The birth of a newborn is a moment of endless joy and an array of feelings. If you’re a new mom and everything feels overwhelming as you embark upon those new pages, that’s normal. To ease into this beautiful phase of life, here we have compiled few baby care tips to help you on this journey and make it smooth and enjoyable.

1.Establish a Feeding Routine

A newborn’s vital requirements include feeding. Breastfeed, bottle-feed, or combo-feed, you need to feed your baby every 2-3 hours in the first few months. Pay attention to signs of hunger — such as sucking on fists or making lip-smacking sounds — and contact your pediatrician if you need help.

2.Get Sleep for Yourself and Your Baby

Newborn babies spend much of their time sleeping — it’s what they do best — but their sleep cycles are brief. Establish a calming sleep routine to introduce your baby to a regular sleep schedule. If you have a free time then take a nap as recharge your body, otherwise you will feel tired.

3.Master the Art of Diapering

You must change your baby’s diaper frequently to maintain a rash-free healthy skin. Load up on diapers, wipes, and diaper rash cream. Make sure that the diaper area is clean and dry before placing a new diaper.

4.Practice Safe Bathing

Until their umbilical cord stump comes off, newborns just need a sponge bath. Use warm water and a mild baby soap. Always support your baby’s head and make sure the bathing location is safe and non-slip.

5.Understand Baby’s Crying

Crying is your baby’s main form of communication. It can be a sign of hunger, a dirty diaper, sleepiness or discomfort. Eventually, you’ll start to learn what their cries mean, and how to respond to them.

6.Focus on Bonding

Holding your baby against your skin, talking to your baby and singing to your baby also help develop a strong emotional attachment. These activities also support your baby’s cognitive and emotional development.

7.Maintain Hygiene

Always wash your hands before touching your baby, and after you’ve changed their diaper. Disinfect baby bottles, pacifiers and toys routinely to prevent infections.

8.Keep Up with

Regular check-ups help ensure that your baby is growing and developing normally. Take advantage of these visits to talk about any concerns or questions you have regarding your baby’s health.

9.Take Care of Yourself

A healthy mother makes for a healthy baby. Eat well, drink plenty of water, and do not hesitate to rely on family or friends for help as necessary.” Focus on self-care in order to care for your own body and mind.

10.Keep up, but listen to the Drums inside your brain.

There’s no shortage of parenting advice, and every baby is different. Read credible resources and talk to experts, but trust your gut and do what feels right for you and your baby.

Conclusion

Being a mother is a fruitful learning experience. These baby care tips will help you glide through this beautiful phase of life. You are not alone and asking for help is a sign of strength when you need it.