Tips for the Life After Baby - For Brand New Moms
When you are expecting the newborn, and he is developing inside you, you will get a bag full of advice ranging from what to eat, what not to eat, what to do, and a lot more. So don't think that your baby is the one who is coming to a completely new world. Along with him, you would be experiencing the same.
Here is the compilation of the best tips, advice, whatever you want to term it as so that you would be able to anticipate the events that will unroll in the next 12 to 18 months. If you find that these tips are getting beyond your budget, then you would need to grab some deals so that you don't hurt your pocket or need to break the bank.
Get enough time for some ZZZs
According to the pediatric psychiatrist, 5 to 10 minutes playtime for is plenty for a young baby. So don't stretch the playtime. Let him sleep for the time he wants to. Some of the babies have a hard time to sleep. Start rubbing the nose or his back. That would soothe him to the extent that he will immediately fall into deep slumber.
Soothe your wailing newborn
When your young wails, he needs attention and comfort. So comfort and soothe him by patting his back in any comforting rhythm. This not only helps to relax and get comforted but also helps him to burp him more quickly.
Alternately, you can also try some of the commonly applied methods viz. Swinging he in harmonic motion, cuddling and swaddling, shushing, or conveniently holding her. But while the infant cries, make sure that you don't leave him unattended.
Keep your baby awake during feedings
When you baby is being fed, keep your infant awake during the particular session. Maybe a single stroke with the index finger on his cheek or a gentle pat on his back or cuddling the baby may help to stay comfortable and awake during the time you feed.
The reason it is always recommended to keep the baby awake and active during the session, if the baby happens to fall asleep, then the food may choke down in his food pipe. So to prevent this happening, the baby needs to stay awake.
Make the baby bond with his daddy
Make sure that you let the newborn spend ample time with his dad. Your partner has a different touch, feel, and voice than you so this would allow the bonding to develop and give you a break. Additionally, it will help the baby to get used to someone other than you.
When you start to do so, it would be tough for few times. But once, he gets used to the touch of his dad; he will enjoy his company as well.
Layer the baby's crib
Initially, the babies like to sleep with their mommy. But then every time, it is not possible to do. If you are thinking to put down your baby in a crib or cot or bassinet, then the beds would have to be warm enough so that the baby does not get the feeling that he is lying somewhere else than his mother.
You can either start wrapping a blanket or a warm bedding that will help your little one to sleep and comfortably and does not have the feeling of insecurity in him.
So enjoy the company of your beloved baby and your motherhood to the fullest! Be ready to toast for the fact that you are an excellent and fantastic mommy now!
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