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what all things to be taken care for new born baby

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what all things to be taken care for new born baby

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hi
taking care of newborns is obviously  a challenge when it is your first time.
so ,I advise to be careful in mainly ten things.
1.feeding :
feed your child as per your child needs.
make sure your child latches properly.
keep your child head slightly elevated while feeding.
you can keep gap of 2 or 3 hours between two feeds.
you should feel breasts less full after feeding which indicates that a child is getting enough milk.
2.Burping :
please burp your baby in between and after each feeding.
or hold your baby on your shoulder in upright position after each feeding for 10 to 15 minutes.
it will help to prevent gas or Colic problem.

3.Hold your baby well:
it is important to ensure that you are supporting your baby head and neck with one hand while holding him.
because your child neck muscles are not yet strong enough.
Neck will able to support head on its own after  the age of 3 months .

4.Umbical cord stump care:
keep this area clean and dry.
keep the nappy or diaper folded down so that the stump can dry.
Disinfect your hands before handling the naval area.
to clean this part ,use damp clothe and dry ,clean absorbent clothe.
if there is pus , redness , swelling , itching , irritation etc then please visit your pediatrician.
usually it fall by own after 15 or 20 days of birth.

5 . diapering:
if a child is getting enough milk , your child will wet atleast 6 or 8 diapers a day.
change diapers frequently ,as Soon as it get full.
you may even need to change it  10 times a day.
To change dirty diapers , you need changing mat ,diaper  , gentle wipes .
but please don't use diapers for whole day.
use it occasionally or for night time only.
to prevent uti in baby girl , always Clean this part from front to back.
prefer right size, good brand Diapers for a child.
but make sure your child should have weight 3kg or above ,when you start using diapers.

6.Clothing and other care:
always prefer weather appropriate clothes for your child.
keep your child in well vantileted room.
keep the surrounding clean and baby proof.
keep stuffs like your Medicine or things which is harmful , out-of reach from a child.
give sunlight atleast 20 minutes a day which is best for vitamin D formation.
give gentle massage to your child regularly which help to strengthen Child's immunity and make bones and muscles strong.
avoid cold and windy climate
or keep your child head ,ears ,legs covered.
use baby friendly products like Babyhug brand products for a child.

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