Newborn baby care: What you must know...
Created by Akanksha Saket Mishra Updated on Jul 23, 2020
When I gave birth to my baby, I had so many questions too! But I learnt through trial and error – and most importantly–by having patience! My little one is 6 months now, and I would like to share what I have learnt as a new mommy, to help you take care of your new born….
- Give your baby a massage with olive oil every day, I did so twice a day, and then give them a bath after half an hour. This will help your baby relax and increase their weight.
- Green poop is normal, so please don’t worry! Babies who are breastfed almost always have a green stool - so relax mommies.
- Massage your baby's head gently, and you can also put breast milk on their head. Moisturising your baby after their bath is a must!
- Make your colicky baby lie down on their tummy as this helps give them a lot of relief.
- For teething troubles, massage your baby's gums gently with clean hands. Giving them a gentle head massage will also soothe them.
- Hygiene is extremely important, so be sure to clean your baby well during diaper changes, as this would help prevent diaper rash.
- Be careful not put too much powder on your baby’s skin as it blocks their tiny pores.
- For a cold or blocked nose – give your baby some gentle steam. Turn on the hot water in your shower and let it run for 5 minutes, keep the door closed. This will make your bathroom steam up. Take your baby inside with you and sit there for 10-15 minutes. This will reduce the dryness in the atmosphere and your baby will be able to breathe easily, as the steam will loosen the mucus stuck in their nose. I have tried this and it is really effective!
As with most new parents, I too learnt with time, patience and experience. So keep calm, and enjoy your time with your new baby!
Did you find Akanksha’s tips on taking care of your new born useful? How did/ do you take care of your new born baby? Do share your experiences and learning with us in the comments section below. We love hearing from you!
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