How to care for a baby after one month?

When I was pregnant, I always felt that everything would be fine after giving birth, but I didn't expect that giving birth would be more troublesome. Generally, after the full month, most babies are taken care of by their mothers because of breast milk, but many are new mothers who don't know how to take care of them. Therefore, you must pay more attention to the baby's sleeping position, clothing, sleeping time, skin care, etc. All of these require special attention to the baby.

Sleep is very important for babies. Mothers should help their babies develop good sleeping habits in the first month, which will help the babies grow healthily.

1. Sleep for at least 20-22 hours

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Babies in this environment are usually in a state of sleep or semi-sleep all day long, and can sleep for 20 to 22 hours a day. However, there are also some babies with more energy, who usually only sleep for a dozen hours. Therefore, mothers do not need to worry too much about how much sleep their babies get. As long as the baby is in good spirits and has a good appetite, there is no need to worry too much.

2. Wear only underwear when sleeping

When babies sleep, they just need to wear underwear like adults, and take off their socks. For babies born in summer, you can prepare a special cool mat and cover them with a towel blanket; for babies born in winter, it is best to prepare a sleeping bag and cover them with a small quilt; and in spring and autumn, due to the large temperature difference between day and night and the relatively low temperature at night, in addition to a sleeping bag, you should also add a thin quilt.

3. Don’t close the curtains when sleeping

Babies sleep most of the day. In order to prevent the phenomenon of day and night reversal in the future, when the baby is sleeping during the day, it is best for the mother not to draw all the curtains. Leave some natural light so that the baby can learn to distinguish between day and night. In addition, when the baby is sleeping, the mother should not clean the bedroom, otherwise the dust raised may cause respiratory diseases in the baby.

4. Develop sleeping habits early

Babies who are not yet well adapted to the external environment often need to be held by their mothers to fall asleep. Therefore, to prevent the baby from having the bad habit of "not falling asleep", the mother can try to lie down face to face with the baby, then pat the baby's back while humming softly to help the baby fall asleep.

Clothes are the baby's second skin. When mothers buy clothes for their babies, they should focus on the comfort and softness of the fabric. The baby's skin is not yet tender, so prevent the rough cloth from abrading the baby.

1. Dress until you don’t sweat and your hands are warm

About a week after birth, babies can wear the same amount of clothes as adults. However, since the temperature difference between day and night is still relatively large in autumn, and the newborn baby's own heat dissipation function is not yet perfect, when the temperature is relatively high at noon, it is necessary to adjust the baby's clothes in time to prevent the baby from wearing too much and causing eczema. In addition, when going out, mothers can also bring a windproof cloak, because in late autumn, the cold in some areas is already very severe.

If you are not sure whether your baby is wearing enough clothes, you can touch the baby's hands. If the baby's hands are sweaty, it means he is wearing too many clothes. If the baby's hands are cold, it means he is not wearing enough clothes. Generally, little hands do not sweat, so warm is appropriate.

2. Focus on protecting your lower abdomen

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The baby's lower abdomen must not be exposed to cold, otherwise it will easily cause diarrhea. So no matter what season it is, mothers must do a good job of keeping the baby's belly warm. In colder seasons, mothers can add a belly band over the baby's underwear, or a small vest; in hot summer, mothers can wear a small belly band to protect the baby's abdomen to prevent the baby's belly from catching a cold.

3. Choose light-colored, pure cotton, one-piece

It is best for babies to wear light-colored clothes to avoid harm to the baby's health caused by dyes; when choosing underwear, you should choose clothes with the trademark sewn on the outside of the underwear to avoid irritation to the baby's skin; in addition, the fabric of the clothes should be pure cotton, which is more absorbent and breathable; in addition, a jumpsuit is the best choice for babies at this stage, which can prevent the belly from being exposed and prevent the belly from getting cold.

4. Choose a special detergent for babies and wash them separately from adult clothes.

Baby's clothes should be washed separately from adults' clothes to avoid cross-infection of bacteria. Moreover, adult detergents are not suitable for washing baby clothes because adult detergents contain chemicals that may irritate baby's skin. Mothers can choose cleaning agents specially made for babies. When choosing, pay attention to the ingredients contained in the cleaning agent, preferably one with a light fragrance and without harmful chemicals.

3. How to take care of baby's skin after one month

The baby's skin is very delicate. If it is not cared for properly, skin problems can easily occur. It requires special care from mothers. Mothers should have better countermeasures for this.

1. Apply baby oil after bathing

Many baby skin problems, such as peeling and cracking, are caused by excessive dryness, so mothers must do a good job of moisturizing for their babies. After each bath, you can apply baby oil all over your baby's body to prevent moisture loss from the skin. In addition, if the air conditioner is turned on indoors, it is best to add a humidifier in the room to increase the humidity in the room.

2. Choose natural skin care products without any chemical ingredients

The skin care products that mothers choose for their babies must be chemical-free, pure natural baby skin care products to avoid irritating the baby's skin. Therefore, when purchasing, mothers should pay attention to whether the product's production license number, standard number, health license number and other information are complete. In addition, the production date and shelf life are also key points to pay attention to. It is best to buy products produced in the same year.

3. Try it on a small area of ​​skin first

When using a new skin care product on your baby for the first time, in order to prevent the baby from having skin allergies and other discomfort symptoms, the mother can try it herself for a few days. If there is no problem, then try it on a small area of ​​the baby's back of the hand or neck (that is, apply it to a small area of ​​the skin). If there is no adverse reaction after trying it for a few days, you can safely use it for your baby.

4. Pay attention to the baby's temperature to prevent frostbite or eczema

Because the baby's sweat glands and blood circulation system are still in the development stage and their self-regulation ability is relatively weak, mothers should always pay attention to the baby's temperature, especially in winter. They should always pay attention to the temperature of the baby's hands and back of the neck (warm and not sweating is best) to avoid overcooling which increases the risk of frostbite, or overheating which induces eczema.

The bones of babies in the confinement period are particularly soft. There are many things that mothers need to pay attention to when holding or carrying the baby to avoid causing harm to the baby.

1. Protect your head, neck and back

The baby's spine is not yet fully developed, and incorrect holding posture will harm the baby's health. Therefore, when holding the baby, the mother must pay attention to protecting the baby's spine. She can let the baby's head and neck rest in her arms, and support the baby's back and waist with her arms and wrists; the other hand can go around the baby and support the calves and buttocks from below. This way your baby can lie safely and comfortably in your arms.

2. Choose a horizontal strap or sling

Choosing to use a sling or baby carrier can free the mother's hands and is a good parenting tool, as the mother does not have to hold the baby all the time. However, since the bones of babies in the confinement period are soft and their spines cannot bear weight, you should choose a style that can be held horizontally, and carry the baby in front for easy observation. In addition, before using a sling or baby carrier, be sure to read the instructions carefully and strictly follow the steps in the instructions.

3. Try to avoid holding your baby vertically

Try to avoid holding your baby upright, because the weight of the baby's head is about 1/3 of the body, and the baby's soft cervical spine is not strong enough to bear the weight. Therefore, holding the baby upright at this time can easily have an adverse effect on the development of the spine. Moreover, many babies do not want to lie sideways again after being held upright once. At this time, the mother can let the baby face outward with his back against her chest, hold the baby's body with one hand, and support the baby's buttocks with the other hand, so that the baby's head, neck and back have support, which can avoid stress on the baby's spine.

4. Do not hold it for a long time

When a baby is just born, he or she is not well adapted to the environment. Hugging can soothe the baby to a certain extent. However, when the baby's emotions are stable and he or she no longer cries, the mother should put the baby back on the bed and not hold him or her all the time. Otherwise, it will not only easily cause the baby to develop the problem of "not being able to lie down", but also easily affect the development of bones. Therefore, babies in the confinement period should still mainly lie flat.

5. Why is the baby crying after one month?

Babies' crying is the only way to express their emotions and their only language. Mothers should learn to understand their baby's cries and provide timely comfort to enhance the baby's sense of trust and security.

1. Healthy crying: loud, rhythmic, not harsh, and without tears

For newborn babies, crying is sometimes a healthy signal that helps to increase lung capacity. Mothers must learn to understand this cry. Usually healthy crying is not harsh, has rhythm, is loud, and does not cause tears. In this case, as long as the mother gives timely comfort, such as hugging and patting, the baby will slowly stop crying. But only babies in the confinement period will have this kind of healthy crying. As the baby grows older, he will no longer use this method to tell his mother "I am healthy".

2. Crying when feeling uncomfortable: hungry, sleepy, wet, or sick

Apart from healthy crying, most of the time, babies cry for specific reasons, such as being hungry, sleepy, or having urinated, etc. If the crying is short and powerful, with pauses in between, and gradually becomes rapid, it is very likely that the baby is hungry; if the baby keeps staring at his legs while crying, it is possible that he has urinated or defecated; if the crying is accompanied by intermittent impatient howls, it may be a sign of sleepiness; if the baby cries sharply and refuses to eat, it is very likely that the baby is sick and needs to see a doctor immediately.

3. Let the baby listen to the mother's heartbeat and meet the baby's needs in time

In response to the baby's different cries, the mother should respond promptly: feeding, changing diapers, etc. If the baby keeps crying and the mother cannot determine the reason for a while, she can first pick up the baby, let him lean on her left chest and listen to his own heartbeat. This is a very good way to comfort babies under one month old, which can make the baby recall the environment in the womb.

4. Enhance intimacy with your baby

Touching helps to enhance the intimacy between mother and baby, and strengthen his sense of trust, thus promoting the baby to adapt to the environment more quickly. More importantly, by massaging the baby and touching his body every day, the mother can understand the baby's body language more and more, feel the hints given by the baby more keenly, and understand the reasons for the baby's crying more quickly, so as to respond to the baby's needs in time and enhance his sense of security.