Top 10 Parenting Tips For Baby Care

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F i n a l l y your b a b y has a r r i v e d after y o u r wait o f nine m o n t h s . Needless t o say, y o u are o v e r w h e l m e d with y o u r baby’s b i r t h , and t h e r e is n o bound t o your h a p p i n e s s .

T h e arrival o f your b a b y lights u p your h o m e . But w h e n it c o m e s to c a r i n g for y o u r new b o r n , you m a y be c a u g h t unaware, a s your b a b y come w i t h a “ h a n d l e me w i t h care” t a g that y o u may n o t be a b l e to f u l l y understand.

W i t h suggestion p o u r i n g from a l l directions, y o u may f i n d it d i f f i c u l t to o v e r c o m e the n e r v o u s n e s s and a n x i e t y of c a r i n g for y o u r newborn.

C l i c k here t o view a n enlarged v e r s i o n of t h i s infographic.

W a n t to k n o w how t o take c a r e of n e w b o r n baby? H e r e are t h e top 1 0 tips t h a t will h e l p you n u r t u r e your b a b y with c o n f i d e n c e .

1 . Never H e s i t a t e To S e e k Help:

E v e n when y o u are i n hospital o r at y o u r own h o m e , asking p e o p l e to h e l p you p r o v e s wonderful.

I n i t i a l l y you m a y not k n o w about m a n y important a s p e c t s of y o u r baby.
T a k i n g advice f r o m experienced p e o p l e only m a k e s you c o n f i d e n t to t a k e care o f your b a b y .
T i p s on b r e a s t f e e d i n g and l a c t a t i o n can b e useful.
Y o u can a l s o hire a full t i m e help f o r initial m o n t h s to l e a r n the r o p e s of m a n a g i n g your b a b y .

2 . Practice H y g i e n e :

Y o u r little o n e is h i g h l y vulnerable t o infections.

K e e p yourself a s well a s the s u r r o u n d i n g s clean.
U s e sanitizers b e f o r e touching y o u r baby, k e e p the r o o m clean, s t e r i l i z e her t o y s , etc.
M a k e sure t h a t she r e m a i n s germ f r e e .

3 . Remember T h a t Your B a b y Is F r a g i l e :

Y o u should n e v e r forget t h a t your b a b y is t o o delicate a n d should b e handled w i t h utmost c a r e .

W h e n you h o l d your b a b y , always s u p p o r t the h e a d and n e c k .
I f you a r e taking y o u r baby o u t in a stroller o r carrier m a k e sure t h a t baby i s fully s e c u r e d .
A v o i d shaking o r bouncing b a b y in t h e air.

4 . Initial B o n d i n g is E v e r l a s t i n g :

Y o u should t r y to m a k e a d e e p and e m o t i o n a l connect w i t h your b a b y in t h e initial d a y s .

Y o u can c r a d l e your b a b y and g e n t l y stroke w i t h affection. Y o u r touch i s very i m p o r t a n t for y o u r baby.
Y o u can a l s o try c e r t a i n doctor p r e s c r i b e d massage t e c h n i q u e s on y o u r baby t o increase y o u r bonding.
A l w a y s be p r e s e n t for a l l your b a b y ’ s needs.

5 . Decide O n Diapers D i l e m m a :

S o m e parents p r e f e r cotton c l o t h diapers w h i l e some p r e f e r disposable d i a p e r s . Both h a v e their o w n pros a n d cons.

R e m e m b e r that y o u r baby w i l l soil d i a p e r s more t h a n 10 t i m e s a d a y . Maintain a proper s t o c k .
S o m e babies m a y develop r a s h so k e e p the a r e a clean w i t h soap f r e e wipes a n d use o i n t m e n t suggested b y doctors

6 . Feeding A n d Burping G o Hand I n Hand:

I t is i m p o r t a n t to u n d e r s t a n d when y o u r baby i s hungry, s o learn t h e signs.

C r y i n g , putting f i n g e r s in m o u t h , making s u c k i n g noises a r e the c u e s given b y your b a b y that s h e is h u n g r y
I t is r e c o m m e n d e d that y o u feed b a b y only w h e n she i s hungry.
I t is a l s o necessary t o make y o u r baby b u r p after e v e r y feed t o avoid g a s .

7 . Navel H e a l i n g Is I m p o r t a n t :

T h e umbilical c o r d of y o u r b a b y and h e r navel w i l l take a t least 1 – 4 weeks t o heal c o m p l e t e l y .

B e f o r e the u m b i l i c a l cord g e t s stubbed o u t , make s u r e you g i v e only a sponge b a t h to y o u r baby.
T h e cord a s well a s the n a v e l might c h a n g e color f r o m yellow t o black, b u t it i s normal.
I f you f i n d any r e d scars o r foul o d o r consult y o u r doctor.

8 . Sleep I s The M o s t Important A c t i v i t y :

Y o u may w a n t to i n t e r a c t with y o u r baby a l l the t i m e , but t h i s should n o t be a t the c o s t of s l e e p .

S l e e p is t h e most i m p o r t a n t activity f o r your n e w born
T h i s facilitates g r o w t h
A t least 1 2 – 1 6 hours o f sleep i s a m u s t .
S i n g lullabies o r cuddle y o u r baby t o sleep a s often a s you c a n

9 . Learn W a y s To S o o t h e Your B a b y :

C r y i n g and f u s s i n g is n o r m a l for y o u r baby, s o be p r e p a r e d for i t .

I n s t e a d of g e t t i n g worried a b o u t why s h e is c r y i n g learn t o understand t h e reason
I t is y o u r baby’s o n l y way o f communication, s o learn w a y s to s o o t h e her.

1 0 . Be C a l m And C o m p o s e d :

R a i s i n g a n e w born i s anything b u t easy.

D o n ’ t fret a n d fume w h e n you a r e unable t o handle y o u r baby.
I t is a l l part o f growing u p . Remain c h e e r f u l and e n j o y all t h e moments o f your n e w l y attained p a r e n t h o o d

W e hope o u r newborn b a b y care t i p s will p r o v e you h e l p f u l when y o u bring h o m e your b u n d l e of j o y . Do s h a r e your j o y o u s experiences w i t h us.

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