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By Brooke Schuman
Before I was a mom I had never changed a diaper or had even held a newborn baby
in my life. I never really was the babysitting type. I had no clue what I was
doing, I needed some major help. So now that I am a mom I would like to share
some things that I have learned that I didn't know but wished someone would have
told me. Of course the nurses in the hospital showed me what to do, but I always
wished I could have been more prepared. So here are some baby care tips, to care
for your newborn baby.
-A bath two to three times a week is all the baby needs until he/she can crawl
around and get dirty. Of course you will want to give sponge baths after meals
and after diaper changes to keep the baby clean. Giving baby baths to often can
result in dry irritated skin.
-Don't ever leave baby alone in the bath for even a second, be in arms reach of
baby at all times. Make sure you have everything you need with you when you are
giving baby a bath so you don't need to leave for any reason, the phone, a
towel, shampoo are just a few items that you definitely will need when giving
baby a bath.
-The best way to avoid diaper rash and irritation is to change the diaper before
or after every feeding and as soon as possible after each bowel movement.
Sitting in a dirty diaper for even a little while causes irritation. Use a
diaper rash ointment after every diaper change to avoid diaper rash.
-Diapers need to fit snugly as to avoid leaks but not so tight that the diapers
can cause skin irritation around the thighs and stomach areas.
-On boys aim the penis downward as the diaper is being put on. This minimizes
leaks and wet pajamas and undershirts.
-Some babies love to be swaddled others hate it. If your baby hates to be
swaddled let his/her arms out and you can still comfort your little one but
he/she can feel less restricted.
-When picking baby up lift gently, slowly and close to your body this makes baby
feel more secure. Always make sure your arm or hand is supporting baby's neck.
-Don't use cotton swabs to clean out babies ears. Use wash clothes to clean in
and around babies’ ear.
-Shampooing your babies hair only needs to be done two or three times a week.
Unless there is a problem with cradle cap that requires you to shampoo more.
Always put cotton or cover your babies’ ears with your hands as to minimize the
amount of water that gets in his/her little ears. This can cause ear infections.
Get some sleep and rest when your child is resting.
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