From bottle-feeding to breast-feeding, crying, swaddling and hospital appointments, here are our top tips for caring for your newborn👶
As a newborn, your baby might not show too much interest in baby toys, no matter how bright or noisy they may be, but fast forward a couple of weeks and they definitely will.As well as the a practical guide to your few few days with a newborn, there are loads of emotional milestones too. We've set out a few of them below, from the first time you see your baby to how to deal with friends and family in the days and weeks after birth.
‘Babies like familiar sounds, such as your voice or your partner’s, so talk to your child. He’s been listening to your voice from, in your womb, so he’ll recognise it and this familiarity will be calming for him. If you listened to particular music while you were pregnant then he’ll be familiar with those sounds too, so play it softly. Don’t use any scented products, which may mask your smell, which he’s so familiar with. And don’t introduce any toys just yet.
‘In the first few hours and days, help your baby to feel calm and safe with lots of gentle touch, soothing voices and eye contact,’ says Brenda. ‘Gentle baby massage, baby-wearing and warm, relaxing baths together will all help. Get your partner to do the same, so his bond also grows.’The first night you spend with your baby will also be a memorable time – but don’t expect to spend it sleeping!
If you’re breastfeeding, then pop a tube of nipple cream, that doesn’t need to be rinsed off before feeding, on your bedside table. You’ll need to feed and hydrate yourself too, so a glass and a bottle of water are a must, as are nutrient-rich snacks such as bananas and grapes.next to your bed, and make sure you have a pile of pillows to prop yourself up to be comfortable for feeds.
One important job that should fall to your partner is visitor control. Because it’s not just you and your partner who’ve been excitedly waiting for your baby to arrive – all your family and friends are eager to meet your little one too. And while this support is lovely, it can also mean those first 48 hours are a blur of visitors.
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