Essential Tips for Maintaining Your Baby's Health
Maintaining your baby's health is a top priority for parents and caregivers, and these strategies to keep your new-born baby healthy likely include some tips you already know, but read all the way through to ensure you don’t miss any potential new ones that you may not have heard of before.
Safe Sleep Practices: Follow safe sleep guidelines to reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). Babies should sleep on their backs, on a firm and flat surface, in their own crib or bassinet, and without loose bedding or toys
Encourage hand-washing: Family members, friends, and visitors should be encouraged to wash their hands with a suitable antibacterial hand wash before they hold your baby. They could be contagious or spread harmful germs even if they’re showing no symptoms.
Ensure your child is hydrated: Be conscious of your baby’s hydration levels. Hydration supports the working of mucus membranes and the respiratory tract, which are important for good health. Whether it’s with breast milk, infant formula, or water, keep your baby well hydrated. They should be wetting at least four to six nappies a day, as a general rule of thumb.
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Check your hand sanitizer: Using hand sanitizer and then touching your baby could expose your newborn to alcohol. For example, if you touch their hands or arms after applying hand sanitizer and they then put their hands into their mouth, they will be ingesting the alcohol. So rethink using hand sanitizer wipes or gels unless you’re sure about the ingredients and how safe they are.
Childproofing: Babyproof your home to prevent accidents and injuries. Install safety gates, secure heavy furniture to the wall, cover electrical outlets, and keep hazardous substances out of reach.
Regular Check-ups: Schedule regular well-baby check-ups with your pediatrician. These visits allow your doctor to monitor your baby's growth, development, and overall health. Follow the recommended vaccination schedule.
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