Eight things you should know about newborns

It's here! To the joy of the arrival, finally, the baby joins a feeling of curiosity: if it is the first baby in your family for years, it will probably be the "attraction" of all, that will hallucinate with such small perfection in every corner of your body. The truth is babies have several peculiarities that it's good to know, and here we tell you.

We all know that the skin of babies is more delicate that of adults, and that babies are especially sensitive to cold and heat, which is why we must take care of them and protect them well. We tell you some other things you should know about newborns.


Basic information about newborns

1.- The first hours of the baby. When the baby is "newly born", his body can be curious: his head has a "strange" shape due to delivery and having passed through the mother's canal. In addition, it will be covered with a kind of "fluff" that is not exactly hair. It is common that they can not open their eyes well, and that in fact they are "sticky". Quiet, in a short time it will be a "normal" baby.

2.- Do not expect smiles. When we have a child, we want it to be happy, but do not rush it: do not expect your baby to smile until about six weeks. Of course, continue giving him as many cuddles as you like, because he also enjoys them, although he does not express it yet.


3.- Umbilical cord. You can bathe with the baby sponge so that the umbilical cord falls out. Of course, it is good to keep it dry, because it falls faster, so dry it well after the shower. If you see that you bleed a little when falling, quiet, it's like a normal wound and nothing happens unless the amount of blood is important.

4.- Food. A very recurring question in mothers is knowing if the baby is drinking enough milk As explained by the North American magazine 'Parents', the baby has its own mechanisms to tell if it is eating enough: the weight that is caught as the days go by, for example, is one of the main indicators. If he takes a lot, he is eating too much; if he takes little, he needs more food.

5.- Dry skin. Imagine being nine months under water and suddenly going on the air. It is normal for the skin to dry, and so it happens to the baby. Also common in the baby's skin are small occurrences of chafing or diaper rash, and even acne in babies. For this, the best thing is a baby lotion that is hypoallergenic and free of fragrances.


6.- Tips to go out. Just follow common sense: avoid giving the newborn baby the sun and places with too many people (like a shopping mall on sale, to give an example). Likewise, it is recommended to ask others to touch the baby on the feet instead of in the hands and face, because this way infections are avoided. Of course, to touch the baby it is always necessary to wash your hands beforehand.

7.- The children cry. We have not discovered America with this statement but we must remember: children cry and this is their way of communicating their needs (hunger, peeing in the diaper or discomfort, for example). So if you see that your baby cries, do not get overwhelmed and try to understand what it is you want to say.

8.- The babies sleep. Another simple but important statement: babies need a lot of sleep, and that in principle is not worrisome, especially because they do not sleep often: they wake up every two or three hours to eat. The important thing is, from the beginning, to try to accustom the baby to sleep "long and hard" at night and, during the day, to take small "naps".

Angela R. Bonachera

Video: Caring For Your Newborn


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