What are the methods of caring for newborns?

Nowadays, material life is getting higher and higher, and people's concern for children is also more diversified. Not only in terms of food, clothing, housing and transportation, but also in the selection of daily necessities, people should be more careful, so as to give children a stable space for development. Next, we will explain the methods of caring for newborns.

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. Diapers should be made of soft, absorbent cotton fabric, and should be washed and changed frequently. Usually, they should be changed more than 4 times during the day and more than 2 times at night. The baby's butt should be cleaned each time they are changed, and an appropriate amount of skin care oil should be applied on the outside. For diapers, choose those with good quality and good breathability. Try to use diapers at home, and use diapers when going out or sleeping. Note that diapers or diapers should not be too tight to allow the limbs to stretch freely.

Sleep and sleeping position

Sleeping posture affects breathing, and the newborn's head is relatively soft, so 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.

The above are the methods for caring for newborns. Many parents are having children for the first time and have no experience in taking care of children. The above methods can help you take better care of your children. I hope the above methods are helpful to you. I wish your child a healthy body.