‘’The best way to make children good is to make them happy’’

Oscar Wilde

What are the basics of baby care?

The basics of baby care include:

• Feeding: breastmilk or formula, on a regular schedule (usually every 2-3 hours) Baby feeding is a “daunting” full power package issue to a new mom. With concerns such as how often to breastfeed your baby and how to properly store and cover your feed, we’ve got you covered.

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• Sleep: creating a safe sleeping environment, putting the baby to sleep on their back Babies have smaller sleep cycles than adults, they move during all stages of their sleep cycle. Knowing the number of hours your baby will be sleeping over different stages will help you understand your baby’s sleep cycle. Your baby’s sleep environment and sleep routine are both very important for your baby’s health and nurturing.

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• Diapering: regularly checking and changing dirty diapers What are brand new babies without regular diaper changes? So gather supplies, prepare the area and get ready to remove the dirty nappy.

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• Hygiene: keeping the baby clean through regular baths and skin care Bathing, nappy changing, skin care, nail care and oral hygiene all come under the umbrella of baby hygiene. It is very important to take care of your baby’s hygiene because this decreases the risk of infections and incidence of hospitalizations that your baby may suffer.

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• Clothing: keeping the baby warm and comfortable with appropriate clothing It is very important to give your baby soft, warm and comfortable clothes. Bodysuits, onesies, sleepsuits, socks, booties and hats, all should be clean, soft, warm and breathable. This helps to keep baby safe and comfortable!

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• Safety: using safe equipment (such as car seats), and creating a safe environment Baby safety is extremely important for preventing accidents, reducing the incidence of illness and infections, promoting healthy baby development and overall creating a safe environment.

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• Health care: regular check-ups with a pediatrician and immunizations

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For immunization, preventing and early diagnosing of infections while still controllable and early intervention all need in-time hospital check-ups to be run in time.