2. Skin care
Since babies have sensitive care, you should be
careful and cautious of applying ointments and
lotions on them. To avoid irritation and infection,
you should wash their clothes with special
detergents. You should also apply homemade
diapers and baby wipes to protect baby's skin from
infection.
3. Umbilical cord care
Baby's umbilical cord should be cleaned using
hygienic soft cotton and alcohol.
4. Head care
Since baby's head is so delicate, you should be
careful in using ordinary shampoos. Keep their hair
clean by using natural shampoos.
5. Skin rashes and sunburn
Because their skins are so sensitive, you should
protect them from direct sunlight by giving them the
right clothes during hot weather conditions.
6. Baby acne
You do not need to threat baby acne that appears on
the first two or three months from birth, unless
infected. You should give them regular and homely
baths.
7. Cradle caps
cradle caps can be cleaned using herbal moisturizer
and avoid using synthetic products, like talcum
powder.
8. Holding and picking of
babies
Since your baby still have fragile bones, make sure to
support their neck and head when holding them. Be
sure to lift the baby by laying him on his back. Your
one arm should support his head, while the other
arm on his lower back and his bottom.
9. Breastfeeding
Make sure to breastfeed the baby with breast milk
because it is easily digested than formula milk.
Avoid giving water to babies who are breastfed
because their water requirements are met by breast
milk. However, if they show signs of dehydration,
you should bring them to their pediatrician and give
them clean water or whatever is prescribed by their
doctor.
10. Burping of babies
Babies should be burped after feeding them because
they tend to swallow lots of air, upsetting their
stomach and making them uncomfortable. To burp
your baby, hold him in upright position and place
them against your chest and shoulder. Hold him in
the said position for several minutes. You can also sit
him upright on your lap and make sure that his head
and chest rest on your body.