Parents want nothing but the best for their newborn baby. The
important thing they should keep in mind is that the demand and stamina in
newborn babies are much different from older kids, toddlers and school-age
children. Be sure that you give him everything he needs – proper nutrition,
regular diaper change, and lots of cuddling – while still avoid things that are
normally dangerous to the newborn baby.
Solid food
According to an association of experts, breast milk or
formula are the only foods which newborn babies should use in their first 6
months. Never give your baby solid food when they’re less than 4 months age, as
newborn babies can’t digest them. Starting with solid food too early is also
connected to a greater ability that your baby will have food allergy or
obesity, according to an international hospital. Avoiding water, juices and
other liquids in the first 4 months is also what you should do, as the
swallowing reaction of the baby is not strong enough to deal with such content
safely.
According to an
association of experts, breast milk or formula are the only foods which newborn
babies should use in their first 6 months.
Medication
Nothing can make the parents’ heart heavier than seeing
their child become sick or catch flu, fever. Fight against the urge to have
them take medications, as many medications that don’t need to be prescribed are
safe for children and adults, not for newborn babies. Experts advise that you
shouldn’t have your newborn baby use any kind of medications that doesn’t need
prescription – even medications that are labeled as safe for newborn babies and
children – before 2 months age if you don’t consult your doctor first.
Fight against the
urge to have them take medications, as many medications that don’t need to be
prescribed are safe for children and adults, not for newborn babies.
Stuff in the cribs
Blankets, toys and crib bumper make you want to have your
baby sleep with this pleasant stuff at night, but they can cause serious
dangers to newborn babies in the crib or cot. An international organization
advises that you shouldn’t let the baby sleep with other soft things such as
blankets, stuffed bed linen, pillow, stuffed animal and other toys. These
things can be a risk in suffocating a sleeping child. You shouldn’t also let
your baby sleep with a bottle. Doing so can cause ear infections or
suffocation, according to doctors.
Blankets, toys and
crib bumper make you want to have your baby sleep with this pleasant stuff at
night, but they can cause serious dangers to newborn babies in the crib or cot.
Other things that need to avoid
Newborn babies are usually become dirty after feeding or
changing diaper, but the important thing is never bathe or soak them in the
water until the umbilical cord falls off and the circumcision is healed (for
baby boy). Wipe them with warm towel that’s only moisturized until you reach
this mark. An international organization also recommends you to keep your baby
from exposing direct sunlight until he’s 6 months old at least. Sunscreen should
only be used sparingly whenever there’s no shade. Lose clothes cover the baby’s
skin and brimmed hat is more suitable than sunscreen.
