It’s only normal to be brimming with a combination of fear and excitement at this miraculous milestone in your life, that is the birth of your child. You’re unsure of many a things. You are almost always tired and on a constant lookout for solutions to make your new ‘hood’ (motherhood, duh) easier. You wish you’d find something that would make parenting your infant an easy-peasy task, but I am sorry, there’s no one such thing has a shortcut to parenting.
However, don’t fret yet! We have a way to help you relax and plan your baby care with ease. Here’s a list of things experienced mothers swear by when it comes to their baby’s well-being.
1. Always keep the baby monitor ready
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It’s very important to take care of yourself every now and then. You are definitely exhausted looking after a newborn child and may need some time out but, remember, it’s also very crucial to make sure your baby is safe. Using a baby monitor when you’ve gone to the washroom or are in the kitchen is the best way of being certain of your child’s safety.
2. Opt for breast pumps
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No matter how natural breastfeeding is, some of you might not be comfortable doing it publicly. Well, that’s where a breast pump comes in handy. You can use a breast pump to store your milk whenever you have to step out or be away from your child for some time.
3. Baby-proof your house with walk-through gates
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The moment your baby starts crawling, you need to work your way around the house and baby proof it for your child’s safety. If you live in a house with a flight of stairs, it’s always safe to attach a walk-through gate to keep your child out of danger. Most of these gates are easy to install and remove, as per your needs.
4. A heating pad to sooth stomach ache
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A heating pad is essential for soothing a colicky tummy or other ache your bay experiences. However, be careful to not use one that gets too hot, and always wrap it in a cover or cloth diaper before placing it on your baby.
5. Gripe water helps to keep your child healthy
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Gripe water is believed to be effective for baby problems like colic, i.e excessive crying, teething pain and stomach related issues. Gripe water is a herbal remedy and successfully calms down babies.
6. Use the right baby care products
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Using baby care products of good quality is of paramount importance. A child’s skin is very sensitive to anything it comes in contact with and that’s why you need to double check the products that you use. Make sure you opt for the best and trusted names like Johnson and Johnson baby products. Whether it’s their baby lotion, baby massage oil or baby powder, the products are safe and clinically proven mild because of the 5-level safety assurance process and pass the toughest global regulatory standards.
Feeling a bit more confident about motherhood? We bet you do. After all, you sure are going to be one hell of a mom!
