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1. Making it easy for the little one
Making it easy for the little one begins right after bringing the baby home. Lay the baby under a clean blanket on the floor for about 1-2 minutes before placing them in the crib or on the bed. (Note: Ensure the floor is clean, and the blanket is folded enough to keep the baby warm). This helps the baby experience a bit of discomfort on the floor before the comfort of the bed, making it easier to care for and avoiding nighttime crying.
2. Aid for plentiful breastfeeding
The concern of 'not having enough milk for breastfeeding' always worries mothers. For those with low milk supply, try eating rice porridge with pig's trotters or pork leg soup to increase milk production. After childbirth, if the milk is slow to come in, boil a small handful of pumpkin seeds and Chinese thoroughwax in water and drink it for a few days; the results will be noticeable.
3. Small tricks for quick milk production
4. Is your baby satisfied after breastfeeding?
This is a common concern for first-time mothers. According to the wisdom passed down by experienced mothers, when the baby is full, they will naturally release the breast. The more the baby suckles, the more it stimulates the flow of milk, and mothers will hear the rhythmic swallowing sound as the baby feeds. If milk spills out of the baby's mouth, it's because the mother's milk is flowing too fast for the baby to swallow.
5. Delay in baby's bowel movements
If a fully breastfed baby takes 1-2 days to have a bowel movement, mothers should not be overly concerned. Therefore, mothers in the breastfeeding stage need to eat plenty of vegetables and fruits to supplement fiber, improving the baby's digestive system and preventing constipation.
6. Avoid excessive baby holding
7. Dealing with a runny nose in babies
Apply lavender oil to the soles of the baby's feet, then massage each foot for about 1 minute before putting on socks to keep the baby's feet warm. This is a particularly effective method for newborns.
8. Relieving baby's indigestion
When breastfeeding, it's essential to keep the baby's head higher than the stomach to allow milk to flow down to the stomach or, when excess, stay above, making it easier to burp. If the baby is bottle-fed, it's also necessary to tilt the bottle slightly upward to prevent the baby from inhaling air into the stomach.
9. Preventing fever after vaccination
Clean a few leaves of basil and have the mother eat them before breastfeeding. Then, breastfeed the baby. Doing this before vaccination helps prevent the baby from getting a fever after the vaccination.
10. Keeping the baby from getting a fever while teething
Take clean basil leaves, chop them finely, and squeeze the juice into a cup. After the baby breastfeeds for about 30 minutes, clean your hands and dip your fingertip into the basil water, then gently touch the baby's gum several times.
11. Curing hiccups for the baby
Place a little sugar on the baby's tongue and let them suck for a few minutes; this helps eliminate hiccups because the sweet taste of sugar helps the diaphragm return to its normal state.
12. Clearing baby's stuffy nose
Take two warm, damp cloths and place them on both ears for about 10-15 minutes. The nerves on both sides of the ears regulate blood flow in the nose, and when exposed to high temperatures, they expand, helping to clear the nasal passages for the baby.
13. Treating cough for the child
Clean about 2-3 unripe persimmons, cut them crosswise, leaving the seeds and skin intact. Then mix with a little sugar or honey and steam separately. Remove the seeds, mash with the skin, let it cool, and then give it to the baby to drink.
14. Healing diaper rash for the baby
Boil the pomelo leaves to extract water for the baby's bath; this is one of the small but effective tips not only to treat diaper rash but also to prevent irritation, allergies, or itching for the baby, ensuring both effectiveness and safety.
15. Treating cradle cap for the baby
Before bathing the baby, parents should apply a little olive oil to the cradle cap area. After a few minutes, the olive oil will soften and loosen the cradle cap during the bath and hair wash.
(Compiled from various sources)
