Having a baby is a wonderful experience, every woman is surely willing to have one. Having a baby needs knowledge as well, we have to learn how to take care of our babies. Here is a video about newborn baby belly button care. Hopefully it is useful for all of us.
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These are how to handle a newborn:
Support his head
Your baby’s head is big and heavy compared with her body, and she doesn’t yet have the strength to hold it up herself. If you pick her up without supporting her head and it flops back, she’ll feel she’s going to fall and fling out her arms and legs, probably shocking you both. The fontanelles
Most new mums feel nervous of the ‘soft spots’ or fontanelles on their baby’s head and worry they’ll cause damage by touching them. But it’s fine to gently touch, stroke and wash your baby’s head without avoiding these areas.
Skin-to-skin contact
Get naked and enjoying some skin-to-skin contact with your naked newborn baby is more than just a nice thing to do - it’s also really healthy for her. According to Dr Mary Price, a lecturer in midwifery at the University of Salford who’s earned a PhD for her research into skin-to-skin care, it helps both of you bond and gets breastfeeding off to a good start. Dr Price suggests you begin skin-to-skin contact in the first hour after birth, known as the ‘golden hour’.
Get dressed
You’ll find it easiest if you place your baby on a flat surface such as a changing mat as you dress her. When you’re trying to put her arms into sleeves, use your hand to gather the sleeve up before you gently guide her fist through.
Bathtime
Knowing how to hold your baby for her first bath will help boost your confidence - especially if you’re feeling nervous that she might slide out of your grasp. Start by lying her on her back and put one hand under her shoulders, supporting her head at the same time.
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