Baby care had been always been a great challenge for all the parents for all the times. With more and more centralization of population in larger cities various kind of social issues have arise viz. breaking of large families, start of nuclear families, requirement of earning of all the eligible members of family. These aspects have resulted babies more prone to neglect and different parenting issues as senior members of family who used to be readily available round the clock to take care and guide the new parents are unfortunately not available so readily now a days.
lets understand various aspects of baby care and address with readily available support in the modern infrastructure so that we may provide due care to our infants and babies.
1. Feeding
Feeding is most important for any individual. Infants and babies are very delicate and need special care for the same. Infants need to be fed almost every 2 hours how ever the feeding interval depends on the metabolism of your new born and varies from 2-3 hours. Best food for your baby is obviously mother's milk. It provides almost all the required nutrients and vitamins as required by the new born. Some times it has been seen that mothers are not able to feed properly. In such a situation milk powders and other supplements should be provided as per recommendation of the Doctors. After completion of 6 months solids like sere-lac may be given which are easily digestible and good in taste.
2. Sleep
Sleep is very important for infants and babies. It gives them chance to replenish and balance the energy and helps in all round development. Normally infants have 16-18 hours of sleep which goes on reducing as they grow older. All kind of care must be taken for non-disturbed sleep and safety from mosquitoes. Good bedding is also very necessary for sound sleep. Different variants of bedding and mosquito nets are readily available in the market which can help us take care of our babies.
3. Massage
Massage is a very necessary part of any baby's daily routine. It is a healthy exercise for them and helps them keep their metabolism up. It also helps in development of bones and muscles and keeping them strong. 3-4 times massage is recommended for babies up to 2 years.Massage may be done with any good baby massage oil available in the market. So many variants are available in the market. any of the family members may do the massage. Massage experts may also be hired for the same for initial 6 moths.
4. Bathing and washing
Skin of babies is very soft and gentle. Utmost care must be taken while applying anything to baby's skin. Johnson and Himalaya have a good range of baby products for the same. We may rest assured while using these products as almost all the doctors also suggest the same for babies.
5. Outing
Outing and sun basking is very necessary for children. It rejuvenates them and ensures optimum level of vitamin D. Proper care must be taken while going out. The carts or trolleys must be comfortable enough for the babies as well as crier. Baby carriers may also be used for infants.
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