14 more tips for newborn care at home

 

 

 

How do I change a diaper?

The first few weeks will stain your son about 10 diapers a day. To avoid irritation ...

Clean his right. Sponge wipes front to back, rinsing the sponge in each pass if done poop. And aplícale an emollient cream with zinc oxide every time you change it, to prevent chafing.

Let him hang out with the bum in the air. The reason is that moisture promotes fungus and irritations.

Put a clean diaper, secure. Thus you prevent and avoid umbilical hernias navel fits the ledge.
And if you ever stings? Replaces the antiescoceduras sunscreen ointment pediatrician advise you. Forget the Talc: not protect the skin and also parched.
Triple Paste Medicated Ointment for Diaper Rash, 16-Ounce


 

 How you been?

Most new mothers, and especially grandmothers tend to cherish their little excess, lest they catch cold.

And it is a mistake for many reasons, among others, for shelter you too, especially while sleeping, it is a factor that increases the risk of sudden death.

Also remember that if your baby is very chubby, having more fat lose heat more slowly and you will probably have to shelter something less than you think.

Always choose for him comfortable, easy to insert and remove clothing that is made ​​from natural fabrics (cotton, linen, thread ...), he did not press and is without accessories (buttons, ribbons ...) which may be released small and can fit in their mouth.


 

 Why gags?

Because it costs expel phlegm. To facilitate the work, put aside.

If it still seems drowning, give him a pat, with the hollow hand, in the center of your back to cause them to cough. So it will be easier having clear mucus in the throat.


 

 Why is that change of position?

To knock him, that sometimes you should put your head facing forward, the other to one side and the other to another.

He still has the bones of the skull and cuddly they may deform (this deformation usually disappear over time, without sequelae, but if it occurs, should talk to your pediatrician, just in need of treatment).
There is another reason why you should change posture: still have immature circulatory system.

If you stay in one position too long, it is easy for the area on which it rests is Omorate, you are red, or he is completely pale, something that will happen in a moment, as will you put in another position, but that can give you a good scare.The First Years Close and Secure Sleeper

 

 Where do I get to sleep?

The most convenient for the mother is usually the baby to sleep in his room to listen to cry.

From the third month the baby is usually mature enough to begin to adapt to your schedule (but remember this should not be forced, because each child develops at their own pace).

From that point you can put to sleep on in the living room and at night in his room.

Thus you will begin to distinguish day and night and your body will start getting used to go to a sleep routine.Leachco Natural Boost - Adjustable Nursing Pillow - Denim



 

 Is it better crib or bassinet?

While living in your uterus, the space that your son had to move was minimal and this gave security.

Now, a "huge" place for him, as the cradle, disorient him.

So while they fit, cuckoo and bassinets are the ideal accessories for him.
 Badger Basket Company Natural Moses Basket with Fabric Canopy, Pink and Sage Dot



 

 What position would I lie?

Always face up, because in this position the risk of sudden death decreases significantly.

If you are prone to vomit, you can ladearle the head or put it to bed on an incline.

Slatted cots which rises in the head to keep the child with proper slope and there are also accessories that fit over the mattress to keep the child in this position. Ask at drugstores and childcare.
For safe and comfortable sleep, keep her room at about 20 ° C, put a finite pajamas and tuck into a sacopijama that entertains well and allows you to move without risk of covering your head with your clothes (not yet known uncovering).

If you do not have a sacopijama, you can choose to put it to bed in the "feet to foot of the crib," putting the Shroud below, so you can not slip under clothing.

It is also important to put it to bed you take off the bib and accessories that can compromise your security.

It also monitors the atmosphere of your room is not flawed.

 

 Can I get a walk?

Unless temperatures are extreme, much rain or windy, Pascale from day one.

Do it for a green. And the warmer hours of the day.

Before leaving home ... Remember to take a change, wipes, protective cream and shawl bum If wet season, carrying the rain cover for the stroller.

If it's cold. Put a cap that will cover the head (this is the area the more heat lost) and covers your ears well (they are very prone to otitis). And if it's hot, put a thin cloth hat that protects your head from the sun and does not make you sweat. On sunny days, put an umbrella on the stroller and go for the shade.

 

 Is it good to use a pacifier?

Should not give if breastfeeding is still not well instituted, but later his moderate use can be helpful when the baby is nervous, upset or can not sleep.

Once you calm down or fall asleep, do not let on. Prevent it is hooked up to it and when the time (about 18 months), will not cost you too leave.
Philips AVENT Soothie Pacifier, 0-3 Months, 2-Pack, Pink/Purple

 

 Did you leave the thumb sucking?

If you do only occasionally, yes: thumb sucking gives you pleasure, it soothes, comforts you, makes you feel together ...

But if he uses very often, you should take it out of the mouth and, if you cry, I would change for dummies (eventually, it is easier to give the finger).

This will avoid possible deformations on the palate, teeth and finger.

 

 Would I pick her up if she cries?

"Do not lame, it is customary" is advice we've all heard a thousand times. But it is not true.

When your baby cries, check that you have covered your needs and is not annoying: his diaper is clean, has no cold nor hot, is not your time to eat, no fever ...

If everything is in order, try to calm him or talking to him and stroking Cógele. During the first year there is no risk of spoiling for it, on the contrary, taking her in his arms you provide security, which then promote their independence.



 

 What do I do to not startle?

Avoid voices, loud noises and sudden changes in position.

You can not do much because most of the time these shocks are not due to strong environmental stimuli, but because their nervous system is not yet well developed.

It also explains that the baby is not yet accustomed to being surrounded by air and has vertigo.

As the months pass, these shocks are less common with each time.

 

 How long I can use the hammock?

Since two months, the baby's body is ready to feel good in your posture in the hammock.

Always, though, that put this fixture in almost horizontal position.

This prevents you resent the column, which does not have well-formed

 

 What do I do if the infant has colic?

Cramps are caused by the immaturity of the digestive system and disappear when the child turns three months. Until then, to relieve your child:

Change her position often. Pascale lying on one of your forearms while you give pats on the back with the hand that you have free.

Túmbale face up on the bed. So, with the palms of your hands, practícale these massages: your gut an inverted U, from right to left, to displace the trace gases into the colon. Dibújale an I, from the chest to the lower abdomen. By gently tapping with your fingertips, draw a O around his navel.

Another idea. In the same position, flexiónale legs on her stomach, slowly, several times.

Do not overreact. If you do, you will catch it and your nerves will be worse. Take turns with your partner to assist you and if necessary, ask for help grandparents or uncles or, if you can, Hired a caregiver for ye may rest more.

Looking for advice. If you think the situation needs professional help, you can consult a child therapist specializing in this problem (osteopathy and physiotherapy work very well).