If you are a new parent, you will be excited already to have a little angel in your home. You will be already tired with your pregnancy and labor and now you need to care for the newborn as well as your house. Both the parents must be engaged in nurturing the baby, as it is the responsibility of both the parents to do so. These tips will help you take care of your baby as new parents.
1. You can bring your parents home to help you take care of the baby, if this option is feasible, since you are inexperienced, your mom can help you in many things related to baby care.
2. Whenever you lift your newborn, life the baby with the hands supporting the back and the neck. The baby will be fragile and if you don’t take care, his or her bones will break leading to serious consequences.
3. Always keep your baby wrapped, as he or she will loses heat faster. Make the baby wear baby clothes to keep him or her warm.
4. Breast feeding is highly essential for providing nutrition to the newborn. For at least 6 months, you have to breastfeed your baby. After feeding, you have to let the baby burp. The dad can take care of burping the baby, as this will enhance their bonding.
5. Your baby always expects security and you have to keep touching your baby whenever he or she is awake. The baby will feel secure in your hands and you can start talking to your baby to strengthen the bonding.
6. Love your baby irrespective of what he or she does. Enjoy doing whatever you do for the baby. When you love the baby, you can communicate your love with warm touches and hugs.
7. Your baby will urinate frequently and you have to use good quality diapers for the baby. Never keep the baby wet with urine, as it will lead to rashes. When your baby develops rashes, try applying baby ointments and change the diaper.
8. Wash the baby clothes and diapers separately and you can also use antiseptic liquids for rinsing the baby’s clothes. You have to use plenty of water for washing baby clothes, as you don’t want the harsh soaps to harm your baby.
9. Don’t bathe the baby until the navel is healed. Then you can use tubs for bathing your baby. The dad can also be engaged in bathing the baby and when your baby starts enjoying water, you will have more fun.
10. Your babies will sleep for hours together and you have to ensure that your baby always sleeps on his or her back.
11. It is essential that the new parents also spend some time together talking about themselves. This will always keep you energetic to share the household activities and take up this responsibility of caring for the newborn cheerfully.
