Newborn care

We all know that newborns have very poor physical fitness and are prone to some diseases, so parents need to always pay attention to their children's health. However, many young parents now have no awareness of this and do not know how to take care of their children, which causes their children to suffer from many diseases. Today I will introduce to you how to care for newborns. Let’s take a look together below.

Basic knowledge

The "neonatal period" mainly refers to the period of adaptation from the birth of the fetus from the mother's womb to life in the outside world. Since the functions of the various organs of the newborn's body system are not yet mature during this period, newborns are generally divided into three categories clinically:

Full-term infant: A newborn baby whose gestational age is between 37 and 42 weeks.

Premature infant: A newborn baby whose gestational age is between 28 and 37 weeks.

Post-term newborn: a newborn baby with a gestational age of more than 42 weeks.

Newborns have low immune function and poor temperature regulation function, so they are susceptible to infection. Their care must be careful, scientific and reasonable. The experts focused on providing specific guidance in the following aspects.

Temperature and light

Newborns are somewhat not adapted to the changes in external temperature. The suitable indoor temperature should be maintained at 25℃ ~ 28℃. Appropriate cooling is required in midsummer, while keeping warm in winter. However, attention should be paid to ventilation and it is best to have a heater nearby.

The indoor light should not be too dark or too bright. Some parents believe that newborns have weak photosensitivity and are afraid of irritating their eyes, so they often like to hang heavy curtains. In fact, this is not advisable. Babies should learn to adapt to natural indoor light and avoid direct sunlight to their eyes.

Clothes and diapers

The underwear of newborns (including diapers) should be made of soft and absorbent cotton fabrics. It is best not to use chemical fibers or printed and dyed fabrics. The color of clothes should be light to facilitate the detection of dirt and prevent dyes from irritating the newborn's skin. Clothes should be as loose as possible, not hinder limb movements and easy to put on and take off. Because the newborn's head dissipates more heat, he should wear a small hat when the climate is cold or the room temperature is low. The hat should also be soft and comfortable.

Use soft, absorbent cotton fabrics for diapers, wash and change them frequently, usually more than 4 times during the day and more than 2 times at night. Clean the baby's butt each time you change it, and apply an appropriate amount of skin care oil. Choose diapers of better quality and good breathability. Try to use diapers at home, and use diapers when going out or sleeping. Note that diapers or diaper wrapping should not be too tight so that the limbs can stretch freely.

The above are the methods of caring for newborns introduced to us by professionals. Therefore, as parents, we should always pay attention to our children’s diet and daily life. We should learn more about how to care for newborns and what to pay attention to. Don't wait until your child gets sick before you regret it. I hope the above content can help you