Newborn baby has not gained weight in 15 days

The weight of a newborn is a matter of great concern to parents. People generally believe that a heavier newborn is healthier. However, sometimes parents will find that their newborn baby has not gained weight for 15 days, which makes parents very worried. Everyone is afraid that it is caused by disease, so what is going on? Let's introduce in detail why the newborn baby has not gained weight in 15 days.

This situation is usually caused by dehydration after the baby is born. During the fetal period, the baby is bathed in amniotic fluid and its skin contains moisture. After birth, the surrounding temperature and humidity are not as good as in the womb, so the baby will become dehydrated and weigh a little less than when born. It is not a big deal. As long as you feed well, the baby's weight will return in the second half of the month.

Newborn care tips:

1. Living environment

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.

2. 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.

3. Sleep and sleeping posture

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.