Navigating Parenthood: Tips and Tales for newly born babies

Newborns’ sleeping problems come from the fact that inside the womb there’s always a dark and cozy environment for the baby to live in and the baby gets used to that setting. Once they come into the raw world, they really have to adjust to the changes in light. So keep the room lit up during the day and dim the lights at night. It’d help your little one understand the difference between daytime and nighttime.

Also, it’s supernatural for babies to look super cute while sleeping so you’ll probably get the urge to kiss those chubby little cheeks but unfortunately, that wouldn’t be a good idea. In this case, you’d have to fight your temptation because the baby may take it as a clue that you wanna play with them or that it’s lunchtime for them so they might wake up. And remember that it may take some time for the baby to get used to the ways of our world, so be patient.

In my case whenever I used to sleep at night or if I was on the verge of falling asleep at night, my newborn baby would know and immediately start crying. So, over the first few days, I did not get much sleep. That’s true for sure and that made me pretty tired and grouchy. 

That’s when I knew that I needed to figure out how and when I get time to sleep and the answer was simple. It’s just like when my baby sleeps then I also need to have slept, in this way, I can get enough sleep so that whenever I wake up again I have enough energy to work for the rest of the day.

You might ask how hard it can be when it’s to wrap a baby in a blanket? Actually, there’s a sort of science on how to wrap babies in a blanket, so that your baby is as safe and comfortable as can be. 

Here are a few steps that you can follow to wrap up your baby in a blanket:

A. Lay off your blanket in a diamond shape, fold the top corner about a quarter of the way down, and place the baby on the face up on the blanket so that their shoulders are just below that fold.

B. Then grab the right corner of the blanket, pull it across the baby, and tuck it under the left side. Leave the little one’s arm out. And of course, you can do it from the other side, that’s from right to left side. 

C. Then pull the bottom corner up and tuck it into the fold you just created over your baby’s right shoulder. Finally, grab the remaining open corner (the left one if you went right to left), bring it across your baby, and tuck it under.

Now you have your perfectly wrapped baby burrito. Swaddling is actually really important because it makes the baby feel safe and secure. That way they’d feel more relaxed and will fall asleep quicker. And obviously, you now know that you can get some shut-eye too.

This is something that has been pretty much heard by everybody at some point in their life whether they’re a parent or not. And yes it’s true and extremely important. While holding a baby, you must make sure that their neck is supported. This is because the babies’ necks are too weak to hold their heads up.

So you have to kind of support them through your hands.

The most important thing to remember about clamped umbilical cord (or stump)

 is that it should always be clean and dry. So, until the cord shrivels up and falls off which might take two weeks or so, the baby should only be given a sponge bath. You can switch to the tub bath after the cord has fallen off on its own. And in case, if you see any signs of infection like a yellowish discharge or foul smell then definitely it’s time to consult a doctor.

A baby’s skin is super soft and it can be really slippery after a bath that’s why it’s extremely important that you should be extra careful while removing the baby from the bathtub. In my experience, I’ve learned that a safe way to do it is grasping the baby under their arms using both your hands while supporting their neck and head of course.

It’s also worth noting that babies don’t need baths every single day however they can be given baths 3 times a week.

This is a task that every new parent will become a pro at no time! I mean, it’s not the most complicated thing in the world but you wanna remove afterward the soiled diaper and put the fresh & clean one in its place. But there are some important things to remember. For Example, Always wash your hands first (and afterward) to prevent any kind of bacteria on your hands from getting on the baby. Also, always wipe front to back – this will help prevent infection, especially for girls. And make sure the baby’s skin is absolutely clean and dry during diapering.

Also you should also be careful with the umbilical cord stump when changing diapers. Just make sure that the diaper doesn’t go up past the umbilical cord if it has not fallen off yet. Some diapers for newborns have a cutout around the belly-button to avoid irritation. but if yours doesn’t then don’t worry  –  you can simply fold the diaper down from the top to keep the umbilical cord open.

If a mom can or chooses to breastfeed then there are some helpful tricks when it comes to a baby’s mealtime. As far as positioning goes, there are actually different ones, from the classic “cradle” to the lesser-known football hold. Moms can choose whichever way is more comfortable and safe for them and the baby – that’s the most important thing. Also, if you have a sleepy newborn that tends to be tired and doze off while sucking. you can tickle their feet as they’re feeding this will ensure they don’t fall asleep with an empty stomach. 

Also, if a baby is on formula, the pediatrician will give you all the instructions you need. Just don’t assume that baby bottles always need to be warmed up like you see in the movies. And if you do decide to keep it warm then do not use the microwave as it can create hotspots that you might not catch while testing it on your wrist. A pot of warm water will do just fine. Also, don’t shake the bottle too much – that’s a one-way ticket to a really gassy and uncomfortable baby.

Who doesn’t like a good massage? I know that I do, and babies loves it too! But for a newborn, it’s even more important because it makes their bones and muscles stronger. Also, it’s an amazing way tp bond with your little one. all you have to do is lay your baby on a towel that’s placed on a comfortable surface like a bed. Always massage using a vegetable-based oil. Start with the legs, followed by the arms, then the chest, and finally the baby’s back.

Bonding can be different for everyone but the goal is to establish the strong connection between the baby and the parents. This process should start as soon as the baby born as it can be achieved in the begging by a gentle skin to skin touch. Another important thing is to look into the babies’ eyes and talk to them. I know that it can be weird since they don’t understand the languages which we speak but it does help to build the connection., also since the baby eye sight isn’t that good you have to be real close to them while interacting. Also, be sure to have lots of kisses while you’re on face to face with the baby.

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