My Baby is Frequently Breastfeeding – Is this normal????

In the first few days after birth it is very common for a baby to be frequently breastfeeding, probably around 12 or more times per 24 hours! Yes you heard that right! Your baby is not feeding ferociously often because there is not enough milk, your baby is doing this because this is what nature intends for all human babies to do!

Babies are designed to drink very small amounts very frequently in the first 1-2 days. Most babies only drink about a teaspoon (5-7ml) of colostrum at each feed:

Day one; which is just perfect as their tummy is about the size of a cherry and holds about 7mls at each feed on day one! Perfectly designed!

Day two; you start to make a little bit more colostrum at each feed and this gradual increase in milk each day stretches bub’s tummy allowing them to drink more. Colostrum is a sugary delicious drink but it is not jam packed with fat at this stage, which means baby needs to keep feeding very often to stay full up.

Day 3 on-wards as your milk increases in volume, you will notice your baby starts to have longer sleep periods of around 1.5-3 hours mostly.

The other important reason why babies feed so frequently is for your breasts. The breasts need to have frequent and regular stimulation where the baby removes milk from the breast.

Each time baby feeds it sends signals for the breast to make more milk for the next feed. The milk making cells increase how much milk they can make over the first 2-4 weeks. In that first month your breasts will make a total 24 hour volume of milk which your baby will drink each day for the next 6 months. That’s right, from month 1 to month 6 of age a baby drinks about the same volume every day, yet still gains weight. Babies actually double their weight in the first 6 months all while drinking about 800ml of breast milk every day!

1st Month

During the first month babies need to breastfeed on average 8-12 times every 24 hours to ensure they are getting enough milk and that you stimulate the breast enough to keep building your milk supply.

This is why it is important that if a baby is not yet able to breastfeed well in the first few weeks that a mum expresses her milk as well to keep the signals going to her breasts to increase the milk volume. For example, if her baby is only able to have 3 breastfeeds per day she would express about 5-6 times to keep her milk supply increasing.  Once baby is breastfeeding fully, she no longer needs to keep expressing.

Please Note: It is always important to discuss this with your midwife, maternal child health nurse or lactation consultant if your baby is not able to breastfeed well.  Also if you find that your milk supply is not increasing by day 3-4 after birth then you may be advised to express on top of doing breastfeeds, but again this will be a plan discussed with you and your breastfeeding support person.

Once you have established a good milk supply, in the first month you may find that your baby changes their feeding pattern again. Many mums report this happens around 6-8 weeks after birth.

After the first month, research has shown us that babies will breastfeed anywhere from 4-13 times every 24 hours.

Each mum and baby’s breastfeeding pattern is different and this is perfectly normal. It is just down to the levels of fat in your milk (fat levels change throughout the day) and the amount of milk your breast can hold at each feed. So do not compare yourself with another mum and baby’s feeding pattern, as it will most likely be completely different from yours.

Trying to force your baby into a strict routines often brings with it tears and stress for both mum and bub!

There are of course some mums and bubs who thrive on strict routines, but these are probably the babies who would’ve gotten themselves into a 4 hourly feeding pattern anyway.

Many mums say the first 6-8 weeks really are the hardest and that it all feels much easier after this point.

In the first few weeks not only is your baby learning how to feed and settle in this new outside world, your breasts are learning how to feed, make milk and send the right signals, and you are learning how to settle into your new role as a mum. All of this takes time. Do not try to do everything at once.

Just focus on what you can do right now:

1. feed baby
2. establish milk supply
3. cuddle and fall more in love with baby
4. rest.

Forget about what you can’t do right now. In a few months you will be able to do it all, but this new phase is a big learning curve for most of us. Give yourself a break and remember that feeding a baby for 40-60mins every 1-3 hours is more than a full time job…and that’s just the feeding. This will get easier in time, go with the flow and trust your instincts.

Source: newbornbaby.com.au

Newborn baby care rainy season as per Doctors Suggestion

The monsoon season provides some cool relief after a hot summer. But the rains also bring flooded roads, mosquitoes and often, water-borne diseases. 

To help you care for your baby in monsoon, we've put together some useful information to keep her cool and comfortable through the hot and humid months. 

How often should I bathe my baby during the monsoon?

Newborns don't move around much so a bath two to three times a week is considered good enough to keep them clean. But a bath is a good way of helping your baby cool down when it is very hot or humid. So whether you have a newborn or a crawling baby, if it suits your schedule, you can plan to give your little one a bath at the hottest time of the day. Don't use cold water, it might upset your baby. The temperature of the water should be comfortable to your skin when you dip the tip of your elbow into it.

If you notice that your baby's skin is dry or has a rash, don't give her a bath every day, unless she is dirty and needs it. When you do bathe her, keep baths as short as possible.

Should I use oil for my baby’s massage in the monsoon?

There's no harm using oil for your baby's massage when the weather is hot and humid, as long as you use an oil that is suitable for your baby's sensitive skin. 

Some experts however say that residual oil from a massage can trap sweat or block pores making a heat rash more likely. Although there is not much evidence to prove or disprove this, to be on the safe side, ensure you wash the massage oil off your baby well during her bath. 

What kind of clothes are best for my baby in monsoon?

During the monsoon, the weather can change a lot in a day. It could start out hot and humid and then get cool after some rain. To deal with these sudden and sometimes significant temperature changes, it is best to dress your baby in layers. Have a light cotton cardigan or a light cotton blanket handy that you can pop on your baby if suddenly the temperatures drop or remove if the sun shines bright and makes the day hot again. 

Choose light coloured clothes that cover your baby's arms and legs to protect her from mosquitoes. Mosquitoes are attracted to dark colours and can bite at night or during the day. 

As a general rule of thumb, your baby will need one more layer of clothing than you. Observe your baby if in doubt. If you see her sweating, remove a layer of clothing or switch on the fan, cooler or AC. If on the other hand she seems uncomfortable and her tummy is cold to your touch, add on a layer. 

When shopping for your baby's clothes, keep in mind that they take longer to dry in the humid months when you wash them. So you might need an extra set of change or two than what you usually use in summer or winter. 

How do I make food and water safe for my baby during the monsoon?

The incidence of water-borne diseases usually goes up in the monsoon because it is common for sewers to flood and sometimes get mixed with the supply of clean water. Most water filters make water safe enough to drink. If you have a power cut and cannot get water from your filter, boil ordinary tap water and keep it at a rolling boil for three minutes to make it safe to drink. Once it is cooled, you can serve it to your baby. 

If you are exclusively breastfeeding your baby, you don't need to give her additional water in hot and humid weather, even if you feel that she sweats a lot. Just feed her as often as she asks for it to keep her well hydrated. You might notice that your baby asks for milk more often and feeds for less time at a go in the heat. This is because she is taking in more of the water-rich foremilk and less of the thick hindmilk. 

If your baby is on formula milk, or has started solid foods, you will need to give her water in between feeds or meals to keep her hydrated. Keep a sippy cup or glass of water handy at all times so that you can reach for it often. Even if your baby just has a sip at a time, it's enough. Offer fluids often and let her be your guide of how much water she needs. 

In humid weather, it is common for mould to get into your bottle steriliser or the teats of your bottle or sippy cup. Ensure you get rid of the mould well before using them again for your baby. 

Food can get spoilt faster in humid weather, so ensure the food is still good to eat before serving it to your baby. Power cuts are also common. If your fridge has been without power for a few hours, you will need to check the food carefully before giving it to your baby. Look for signs that the food has gone bad. These can include:

• a foul smell
• a change in colour or texture
• signs of fungus growing on the food
• an acid or fermented taste

Source: www.babycenter.in

19 Surprising baby care tips for every new mum as per these Trends

Panicking about how to take care of your bundle of joy? We show you simple ways to make your life easy.

Your baby’s arrival marks special joy in your life and opens up a whole new world for you. But at times taking care of a newborn can be bit overwhelming, especially for first time mothers. But worry not, follow our baby care tips to sail smoothly through the initial phase and then become a pro in parenting. Here’s what you need to do:

Ensure self-hygiene: Make sure you always wash your hands or sanitize them and wear fresh clean clothes before you pick up your baby to avoid infection and other induced allergies.

Hold your baby right: When you hold your baby, her head should rest on the crook of your arm with your hand supporting the spine of your newborn. Use your other hand to feed, pat your baby’s cheeks, or just keep it over the chest or tummy gently.

Don’t shake your baby vigorously: Did you know that shaking your baby can also lead to brain injury? Whether you are trying to put her to sleep or just comforting her, shaking her is not going to help you achieve the goal. Instead just rock her gently from side to side and sing a lullaby.

Don’t be rough: Remember your newborn is not ready for a tough play. So all that throwing in the air, jiggling the baby on your knees isn’t advisable.

Give skin-to-skin contact: Know that your baby needs to sink in with the experience of the transition from womb to the world. To make that easier give her enough skin-to-skin contact, this will help her feel your warmth and be closer to the mother’s heart too. Your heart beat was the only thing she heard when in the womb, so holding your baby close to your heart while giving enough skin-to-skin contact can make her feel more secure and relax her senses. Even dads can do the same while practicing kangaroo care. Read 5 reasons why dads should practice kangaroo care.  

Talk to your baby often: Talking to your newborn has a host of hidden benefits. One of them is that it helps in baby brain development and helps your baby pick up words faster. Want to know more, it also helps to bond better with your baby. This simple act can help you fight baby blues too. Also read 6 ways to help your baby talk soon.

Check the diapers: Do this often. Check on the diapers every four hours or so. A healthy newborn would be urinating very often. Keeping your baby on with a soiled diaper can lead to diaper rashes. Read to know how to combat diaper rashes.

Feed on demand: The only two things that your baby would need during her early days are – proper feeds and enough sleep. Now sleeping will be tricky because even though your newborn is supposed to sleep for 16 to 20 hours a day, she might not do all that sleeping at a stretch. Your baby will call out for a feed probably every two hours or less. Be ready to offer a feed on demand.

If you choose to breastfeed your baby hold your baby right and ensure that she has enough of areola inside her mouth to avoid intake of air. Read to know the benefits of comfort suckling.

If you opt for formula, be prepared to put in the effort. Keep boiled water in the thermos and prepare a fresh feed each time you need to give her one. Discard any amount of leftover. If your baby skipped a meal and has been sleeping for more than five hours at a stretch, wake her up to offer a feed. But avoid force feeding. If your baby refuses a feed, play, cuddle and sing a lullaby and then try again later.

Sterilize bottles and breast pumps regularly: Wash and sterilize feeding bottles at least twice a day. Do not forget to do the same with the parts of your breast pump that can be sterilized. Do not forget the teats.  If possible wash them thoroughly before every feed. Know how to use a breast pump to ensure benefits of breastfeeding while you are away from your baby.  

Ensure proper umbilical cord care: A part of your newborn baby’s umbilical cord would be attached to her for at least 10 days or up to three weeks after the birth. It’s a sensitive area for your baby and it’s imperative to care for it. Apply medicated powders prescribed by your doctor to keep the area dry and help heal faster. Make your baby wears loose clothes to avoid any pressure on the area. Once it dries and falls continue with your care routine until the area is healed completely. Also read to know how to keep your newborn clean.

Bathe your baby right: Once the umbilical cord falls and the area heals your baby will graduate from sponge bath to normal baths. Be careful while handling your baby while bathing. To do it right read our 7 tips to bath baby right.

Burp your baby right: Do this after every feed. Hold your baby upright with her chin resting on your shoulder and gently pat her back. Move your hands from her lower back to upper back. If she takes in air during her feeds chances are that her systems would be free of it after a burp. This will save her from colic symptoms, help her sleep better and aid digestion. Know how to treat your baby’s colic.

Put your baby to sleep on the crib or baby cot: Many experts advise against co-sleeping to avoid SIDS or sudden infant death syndrome. But if you still want to do so make sure there is enough place for your baby to sleep and turn around. Else make her sleep in a cot or crib right next to your bed so you can attend to her demands fast even in the dead of the night.

Keep soft toys away from the cots: As a thumb rule keep all toys, pillows and soft toys off your baby’s bed or sleep area. The fur from the soft toys if breathed by your newborn can lead to respiratory problem or allergy; it can also lead to SIDS. To avoid suffocation or any accident keep pillows and toys away from your baby’s sleep area. Also read 10 things to keep in mind before you put your baby to sleep.

Clean your baby’s room often: Keep your baby’s r

oom sparkling clean and make sure you keep her out of the room while doing all the dusting and cleaning. This will help her be off airborne infection and allergens.

Dress your baby right: The newborn baby stores will be gleaming with fancy and colourful clothes but give them a miss. You are doing your baby a whole lot of good by ditching them. Stick to cotton jablas and avoid buttons, bows or tees that need to be pulled over your baby’s delicate head. Cottons are the best bet for newborns; they keep their delicate skin safe and off allergies.

Always soothe your crying baby: There is myth doing the rounds that making your baby cry is good for her lungs. Though crying is also considered an important physiological phenomenon but it’s unwise to keep your baby in tears. This could lead to psychological distress. In fact remember crying is her way of telling you that something has gone wrong with her. Watch for the signs closely to make sure you can attend to her needs. Also read which of these 9 reasons are making your baby cry.

Never leave your baby unattended: Did you know that your baby can roll over even as early as two months? You may never know when your baby reaches her milestones and how fast. Never keep her unattended on the bed, at the bath or even the crib to avoid accidents.

Reach out to your doctor when in need: Fever, diarrhoea, vomiting – anything can affect your little one at anytime. Never try to self medicate. Reach out to your pediatrician for help even if it means visiting the doctor twice the same week. Don’t leave anything to chance when it comes to baby care.

Source: thehealthsite.com

25 Surprising Facts About Newborn Care In The Summer

Surprising Facts About Newborn Care In The Summer

Let go of worries about the rising mercury and learn the best way to care for your newborn this summer with these handy tips with Surprising Facts About Newborn Care In The Summer

“GIVING birth to a baby in the Indian summer is never easy,” says M&B’s expert paediatrician Dr Geetanjali Shah. What proves to be a tough challenge is caring for your newborn and protecting her from the scorching tropical heat. “The only saving grace for a newborn baby is that she is breastfed during the first six months of her life and that reduces the risk of dehydration,” she says. If, under special circumstances, the baby is being given formula, then it is very important that the formula is prepared according to exact proportion. Apart from the magic that breastmilk wields, newborns have the special protection up to the age of six months that is provided by maternal antibodies which are transferred while in the womb. These antibodies help to fight against seasonal ailments and infections. While caring for your newborn this summer, Dr Shah suggests…

BABY’S HEAD: 

Newborns tend to perspire a lot on the head but it is a misconception that perspiration causes your baby to catch a cold. There is no correlation, clarifi es our expert. In order to wipe the sweat from your baby’s head or body, it is advisable to use a wet cloth instead of a dry one, since the sodium content in the perspiration may cause a rash. Unless your baby is preterm or you are stepping out with your little one, there is no need to cover your baby’s head with a cloth cap, even though this may be a conventional practice. Cradle cap is also a common condition in many newborns. In India, it is believed that applying generous amounts of coconut oil on the head helps in reducing the cradle cap on the baby’s head. But this is a myth that should be avoided. Cradle cap is a sign of fungal dermatitis and if your baby shows signs of it, then use an anti-fungal lotion on her head. Avoid application of oil if dermatitis or heat rash is seen.

BABY’S FACE: 

Summer may cause heat rash to appear on the cheeks, nape of the neck and the ‘necklace’ area and the best way to handle this is with the use of dusting powder, recommended by your paediatrician. Dr Shah recommends using two spoons of sandalwood powder in the bath water of babies, which can help in reducing the rash. For slightly older babies, a traditional mixture or lep may be applied, but for newborns, the bath water addition works best as a remedy. Another generalised remedy for increased heat-related body rash is the application of coconut oil on the soles of the baby’s feet.

BABY’S EYES: 

The harsh sunlight may cause irritation to your baby’s eyes. This kind of photophobia can be countered with the use of hats or shades that can be attached on prams. Your little one may indicate a problem of dry eyes when you observe that she is rubbing her palms over her eyes too often. Mother’s milk or water can be refrigerated for two hours before a cold compress is given on the baby’s eyes with a piece of soft cotton.

BABY’S NOSE: 

Winter is the time when mums are most concerned about moisturising the baby’s skin but our M&B expert informs that summer is also a time when the problem of dryness is noticed. The mucosa of the nose dries up and tends to bleed in older children but in newborns this is not so severe. Applying a thin film of pure ghee or clarified butter on the nostrils with your finger tips can have a soothing effect if any dryness is seen.

BABY’S EARS AND TONGUE: 

Normally, the summer heat does not affect the tongue and ears of a breastfed baby, but if any symptoms are noticed, then it should be brought to the notice of a child specialist.

BABY’S TUMMY, HANDS AND LEGS:

Heat rash or redness of the skin may be observed during summer. Applying aloe veragel for a slight skin flush or blisters is a good natural remedy. Baby powder is very popular among mums but Dr Shah explains that it has no role in preventing heat-related discomfort. If perspiration is heavy and yeast or fungal infection appears, then the best way to manage it would be specific dusting powders available to tackle these irritants. Massaging the baby with oil should be avoided on a daily basis. An alternate day massage with cooling oils like coconut oil or olive oil as opposed to heat-inducing oils like sesame, almond or mustard. While using soap every day is alright, it is better to select a moisturising soap, as the skin can get dry during summer as well. Application of baby lotion to keep the skin moist is not advisable during the summer.

BABY’S GROIN AND STOOL AREA: 

With changing lifestyles, even very young babies may be on the move along with their parents and this requires frequent use of conveniences like disposable diapers and baby wipes. As a new parent, you need to be careful about the baby’s comfort and watch out for any signs of redness in the groin or the stool area. The first step or home remedy for such redness is the supplication of cold ghee in the area and then you can move on to nappy rash creams. Dr Shah suggests that it is best to stick to cloth diapers while caring for your newborn in the summer. 

Source: motherandbabyindia.com

Do you Know what is The World According to Babies

Hearing and Vision

Every parent thinks her baby is a genius. And maybe it's not such a far-out claim when you consider the startling amount a newborn does know. His senses began to develop while he was still in the womb, and they progress at an amazing pace during the first year. Far from being a helpless little bundle, your baby is processing tons of information -- and using it to become attached to you.

Hearing

Your baby can detect sounds by the third trimester, so this sense is already advanced at birth. She'll recognize familiar voices -- especially yours, since she listened to it the most in the womb. She may even recognize songs and stories she heard during the last six weeks of your pregnancy. "By the time she's 1 month old, a baby can tell the difference between certain sounds, like 'pa' and 'ba,'" says Michael Yogman, MD, a pediatrician at Mount Auburn Hospital, in Cambridge, Massachusetts. At about 6 months, she can recognize and begin responding to her name. This is also when your baby starts babbling and discovers another sound she loves -- her own voice!

Sounds Babies Love

White noise -- the vacuum cleaner, radio static, and the hum of a fan -- remind them of the soothing whooshing noises in the womb.

That high-pitched, singsong voice we all use when we talk to babies. Lower-frequency sounds are less engaging.

Music, especially lullabies and nursery rhymes.

You may think your baby needs silence in order to sleep, but she's actually used to the (loud) sounds of your body from her time in the womb. So make some noise while she naps -- she may sleep better!

Vision

Sight is the least developed sense at birth. "A newborn can only see about 8 to 12 inches away," says Roni Leiderman, PhD, associate dean of the Mailman Segal Institute for Early Childhood Studies at Nova Southeastern University, in Fort Lauderdale. Beyond that, the world seems like a pretty blurry place to your baby -- his eyes don't work together yet so he can't focus very well. But his limited vision actually helps him feel attached to you. "A newborn can see just far enough to make out your face when you're feeding him," says Dr. Leiderman.

A Newborn's-Eye View

Newborn. Your baby loves to look at your face, especially areas of contrast like your hairline and eyes. Since his color vision isn't fully developed yet, he's mesmerized by black-and-white designs, bold patterns, and large, brightly colored objects.

2 months. Now that their eyes are starting to work together, most babies can track a moving object. Your newborn's brain is beginning to perceive and follow motion, so he'll love watching a mobile or playing in front of a child-safe mirror.

4 months. He can now see in color, so his toys and stuffed animals become more appealing. He also has better depth perception and can spot objects across a room.

6 months. Your baby is able to see finer details, so he may be fascinated by things that never interested him before: his teddy bear's face, the design on his rattle, or the tree outside his bedroom window.

Until your baby is about 2 months old, his peripheral vision is stronger than his central vision, so don't hang a crib mobile directly over his head.

Taste and Touch

Taste

Your baby's taste buds develop in the womb because she's exposed to your diet through your amniotic fluid. You'll continue to share flavors with her after birth, since the taste of food also passes through your breast milk, making it taste a little different each time. But no matter what you eat during pregnancy or those first months of motherhood, your baby is born with a sweet tooth -- anything sugary is yummy and soothing. That's why she'll eagerly gulp breast milk or formula, since both are sweet. "It's nature's way of providing the perfect food for babies," says Dr. Leiderman.

Starting Solids

When your baby is ready for solid foods (usually at 4 to 6 months old), she'll still crave sweets. It's why she gobbles those first bites of applesauce or pureed banana but may turn her nose up at green beans or peas. Provide variety in your child's diet, and keep in mind that introducing new foods may be tougher for a bottle-fed baby because she's used to the same taste at every feeding. If you've exposed your little one to many different flavors -- even potent ones like garlic -- through your breast milk, she may be more willing to accept them when she starts solids. People lose taste buds as they age, so your baby likely has more than you do!

Touch

Touch is the first sense to develop in the womb and is probably the most advanced at birth, says Dr. Yogman. Babies thrive on lots of physical contact, which makes them feel cozy and loved. "More than any other sense, touch ensures bonding between a parent and baby," says Laura Jana, MD, coauthor of Heading Home with Your Newborn: From Birth to Reality.

Let's Snuggle

There are lots of super-easy and fun ways to connect with your baby.

• Cuddle his bare chest against yours for some kangaroo care.
• Rub his back at feeding time.
• Hold him and dance cheek to cheek.
• Swaddle him in a comfy blanket.
• Give him a gentle massage.
• Hooked on a Feeling

When your baby is about 6 months old, he'll become eager to explore the world with his own two hands. He'll have fun discovering different textures, like rough tags on blankets, soft plush toys, Daddy's facial stubble, your hair, and hard and soft blocks.

Anything your baby can get his hands on will likely end up in his mouth, since his mouth is full of touch receptors. It's where he "feels" things best!

Smell

Your baby developed the ability to smell when you were six months pregnant. In fact, since this sense actually increases from birth to age 8, your child's powers of odor detection will be better than yours for a few years, says Lise Eliot, PhD, author of What's Going On in There?: How the Brain and Mind Develop in the First Five Years of Life. He'll use this sense to explore his world -- and get to know you, since he can detect you by the unique scent of your breast milk before he's a week old!

Scent Savvy

Here are some tips to help you comfort and connect with your baby.

Use the same shampoo, soap, and deodorant. Your baby likes familiar smells.

Make sure your husband uses the same products consistently as well. It will help your child bond with Dad.

Give your baby one of your unwashed shirts to comfort him when he's upset.

Send your husband sometimes to soothe your baby when your little one can't sleep but doesn't need a feeding. The smell of breast milk makes infants more alert.

Even newborns can benefit from a little aromatherapy. A 2005 study from Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics found that babies were comforted after medical procedures by the scent of vanilla.

Source: www.parents.com

How Caring for your baby in summer?

Like how change of season affects your skin and body, it also has the same impact on babies. They need special attention every season. Just like in winter, how you make sure that your baby is wearing warm clothes, you should also take extra care of him or her during summer.

Summer is a tricky season, and your baby will need to adjust to the surrounding temperature. All you need is to keep an eye on what your baby eats or drinks during this time.

Don’t worry! Here is a pretty guide for you parents on how to take care of baby in summer.

Baby Care In Summer:

Here are some baby care tips in summer, which you must keep in your mind to make your darling feel comfortable and healthy during summer:

1. Food:

Baby’s diet is the main thing that should be taken care of.

If your baby relies only on breast milk, make sure you feed her often, to keep her hydrated. As sweating to leads to loss of fluid in body.

If your baby has started intake of solid food, then a couple of feeds with boiled milk is good enough.

Keep powder milk as in summer cow’s milk tends to get spoiled easily. Always keep formula milk packets in re-sealable jars.

When you are going for a family outing, try to take food such as fruits and cookies. Since cooked food can get spoiled due to heat.

2. Water:

Another important precaution to be taken during summer is about hygienic water. Immunity of babies under 6 months of age is under development, thus making them prone to infections.

Always use boiled or filtered water for your baby. As hot water kills bacteria present in the water.

When using mineral water, check if the seal is intact.

During summer, kids should drink 12 ounce of water to prevent dehydration.

Parents should watch out for the symptoms of dehydration. Keep a check on baby’s urine output.

3. Heat Rash:

Heat rashes are common during summer. These tiny red bumps show up on face, neck, arms, etc. They are uncomfortable and tend to be itchy.

Make sure that your baby takes a shower in lukewarm water.

Use mild soap for the delicate skin.

Make her wear loose fitting clothes.

Diaper rashes are common during summer, therefore use diapers only when required.

Cool surroundings are preferable. Decrease the amount of hanging out in slings.

Air condition does not cause harm. A soothing temperature of 25 degrees is perfectly healthy for your baby.

4. Away From Mosquitoes Or Bugs:

Mosquito or Bug bites are common in the summer.

Use the right kind of bug spray for your babies and keep mosquitoes away.

Natural ingredient bug sprays are available in the market. Make sure that you use them.

Air coolers, if used, should be regularly cleaned. Water of coolers should be changed to prevent breeding of mosquitoes or other insects.

5. Right Clothes:

Choosing the right clothes is very essential for proper baby skin care in summer.

Do not over wrap your little one.

Cotton, loose fitting clothes are ideal for babies in the summer. If you are going outdoors, choose light colored clothing.

Children below 6 months of age have very delicate skin. A little amount of sunscreen can act as a shield. But before you use any kind of sunscreen lotion, talk to your pediatrician to choose the right one for your baby. Don’t let the heat spoil your baby’s skin.

Make sure that you follow these tips for baby care in summer. Rest enjoy the sunny weather with your darling and have loads of fun moments together!

Source: www.momjunction.com

How Take care of new born baby in summer days

Caring for your infant in the warmth of summer isn't so not quite the same as looking after her in different seasons. There are however a few things to remember that will enable your child to remain sound and agreeable. 

How regularly would it be advisable for me to bathe my child in summer? 

Your infant is probably going to sweat a great deal in the warmth. This doesn't really mean you have to bathe her all the more regularly. Yet, giving her more continuous showers, in the event that she appreciates them, can be a decent method to chill her off. 

Try not to utilize cool water, utilize water that feels warm however not hot to your skin when you plunge your elbow or within your wrist in it. On the off chance that you have a shower thermometer, the perfect shower temperature is accepted to be 38 degrees C, which is nearly the same as body temperature. 

When showering your child, take extraordinary care to wash her neck, underarms and other noticeable overlays in her skin and to dry them well a short time later. At the point when your infant sweats a great deal, the sweat organs can end up caught underneath the skin. This implies the skin can get disturbed and build up a rash. 

In the event that you would like to utilize additional showers to keep your infant cool, you most likely don't have to utilize a chemical on her more than once every day. Simply let her appreciate the water for close to five to 10 minutes on end. On the off chance that you feel that your child's skin is getting dry, diminish the quantity of showers and check whether that makes a difference. 

Would it be advisable for me to utilize oil for my child's back rub in summer? 

There is no mischief in utilizing oil to rub your child in summer as long as you pick one that is appropriate for your infant's sensitive skin, and that you wash it off well in her shower. 

Oil that stays on the skin for quite a while can piece sweat pores, making it harder for the skin to "inhale" and improving the probability of skin rashes, for example, thorny warmth rash. In the event that your infant has dry skin or dermatitis, apply a reasonable child saturating cream or moisturizer on her skin after the shower. Specialists exhort just utilizing enough cream or salve to leave a shimmer on the skin. 

Would i be able to utilize bath powder on my infant in summer? 

You can utilize bath powder on your infant as long as you apply it effectively. Spot it onto your hand far from your child so that there is zero chance of her breathing in any powder. At that point apply it to the folds of your infant's skin. 

Numerous trust powders help assimilate sweat thus keep babies dry lessening the danger of a warmth rash. There isn't a ton of research about this, and some of it is clashing. A few specialists surmise that utilizing bath powder can counteract and treat gentle instances of warmth rash, though others trust that baby powder could exacerbate it, by obstructing the sweat pores. 

Watch your child's skin well and on the off chance that she builds up a rash in the territories you apply the baby powder, stop utilizing it and counsel your specialist. Remember that there can be various foundations for a rash and the baby powder may or may not be the reason. 

What sorts of garments are best for my child in summer? 

Keep your infant cool and agreeable in baggy cotton dress that gives her skin a chance to relax. When it gets to a great degree hot a few moms leave their little ones out of a vest or singlet as the day progressed. 

Keep a watch on your child on the off chance that you don't know the amount to dress her. The dependable guideline is to dress her with one more layer of apparel than you are utilizing. In the event that anyway she resembles she's hot, expel a layer. Your child can without much of a stretch sweat and lose liquids from being over dressed or feeling too warm. Overheating can prompt lack of hydration. 

So look for signs that your child is getting excessively hot. These signs include: 

• sweating 
• soggy hair 
• flushed cheeks 
• warm careless 
• fast relaxing 

To keep your infant agreeable as she rests, put a cotton fabric under her in the first place, particularly in the event that you are putting her down on a surface produced using engineered material that may trap warm in the skin and influence your infant to sweat more. 

Have a few cotton materials helpful with the goal that you can change the fabric if your infant spits up or dribbles on it. Cover when essential her pram, play tangle, auto situate or rocker. Cotton texture has a tendency to assimilate sweat and keep an infant cooler than engineered strands. A few surfaces of child gear have retentive texture lining yet others don't. 

Utilize a mid year cap to ensure her head and face when you venture out. Utilize sunscreen to shield her from the sun's hurtful beams, on the off chance that she is more than a half year. Children under a half year ought to be kept out of the sun. 

In the event that there are mosquitoes in your general vicinity at that point keep your infant's arms and legs secured with garments produced using light shaded, breathable materials, similar to cotton. 

How might I shield my infant from basic sicknesses amid the mid year? 

Your infant's safe framework is creating. This makes her helpless against get diseases effortlessly. Fortunately, your breastmilk conveys antibodies to your child, helping her to ward off normal germs and infections. 

Recipe drain doesn't contain any antibodies. So in the event that you are recipe bolstering your infant, avoid potential risk to guarantee that you disinfect any hardware your infant puts in her mouth, or that you use in making her encourages or nourishing her. 

On the off chance that you are stressed over your infant's wellbeing whenever, address her specialist and make an arrangement. 

Regardless of whether you are recipe nourishing or breastfeeding, the outrageous warmth in summer can make babies more inclined to: 

Thorny warmth rash 

A child's sweat organs are as yet creating thus they are more inclined to a warmth rash than grown-ups. To secure your infant, guarantee she isn't dressed too warmly. 

It's a typical conviction that infants (and new moms) need to remain warm. Overdressing your infant can cause a warmth rash as her body will sweat more to keep her cool. 

Take in more about causes and treatment of thorny warmth rash. On the off chance that your infant builds up a rash, dependably demonstrate it to the specialist to take in the reason. 

Lack of hydration 

Youthful infants can get dried out rapidly, particularly on the off chance that you remove her from home in the warmth. 

In case you're breastfeeding, you don't have to give your child additional water in the mid year to forestall drying out. Simply encourage her each time she requests it. Nourishing all the more regularly will give your child a greater amount of the watery foremilk that will keep her cool and hydrated. 

Equation encouraged infants may require additional water in the pinnacle of summer. Try not to weaken your infant's encourages. When making her drain, dependably regard the suggested dosages. Be that as it may, you can offer her some bubbled and cooled water in the middle of sustains. Simply guarantee regardless she gets her suggested measure of equation in the day and that the water supplements and doesn't supplant these. 

Take in more about signs and treatment of drying out. 

Warmth stroke 

A warmth stroke is caused by getting excessively hot. It is a genuine condition that requirements quick consideration. To avert it, guarantee your child isn't overdressed and that she's getting enough liquids. Take in more about the side effects and medicines of warmth stroke. 

Viral diseases 

Viral diseases are normal consistently and summer is no exemption. Breastfeeding is the most ideal approach to help your infant's invulnerable framework, yet in addition endeavor to keep individuals with influenza like side effects from your child. 

On the off chance that anybody in the house has a viral, request that they wash their hands with cleanser routinely and keep your child far from them until the point when their manifestations have cleared. 

On the off chance that your child gets sick, take her to the specialist. As indicated by her weight, the specialist will endorse the correct measurement of paracetamol that will help alleviate her hurts and help cut down her fever.