Things to note after your baby is one month old

Nowadays, many families choose to have only one child, and during the child’s growth, they will definitely receive special care in all aspects. When the baby is just one month old, there are many details that need to be paid attention to, including diet, environment, diet and many other aspects. Providing a good environment for children will help them grow up more healthily. So, what are the things to pay attention to after the baby is one month old? Let’s take a look below.

Provide your baby with a good living environment. The baby's room should have plenty of sunlight and good air circulation, and should be ventilated twice a day in winter. The room temperature should be kept between 22℃-25℃, and the air humidity should be around 60%. If it is a drier season in winter or spring, a humidifier should be used to adjust the humidity.

Separate small bed

The baby should have his or her own separate crib. This will not only prevent the baby from being accidentally crushed, but also prevent the baby from sleeping next to adults and breathing the waste gas exhaled by adults. It is better for the baby's health if the baby sleeps alone.

Avoid direct sunlight into the eyes. Newborn babies spend most of their time lying in bed. Mommy should always pay attention to them and avoid letting direct sunlight into the baby's eyes.

No pillow required

Babies do not need pillows within 3 months after birth, because the cervical spine of newborns is straight and has not yet formed a physiological curvature, so they do not need pillow support. However, newborn babies love to sweat and often spit up milk. To make it easier to clean, you can fold a towel in half and place it under the baby's head.

Choose cotton clothing

Baby's clothes and bedding should be made of pure cotton, which is not only comfortable but also breathable. Babies under two months old do not need to wear pants. Use a pure cotton or gauze sheet to wrap the baby from the armpits to the feet. This will keep the baby warm and make it easier for the mother to clean the baby's little butt in time.

Wash clothes separately

The baby's clothes need to be changed every day, sometimes several times a day, so washing the baby's clothes is also an important task. Baby's clothes should be washed separately from adult clothes, and laundry detergent specially designed for babies should be used. It is best to dry them in the sun after each wash.

How to use cloth diapers

If you use traditional cloth diapers, you should choose soft cotton or gauze and boil them frequently to sterilize them. In order to make it easier to clean diapers, you can use a changing pad. This way, even if the baby poops, the diaper will not be contaminated. Throw away the changing pad and the diaper can be easily washed.

Every time you change your baby's diaper or nappy, you should wipe the baby's butt with baby wipes, especially for baby girls, and wipe from front to back to prevent bacteria from entering the urethra and causing infection. If the baby has poop, it is best to clean it with clean water and apply diaper cream in time to prevent diaper rash.

Don't neglect nipple cleaning

Breastfeeding mothers should clean their nipples before each feeding. There are special breast cleaning wipes on the market, which is very convenient. It is best to apply hot compress to the breasts for 3-5 minutes and massage the breasts before breastfeeding, which will help promote milk secretion. When feeding your baby, you should empty one breast and then feed the other one. This will stimulate the secretion of more milk.

Sterilize the bottle before use

If your baby drinks formula milk, you must pay attention to the cleanliness of the bottle. It is best to prepare a few more bottles to ensure that you use sterilized bottles every time you feed your baby. Used baby bottles are cleaned and disinfected together every night. It is best to use a special sterilizer to sterilize baby bottles, as it is easier to control the time and temperature. However, you can also use an ordinary pot instead, steaming or boiling for 10-15 minutes each time to achieve the purpose of sterilization.