10 tips for newborn care at home

Having a baby is a wonderful experience, but it is logical to take care when questions arise. Here are the 24 most common, with their answers.

Susana Pardo

Why is so yellow?

This coloration is due to an excess of bilirubin in the blood (it is a substance produced by the breakdown of old red blood cells), because the baby's liver, immature, can not process this substance well.

Generally, to solve this problem simply expose the child to sunlight, bringing his crib sticking out the window or walk.Eye in the light, not the sun directly!

 

 

 

 

 Why is your skin so dry?

Excessive dryness of the skin is part of the process of adapting the child to a much drier, totally different to the aqueous medium in which it has evolved during gestation environment.

For hidratársela we must apply a cream or oil infant body several times a day.

Add a splash of any of these products to bath water is also very effective.

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 Why has so much hiccups?

Because your diaphragm (the muscle that regulates the amount of air entering the lungs) is still immature.

From three to four months, hiccups stop being so commonplace.

Until then, to help them overcome their hiccups, you can give a little water in the bottle, change of position or turn you over your shoulder and give it a few light taps on the back.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  How do I heal the umbilical cord?

You have to keep it clean and dry.

Do not remove the clamp. Never take off or open the clip that brought him into the clinic.

Clean the area. Do it every time you bathe him, gently, and then make sure it is completely dry (give pat with a lint-free towel without rubbing the area and let him awhile to air).

Use gauze. You can roll up into a dry stump gasita to see if gets wet when you pee, and then put him a diaper.

Put serum. When the cord falls off (between the seventh and tenth day), aplícale saline in the area for a couple of days.

Pay attention. Until the stump heals him, I obsérvaselo. If you have an odd color or smell bad, take your child to the emergency room: you may have an infection. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 How long and how I swim?

Since you come home with him, as long as you dry them well after the umbilical cord area. First heats the room where you will put the child bañerita (22 ° C) and take what you use and fill the tub before putting child (water at 37 ° C), not to burn.

Desnúdale and stir in the water. Hold his head, neck and shoulders with one arm while he asci with hand of the other arm.

Pass the foam from the top down. Clarify it for each pass to prevent infection.

Wash him head. Then pásasela by the head, to prevent cradle cap.

Do not lay the bathroom more than three minutes. As you remove them from the water, wrap in a towel, which will also cover the head. Secale giving pat with a soft towel. Emphasize skin folds to prevent fungus and irritations.

Put cream. Before clothe, a children aplícale moisturizing with a gentle massage and ointment for the bum.

 

 

 

 

   

 

 

Why sneeze so much?

Do not worry, this is a typical reaction of newborns and not mean they are cold.

Actually, this is a typical sneeze reflex of infants, it helps them to clear their airways.

Of course, if the sneezing is accompanied by fever or symptoms of discomfort, consult your pediatrician.

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

How often do you give shots?

Usually starts with feedings every three hours. But if the baby takes breast and feed "on demand" is likely to have to give more times.

However, if the child cries, earlier than is usual with him, think well of hunger, may be due to other causes: it is wet, it hurts something, be cold or hot, he's lonely and needs company .

 

 

  

 

 How long will it put to the breast?

About 10 or 15 minutes on each breast. After this time, the child continues sucking instinct and breast change is preferable to avoid quench and let the second chest overflowing milk.

Remember that every decision should start with the last chest you offered your little one in the previous shot, which is what is always full.

And, if for any reason you do not breastfeed and take a bottle, not get bogged down, the current formula milks are designed to help your baby grow well.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Why vomit shortly after eating?

By their immature digestive system.

These puffs (regurgitation) are so minimal that will not make you lose weight. They usually disappear without treatment within six months.

Until then, that your child will not regurgitate so often: feed him Half-upright, raise the head of her bassinet about 30 degrees, feed slowly, letting him rest several times along the outlet, and not sure you ever lie down that has burped.

When you lie down, put the head on one side to prevent choking if you eject something.

And if despite taking these measures is regurgitating or vomiting regularly, take him to the doctor: you may have to change diet.

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

How to know if you have cold or hot?

To find out if your son has the right amount of clothes, touch his neck: if it is wet, you've entertained a lot and need a little destaparle; if not, you're right.

Note that newborns often have small hands and fresh (not frozen) feet, because their thermoregulatory system is not good and your body "prefers" to keep warm extremities vital areas.