BABY HEALTH TIPS

EVERY MOTHER KNOWS WHATS BEST FOR HER BABY!

An unwritten rule and a completely true fact. Every mother is the best judge on what’s best for her infant. A mother’s instinct can never go wrong. So more than depending on outsiders for advice follow your own instincts.

Certain tips and care is essential to follow for the comfort of the baby, these guidelines can be taken from an elder in the family friends relatives even we are here to help sail the motherhood peacefully.

Certain tips essentially are to be taken in to considerations which are as follows

Traveling with the infant for the 1^st time –

Babies can at times be uncomfortable while traveling. For air travel its best to consult your pediatric who may prescribe some syrups to make the baby comfortable. For long road travels it is essential to keep track and follow the set schedule of the infant. For instance if the baby is fed at a particular hour its best to stick to the same time schedule and make sure you feed it at the same time.

Their sleep and feed schedules should well taken care off and not disturbed.

As long as that is in place the baby is comfortable and you can enjoy your journey.

Hair and Skin care-

There are numerous baby products available in the stores today. Each one of them swears to be better than the other. But for a mother it is advisable to stick only to genuine company products which are dermatologist approved. You can also consult your pediatric or even other mothers to take their guidance on baby skin and hair products.

It is also vital to stick to one brand that you have used and the baby has adjusted too. Changing the brands on and off is not something advised to do.

Play time and Toys –

The best time to bond with your baby is when they are awake and in a playful mood.

It’s also the best time to teach the baby a few things. Every mother is highly recommended to make the most of that time all thru their growing years.

Toys only from reputed company’s and stores are best for the baby and also it is recommended to buy toys as per the age of the baby. Nowadays all toys have a marking of age on them like 0-3 months or 6-9 months or for 9-12 months or 3 years old ect. Pick up toys depending on the age group of your baby.

Baby Food-

Every child should be fed breast milk in the initial days of her birth. It has some very vital nutrition which are a must for every baby. As the baby grows depending on the food intake of the baby one can always start with top milk to enhance the growth of the infant. As the baby grows month by month more and more additions of solid food can be added to the baby’s meal plan.

Vegetables fruits and cereals are a very good source of nutrition for the baby in the later months.

Nappies and Diapers

Keeping the baby in diapers is essentially a good thing as it keeps the baby clean and comfortable. But frequently changing the diapers and while changing the diaper cleaning the area with a good wet wipe is also important.

A good diaper rash cream or simple petroleum jelly like Vaseline should be applied before wrapping the diaper. This will keep the baby’s skin soft and protect it from any kind of rash or infection of the diaper.

Hygiene is to be kept up most while handling an infant.

Colic crying or Discomfort

Babies do cry! That’s nothing to give you grief over. If the baby is uncomfortable it will explain it only by crying. Colic being a very common reason, there are syrups available to take care of colic crying, these syrups can be given to the baby but only after pediatric consultation.

Many a times if the baby is just cranky a little rocking, cuddling or even a soft song sung by the mother can calm the baby.

The key factor is understanding your baby and her needs. Babies easily adapt the routine you set for them and if this routine of feeding sleeping bathing and playing is followed precisely on time then there is nothing to worry about.

If your baby is happy you are happy and vice versa so stay happy!!