Baby care essentials: important aspects to remember…Ptaa Hai…!!!

Baby care essentials: important aspects to remember…Ptaa Hai…!!!

Baby Care: The welcoming of a new member in the life comes with the bundle of responsibilities for the family. At one hand it’s the moment of joy on the other if proper care is not taken, it may be harmful to the little one.  The small baby brings numerous first-of-many moments such as her first smile, her first words, first walk etc everything is the moments to cherish. Nature has given this special right and duty to mother to spend maximum time with the baby and it carries the major responsibility of bringing up the baby with all due care. Each and every moment with the baby requires a special care and nurturing for her better future.

Massage: Massage plays an important part in the development of the body. It helps in better blood circulation, provides adequate stretching of muscles and after a gentle massage baby tends to sleep well. Oil to be used for the massage should be good and branded one which has vitamin E, mustard oil can also be used. Many times it is advised to massage the baby up to 4 times a day but that doesn’t seem to be practical, majorly 1-2 massage a day shall be sufficient for the baby’s daily requirement of flexing. The best time for massage is in the morning and in winters better to give in sunlight. Giving massage once in a day is sufficient if given regularly. 

Baby Bath: The bath shall follow once massage is over. Bath gives the baby a new energy and when the baby sleeps after the bath, it is pretty relaxing.  Until the umbilical cord is not detached it is advised to give the sponge bath. After that even a baby bath tub can be bought, one shall choose a bathtub which doesn’t have chances of slipping. The temperature of the water can be luke warm, mild soap to be used and shampoo to be used as the babies/infants tend to sweat more on their head than body.

Breast Feeding: Breastfeeding is the best way to feed the baby. Baby gets all the nutrients in the form of milk from her mother. The first thick and yellowish milk of mother   very important for the baby. It makes immune system of the baby very strong. The babies who are well breastfed are very strong and chances of them falling ill are very low. The baby must be given feed as and when possible and gap shall not increase by two hours. When babies are born they sleep a lot. Mothers find it difficult to feed them on regular time gap. And for such situations, it’s advisable to buy a breast pump so that baby gets milk even if the mother is not available or unable to feed.

Playing with the baby: Set your baby free. Don’t overload them with toys or lots of noise making toys. Keep one or two colorful toys around her. Let them stare at walls or colorful things in the room. Babies play on their own. It’s good to take them out and give some time to them after the massage and before sleep for the activity. This activity time is essential in the overall development of the nervous system and senses to develop in the baby.

Talking to the baby: Baby can’t speak anything but they understand the language of love. They understand what their mother was speaking when they were in the womb. They know when the mother is loving them, they know when the father is playing with them. They also know when someone else in the family is around, they know when they are with strangers. So talk to them, they recognize and differentiate between the voice and sound, and the voice of mother and father gives her the sense of comfort.

Vitamins and other supplements for babies: Never miss the vitamins and supplements prescribed by the doctor. Every baby grows differently. The prescription for one may not be the same for the other. It depends on upon the health and medical conditions of the baby. Milk supply of mother and various other factors. Common medicines which can be given are Vitamin D drops, vitamin C drops, gripe water, paracetamol drops after vaccinations. Always keep them handy. When baby gets cranks colic acid drops help them to relieve pains etc. Nasal clear is also important to be given to babies.  However, it is advisable to take pediatric opinion before giving anything to the baby. Nasal clear is also important to be given to babies.

Vaccinations: Vaccinations are very important, and it must be given on time. Even if you missed it once keep a track of it and get it done immediately. It gives the basis to her immunity system for entire life. Always go to the reputed hospital for vaccinations and keep the bills of the vaccinations given. Nowadays a file is provided by the hospitals which make it easy to remember the due dates and stickers also comes with the medicines which are put on the file to keep an authentic record.

The importance of sleep for baby: The more the baby sleeps the more they grow. Don’t disturb the baby when they are asleep. For the newborn infants, the sleep pattern is many times different. They sleep during the daytime and wake up and cry in the night. For mothers it advisable to adjust to her timetable. Father’s support is the must here. Mothers are not super humans to be awake for 24 hours. So help your wives so that they’re able to nurture the baby best!

Baby Diapers: Baby diapers have been a boon for the mothers of the current generation. Gone are the days when the mother is running every fifteen minutes to wash the diaper. When it comes to choosing the diaper, take a good brand. Try 2 or 3 brands and select the best for your baby. Pant style diapers are also a good option. Never choose the one which has plastic cover outside. One would never come to know when it’s wet and it will harm the baby.

Baby clothes: The clothes of the baby should be little loose to ensure it ventilates sufficiently, it should be properly washed and dry. The clothes should not be tight. Baby should get enough free movement for her activities. On the other hand, it should not be extremely loose to cause clumsiness.

Mother touch for baby: The baby responds to the touch of the mother very well. It gives both the unspoken feeling and many times the touch gives the baby feeling of being safe and secure. The way baby sleeps with her mother, cuddling is sometimes which can be understood by a mother only. It works like a miracle for the baby for soothing and making her calm.

Relation of parents with baby: The bond between parents and baby is very unique. Baby knows their mother and on the other hand they get playful when the daddy comes. The love of both is essential for the baby.

Baby, family and relatives: The baby brings along the new happiness and joy in the family. Relatives and extended families greet each other and elders share experiences of bringing up the babies. However, take advice from the relatives and do what suits best for the baby. There will be many opinions and suggestions but apply logic. Don’t make the baby a full canvas in the name of rituals. Better avoid powder and creams. let the baby grow naturally.

Baby and cleanliness: Cleanliness is the key to health. The clothes of the baby shall be changed every day and washed properly every time. Diapers shall be changed regularly, bedsheets and pillow covers should be clean and the most important are hand sanitizer! Always keep hand sanitizer when you are traveling or if someone touches the baby, make a practice to wash hands before touching the baby. Mother shall also wash her hands regularly because many a times mother may also be a carrier. Cutting the nails of the baby is also required because with the increased activities they may harm themselves. Better the mother cut the nails by her teeth.

Baby and Crying: Mere  bachche ko nazar lag gayi!!

This is often we hear from parents when the baby cries a lot. It is actually a myth. Baby cries because she may be hungry, or her diaper is wet, she may have gastric problem or she is not in a comfortable position, the atmosphere is cold or hot than the comfortability.

So next time when the baby cries a lot cuddle her , pamper her with hush tones, try to feed , even if she doesn’t take feeding then check the diaper if everything is ok here then give her the mothers loving lap. And if this doesn’t help give some gripe water, and if this goes in vain consult with the doctor. Don’t make your baby suffer merely in the name of nazar!

Have a happy Parenthood...!!!