NEW BORN BABIES CARE:
CARE OF UMBILICAL CORD: After baby birth the baby umbilical cord should be kept clean and avoid application of any powders or oils in that area.The nappy of the baby should be tie below the umbilical cord area to prevent contamination and infection around the cord area of the baby.Give sponge bath until umbilical cord falls down.
CARE OF BABY SKIN:Don't give baby bath up to 24 hrs from birth.Clean your hand and apply baby oil to baby very smoothly,coconut oil is the best choice.Some people use olive oil to improve baby complexion and also to moisturize the baby skin.
CARE OF BABY DURING BREAST FEEDING:Breast feeding should be given to baby with in half an hour after baby born.The first milk that mother produce after delivery is called colostrum that will help your baby to protect from infections.Breast feeding should be continued up to six months.
CARE OF BABY SLEEP:Provide comfortable position to baby that is supine position(the baby face should be up and lying on his back). Provide calm and hygienic surroundings.Feed baby before making him sleep.
AVOID TRADITIONAL PRACTICES:Don't apply kajal in baby eyes.Don't put oil drops in baby ears.Don't apply cow dung on umbilical cord.
EXPOSE BABY TO SUN LIGHT:Early morning sun shine is good for baby. so keep baby in sunlight daily for synthesis of vitamin-D in baby body.Vitamin-D will not available in formula milk or breast milk.so give vitamin-D drops to baby and expose baby to sun light.
