Baby Care Tips for New Moms

Complete Baby Care Tips For New Parents

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New Mom Tips for Babies

You have gone through a period of pregnancy, labor, and childbirth and are now ready to go home and start your life with your newborn baby. Once home, you may feel like you do not know what you're doing!

These tips can help even the most nervous parents for the first time feel confident about caring for a newborn baby in no time.

Get Help of Parents after Birth

Remember to ask for help from doctors, Parents, and Friends during this time, who can help you start breastfeeding or bottle feeding. And to show you how to hold, move, change and take care of your newborn baby.

Newborn Baby Care 1st Month

First Time Parents Tips

If you have not spent a lot of time with newborns, their fragility can be daunting. Here are some basics to remember:

1. Make sure to wash your hands before handling your baby. Newborns do not yet have a strong immune system, so they may be infected. Make sure everyone who handles your baby has clean hands.
2. Support your baby's head and neck. Cradle your head when carrying your baby and support baby’s head when you lift the baby up or lie down.
3. Never shake your newborn, either in play or frustration. Shaking can cause bleeding in the brain. If you need to wake your baby, do not shake. Instead, tickle your baby's feet or blow gently on his cheek.
4. Make sure your baby is secure in the baby carrier, stroller or car seat. Limit activities that may be too difficult or too dynamic.
5. Remember that your newborn is not ready for a difficult game, such as being shaken on the knee or thrown in the air.

New Mom Tips and Tricks

Bonding and Soothing

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The creation of relationships, probably one of the most enjoyable aspects of infant care, occurs during the sensitive period of the first hours and days after birth when parents make a deep connection with their child. Physical proximity can foster an emotional connection.

For infants, attachment contributes to their emotional growth, which also affects their development in other areas, such as physical growth. Another way to conceive of the link is to "fall in love" with your baby.

Swaddling, which works well for some babies in their first few weeks, is another soothing technique that first parents should learn. Proper swaddling keeps the baby's arms close to the body while allowing for leg movement. Not only does the mat keep a baby warm, but it seems to give most newborns a sense of security and comfort. Swaddling can also help limit the surprise reflex, which can wake up a baby.

Here's how to swaddle a baby:

1. Spread the reception cover by folding a corner slightly.
2. Lay the baby face-up on the blanket with the head over the folded corner.
3. Wrap the left corner over the body and place it under the baby's back, under the right arm.
4. Place the lower corner above the baby's feet and pull it toward the head, folding the fabric if it is close to the face. Make sure you do not over-tighten your hips. Hips and knees should be slightly bent and turned over. Wrapping your baby too tightly can increase the risk of hip dysplasia.
5. Wrap the right corner around the baby and place it under the baby's back on the left side, leaving only the neck and head. To make sure your baby is not too tight, make sure you can slide a hand between the blanket and your baby's chest, which will provide comfortable breathing. However, make sure that the blanket is not too loose to be able to undo it.
6. Babies should not be swaddled after 2 months. At this age, some babies can turn around when swaddled, increasing their risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).

Diapers Care Tips for New Moms

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Before bringing your new baby home, you will probably decide to use a cloth or disposable diapers. No matter what you use, your toddler will soil diapers about 10 times a day, or about 70 times a week.

Before changing diapers, make sure you have all the supplies on hand so you do not leave your baby unattended on the changing table.

You will need:

1. A clean diaper
2. Fasteners (if layers to be folded beforehand are used)
3. Diaper rash ointment
4. Clean wipes (or a container of warm water and a clean washcloth or cotton balls)

After each bowel movement or if the diaper is wet, lay your baby on your back and remove the dirty diaper. Use water, cotton balls, washcloth or wipes to gently clean your baby's genitals. When you take off a boy's diaper, do it with caution because exposure to air can cause it to urinate. When wiping a girl, wipe her down from front to back to avoid urinary tract infections. To prevent or cure a rash, apply an ointment. Wash your hands thoroughly after changing a diaper.

Bathing tips for your newborn baby

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Prepare these items before bathing your baby:

1. A soft, clean washcloth
2. Mild soap and shampoo without fragrance for baby
3. Stimulate the baby's scalp by using a soft brush
4. Towels or blankets
5. A clean layer
6. Clean clothes

select a flat, secure surface (such as a changing table, floor or counter) in a warm room. Fill a sink, if nearby, or a bowl with warm water (not hot!). Undress your baby and wrap with a smooth and clean towel. Wipe your baby's eyes with a washcloth (or a clean cotton ball) soaked only with water, starting with one eye and wiping from the inside corner to the outside corner. Use a clean and soft corner of the towel or cotton balls to clean the eyes. Clean your baby's nose and ears with the wet washcloth. Then, wet the cloth again and, with a little soap, gently wash his face and dry it.

Then, using baby shampoo, create a foam, gently wash the head and rinse. Using a damp cloth and soap, gently wash the rest of the baby, paying particular attention to the folds under the arms, behind the ears, around the neck, and in the genital area. Once you have washed these areas, make sure they are dry, then lay down and dress your baby.

Tips on Feed and Burp for Your Newborn Baby

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Whether you feed your newborn baby or bottle, you may not know how often to do it. As a rule, it is recommended that babies be fed on-demand as soon as they appear to be hungry. Your baby may ask for help by crying, putting your fingers in your mouth or emitting sucking noises.

A newborn baby should be fed every 2 to 3 hours. If you are breast-feeding, give your baby the chance to suck about 10 to 15 minutes for each breast. If you are breastfeeding, your baby will probably take between 2 and 3 ounces (60 to 90 milliliters) at each meal.

Some newborns may need to be woken up every few hours to get enough to eat. Call your baby's doctor if you need to wake your newborn often or if your baby does not seem interested in eating or nursing.

If your baby has a tendency to be gas, have GERD, or look capricious while breastfeeding, try to have it burp after every ounce while bottle-feeding or every 5 minutes while breastfeeding. breastfeeding.

Try these Burping Tips:

1. Hold your baby upright with his head on your shoulder. Support your baby's head and back by gently tapping your back with your other hand.
2. Sit your baby on your lap. Support your baby's chest and head with one hand by squeezing your baby's chin in the palm of your hand and placing the heel of your hand on your baby's chest (be careful not to catch your throat or the chin of your baby). Use the other hand to gently tap the back of your baby.
3. Lay you baby on your lap by facing down. Support your baby's head, making sure it is higher than his chest, and pat or gently rub his back.

If your baby does not brown after a few minutes, change the baby's position and try it for a few minutes before feeding again. Always bump your baby at the end of breastfeeding, then hold in a vertical position for at least 10 to 15 minutes to avoid spitting

 Baby Sleep Tips for New Moms

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Newborn baby sleeps about 16 hours or more in a day

Newborns usually, sleep for periods of 2 to 4 hours. Do not expect a night's sleep - the digestive system of babies is so small that they need food every few hours and must be woken up if they have not been fed for 4 hours.

1. Use dim lighting in your room
2. Make sure that the room temperature will be normal
3. Give a dream feed to your baby
4. Arrange a clean and soft bed to your baby
5. Check out your baby condition for every 2-4 hours
6. Clean the baby poop with baby wipes and change the diaper.

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Baby Development Stages After Birth

Baby Milestones First Year

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We love to see our little ones grow in front of our eyes. The happiness is watching them grow is a beyond explanation. The growth of the baby is designed to happen slowly over a period of time. We cannot see any development overnight. Some babies take a little more time than a normal timeline to accomplish these milestones. Proper increase in weight is also very important in the first year of the baby’s life.

Baby Development Stages Chart

Baby Milestones by Month – First-Year Weight Chart

Sometimes your baby might not look chubby. There is nothing for you to worry as long as your baby is active and eating well and sleeping right. Trust me you will hear this a lot if your baby isn’t chubby. “Are you not feeding him properly?

He looks so tiny. He should be chubbier..!!”. My little one weighs a little more than the normal chart but still, he isn’t on the chubby side. So I get asked these questions a lot.

Below is a general timeline of the milestones observed in babies. These timelines/guidelines are designed to keep track of your baby’s development compared to a broad range of kids so we can track his/her progress and to be sure that the baby is developing properly. Please consider this just as a guideline. It is not exactly same for all the children.

Remember your baby, like every other baby, is one of a kind.  If you feel concerned about your baby’s milestone achievements, trust your instincts and please consult the pediatrician. Most likely there are no problems at all, it might just be that your baby is moving forward at a slow pace.

Baby Developmental Milestones are seen in the First Year:

Baby Developmental Milestones Chart

Baby Development at 1 Month

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1. Baby’s hearing is completely developed. As a result, he/she may even recognize and respond to the Mother’s voice.
2. During the first weeks, the baby's hands will mostly be fisted. The baby will try to vigorously move hands and legs together trying to familiarize with them.
3. Your baby’s vision has not yet completely developed. This will happen over the time period of three to four months. So the baby can focus on objects which are only very close to his/her face.

Some Super Fast Babies will be able to:

1. Respond to loud noise with a cry or becoming silent.
2. Smile in response when somebody smiles at them
3. Observing the surroundings
4. Lifting head at a good angle when putting on tummy

Baby Development at 2 Month

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1. Some babies can respond to a smile with a smile, especially the smile of the mother.
2. The boy will now try to lift his head slightly when he has his stomach but cannot hold it too long.
3. Your baby can now track moving objects with his eyes
4. Babies of this age will be very fascinated by black and white objects or highly contrasted objects. For this reason, you can buy baby toys in black and white.
5. Try to move your hands the baby will notice the movement of hands.

Some Super Fast Babies will be able to:

1. Keep their head upright for longer than normal babies when held upright.
2. Few people can even try to roll around as early as two months.
3. Can try to touch the nearest objects or hanging toys.

Baby Development at 3 Month

baby developmental milestones chart

1. Your baby has a lot of energy to play. As a result, he will start giving frantic kicks. He would like to move his legs vigorously in all directions.
2. The baby will try to put his hands in his mouth.
3. Babies like to grab their blankets and grab things near them.
4. At the end of 3 months, the baby will be able to recognize the familiar faces he sees every day. Not only faces but he would recognize their voices too.

Some Super Fast Babies will be able to:

1. Lift their head and stay that way for a few moments when they are on your stomach.
2. Go over their backs or foreheads.
3. Showing happiness after attending of mom and dad
4. Make some sounds.

Baby Development at 4 Month

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1. At this point, babies would like to hold the toys and shake them just because they can move their hands.
2. Babies will start making noise by cooing and expressing their happiness and embarrassment in ways other than crying.
3. Babies would now like to be lifted, worn. They are likely to like it when you dance while holding them.
4. Now, normally, all babies would be able to hold their head at a 45-degree angle during the belly.

Some Super Fast Babies will be able to:

1. Sit down with support.
2. Can start answering the voice of mom or dad with a sound.

Baby Development at 5 Month

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1. Try to reach and grab favorite toys
2. Try to turn or roll on all directions
3. Babies can hold their heads for a moment when they are held upright.
4. Scans across the room and showing of joy when we see "mom" or "daddy"

Some Super Fast Babies will be able to:

1. Sit without support.
2. Maybe even try to pick up the toy that is out of reach.
3. Try using their little fingers to grab and pinch small things.

Baby Development at 6 Month

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1. Babies will now be interested in playing with their toes; likewise, they like to put it in their mouths.
2. Now babies can be able to turn around easily in both directions.
3. The baby can try to say a few words.
4. When the baby is lying down for the belly, he will be able to lift his head and chest with the support of his arms.

Some Super Fast Babies will be able to:

1. Babies had a lot of time on their stomachs since the beginning.
2. Can sit on your stomach.
3. The baby can attract attention.

Baby Development at 7 Month

developmental milestones

1. Your baby will be able to make a sound and gurgle when he/she is happy. The most remarkable make them happy all the time; it's very good for the development of their brain.
2. Now at age 7, the baby will be able to sit alone or with a little support from you.
3. Babies will begin to explore an object by putting it in the mouth.

Some Super Fast Babies will be able to:

1. Turn in the direction of the sound to find the source from which it comes.
2. Pass the toys from one hand to another.
3. Recognize the books and rhymes they listen to daily. So get into the habit of putting soft music because it is said to increase the baby's IQ.

Baby Development at 8 Month

baby milestones by month

1. Your baby will turn in the direction of the voice (all sound or voice).
2. Your little one will now be perfectly able to see all the colors; In addition, will be particularly fond of bright colors and attractive toys.
3. Baby could start looking at you when you call his name.
4. The baby may begin to crawl

Some Super Fast Babies will be able to:

1. Stand with support or walk with support.
2. Stay alone for a few seconds.

Baby Development at 9 Months

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1. Your baby will try to stand by holding furniture.
2. Your little child will now enjoy playing games with you.
3. Baby can stay alone for a while when he finds an object of interest.
4. You can start saying "NO" to some things and your baby will understand that no, but he may not be able to comply.

Some Super Fast Babies will be able to:

1. Stay alone.
2. Some brave people could even start walking.
3. Hit hands.
4. Say "Dad" or "Mom", but not intended to call.

Baby Development at 10 Months

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1. Your baby will now start picking small things and putting them in his mouth. (Therefore, be careful not to place small things and keep the house clean of dust for the safety of children.)
2. The little one will now start walking while holding furniture.
3. Your baby may even point to something or you want to be caught or cuddled.
4. Your baby will start to recognize his toys and may even look for something he has dropped.

Some Super Fast Babies will be able to:

1. Begin to show your needs other than crying.
2. Your baby will begin to speak a foreign language invented while trying to imitate you. As a result, you will have to try to understand it. In addition, even converse in this language with the baby.
3. Baby will begin to explore the world around him.

Baby Development at 11 Months

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1. Your baby will raise his hands when he wants to be picked, hugged or if he needs to be near you.
2. Your baby will begin to respond to his name with a smile.
3. The baby can start walking alone, very slowly, with very few steps at a time.
4. You will now hear the noises in the house. The baby started banging objects or toys knowing he can make noise.

Some Super Fast Babies will be able to:

1. Baby's vocabulary will contain some new words such as "Ajja", "Ajji", that is "grandfather" and "grandmother". Certainly, hearing these words from this tiny one is like music to your ear, is not it?
2. Your baby may start responding to small commands such as "Sitting" or "Standing" or making signs for "Food", "Water". He/she could probably show interest in eating their food by themselves.
3. They will try to take a spoon and a bowl and imitate you by eating (without real food). Therefore, I think it's time to let them eat their food once a day. Allow them to do some damage, so here's how they will learn.

Baby Development at 12 Months

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1. Your baby may start calling you "mom" and "dada" intentionally.
2. Baby will begin to copy you, your gestures. Likewise, a little one might even start imitating what you say in his own gibberish language.
3. Your baby will start walking independently.
4. Your baby could start cooperating with dressing.

Some Super Fast Babies will be able to:

1. Start moving their bodies to music. Any type of music appeals to babies.
2. Your baby may become sad if you are sad. In addition, you could even try to relieve your pain.

This is just for reference to parents about the growth of their baby. If you think you need a detailed assessment, please speak to a pediatrician. They will be able to help you with suggestions for improvement if your baby does not appear in the charts.

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What are the First Solid Foods for Baby

List of First Solid Foods for Babies

Do's and Don'ts for Baby's First Foods

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Breastfeeding has been shown to improve outcomes for the health of infants, children, and mothers and helps control health care costs, but how long should breastfeeding last and when parents should be breastfeeding? they introduce solid foods, also called complementary foods?

An infant receives only breast milk for the first six months of life to provide optimal nutrition and health benefits. Whether your baby is breastfeeding or formula feeding, solid foods can be introduced as early as 6 months of age.

Once solid foods have been introduced, health professionals recommend breastfeeding until they are 12 months old, and then at the will of the mother and baby.

You do not know how to start your baby with solid foods? These tips will help you.

Baby First Solid Food Chart

Start with solids

introducing solids to babies

Start by offering a few spoonfuls each day and introduce one new food at a time, every day, to monitor allergic reactions such as diarrhea, rashes or vomiting, before switching to a new food. Parents with food allergies should discuss their problems with their pediatrician. While foods are tolerated, continue exposing your baby to various foods. Some children may need multiple exposures to a new taste before they can enjoy it.

Textures are very important for introducing foods. Most babies prefer to start with softer, smoother textures and gradually move to thicker foods.

Start solid foods safely

Hold your baby upright in your lap and have him sit upright and face-to-face when introducing solid foods for the first time. This makes swallowing easier and choking less likely. Then place your baby on a secure high chair.

Speak in a soft and encouraging voice while you are feeding. There is no need to be entertaining. Babies are easily overwhelmed and distracted by games.

Never give your baby solids through bottle-feeding. This can put you at risk for choking.  Always prefer spoon into a bowl, not into the bottle or bowl feed, unless your baby finishes it during this feeding. The direct feeding of the bowl can introduce bacteria from your baby's mouth into the spoon and into the food, which creates a problem of food safety. If your baby is still hungry, take more food from the jar by using a clean spoon.

Examples of acceptable complementary foods classified by age:

baby first foods chart

Baby First Foods 4-6 Months:

1. The rooting reflex helps your baby turn to a nipple for nourishment.
2. Breast milk or formula milk ONLY
3. Your baby's digestive tract is still developing, so solid foods is banned at the moment.

Baby First Foods at 6 Months:

1. Ground cereals, cooked, single-grain cereals or baby cereals with breast milk or formula
2. Mashed banana, avocado or cooked beans
3. Carrots, peas or sweet potatoes, cooked and mashed
4. Cooked or mashed meat or poultry
5. Mashed peanut butter with water.

Baby Foods at 9 Months:

1. sliced and quartered bananas or small pieces of different soft fruits
2. Tiny or Small pieces of Different Cooked vegetables
3. Whole beans boiled or cooked
4. Meat, poultry or fish cooked well and chopped.

Baby Foods at 12 Months:

1. Berries
2. Small items of cooked vegetables
3. Meat, poultry or soft fish, in slices
4. Family eating mixed food dishes with a small amount or small pieces.

Baby Foods at 4 Years:

1. Popcorn and corn in whole grains
2. Nuts and seeds
3. Whole grapes, cherry tomatoes
4. Olives
5. Hot dogs
6. Raw fruits or vegetables such as apples, celery, and carrots
7. Pieces of meat, poultry, and cheese
8. Sticky foods, such as pasta
9. Jelly beans

For toddlers and preschoolers, cut grapes, meat, poultry, hot dogs, raw vegetables and fruits in small items (about ½ inch or less).

Cultivate healthy relationships with food

Baby's first foods

Establishing a positive eating relationship throughout early childhood will have temporal benefits. keep in mind that the children's area is billable in what proportion and whether they eat or not. Therefore, always expect your baby to concentrate on each container before feeding. do not be afraid to let your baby bite the food in the dish and in the spoon. you would not want to eat a thing if you did not fear anything about it, did you? In addition, apprehend the signals that your baby has finished drinking. The unit of the entire common landmark babies area is turning.

Whatever happens, do not be discouraged and do not be seduced by the expertise. With patience and tactile skills, you will create the first experience in taking solid foods for your baby!

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