The neonatal care for the first time can be a stressful
experience; however, it can also be fun when you have the techniques and the
appropriate support to take care of your baby. The parents are less stress than
those who are not prepared carefully to care of their baby. Parents are taught
about this; they will care their babies confidently when they are born.
The neonatal care
for the first time can be a stressful experience
Instructions
Guide parents to wash their hands before handling their
infants to keep bacteria or germs away the newborn babies. Parents should wash
their hands with antibacterial soap or use hand sanitizer. According to Kids
Health, the immune system of infant is not strong enough to be against dangerous
bacteria, which makes them susceptible.
Instruct parents
to wash their hands.
Teach parents the way to hold and cuddle infant. Let them
know the importance of hands to support babies - make sure the cradling head does
not fall off when parents move.
Teach parents to play with and care their infant slightly. Tell
parents not to shake their infants because it can cause brain bleeding or
death.
Parents should not
shake their infants when playing with them.
Show new parents how to bond with their infants. Bonding is
the way to get familiar with infants. It includes singing, reading books or
poetry, or talking to them. Another way of bonding is swaddling techniques.
This technique is keeping baby swaddled in a blanket and keeping them close to
you. It helps your infants more comfortable and makes them safer.
