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June 13, 2019, https://www.nairaland.com/5243953/everyday-advice-new-parents-part


Learn to be realistic about your new status:- it’s possible that you’re among those that have always believe that parenting is just as normal as every other social challenge, and perhaps you have never taken time to prepare for it. This inevitable task will not only leave you exhausted, but you will also be disappointed about little things that you otherwise should have known.

Especially within the first two years of having your first baby: a period that you’d be amazed by the kind of changes that will take place in both your social life, sleep pattern among others.

Have you also been thinking that your baby will not be the type that will do nasty things, disobey your suggestions, make you restless or even make the house very untidy with a mess of that very delicious meal that almost all babies do at home? Then you’re not been realistic about your parenting skill. This is because a child will always be a child to accomplish the required milestone.

You must love your baby in a way as not to place your career above him or her. Loving your child however does not imply that they must get whatever they want, just as your restriction of their actions should not emphasize much on climbing and jumping on things, getting soiled with dirt that you think will make them contact germs. The truth is that these activities help the child’s developmental process.

All that may be required is for you to have a good knowledge of First Aid so that you can help them ease the pain on a minor home accident that may occur.

Always remember that life is not a competition, so your baby must not be like that other child that you use to know. If your baby is sleeping remember to go to bed too; every other thing can wait. That’s the best way of staying healthy for your baby.

If there’s a need for outside help, please do get one because life after childbirth is as hectic as anyone can imagine.

Caring for your Newborn:- unless you have experience on how to carry your baby, you’re definitely going to have a feeling of anxiety that comes from the fact that you wouldn’t want anything to go wrong.

Indeed you’d prefer to have things done the right way, that’s why most persons in their first experience will shudder at the fragile nature of babies.

Before you carry that special baby of yours, do remember to wash your hands, to avoid exposing the baby to germs. As you already know, their immune system is not yet strong. If possible use a hand sanitizer, if you’re not sure of the safety of your hands

Always provide support for your baby’s head and the neck as you carry the baby until their neck is strong enough to hold firmly the head. That’s why their head tends to fall backward or sideways when hand support is not applied. This is very important for babies within the first three months of birth.

Babies are humans that are yet to be fully developed, so you should not shake them if you have to wake them up from sleep, play with them or in anger. More subtle ways of telling them that it’s time to open those lovely eyes include tickling their feet or giving a gentle blow on their cheek.

If you have to move that baby around in a car, taking a walk, etc. make sure the car seat or baby carrier fastener is well in place.

Some other things that parents do to their newborn out of ignorant include throwing them in the air and shaking their knees for whatever reason.

Babies enjoy vocal sounds, experts say it helps in stimulating hearing, so remember to sing and talk to them. It’s also a fact that some babies are too sensitive to sound or even light, that’s why they would cry when the light is out or at the slightest noise. You have to study all these and try to moderate the environment to suit your baby. Otherwise, the baby may be sleeping fewer hours for instance, when you expect them to have a good sleep.

If you must swaddle your baby, make sure you’re aware of the dos and don’ts about swaddling, which you should learn from the maternal nurses to avoid exposing the baby to the danger that may result thereafter.

Experts also agree that after a month, a baby may not require swaddling if they’re awake so that it does not interfere with their body movement; and by the end of the 2nd month, swaddling should be stopped, to avoid exposing the child to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome(SIDS)

About diapering, babies on average will dirty diapers up to 10 times in every 24hrs, so ensure that you do a regular diaper change. When necessary, allow the baby to go without a diaper to allow the skin to have fresh air; especially if you notice a diaper rash.

Before doing any diaper change, make sure that you have all that is required ready on hand so that the baby is not left unattended at any moment…

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