by Paula Marino | May 28, 2021 | Healthcare
Newborns spend their first week of life adapting to their new environment. The outside world is very different from the womb, where it’s dim, the temperature is constant, and noise is muffled. You can help your baby get used to the outside world by giving them warmth,...
by dck78 | Feb 24, 2021 | Healthcare
A sponge bath is like a regular bath, except you DON’T put your baby in the water. Newborns should only get sponge baths for the first couple of weeks until the stump of the umbilical cord falls off (usually happens by about one or two weeks of age). The purpose of...
by dck78 | Feb 24, 2021 | Healthcare
Warm, gentle affection makes your newborn feel safe and builds your bond. You can also build your bond through your interactions with your newborn: ✨Regularly touch and cuddle your newborn. From birth, your newborn can feel even the gentlest touch. Try stroking your...
by dck78 | Feb 24, 2021 | Healthcare
It’s important to look for your baby’s ‘tired signs’. These signs let you know when it’s time to reduce stimulation and start settling your baby for sleep. Newborn babies will probably get tired if they’ve been awake for 1-1½ hours. If your newborn is tired, you might...
