Monday, October 26, 2009
Tips to take care of a new born baby
When the pregnant mother arrives at her home with her new born baby in her arms, there is much anxiety, fear and questions that comes in her head and it is normal, we remember that little baby depends on the cares and love the mother and father offer her.
Here we present some tips for parents for better care of their baby.
• If well preparation is not a challenge, then hour of the bath can be everything, but it is not as difficult as it seems. In order to bathe new born baby, try to arrange sponge bath for her. That is to say, with a hand towel start washing from the cleanest area to the dirtiest area, always wash with water and just a little bit soap.
• The care of the umbilical cord is very important; carelessness can cause an infection and even the death.
• If the baby has fever, if the color of the umbilical cord is red or swollen around, continues bleeding, emanates yellowish pus or produces a liquid with bad scent, then you must contact with your doctor.
• Remember, her defense system has not yet been developed completely, therefore is necessary to protect her from germs.