Newborn baby care: Complete guide for first-time parents

A newborn into your life is marked as a momentous and joyous occasion. Moment a newborn comes, he/she takes you through a completely different feelings. From deciphering the nuances of your baby's cries to navigating the art of diaper changes, every day adds a new chapter in the parenthood. Fostering a profound connection for a lifetime of love and support.

Embrace the journey with patience, curiosity, and an open heart, that comes with the parenting a newborn.

Here are 7 tips to take care of your newborn baby:

Visitors

Family and friends, can probably visit  the new born baby. The reason is simple. A newborn is usually alert and receptive immediately after birth. It's the perfect time to bond. They are familiar with the voice of the mother, father and closed ones during pregnancy. They may find it soothing. Let the family visit the whenever you're ready.

Clothing

Your cutiepie needs adorable outfit. But the babies can't regulate their body temperature until they are about 6 months old. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), babies generally need one more layer of clothing than adults which needs to be felt comfortable.

Car Safety

For your concern,  a few weeks before your due date, check out the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) website to ensure your chosen can seat properly. The seat must be installed at an angel so that baby is semi-reclining; their head must not flop forward (see your car seat manufacturer instructions for details).

Newborn Feeding

During the newborn period, most breastfeeding sessions take 20 to 45 minutes. However, because newborn babies  are often sleepy,  this length of time require patience and persistence. In some handlful of  cases, parents choose to feed their newborns expressed colostrum with a spoon or syringe in the first few days of life.

Sleep close to them

Being close to their parent  can regulate a baby's heart rate, immune system, and stress levels.  It also keeps the baby in lighter phases of sleep so he can  practice arousing and going back to sleep. This is good  in case of any problems, such as sleep apnea.

Fevers

A doctor for any fever in a newborn is always best to call to be safe. As your baby ages, you'll be able to relax more about low-grade fevers.  Watch for other signs of illness. If your baby is acting oddly,  not eating or drinking, or seems to be in pain. For this, you may contact a health care provider regardless of their  temperature.