Baby Feeding Tips
Babies usually drink and sleep. Although it has become natural for the baby to get enough nourishment and nutrition from what you eat, at the beginning of the day as a mother it will definitely be more difficult than you expect.
Parents who get help are more knowledgeable about breastfeeding their babies. Example: you can chat with friends who are more experienced in breastfeeding or attend a baby care class.
If you want to follow, mothers focus more of their time on their babies, while they also need to get enough nutrients and substances to produce highly nutritious milk for the baby. It is appropriate for a mother to emphasize their health as well because too much pressure will make it difficult to produce milk.
If the breast is confined (cannot produce milk in large quantities), you can use a method where by pressing the breast with something warm so that the distribution of milk flows normally. According to research, the warm condition of the breast helps to facilitate the flow of milk. Parents are also advised to give a bottle of milk to the baby when the baby reaches 3 months of age
Bed time
If the baby does not eat, he will definitely sleep. Babies usually sleep for 14-17 hours. Because of this, you become lethargic and listless because the baby's wake-up time is not the same as your daily routine.
What should you do if your baby has trouble sleeping? There is a method where the "skin-to-skin" method is the method by placing the baby on the chest so that they feel the touch of a mother. Another reason is because the baby has a fever, especially when there is an ear infection, cold and sore throat. Make sure you take him to the doctor for treatment. New teeth can also be the cause of fever. You can squeeze the baby's gums in order to relieve the pain experienced by the baby.
Baby's Hair and Head
The baby's hair and head also play an important role. Use a special shampoo for washing baby's hair and rub gently and rinse until clean by hand. Don't touch your eyes!
Don't worry if you see the baby's scalp crusting, this is normal and is called cradle cap. This crust can be cleaned using with baby oil. Put it down baby oil on the baby's scalp and leave it for 10-15 minutes, take it cotton bud and slowly wash it until it is clean in the crusted area of the head.
Nose and Ears
The nose has its own cleaning function and does not require special care. But if there is liquid or dirt on the baby's nose, you can only clean the outside of their nose. The same goes for the ears. Only outside.
Don't forget to make sure that the baby's tongue, which is white because of milk, is cleaned with a cotton swab wet with boiled water to avoid any bacterial infection in the mouth.
Center Strap
Many people take care of the umbilical cord for granted. The umbilical cord is the most susceptible to germs. It can be cleaned using cotton or a clean cloth if it comes into contact with water when bathing. The umbilical cord will usually break on its own one to two weeks after birth. After the umbilical cord breaks by itself, only then can you wash the dirt on the umbilical cord using baby oil slowly.
Baby Bath
Bathing your baby is one of the most important things in baby care. Make sure the water used is warm and wipe them with a wet towel. Babies can be bathed once a day because they are not exposed to dirt every day like you.
Baby's Back
The most sensitive area is on the baby's back. Clean it properly to prevent a rash from developing in the area. Make sure the baby's back is always dry and clean. Use diaper cream after drying their back before putting on diapers.
Nails
As for the baby's nails, you can gently clip them using nail clippers that are special for babies.
Apart from the useful tips above, for a Muslim baby, it is recommended for the parents to perform Aqiqah for him after the day of his birth, the sunnah days for performing Aqiqah are on the 7th day of birth, the 14th day of birth and the 21st day of birth, however if forget or face any problem to complete Aqiqah on those days, parents can perform Aqiqah for their beloved child as long as the child has not reached the age of puberty.
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