It is the dream of every parent to give birth to a baby. Many first-time mothers do not know how to take care of their babies. After a baby is born, everyone has many responsibilities. Babies should be handled with care. It is essential in the first months. Good care and nutrition are very important for the proper growth of babies.
 

Be careful while bathing thei baby.

There is no need to bathe the baby for the first few days. However, the hygiene and health of the baby should be taken care of. Do not bathe with soap for the first 7–10 days. because the whole body of the baby will have a white aura. It is a protective layer against bacteria. After 7–10 days, the white coating will peel off. After that, you can start bathing.

Extra care for the head
The skull is one of the most delicate parts of a newborn baby. because the bones of the head are not completely joined together. So be very careful while shampooing and massaging the baby's head. Be careful not to scrub too much while doing these procedures.

Skin care

Babies' skin is soft and needs to be kept hydrated and moisturised at all times. In the first days, the baby's body parts are covered with pimples. This is because the mother's hormones are produced in the baby's body. This will change after a while. Wash the baby's face with warm water.

Umbilical cord solution

While bathing the baby, the umbilical cord should be carefully pressed. It is important to keep the umbilical cord as dry as possible. Do not place the umbilical cord inside the diaper, as it may wet the umbilical cord. If the umbilical cord breaks, there will be a wound that needs special care until it is completely dry. First, the moisturizer should be allowed to dry, and then any powder or lotion can be applied.

Pay attention to the eyes, ears, and mouth.

Pupils appear in the baby's eyes. It should be cleaned with a damp, clean cloth. Hands should be cleaned thoroughly when picking up the baby.

Feed regularly

Babies need to be fed little by little. because the baby's stomach is small. Eat only a certain amount of food. It will be needed again after a few hours. Do not give solid food to babies. Try to exclusively breastfeed up to six months.

Sleep pattern

Babies sleep for hours. But the baby needs to be fed every 2-3 hours during the day. Try to reduce the length of sleep during the day and feed regularly. Let them sleep as long as they want at night.