How to take care of Newborn Baby

Initially, you may find it hard to take care of your newborn baby, especially if you are a first-time parent. To be a better hand at taking care of your little one with ease, take a look at these following tips. 1. Design a Feeding Schedule— the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends that a baby be exclusively breastfeed for the first few months. After every few hours, the newborn may need to be fed.  You may learn the signs of hunger of your baby to feed him on time and plan a feeding schedule. Solid foods should not be started before the baby turns six months old. 2. Structuring a Sleeping Schedule— infants usually sleep most of the day. Therefore, if you are planning to structure a sleeping schedule for your newborn baby, it will surely not work. You may need a sleeping plan when your baby completes four months else coping with his/her sleeping routine may trouble you. 3. Nappy care— to prevent rashes and irritation, keeping a regular check on your infant’s diaper changes is extremely important. You may use cotton or disposable diapers, however, never let your baby in a diaper for more than 2-3 hours. Change a spoilt diaper immediately to avoid reddish skin and itching. Do not use scented wipes to clean your baby as they may cause persistent irritation. After changing a diaper, wash your hands to protect your baby against germs and bacterial infections. Try to use cotton diapers as they let air in and out preventing rashes, skin and urinary infection.4. Dressing your little one— it’s fun to dress your baby in colorful tiny dresses and accessorizes, however, this requires your careful watch. Keep a keen eye on your little one’s hygiene and cleanliness. Bathe him/her daily with lukewarm water or you may use sponge. Change his/her clothes at least two times in a day. 5. Comfort your baby— babies are at ease when they find their parents or known faces around them. To prevent head and neck injuries, hold your baby in such a position that his/her upper body rests on your arms or shoulders. Infants also enjoy the warmth; you may give your baby a warm environment by bundling him/her in a blanket or coversheet. Learn how to swaddle your baby in the right manner to prevent putting him/her in life-threatening situations. The aforementioned newborn   will help you avoid sleepless nights, a fussy baby and frequent diaper changes.