Basic knowledge of newborn care

1. Feeding knowledge Newborn infants should be fed with breast milk, and the earlier they are fed, the better. Within half an hour of the baby’s birth, if the mother’s breasts have not yet secreted milk, the baby must also suck on the nipples to promote milk secretion. At the same time, breastfeeding can also enhance the relationship between the child and the mother. When breastfeeding a baby, the feeding posture is also very important. Among them, the most scientifically recognized feeding posture by experts is the 'vertical holding positionBabies can also look at their mothers while they are drinking milk to enhance their relationship. Before feeding the baby, mothers should keep the nipples clean. After feeding, it is best to squeeze the remaining milk out of the breasts to prevent milk stasis and promote normal breast secretion. 2. Clothes and diapers The newborn's skin is delicate, and the clothes and baby diapers should be made of pure cotton clothes with good water absorption properties. Secondly, the color of the clothes should be light-colored, not only to prevent the baby from being infected by bleaching dye, but also to facilitate the parents to find the dirt on the clothes in time and keep the baby clean. Babies with sparse hair and fast heat dissipation on their heads will easily catch cold on their heads. In cold weather or when there is wind blowing outside, it is best to put on a cap for babies. Diapers need to be changed frequently. Mothers should wash diapers diligently and carefully. Change them at least 4 times during the day and more than 2 times at night. Every time you change diapers, wash and dry your baby’s butt. Apply a little skin oil. If you use diapers, you also need to choose breathable and soft, not too tightly wrapped, to ensure that the baby's butt is dry and breathable. 3. Sleeping and sleeping position newborns can sleep as long as 18-20 hours a day, but newborns should not sleep too long. Parents need to wake up the child every 2-3 hours to allow the child to move or move. Feed the baby. The sleeping posture of the newborn will affect the breathing and the development of the head. A good sleeping posture with a comfortable and soft pillow is beneficial to the growth and development of the newborn. It is better for newborns to sleep on their backs, so as not to compress the lungs and cause breathing problems. After breastfeeding, it is best to sleep on your side to prevent pressure on the stomach when lying flat and milk overflow. Previous: Professional manufacturers teach you seven rules for choosing diapers Next: What is the correct vertical holding position?