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New born babies definitely need good care as experience the uncontrolled temperatures of the harsh world. The external temperature and atmosphere take quite a few days to adjust with the new environment. So a hygienic background should be made as to protect the baby from all sorts of diseases such as fever, cold etc. Breast feeding is the most important part as it is the only food of a new born and feeding should be done properly in regular hours. First time parents should take care of some of the things like how to handle baby, how to keep the baby clean, giving the baby small nap etc. Parenting is an exciting procedure through which parents become babies and take care of their baby very well by analyzing the cries and sounds baby make.
While handling the baby make sure that the hands are washed and cleaned. The immune system of a new born will not be strong and hence they will be prone to infections. Hence everyone who handles the baby should have clean hands. Proper care should be taken while handling the neck and head part. Support should be given to head and neck. A soft sponge bath should be given to baby until the umbilical cord falls off. Shampoos and soaps containing minerals and aromas should not be used for baby as it might cause some allergy to the new born. The baby’s eyes and ears should be cleaned using a soft washcloth. Gently wipe the baby’s body with warm water and make sure the water is dried up. If the water is not dries properly, baby will be affected by cold. You need to know a lot about your child, which is only possible through getting in touch with other parents and reading a lot of books on pregnancy.
