Bathing a newborn infant can be a rewarding experience or a scary one for you and your baby. Nevertheless, here are few tips and tricks to give your little one a sponge bath. •Decide a bathing time for your baby. Although there is no fixed time, bathing just before sleep time can be relaxing and sleep conducive for the baby. Bathing has to be given with undivided attention and time, so it is wise to switch off the telephone and concentrate on task at hand. •Never bathe a baby on a full or an empty stomach. •A newborn does not need a tub bath unless he/she is few months older. A … [Read more...]
How To Beat The Colic Pain In A Newborn Baby
March 1, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Almost all newborn babies cry due to colic pain that can last from 15 minutes to many hours together. This can leave new parents worried, unable to cope with situations and helplessness. Colic pains in a baby are normally observed during evening times and can often last beyond midnight. Though the baby outgrows colic pain with time, it can leave parents frustrated and cause depression is most new mothers. What causes colic pain is still a mystery? Some doctors suggest that colicky babies try to exercise their lungs or cry because their gastric discomfort which may be triggered by … [Read more...]