There is nothing more exciting than having a new baby in the family. What are some of the things you should expect as your new bundle of joy arrives? What kind of clothes do they need to wear? What should you feed them, and what can’t they eat? How often should they be changed, and when can you hold them for the first time? In this article, we will answer these questions to know what to expect in those first few days!
– What should you feed them, and what can’t they eat?
– How often should they be changed, and when can you hold them for the first time?
– What kind of clothes do they need to wear?
In this article, we will answer these questions to know what to expect in those first few days!
The baby’s umbilical cord stump will fall off within a week. When it does, make sure your toddler doesn’t touch it or try pulling at it because there may still be pieces of dried blood inside. The stump usually falls off on its own with no assistance from parents other than keeping an eye out for any signs of infection like redness or oozing. No bandages are needed.
Both parents should be involved in taking care of the baby, with one person focusing on feeding and comforting while the other changes diapers or takes over a feed. Have some older children help out by making sure to give them age-appropriate tasks like giving their sibling a bottle, holding hands when walking together so that they feel included, or putting away toys from playtime.
Newborns need frequent diaper changes for up to two weeks after birth because they have not yet developed bladder control. They also do not know how often they need to urinate/have bowel movements as breastfed babies are only fed on-demand (typically every few hours). Switching between bottoms and tops is a lot easier than changing an entire outfit!
– What kind of clothes do they need to wear?
In the first few days, you will be feeding your baby every few hours. When fed, your newborn must have as little clothing as possible so that air circulates, and their diaper doesn’t get wet with milk or other bodily fluids from a prolonged feed. However, when not feeding them in those early days, wrap them up tightly like an infant burrito because babies lose heat quickly due to how much surface area makes contact with the environment compared to adults! They also have less body fat than older children, making it difficult for them to regulate their temperature. This includes swaddling blankets or receiving blankets (swaddle sacks) if you don’t have a large enough blanket to wrap your baby in.
– What should you feed them, and what can’t they eat?
Newborns need frequent diaper changes for up to two weeks after birth because they have not yet developed bladder control. They also do not know how often they need to urinate/have bowel movements as breastfed babies are only fed on-demand (typically every few hours). Switching between bottoms and tops is a lot easier than changing an entire outfit! As with anything we consume, there are some foods that newborns shouldn’t be given, such as honey, grapes or avocados, which could pose choking hazards depending on the size of their mouth before the teeth come in. Make sure nothing is too hot or slippery.
Feeding Your Baby:
Newborn Baby: What to Expect in the First few Days
What should you feed them, and what can’t they eat? Newborns need frequent diaper changes for up to two weeks after birth because they have not yet developed bladder control. They also do not know how often they need to urinate/have bowel movements as breastfed babies are only fed on-demand (typically every few hours).
Switching between bottoms and tops is a lot easier than changing an entire outfit! As with anything we consume, there are some foods that newborns shouldn’t be given, such as honey, grapes or avocados, which could pose choking hazards depending on the size of their mouth before the teeth come in. Make sure nothing is too hot or slippery.
What should you feed them, and what can’t they eat? Newborns need frequent diaper changes for up to two weeks after birth because they have not yet developed bladder control. They also do not know how often they need to urinate/have bowel movements as breastfed babies are only fed on-demand (typically every few hours).
Switching between bottoms and tops is a lot easier than changing an entire outfit! As with anything we consume, there are some foods that newborns shouldn’t be given, such as honey, grapes or avocados, which could pose choking hazards depending on the size of their mouth before the teeth come in. Make sure nothing is too hot or slippery.
What kind of clothes do they need to wear? In the first few days, you will be feeding your baby every few hours. When fed, your newborn must have as little clothing as possible so that air circulates, and their diaper doesn’t get wet with milk or other bodily fluids from a prolonged feed.
However, when not feeding them in those early days, wrap them up tightly like an infant burrito because babies lose heat quickly due to how much surface area makes contact with the environment compared to adults! They also have less body fat than older children, making it difficult for them to regulate their temperature. This includes swaddling blankets or receiving blankets (swaddle sacks) if you don’t have a large enough blanket to wrap.
Your Feelings:
Having a baby is a life-changing experience. Don’t be surprised to find that you go through a broad range of feelings. You may feel everything from relief to concern to anxiety to pure joy. And your feelings may change suddenly and unpredictably. And a new mom has just been through quite a bit physically. There’s a good chance you’ll be exhausted, and both parents may start feeling the effects of sleep deprivation.
What can a new mom expect when she’s feeling overwhelmed? What should you do if your partner is struggling with feelings of anxiety about fatherhood and it seems to be affecting the relationship between him and the baby? What are some ways for a new dad to show he loves his wife after childbirth while also taking care of their newborn child who needs constant attention from both parents?
What are some things that moms might worry about in those first few months after giving birth that they needn’t worry about because everything will work out as long as they keep themselves healthy during this time? What most worries mothers-to-be have been proven wrong by science or debunked completely! How common is postpartum depression among women?
If There’s a Problem:
If things don’t go as planned, it is important to know your rights and who you should speak to. What if you need postpartum depression treatment? What if there’s a complication with the birth or delivery? What do hospitals offer for pain relief?
What kinds of interventions might be necessary at this point when something has gone wrong during labor and delivery, such as an emergency C-section (surgical incision from front to back through a pregnant woman’s abdomen) or forceps extraction where doctors use instruments made of metal that resemble tongs on either end to extract babies)?
The medical staff will want to keep track of how much blood loss they’re dealing with, so they’ll ask about that when you arrive at the hospital. What if there’s an emergency C-section? What are some of the risks and possible complications, both short-term and long-term, for a woman who had to have an emergency cesarean section or other major surgery during labor? What can be done in these cases to decrease risk later on down the line.
Conclusion:
The first few days of a newborn’s life are filled with love and bonding, but also the exhaustion that comes from being up every few hours to feed them. What should you expect in those first few weeks? What can’t they do without worrying about it until their teeth come in? What kind of clothes does your baby need when heated, or is clothing used for warmth? What about car seats and other travel-related equipment like strollers or carriers? What should you be stocking up on before the baby arrives, and what will your delivery room look like when it’s time to give birth?
