letting your child bathe with too hot water, warm water will be enough.