Special types of child care
HOW TO PICK THE CHILD
Naturally, you will be a little worried when you first take your baby in his arms, but he is "stronger" than you think. However, it is necessary to support his head.
Maintain the child Place one hand under the head( 1) and the other under the back and buttocks.
Bring the baby to the chest
When straightening, bring the baby closer to yourself( 2).Hold the head in a slightly elevated position.
Hold the child in the arms
One arm extend from the buttocks to the head, and the second bend so that the baby's head rests on the elbow fold( 3).For support use the forearm.
HOW TO KEEP YOUR CHILD
Your baby may seem fragile, but do not be afraid to hold it tight. Children like to feel safe when they are held, they like the closeness and warmth of the mother's body. When the child is in his arms, he may like the following provisions:
Face down This is the position where the child's head is at the elbow bend and the forearm holds the body along its entire length( 1).Place the second hand between the child's legs, supporting the tummy.
On the shoulder of the Holding the child upright allows him to feel and hear the heartbeat of the
.With one hand under the buttocks, hold the weight of the child( 2), and keep the other head and neck.
CLEANING THE CHILD
As long as the remainder of the umbilical cord does not disappear, every day, only the face, neck, hands, feet, genitals and buttocks of the child should be washed.
To clean the baby, hold a container with cooled boiled water, a little cotton wool and an soft towel under your hands. To prevent spread of infection, always use a new piece of cotton wool for each part of the child's body. If the child is cold, when you clean the upper part of his body, put a diaper on him, then put on the ruff and clean the bottom.
CARE FOR
Before rinsing out the cord, flush it with water to prevent infection. This should become a daily standard procedure. To clean the umbilical cord, wet a piece of cotton wool in cooled boiled water and gently wipe the remainder of the umbilical cord and the area around it. Thoroughly dry another piece of cotton wool.
When putting on a diaper, bend it under the umbilical cord to avoid contact with urine. If the area around the navel is red or there are any discharge, consult a doctor.
Cleaning the face of the child Dip a piece of cotton wool into water and wipe one eye of the child from the inner corner to the outer corner( 1).Take a new piece of fleece and do the same with the other eye. Another, heavily moistened piece of fleece wipe the rest of the face, including the nose and ears, but try not to get inside these sensitive organs. Clean the wrinkles around your neck, then gently dry the skin.
Cleaning the hands and hands of the child
Carefully unclench the jaws and brush the brushes, especially between the fingers( 2).Raise the handles and clean the armpits with another piece of fleece. Dry the cleaned areas with a towel.
Cleaning the child's feet Take a heavily moistened piece of cotton wool and wipe the feet on both sides and between the toes( 3).Thoroughly dry the feet.