Some Parenting Tips on How To Take Care of Your Neonate

　　
　　　
The nine months wait is over and your baby is finally here, resting right in front of you. Needless to say, you are overwhelmed and there is no bound to your happiness. You must be feeling great holding him in your arms. However, for a baby, his parent's arm is the safest and the warmest place to be in.

The arrival of this new life is going to light your house and your life is going to take a turn, you are going to get laden with certain more responsibilities. Babies come with a ‘handle me with care’ tag and though you try your best to handle them, with care you might fail at some places due to the lack of knowledge and we do not want you to even be a little less for your baby. So read further to get some tips on how to take care of your little munchkin,

Your baby needs proper care. Do not hesitate to seek help

Being a new parent you’ll find it difficult to even take your baby in your arms. Obviously, you were not practicing this and you’ll find it a bit uneasy. So why not ask for some help? People around you will surely help you out, be in a hospital or at home. If in a hospital you can ask the nurses to help you out, at home your elders will do that for you. Just do not hesitate to ask.

Your baby is fragile, never let this thought leave your mind

Your baby is too delicate. He was inside the warm liquid of your womb and is really delicate, he needs to be handled with utmost care. Here are some tips on how to hold him.

• Whenever you hold your baby, provide support to his neck and head.
• If you are carrying him in a stroller or carrier make sure he is fully secured.
• In the initial days avoid shaking, jumping or bouncing him in the air.

You must practice hygiene

The little one was inside the warmth of the liquid of your womb where he was safest but now when he’s surrounded by the air, he is vulnerable to infections. Keep in mind the following.

• Keep the surrounding neat and clean.
• Along with the surrounding, you need to keep yourself clean too.
• Use sanitizers before you touch your baby and also ask others to do so.
• Make sure his toys are sterilized. You can do this just by putting them into boiling water.
• Make sure he be germ-free, a single germ can cause trouble for both you and him.

The diaper dilemma, you’ll have to decide which one

There are different kinds you’ll find in diapers displayed in the stores. It becomes quite difficult for the new parents to decide which one to get for the baby. Some parents prefer cotton diapers and some disposable ones. Both have their own pros and cons.

• See, you will have to remember that your little angel will soil diapers more than 10 times a day, so be ready with a proper stock.
• Some babies have far too sensitive skin and they get diaper rashes. If you see rashes you’ll have to keep the area cleaner, you can use soap free wipes for that, and also you can consult your pediatrician for an ointment.

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Initial bonding is everlasting, keep this in mind

Initial days are really important to establish a good bond between you and your baby. Try to connect with him as much as possible in the initial days and hence you’ll successfully set a strong and deep emotional connection with him. See how to do.

• Cradle you baby gently and meanwhile stroke him with affection. The soft touches you give him is really important for him to understand your love and care.
• You can also ask doctors to give you some specific massage techniques that will help you establish a good bond with the baby.
• Always be there for your baby, be present for all his needs.

Sleep is the most important activity, it helps him grow

We understand you always wish to interact with your baby. You wish to speak to him or play with him but this should not be at the cost of his sleep.

• Sleep is the most important activity for a newborn baby.
• Sleep facilitates proper growth.
• Newborns at least need 12 to 16 hours sleep a day.
• Lean some lullabies and sing him to sleep and also cuddle your baby as often as your van.

Well, the above was the some important tips you must keep in mind to establish a good bond with your baby. You are his guardian angles, ones who’ll always be by his side and thus you should start practicing your roles from the beginning itself.

Good luck with that! 🙂