Bathing and caring for your baby..
Caring for your baby can be one of the most enjoyable and daunting tasks you undertake. The thing is, you know a lot already, from all sorts of experiences and skills you have and lots that you can use and adapt to help you care for your baby and partner in your expanded family. for a Guide to caring for your baby follow the link.
Image: Boy - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia en.wikipedia.org Baby clothes and tips
Babies generally need to wear a vest and a babygro, with perhaps a cardigan if
temperatures indicate it. Wrapping baby
securely in a cotton wrap eg 1 x meter square folded into a triangle, helps to “package”
baby for easy and safe handling in the early days.
Babygros - 6 to 8 Front openings with popper closures are easiest to manage Vests - 6 to 8 With roomy neck openings and popper closures Cardigans - 3 to 4 Soft yarns with button closures Baby blankets 4-5 Thin are best as you can use more than one if baby is cold and then remove a layer as necessary. Flannel 1 meter squares work very well and can be used as cot sheets too. Nappies- disposable or cotton Correct size, depending on baby’s weight Cotton balls For nappy changes, use with water Baby wipes Gentle type for sensitive baby skin, handy for nappy changes when on the go Baby jacket and Baby hat for outdoor wear. Be careful hats don’t fall down over baby’s face to obstruct breathing. You will need about 6 to 8 babygros for baby to start with; remember baby clothes are popular gifts and baby grows quickly so will soon need larger sizes. Think about your means of laundering baby clothes, for instance, if you are planning to tumble dry baby’s clothes, they can be washed and reused more quickly so choose tumble dry-able items when selecting. If you are intending to air dry clothes, they may take longer to dry and so you may need more items to allow for this. |
Hand washing is one of the key ways to make sure you and your baby stay healthy and well. Make sure you wash your hands well before handling or feeding your baby, cleaning baby's cord or preparing food. Always wash your hands after using the bathroom yourself and baby nappy changes.
For more on hand washing, follow this link. Image: Hand Hygiene in Hospitals Not Up to Par | Nursing Notes nursingtrends.wordpress.com Much of the video content on this and the following page is from the What's up Mum HSE approved site; follow this link for more video demonstrations.
Image: How to Bathe Your Baby Safely | BabyMed.www.babymed.com
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Holding baby and nappy change. Getting used to holding your baby and changing nappies can seem daunting but you will be very comfortable doing both of these within days of bringing your baby home. The thing is to get started, relax and enjoy being with and talking to your baby. Click here for video which will take you through the early days following the birth of your baby. Image: Paternity Leave- “Wait? What is that?” | The WM Parenting Connection www.thewmparentingconnection.com |
Screening and immunizations.
Your baby will be offered immunizations and screening opportunities while still in the hospital or being cared for at home in the early days after being born. You or your partner will need to give consent to have the immunization or screening carried out. It is a good idea to check these out for yourself: for more information on newborn screening and immunization, click on the links. Image:Newborn, Baby, Cute, Child - Free image - 216723
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Holding your baby:
the images on this page will give you some ideas for ways to hold your baby, for example, on your shoulder and for bathing. |
Safety and you baby. There are certain things you can do to make sure the environment is as baby safe as possible before you bring your baby home, click on the link for 8 minute video and more information. Image: Krames Online - Laying Your Baby Down to Sleep stmichaelshospital.kramesonline.com Image:Asleep in the sling | Flickr - Photo Sharing!
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