Basic Infantcare Tips for
New Parents1, Always
keep the baby neat and clean.
2, Cut the nails properly with
utmost care.
3, Wet nappy should be removed
and parts should be cleaned with soap.
4, Take care of the genitals
because fungal infection is common in that area.
Parts should be kept dry.
5,Care of the scalp is very
important.Fungal infections, dermatitis ect can
be prevented by proper cleaning.
6,Tight dress can cause
irritation, hence dress should be loose and
should allow entry of air.
7,Room should have sufficient
light and ventilation.It should be free from dust
and insects.
8,Seperate bed preferably water
proof is needed for kids .It should be arranged
near mother's bed.
9, Always keep some music making
toys near the baby.
10, While carrying the baby
support the head with hand.Since the neck muscles
are weak sudden fall of head can be dangerous.
11, Mothers milk is the best
nutrition for the baby,it also gives emotional
attachment.
12, If there is some
contraindication for breast feeding cows milk can
be given.Feeding bottle should be cleaned with
warm water and should be kept dry till next use.
13, Cows milk should be boiled
and cooled.Some diseases like bovine
tuberculosis,brucellosis ect spread through raw
milk.
14, Some children are allergic
to some substances like food,milk,dress,cosmetics
ect.. Avoid such things.
15, Mosquito nets should be used
regularly.Diseases like malaria,dengue
,filariasis,yellow fever and ect spread through
mosquito bites.
16, A calm atmosphere should be
maintained for a good sleep.Compared to adults
infants need more sleep.It is said that growth
hormone secretion is activated during sleep.
17, Monitor Growth developement.
However parents need not be over anxious because
slight variations are seen from individual to
individual.
18,Assessment of growth by
measuring height and weight is necessary.
19, In the early months of life
infant may defecate after every feed.Proper
toilet training should be given when the infant
grows.The infant can be placed on the toilet seat
by the age of ten months.
20, The toilet seat (potty seat)
should be cleaned with antiseptic liquid before
and after use.It should not be shared by other
children.
21, If the baby shows some signs
of distress like excessive
crying,convulsions,fever with rigor,stiffness of
neck,frequent vomiting and diarrhoea,bluish
discolouration of the body,difficult breathing
with grunting, ect pay attention and consult your
doctor.
22,A first aid box should be
kept in the room ,which should contain sterile
cotton,dressing materials,antiseptic lotion and
ointment and forceps. Note down the phone numbers
of doctors, ambulance,police ect.
23,Child's medicines should be
kept in seperate box.Information regarding dose
and mode of administration should be written in a
paper and affixed on the box.
24, While driving keep the baby
in seperate seat belt.
25, When you are going out with
the baby keep an identity card with your phone
number and address inside his small pocket.
26, When the infant starts
walking always accompany him to prevent a fall
and injuries thereby.
27, In emergencies take the
first aid measures and take the victim to nearest
hospital.
Use
common sense and trust your instincts
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