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Some of our mistakes in caring for newborns

I have seen many people around me suffer from problems and various misconceptions, and the advice I received during the birth of my children, With the help of those I have become quite aware. So, I want to highlight these.

This article is very important for babies born in winter to have a healthy life. In general, where it is difficult for newborns to adapt, it is not surprising that cold weather can cause extreme harm. Therefore, extra care is needed at this time.

The doctor said- The newborn's body gets cold very easily. Because, the innate mechanism of keeping the body temperature warm is not fully developed immediately after birth. For this reason, the baby cannot be bathed for the first 72 hours after birth. In the case of premature babies or newborns weighing less than 2.5 kg, bathing should be delayed further on the advice of the doctor.

I became aware of this issue because of the birth of my daughter in December.

Immediately after the birth, when the whole family (especially the midwife) started preparing for the baby's bath, then the doctor was surprised and asked - What are you doing? Don't you want to keep the baby alive?

Everyone was surprised and said - All the dirt from the womb is stuck on the body, blood is stuck on it. How can I hold it in my arms without cleaning it!?

The doctor said - If these are objects of hatred, then all the intestines in your stomach are objects of hatred, cut them out and throw them away, throw all the blood in your body too, because, - the baby is now being prepared for death because of the blood and dirt.

My son was born in May. The doctor who was still there at that time also said the same thing. He even said the same thing about hair removal. And he said that it is better not to remove hair from the head until the scalp is hard. Because, it cannot be said that if the pressure of the fingers or a blade is suddenly applied to the scalp, serious damage can be caused. So I have been wearing all my children's hair for a whole year.

The doctor said - From 72 hours after birth, a newborn can be bathed every other day. However, if he has a cold or cough or if the severity of the cold increases, it is better not to bathe him for a few days. You can gently wipe the body with a cloth soaked in lukewarm water. There is no need to add antiseptic to the baby's bath water.

After a month, mustard oil can be applied to the body before bathing, but at other times it is not necessary. However, olive oil keeps the baby's skin healthy. You can warm the oil a little and massage it gently on the body twice a day, which is beneficial for the baby's body as it improves blood circulation and helps the baby sleep better.

Even if the baby does not cry or sleeps for a long time, you should pick him up every 2-3 hours and feed him milk. And you should pick him up on your shoulder and pat his back and make him burp. You should keep him on your shoulder and pat his back gently until he burps.

It takes 7 to 10 days for the umbilical cord to fall off. Usually, no medicine is needed for this, if everything is good, it will fall off by itself. If there is any such problem, no medicine can be given without consulting a doctor.

It is better if the clothes are soft - cotton and white or light in color.

Cream or lotion can be applied to the face. In winter, it is better to wear diapers less. If you have to wear them, you should be careful that the stool and urine do not become too heavy due to wearing them for a long time. Usually, diapers can be kept for 6-8 hours.

However, children urinate more in winter. Therefore, at this time, the diaper should be removed earlier, that is, in a shorter time. Using zinc cream or petroleum jelly before using diapers reduces diaper rash.

In winter, many people use Vicks, balm, etc. on the chest to protect newborns from colds and coughs. Many also feed honey, basil leaves, etc. None of these should be done. Mother's milk is the best and only food and disease prevention for newborns.

The normal body temperature of a newborn baby is 97.7 to 99.5 degrees Fahrenheit. This temperature should be maintained.

If the baby's body temperature drops below 95.9 degrees Fahrenheit, immediate action should be taken. Check to see if the baby's clothes and body are wet. If there are open doors, windows, or other sources of cold air, close them. Then the baby should be wrapped tightly in cloth.

The temperature should be measured again after an hour. If the body temperature is still below 95.5 degrees Fahrenheit, you should immediately go to the doctor. In addition, if the newborn has a high fever, falls asleep, or has seizures, you should immediately seek medical attention.

Awareness about the above issues is very important for the healthy life of the child, because due to ignorance at this time, any painful disease like asthma can remain in the child's body for the rest of his life.

Know and make arrangements for the child - to lead a healthy life.