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After being pregnant in October, the moment of birth of the baby finally came. As a new mother, are you a little confused when faced with a small and soft life? Don't worry, as long as we observe carefully and interpret his needs from a series of reactions such as the baby's expression, crying, and movements, we can take good care of the baby.
Little Bookworm Mom is a senior nursery teacher and a mother of two children with extensive parenting experience. Combining what I've learned and my personal parenting experience, I've compiled this detailed article on newborn feeding and care for new parents.
The baby and the mother finally met, and at this moment the baby was most looking forward to it: "The mother held me in her arms, warmed me, kissed me, and let me suck the sweet milk." ”
For babies born normally, about 30 minutes after birth, the medical staff will hold the baby into the arms of the mother, and have the first intimate contact with the mother, so that the baby can suck the mother's head and open the milk.
According to the "American Academy of Pediatrics Parenting Encyclopedia" book, after the baby is born, the purpose of early sucking is not only to suckle, early sucking can also make the baby feel safe, which not only increases the feelings of mother and child, but also soothes the panic of babies who have just left the mother and come to this world.
Therefore, when the new mother is not breastfeeding, she should also hold the baby in her arms and let him suck, which can speed up the secretion of prolactin in the mother's pituitary gland, open milk as soon as possible, and also promote uterine contraction, reduce postpartum bleeding, and facilitate postpartum recovery.
The newborn baby said: "Mom, I have been holding back for 10 months, and finally I can pull with honor and integrity, you must always pay attention." ”
Newborn babies generally pull out dark green fetal stools in 6 to 12 hours, which is mainly composed of amniotic fluid swallowed during the fetal period and epithelial cells shed by the fetus, sebum and bile, intestinal secretions, etc.
The baby's fetal stool will generally last for two or three days, 3 to 5 times a day, and the thick dark green color will disappear. However, the mother does not have to worry, the baby's fetal stool is usually odorless, and it will not be disgusting to clean up.
Tips: If the newborn does not excrete the fetus within 24 hours after birth, the mother must tell the doctor about the situation, and he will take corresponding measures according to the baby's situation.
The newborn baby said, "Mom, the tip of my nose, chin, and eyelids are yellow, and you have to pay attention to my changes." ”
After 2 to 3 days of newborn birth, many normal and healthy newborn skin will appear yellow, which is what we know as "neonatal jaundice". Mild jaundice is normal and protective. If the baby is breastfeeding well, the mental state is good, the bowel movements are normal, and the jaundice is getting weaker, it belongs to the physiological jaundice, and the mother does not have to worry.
Special attention needs: if the baby is born without jaundice, jaundice occurs 1 to 2 weeks after birth or longer, and it must deepen, the mother must pay attention to and take the baby to check.
The newborn baby said, "Mom, my little belly button should be kept clean and dry, and you have to take care of it carefully." ”
Umbilical cord care for newborns is important, and attention should also be paid to methods. To avoid umbilical cord infection, you need to help your baby clean your umbilical cord 2 to 3 times a day. How to take care of it? You can refer to the following methods:
【Clean the small belly button every day】
When cleaning the baby's small navel, the mother first cleans her hands, and then uses a cotton swab to dip 75% of the alcohol, one hand gently lifts the umbilical cord's ligation line, and the other hand uses an alcohol swab to carefully wipe the umbilical cord and the root of the umbilical cord so that the umbilical cord is no longer adhesion to the umbilical fossa. Wipe it with a new alcohol swab in a circular turn outward from the center of the umbilical fossa.
【Keep your navel dry】
Be sure to make sure your baby's cord and umbilical fossa are dry. The size of the diaper worn by the baby should be appropriate, and the waist of the diaper should not be just at the base of the umbilical cord, which will cause friction and easily cause infection.
The newborn baby said, "Mom, my skin is very delicate, I pulled the stink, you have to change my diapers in time." ”
Newborns' little farts need special care and attention. The diapers to be used for the baby should be breathable and absorbent, and in the summer, light and thin diapers should be used. The diapers are wet and should be replaced in time.
Every time your baby pulls the stool, the mother should wash it with warm water and dry it with a dry towel. After cleaning your baby's little fart, let him dry his ass naked in the sun, make the little fart dry and then change into clean diapers.
The newborn baby said: "Mom, I like to be clean, you give me a bath every day, after the bath, the whole body is relaxed, clean and comfortable." ”
Many mothers follow the advice of the older generation and do not bathe the baby during the month, which is not conducive to the health of the baby. Newborns also need to take a bath, and where conditions permit, it is recommended to bathe your baby once a day.
Bathing a newborn baby requires attention to these details:
The room temperature should be 26 to 28 degrees; the water temperature is more appropriate at 37 to 38 degrees;
Rinse with clean water, do not use soap or shower fluid;
The bath time is 10 minutes, if the baby likes to bathe, the bath time can be extended appropriately in the summer.
The newborn baby said: "Mom's milk is fragrant and sweet, I love it the most!" I want to eat naturally off-milk! ”
Breast milk is the best food for babies, sterile, hygienic, economical and convenient. The proportion of protein, fat, lactose, minerals, vitamins and water in breast milk is most suitable for the needs of the baby's body, the easiest for the baby to digest and absorb, and can promote the baby's good appetite, which is conducive to the baby's growth and development.
My two babies are breastfed to natural de-milking, convenient and save money, the most important thing is that the baby looks healthy and smart. I recommend that mothers with conditions stick to breastfeeding.
Newborn time, when breastfeeding the baby, do not have to hold too much mud on books or expert advice, such as to eat every few hours, how long to eat each time, etc. Newborns can breastfeed as long as they need, if the baby wants to eat, let him eat immediately, after a period of time, the baby will naturally form a law of breastfeeding.
The newborn baby said, "Mom, as long as I sleep enough and sleep soundly every day, I will grow up fast." ”
Sleep is essential for your baby's physical and brain growth. The total sleep time of newborns is 18 to 20 hours, and the sleep time during the day and night is basically equal. The sleep cycle is short, ranging from 30 minutes to 3 hours per sleep, usually 3 to 4 hours of sleep, and 1 to 2 hours of awakening.
Neonatal sleep care needs to do well with these details:
Newborns need a warm and comfortable environment to sleep, the temperature of the indoor environment is 24 to 25 degrees, and the humidity is about 60%.
Newborns do not need a pillow to sleep, and the mother can fold the clean towel in half twice and place it under the baby's head. Babies who are easy to overflow, can not use high pillows, should let the baby lie on the right side, the upper body is higher.
Try not to sleep in your arms. Mothers sleeping with their babies will not only affect the quality of their baby's sleep, but also affect their metabolism, and also affect their mothers' rest. Therefore, let the baby lie independently and comfortably in his own bed and fall asleep naturally.
A comfortable position allows your baby to sleep better. Newborns sleeping, advocating a combination of side and supine sleeping positions. Parents should often help the baby change the sleeping position, which can not only avoid the deformation of the head, but also improve the strength of the baby's neck.
Little Bookworm Mother Tips:
The daily care of newborns must be careful, thoughtful, and pay attention to safety. Eating, eating, pulling, sprinkling, sleeping, daily care, although these seem to be small things, but for the baby, this is his very important activity of the day, from which can reflect the parents' love for him, so parents must do a good job in all details.
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