baby care tips

Theos says to use a fragrance free emollient cream or ointment immediately after the bath to prevent dry skin. Moisturize your baby s skin more frequently if it s dry, during winter months, or if he has eczema. Creams and ointments are preferred over lotions, which are more likely to irritate a newborn s skin,Theos says. In cool, dry, winter climates, Badreshia Bansal advises parents to use heavy moisturizing cream on their babies at least twice a day. The greasier, the better,she says.

Babies thrive on schedules. Even when traveling, do your best to stick to the regular routine and schedule to keep your little one in the best mood possible.

Sunscreenisn t recommended for children under 6 months of age. Keep them in the shade until you can safely protect theirskin.

Accentuate the positive. A new baby means a lot of changes for the family. Praise your older children for their help, patience and understanding, and they will adjust to the newfamilymember with ease.

There is nothing wrong with the basics: patty cake and peekaboo are games that have been used for years to entertain babies, while helping theirbrainsgrow. Your child will respond to the stimulation and enjoy the interaction.

The family pet needs to adjust to the new family member. Bringing home a blanket or outfit the baby has worn is always helpful, but also keep Fido to his normal routines. Skipping the long morning walk is fine for a day or two, but lack of exercise and attention will only make the animal resentful. Find a routine that works and stick with it.

Most babies experiencediaper rashin their lifetime. Whether it is caused by a new food, wet diaper or side effect from medicine, the red, chapped skin is painful to baby and worrisome for Mom and Dad. The best treatment? A dry bottom. Make sure your child is completely dry after adiaperchange, even if it means going naked for a few extra minutes. Change diapers more frequently, and use one of the many over the counter products to soothe and calm the skin.

Babiescry. It s no secret. It s their only method of communication. After you check all the basics of hunger, diaper and noise, remind yourself that your child has been in a quiet safe womb for a long 40 weeks. Swaddle him or her in a blanket, hold them snugly and rock softly. Recreating that little nest will help calm a fussy newborn and hopefully, provide some much neededsleep.

You might need a daily shower to wake up, but baby needs a gentlebathevery other day or so. Skip the soap, and use a gentle made for baby cleanser to protect baby s sensitive skin

Your baby s nails may be softer and more pliable than yours, but make no mistake they re sharp! A newborn has little control over his flailing limbs and can easily end up scratching his own face or yours. Little fingernails grow so fast you may have to cut them several times a week. Toenails require less frequent trimming.