Newborns are too delicate, and inexperienced mothers may not know how to care for them, and they are afraid of not taking good care of the child, hurting the child, and affecting his physical development. Especially in the critical period of the first three months after the birth of the newborn, in terms of nursing, there are more places to pay attention to, and if you want to take care of the baby, it is necessary for mothers to do more homework. The newborn is less than three months old, and the mother keeps these 4 nursing points in mind, which is more beneficial to the child's development.
Newborns have soft bones, try to hold the child as little as possible, and can not hold it vertically
After the birth of the newborn, the bones are very soft, if you hold the child vertically, the child's bones are under too much pressure and are vulnerable, so you can't hold it vertically, but should tilt it horizontally. And the baby spine is not fixed, this time is still straight, not suitable for too much to hold up, when there is nothing to try to hold the child, the child cries and coaxes the child, you can also try to lie on the bed to coax.
The first trimester of the newborn should not be used with a pillow
Today's families love their children very much, and they are particularly willing to buy things for their children, and some children have already bought back baby shape pillows before they are born. Bao Mom should keep in mind this nursing point, the newborn is less than three months old can not use the pillow, this time the child's spine is still straight, about three months later will begin to be born physiological bending, premature use of pillows, affecting the child's development. At this time, the baby sleeps, and only needs to pad a towel that is about as thick as clothes under the head.
It's common for newborns to spit up milk, so don't shake your baby after feeding
Mothers will always be very distressed when they see the baby spitting up, and some mothers will shake the baby, thinking that doing so can make the baby feel better. In fact, newborns spitting up milk is a very common phenomenon, as the child grows up will disappear, spitting up when shaking, is a wrong practice, will make the child more uncomfortable, but also may aggravate the spitting and milk spillage. At this time, the mother can pick up the baby, let the baby gently lean on the arm or shoulder, and gently pat the baby's back.
The umbilical cord needs to be cleaned, but it cannot be picked by hand
The fetus is linked to the mother through the umbilical cord, and after birth, the umbilical cord needs to be cut off, and after the cut, there is a wound, which needs to slowly grow into the navel later. Newborns need care for their umbilical cords, but they can't be taken lightly, not by hand. Usually, you should avoid dirty things in this area to avoid water, and when you need to clean up, you can gently wipe it with a cotton swab with iodine. Do not use your hands to pick this part after the umbilical cord has fallen off, and rinse gently with warm water when bathing, so as to avoid causing harm to your child.
The first three months after the baby's birth is a critical period of physical development, and the mother's care for the baby should keep these 4 points in mind, which will be more conducive to the growth and development of the child. Regarding newborn care, what other experiences or questions you have, please feel free to share with you.
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【Transferred from: Sohu Original - Parenting Little Tree】