Top 10 Tips to Taking Care of a Newborn Baby - Térre Baby

Approximately four weeks after birth, especially the first two weeks is an important time for your baby to get used to growing on his own in a completely different environment than his mother's body.

Take the following precautions so that you can comfortably get used to life away from your mother and take the first step in your life.

·         Where your baby spends

Newborn babies are almost asleep except when they are breastfeeding. Let's lie down in a clean and quiet place.

Also, unless your doctor recommends lying down for medical reasons, lay it on your back where you can see your baby's face.

Also, try not to leave your baby alone. It also helps prevent accidents such as sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), choking, accidental ingestion, and injury.

·         Insulation

Babies still can't control their own temperature, so try to keep the room temperature below 20 ° C. But don't forget to keep the air in the room fresh.

·         Breast milk 

Breast milk is the basis for newborns. Breastfeeding prevents illness in the baby and strengthens the bond between the baby and the mother. In particular, first milk is an irreplaceable food for babies to eat for the first time, so I definitely want to give it. Even if you don't get breast milk, don't be afraid to let your baby suck it patiently.

It is also important for mothers to get adequate nutrition and rest to improve milk production. Turn off the TV while breastfeeding and face your baby in a relaxed manner.

·         Cleanliness

Wash your hands and keep your bedding, clothing, and diapers clean before taking care of your baby.

Also, take a bath every day to keep your skin clean. It is also important to be careful that the person who catches a cold does not approach or hold the baby.

Notification of low birth weight infants, medical benefits for premature infants

·         When your baby is sick

If you have symptoms such as not drinking breast milk/milk more than usual, fever and lack of energy, diarrhea/convulsions, pale complexion, abnormal breathing, or strong jaundice, see a doctor immediately.

·         Get tested for inborn errors of metabolism, etc.

All newborns are tested for inborn errors of metabolism such as phenylketonuria and screening for congenital hypothyroidism using blood. If these diseases are detected early, they can be treated with special milk or thyroid hormone drugs.

If you are notified of any abnormalities in the test results seek medical attention immediately.

·         About newborn hearing test

After the baby is born, he listens to various sounds and speaks out to prepare him to start talking. It is a very important time for language development. It is said that one or two babies who are born with some kind of hearing impairment are born.

Early after birth, there are hearing tests performed while the baby is asleep. If you are concerned about hearing, consult a medical institution.

·         About visual development

Vision develops from birth. Newborns are vaguely looking at the outside world without a fixed line of sight, but as they continue to look, their vision gradually develops. From 1 month to 1 year and 6 months after birth, visual development is particularly active, so it is important to see things firmly with both eyes during this period.

If you see symptoms such as the eyes appearing white or shining, the eyes not opening, or if you gently hold your hand in front of each eye, you dislike only one and turn away, or if you are worried about your eyes, see an ophthalmologist. ..

·         For the prevention of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) is a disease in which a previously healthy baby suddenly dies while sleeping rather than in an accident or choking.

The cause of SIDS is not yet known, but it is known to be more common in boys, preterm infants, low birth weight infants, winter, early morning to morning, lying down, smoking parents, and artificially fed infants.

It is expected that the risk of developing SIDS will be reduced by paying attention to the following child-rearing habits, but none of these are direct causes of SIDS, so there is no need to worry more than necessary. Please reconfirm your daily child-rearing, and then let's raise your child with a laid back feeling.

1. When you put your baby to sleep, put it on your back.

* For medical reasons, the doctor may recommend lying down, so in such cases, follow the doctor's guidance.

2. Do not smoke during pregnancy or around your baby.

3. Breastfeed as much as possible.

4. Don't shake your baby violently (about infant shake syndrome)

When a baby is shaken violently, the brain is vulnerable to shock due to the underdeveloped neck muscles, which can cause serious damage due to brain damage and even death (infant shaking syndrome). ..

It's possible for anyone to get crying and frustrated but never shake your baby. In the unlikely event that you are shaken violently, see a medical institution immediately and let them know.

·         What makes a baby cry?

Babies who can't speak can tell by crying that they are hungry, their diapers are dirty, they want them to be sick, and they are hot or cold. When moms and dads are together, they gradually understand how to cry.

It's easy to get frustrated when your baby doesn't stop crying after changing diapers, drinking breasts, rubbing, or creating a quiet environment. In such cases, take a deep breath, lay your baby in a safe place and leave the place, or exchange words with someone to change your mood. Most babies get tired of crying and fall asleep.

If you have any concerns, talk to your doctor.