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Optimal temperature to keep your baby warm is between 28-32 degrees Celsius
Infant Skin Care
A newborn's skin is extremely thin and sensitive. Parents should maintain hygiene by bathing the baby regularly and drying them thoroughly. Change wet diapers promptly to prevent diaper rash. Avoid using products with irritants such as fragrances or fabric softeners, as they can harm the baby's skin.
Baby skin is highly sensitive
Infant skin is highly sensitive and prone to allergies. Signs include rashes, sometimes in patches, causing discomfort and itching. The cause may be inappropriate soap used during the baby's bath or exposure to something that triggers an allergic reaction in the sensitive skin. In such cases, it's best for mothers not to treat allergies by bathing the baby in herbal solutions but rather use warm water, keep the baby clean, cool, and avoid using soap and powder. Keep the baby clean and cool.
Caring for the Newborn's Umbilical Cord
The umbilical cord is a crucial part of a newborn. Therefore, parents must pay special attention to hygiene and keep this area clean and dry to prevent umbilical infections.
Perform daily umbilical hygiene with 70-degree alcohol, then lightly bandage it to allow natural drying. After more than a week, the umbilical stump will dry and turn black, eventually falling off on its own. Note: Parents should never apply unknown ointments, cut, or forcibly remove the umbilical stump, and the bandage should not be too tight.
Infant Nutritional Regimen
Breast milk provides essential nutrients, water, and especially antibodies that help the baby resist illnesses. Right after birth, the baby should be breastfed. Mothers should breastfeed on demand and exclusively for the first 6 months.
Feeding the baby in the correct position helps the baby suckle more and be comfortable, and it stimulates the mother to produce more milk. In cases where the mother lacks milk or cannot produce enough for the baby, the baby should be given formula suitable for their age. The baby's items need to be sterilized and kept clean before use.
Create a comfortable breastfeeding position for the baby
During the first month, infants often experience spit-ups. In such situations, mothers should quickly lift the baby's head, wipe them, and clear the nose—use a bulb syringe to prevent milk from closing off the nasal passage. Perform these actions gently to avoid frightening the baby and causing harm to the nasal mucosa
Infant Constipation
If a mother consumes few fruits, vegetables, lacks fiber, and drinks insufficient water while breastfeeding, it can lead to infant constipation. Symptoms include the baby not having a bowel movement for 2 days or more. Mothers can help relieve constipation by consuming more fruits, green vegetables, and drinking plenty of water. It's best for the baby to exclusively breastfeed
Cold, Fever, Headache, Runny Nose
Due to the unstable immune system of infants, they are prone to illnesses. Mothers should ensure that the baby stays in a warm environment, avoids drafts, and doesn't take prolonged baths to prevent catching a cold. If the baby unfortunately falls ill with a fever, mothers must patiently care for and treat the baby. It's advisable to give the baby a warm bath every other day or, if cautious, simply wipe them until they recover. Follow the doctor's prescription for medication.
Nighttime Wakefulness, Daytime Sleep
The condition of a baby staying awake at night and sleeping during the day is quite common
Mothers should utilize this time to rest and cope with the fact that babies often stay awake at night and sleep during the day.
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