4 Baby Care Tidbits Every Parent Should Know!

New parents face many problems and issues that they are expected to understand and deal with immediately. Unfortunately, newborns do not come with an instruction book so here are a few topics that you may need to know about.

Bathing your newborn baby: when your baby first comes home it is imperative that you take extra care around the umbilical cord, which stays attached for the first few weeks. When bathing your baby you can only give them a light sponge and when dealing with the umbilical area it is crucial that you take extra care. It is recommended to use a light dabbing action with a cotton bud and clean water to gently bathe the area.

Leaving the hospital: when you leave the hospital with your newborn baby you will want to make sure they are wrapped up nice and snug. Obviously you do this for the baby’s comfort first and foremost but this is also to protect them from the elements like the sun and to keep them warm – new babies are not able to keep themselves as warm as you and I. If you are not carrying your child then I highly recommend looking at the Maclaren strollers range as they are the most highly respected brand and safety must come first with your baby.

Circumcision: This point is almost mute as now a days it is only because of religion that this is generally allowed to happen, but all the same it is a part of the process that is not often talked about, almost taboo – which is a sad endightment really. The reasons for it are to lower the risks of urinary tract infections and to eliminate just about any chance of penile cancer. There are no known long term emotional problems as a result of this operation

Crib death (SIDS): Many studies have been done regarding SIDS. Although the cause of SIDS has not been definitely defined, there are some correlations that have been made between SIDS and the following things:

Utilizing the safety of Maclaren Strollers for your new baby will be the safest and most enjoyable way to get to and from the hospital – or anywhere for that matter

Prematurity makes it more likely that your child will suffer sudden infant death syndrome, but as mentioned, this is something that is on the decrease

Bath time with your child is all about encouraging the bond between mother and child, but remember that during the first few weeks whilst the umbilical cord is still attached ,extra care needs to be taken at bath time.

Enjoy the time with your baby. All the seriousness that comes with being a new parent can often overshadow what is really important, and most important of all is to take the time to enjoy your new baby

If you are a smoker or there are smokers in your house, then sharing it with a newborn baby is only going to increase the risk of SIDS. I touch on this important subject again because I really want to alleviate the concerns by shedding light on the subject

Some parents believe that sleeping with your baby reduces the risk of SIDS, but the American Academy of Pediatrics disagree with this statement and go on to say that there is a greater risk of SIDS in babies who co-sleep. Besides, this is a really bad habit to get your baby into because breaking it will be a whole new chapter in your life!

Back sleeping is what most pediatricians recommend for babies to decrease the SIDS risk. The reason for this is widely debated between health experts. If you have concerns, talk to your pediatrician.

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