Caring for a baby: 11 tips for parents

Daily procedures

Start your morning with the toilet. It is necessary to clean the baby's eyes and ears daily. Wipe the eyes with a piece of cotton wool moistened with warm water towards the inner corner. Use a different swab for each eye.

Clean the inner surface of the ear with a cotton swab without sticking it inside the ear canal. You cannot use cotton swabs! Roll a piece of cotton wool into a rope and carefully, using screw-like movements, clean the nose. Use a piece of soft, damp cloth to treat the genitals and wipe the skin folds.
Treatment of the umbilical wound

In the first days of life, a newborn needs to treat the umbilical wound daily. The nurse in the maternity hospital will show the young mother after childbirth how to do it correctly. After bathing, wipe your navel with a cotton swab soaked in 3% hydrogen peroxide, then lubricate it with brilliant green. If the wound does not heal for a long time, consult your pediatrician.
Bathing

During the first month, your baby should be bathed every day. Carry out the procedure in the evening, before feeding. Water temperature. Bathe your baby in the bathtub and place a folded diaper in the bottom. Use only baby detergents.
Washing

When changing diapers, wash your baby with warm running water. Wash your baby strictly from front to back. If you are not at home, use wet wipes. Watch the instructional video to show the basic rules.

Skin care

Delicate baby skin requires hydration. After water procedures, lubricate the body with special oil or milk. The lightweight cosmetic is quickly absorbed and does not stain clothes.
Massage

Give your baby a massage every day, preferably before bathing. Lightly stroke the arms, legs, and back. Massage relaxes muscles, activates blood flow, and has a positive effect on the physical development of the child.
Air baths

When changing a diaper or dressing your baby, let him lie naked for a few minutes. The skin requires ventilation to avoid diaper rash and irritation.
Trimming nails

Baby's nails grow quickly. As it grows, trim with children's nail scissors with rounded ends. Do this carefully.
Selection of clothes

Choose things made from natural, breathable materials. Clothes should be loose and not restrict movement. Dress your newborn according to the weather, do not wrap it up too much.
Walks

Fresh air improves baby's health. Every day, at any time of the year, go for a walk. Start with 15 minutes, gradually increasing the duration of walks. In winter you can walk for an hour, in summer up to 5 hours.
Bed hygiene

Keep your child's room clean. Change bedding frequently. Children do not need a pillow in the first year; it will be replaced by a soft diaper folded in four.

Optimal room temperature. Before going to bed, ventilate the room or leave the window open, but make sure there is no draft.