Newborn Baby Care Tips

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Sleep is very important for the child. Maximum growth of the body takes place during sleep. Sleep should be comfortable and you should ensure that the baby gets perfect comfort with regards to the lying surface (mattress), blanket covers and covering for protection from mosquitoes and flies. These things should be taken care of properly as the baby would not say anything even if he feels uncomfortable. You should see to it that the baby is not covered with unnecessary clothing as this might lead to heating and temperature rise, thereby making the kid feel uncomfortable. The baby should always be made to lie on a good and firm mattress. This would prove beneficial for the spine of the child.

Proper clothing for the kids is of utmost importance. During the summer months the babies should be given light cotton clothes, whereas in the winter season, adequate woolen clothing should be provided so that the child doesn't catch cold. Changing diapers at regular intervals is also very important. For the perfect comfort of the child you should see to it that the child doesn't feel wet any time. You should remove the smelly and wet diapers immediately as wet diapers can lead to infection in that area.

The baby needs a mouth washing with cotton. A bath tub large enough to hold it and is easy to wash should be made available. The baby should enjoy the water which can be assessed if leg splashing which is very distinct. The baby should be rubbed with baby oil and baby cream. The nail clippers should be used at bath time. After bath, the baby should be thoroughly dried and should be applied with a baby powder.

The baby should be immunized against Small Pox & Measles with BCG within 3 months of its age. The first DPT (Diphtheria, Tetanus, Psertussis, Polio, HIB, Meningitis C) is due within the first 2 months followed by the 2nd and the 3rd one at one month intervals. The MMR vaccination against Measles, Mumps and Rubella should be done within 1 years of age. The boosters should be taken after the baby is 4 years old.

Take good care of your baby's delicate skin. His skin is very sensitive and so you should only use products for babies. They are also prone to skin rashes which are normal. However, if the rashes cause irritation and fever, you should consult your pediatrician.

If you are bottle-feeding your baby for some reasons, then make sure that the bottles are well sterilized and clean. Scrub them with washing liquids. Boil them for 25 minutes to kill unwanted organism that may have developed in it due to the fermenting milk. Steam sterilizer and cold sterilizer methods are also there, about which one has to consult with an expert and should see to it that those are readily available in the market.

Newborn Baby Care Tips

By: Dr.Mike Boucher

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