Parenting - what a beautiful experience with new responsibilities, roles, and goals for the caregiver! Though there is no single parenting style, each one aims to ensure the child's health and safety as well as emotional development.
If you are a newbie parent, here are some easy and simple tips to guarantee your child remains healthy and happy.
Get Their Vaccinations Scheduled
Vaccinations help protect your child against harmful diseases and illnesses. So make sure you consult a pediatrician to discuss all required vaccinations and make follow-up appointments to prevent any illness at an early stage.
Encourage every family member or babysitter to keep all their necessary vaccinations up to date. It will prevent any viruses or diseases from getting passed on to your baby.
Wash/Sanitize Your Hands
Newborns and toddlers don’t have a strong immune system, and therefore, every individual who comes in contact with the baby must stay clean. Wash or sanitize your hands frequently and encourage the same with individuals handling the baby. It prevents the spread of any disease or illnesses from an infected person to your baby.
Whenever your child touches a dirty surface, use natural baby wipes or handwashes to clean their little hands before they touch their face. This way, you can ensure that nothing enters their body.
Change Diapers Frequently
Most newborns need to get their diapers changed frequently. Using natural diapers in such cases reduces any chances of irritations due to uncomfortable fittings.
However, you need to be very cautious during the process, every time! Wash your hands properly, both before and after diaper changing sessions. Keep ample amounts of antiseptic natural baby wipes handy to clean your kid.
Breastfeed Whenever Possible
WHO (World Health Organization) recommends that babies be breastfed exclusively in the first 6 months to ensure child health, development, and survival. Breastfeeding is a must during the first hour after birth. Sadly, WHO reports that 3 in 5 babies worldwide are not breastfed during the first hour of life.
Breastmilk consists of beneficial nutrients that help to protect the child against common diseases and infections. Not only is breastmilk an ideal food for newborn infants, but it is also safe, clean, and healthy.
According to WHO, breastmilk will also help the child to grow properly. Breastmilk fulfills all the necessary nutritional needs of a newborn during the first 6 months of their life.
Choose Safe Baby Products
Be careful about the baby products that you purchase for your toddlers. At the end of the day, it is all about ensuring they remain safe and secure throughout their growth process. Use only those products that are recommended and approved by doctors. If you use low-quality products, it can affect your baby's health.
Final Words
Indeed, parents won't always handle everything perfectly from Day 1; it comes with practice! You may not even be prepared for everything, but gradually you will learn and grow as parents together with your child! The above tips will surely come in handy for newbies and help them give their kids the best!
Happy Parenting!
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