Basic rules for caring for a newborn baby in the first days of life at home
Helping the child adapt to new conditions faster is the primary task of young parents. Observing the basic rules of caring for a newborn baby in the first days of life at home will be a good help in this.
The baby is developing a process of thermoregulation, his body is actively rebuilding. Taking this into account, the main task is to create the most comfortable conditions for the baby. Training courses and books on the development and upbringing of children, advice from a visiting nurse and a pediatrician will help in this.
After examining the baby on the second day after discharge from the maternity hospital, the doctor will assess the general condition of the child, give advice on care, advise the young mother on breastfeeding and prevention of childhood diseases. If the baby is healthy and developing in favorable conditions, the pediatrician should visit the child three times during the first month. In the future, the examination is carried out in the polyclinic.
Nursing care for newborns in the first months of life:
- helping a young mother in mastering child care skills;
- assistance in organizing the routine of the day;
- consultation on certain issues;
- teaching a young mother massage techniques and gymnastics according to the child.
Baby skin care products
In the pharmacy, you can buy a ready-made first aid kit for a newborn, or you can put it together with the help of a patronage nurse. For full care of the baby's skin, you will need: cotton pads and sticks, children's scissors with blunt ends, hydrogen peroxide, green tea, baby soap, powder, moisturizing cream and baby wet wipes. Baby skin care products should not contain mineral oils that make it difficult for the skin to breathe.
Daily toilet. It is performed before feeding, preferably at the same time. The baby is washed with warm (boiled) water. The eyes are washed with a cotton swab from the outer to the inner part. Cotton swabs dipped in petroleum jelly are used to treat the nose. Then, with a wet napkin, treat the auricles and behind the ear. The folds and armpits are processed last. The nursing nurse will tell you about the details of caring for a newborn's mouth and face during the first visit. Washing is done every time after urination and defecation.
Note on daily care for a healthy newborn:
- morning washing;
- treatment of the oral cavity;
- nose and ear care;
- treatment of the umbilical wound;
- washing.
Instructions for caring for the navel and umbilical wound of a newborn baby
The navel heals in about two weeks. All this time, it is necessary to carefully monitor the condition of the wound. In order to avoid injury and getting fibers, doctors do not recommend using cotton pads for treatment.
Instructions for caring for the navel and umbilical wound of a newborn baby:
- put the baby on the changing table;
- with the left hand, carefully spread the edges of the wound;
- treat with hydrogen peroxide;
- remove blood crusts;
- process with green.
On our website https://dobrobut.com/ you will find more information. Our pediatrician will help in the organization of care for premature newborns after discharge from the maternity hospital and will advise on the prevention of childhood diseases.
Advice on caring for the genitals of a newborn girl
The patronage nurse will tell the young mother about the differences in caring for a newborn boy and a girl during visits.
Advice on caring for the genitals of a newborn girl. It is necessary to wash the girl in the direction from the stomach to the back. This is done to avoid infection from the anus. Put the child on the left hand, spread the legs with the palm of the right hand and, controlling the flow of water, wash. Wipe dry and treat with powder.
Features of caring for a newborn boy. You can wash the boy in any direction. The water should be at room temperature.
A special cream and oil are used to care for the skin of the folds. Use children's cosmetics with natural ingredients.
Baby feeding
A pediatrician will provide all recommendations for feeding newborns to a young mother.
Feeding on demand. Doctors recommend feeding the baby when he wants to eat.
Feeding is therapy. Next to the mother, the baby calms down and quickly adapts to new conditions. In addition, for the child it is a kind of communication with the mother, which is very important in the first weeks and months.
Feeding on demand helps the mother's body produce as much milk as the baby needs.
You can read more about feeding and step-by-step care for a newborn after childbirth on the pages of our website.
Swimming rules
Paediatricians recommend bathing a baby every day. Three times a week, herbal preparations should be added to the water for bathing. For this purpose, use chamomile, nettle, calendula. This is useful for the child's skin and for his mental state - herbs relieve irritation, soothe and normalize night sleep. After bathing, wipe the baby with a clean diaper or baby towel. Gently wet the child's body, without sudden movements. After bathing, use special skin care products (moisturizer, oil). The best time for the procedure is before night feeding.
You can consult with our specialist online. On the site, in the "Pediatrics" section, you will find information related to the basic rules of baby care and step-by-step daily hygiene procedures. Interested in medical care for a newborn by a nurse? And you will find the answer to this question on the resource of the medical center.
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