Regarding newborn babies to some young mothers may seem like a complicated technique. In practice, the situation is much simpler. Subsequently, you will understand that in a certain daily routine there are only positive aspects for both the health of the newborn and the peace of the parents.
Highlights
The regimen of the day of the newborn in the first month should be clearly established, regardless of what kind of feeding it is on. The correct daily routine teaches the baby to a competent change in the phase of sleep and wakefulness, teaches us to distinguish between day and night. Moreover, the mode helps the baby to avoid overwork. Remember that the correct daily routine is the key to the full development of the baby.
It is worth noting that the mode of life of a newborn child often depends on the emotions received during the day. A specific daily schedule allows you to minimize this negative impact. When the baby performs the same procedures and rituals daily, he feels absolutely safe.
According to some studies and observations, it was found that children who have been accustomed to a certain daily routine from birth are most calm and have a much better appetite.
Feeding
Feeding patterns of newborns may vary slightly, as some babies can sleep 3 hours in a row, while others ask for food after 2 hours.
Modern pediatricians are not particularly categorical in relation to artificial feeding. The fact is that the child must eat in a timely manner, and if the mother does not have enough milk, then the baby is not to blame.
Most child health practitioners recommend feeding newborns every three hours. Thus, most of our parents and grandmothers fed their children. Sometimes it was necessary to endure long cries for the sake of the cherished "discipline."
I would like to note that not everyone adheres to such a diet of a newborn baby. Moreover, on-demand feeding is gaining considerable popularity among young mothers. This technique implies that the baby receives food at the moment as soon as he “declares” his desire. Often the number of feedings varies from 6 to 8 times during the daytime and about 2 times at night. The average amount of milk consumed is about 50–90 ml. It is common for children on artificial feeding to ask for food much less often, since the mixture is much more nutritious, unlike mother's milk.
The average duration of feeding lasts from 15 minutes to 1.5 hours. Under no circumstances should this process be interrupted until the baby releases the breast or bottle on its own.
Important! Among young mothers, there is a fairly common mistake, which is overfeeding the baby. As a result, this can lead to constipation and regurgitation in the baby. In fact, the baby can be naughty not because he wants to eat, but simply wants his mother to shake it. Do not worry, it is common for every woman to feel the desires of her child, so over time, mom will easily understand what her baby wants.
Regarding the dosing of a newborn with some water, in such a situation, parents should make this decision on their own. Dr. Komarovsky does not recommend offering water under the age of 6 months. It is justified by the fact that newborns are quite enough mother's milk. But it is important to understand that the mixture is quite satisfying and relatively thick, so dipping with water may be necessary.
Sleep
Rest is an integral part of the newborn's day regimen. In the first 2 weeks, it is common for a baby to sleep almost all the time (about 18–20 hours a day), waking up exclusively for feeding. After 3 weeks, the waking period becomes longer.
It becomes interesting for the kid to learn the world around him: he can for a long time examine objects falling into his field of vision, he is able to respond to his mother’s voice and listen to various sounds.
Wakefulness
What is the regimen of a newborn baby in the first month of life? The period of wakefulness after each feeding is 15-20 minutes in a child, after reaching 1 month they can be equal to 1 hour. These short periods of activity of the crumbs can be used for the development of the baby.
Do not forget that the sleep mode of a newborn child has a direct effect on the full development. Therefore, overloading the baby with games should not be.
Before feeding, it is useful to lay the baby on the stomach. This is a great workout for neck and back strength. If after waking up the baby requires only food, then after he is satisfied, you can put the crumbs on the tummy, but not earlier than 30 minutes after the meal. Massage is usually carried out half an hour before feeding or 40 minutes after. This helps to avoid regurgitation.
A massage complex, and subsequently physiotherapy exercises, can be recommended by a pediatrician or an experienced specialist.
Bathing
The regimen of newborns includes water procedures. It is necessary to organize swimming from the first days of life. The optimal time for water procedures is considered to be the evening time immediately before feeding and sleeping.
Infants must be bathed in a bathtub reserved exclusively for these purposes. Moms need to monitor the temperature of the water. The optimum temperature is considered to be 36–37 degrees. To determine whether the water is comfortable, you can use a special thermometer. They are sold in children's departments and pharmacies. After some time, parents will learn to determine the temperature of the water according to their own feelings, but this only comes with experience.
Before the healing of the umbilical wound, newborns should be bathed in boiled water. Some pediatricians recommend the use of decoctions of herbs (chamomile, celandine, succession). But it is important to remember that most of them can cause allergies, so you should use them as carefully as possible.
stroll
The regimen of the newborn child should include the time that he will spend on the street. Moreover, fresh air is extremely beneficial for children. In the spring and summer, a little time is enough to be in the sun in order to recharge with vitamin D, which favorably affects the development of the child's body, and also prevents the appearance of rickets. In addition, children fall asleep well in the fresh air.
What should be considered before a walk?
- Pediatricians recommend starting a walk with the baby no earlier than on the 10th day after his birth. Moreover, this rule applies only to children who were born on time and are completely healthy.
- In winter, the walk should be about 10 minutes a day at an air temperature of at least -10 degrees. In summer, the duration of being in the fresh air can be 20 minutes, but only if the street is not hotter than 30 degrees.
The first walks with the baby in the warm season (autumn, spring) should be 15 minutes a day. Then they can be gradually increased up to 2 hours, but only subject to good weather.
When buying a stroller, parents should pay attention to its design. Most modern models provide crumbs with reliable protection, so that a sweating child does not get sick when a cold breeze appears.
Wash and change the diaper
These procedures cannot be carried out on schedule, since children do not tend to empty according to a schedule. Moreover, young mothers should be aware that newborns who are breast-feeding may have stools after each feeding. It is necessary to wash the baby after each bowel movement.
Typically, the diaper changes before each feeding, as well as before bedtime, after sleep and before walking. If you do not change the diapers in a timely manner, then the child will feel discomfort, which will negatively affect his behavior and well-being. Moreover, prolonged exposure to a wet diaper can cause diaper dermatitis and diaper rash.
Mode for a newborn baby by the clock
It is important to understand that all children are individual. If the child wants to sleep, then you should not wake him up strictly according to the schedule for the sake of discipline. Consider the optimal daily routine of the newborn in the first month of life:
- Rise.
- Carrying out hygiene procedures.
- First feeding.
- The kid is awake.
- Sleep.
- Feeding.
- The baby is awake.
- Stroll.
- Sleep.
- Feeding.
- Sleep.
- Feeding and wakefulness.
- An evening walk.
- Sleep.
- Water treatments.
- Feeding before bedtime.
- Night sleep.
Feeding a newborn at night is at the request of the crumbs. Parents should choose the time for such a schedule on their own, based on their employment and the general daily routine of the family. Moreover, adhering to strictly one time is sometimes impossible, so try to plan your time so that completely minor adjustments are allowed.
Do not let your baby get excited
Monthly newborn regimen is very important. But this is not enough. The fact is that the crumbs can easily change their usual daily routine due to external irritants. Therefore, try not to let your baby stay awake or be in a noisy and crowded environment. Getting a huge amount of emotions and information, the baby risks getting emotional excitement. In this regard, very often there are difficulties with falling asleep. Take care of your baby, provide him with a relaxed atmosphere for a good rest. Even if close relatives came, explain to them the possible consequences of their long gatherings.
Recommendations
The regimen of a newborn in the first month of life must be strictly observed. It is impossible for the baby to sleep constantly during the day, and regularly “arrange concerts” in the middle of the night. And also do not forcibly put the child to bed if at the moment he wants to stay awake. If you cannot get your baby in the evening, then you may not have walks in the evening before bedtime. Children sleep soundly in the fresh air, so you can safely go for a walk for half an hour - an hour before a night's sleep according to your daily routine.
In order for the crumb to realize the onset of morning, one should try at the same time to perform morning hygiene procedures. You can use a cotton swab dipped in warm boiled water. As soon as the baby wakes up, wipe his face. Then you can do hygiene of the ears and nose. Places prone to diaper rash, spread with baby cream. If you perform the same actions in the morning every day, then the baby will soon begin to immediately realize that it is morning.
During night feedings, do not turn on a bright light or talk loudly. The room should have a night light with dim light for such an occasion. After feeding, the baby can be shaken slightly, but this is not necessary if you see that the baby is already sleeping soundly.
When falling asleep at night, daily rituals are very helpful. You can use a calm melody. Such a change of scenery will help your baby catch the connection between a change of scenery and sleep.
Moreover, quiet music helps the child fall asleep. Mom can sing a lullaby.
Parents should understand that in the first month of life, crumbs can be difficult to follow, but you must try to do this. Then the result will not be long in coming. Soon you will understand that your efforts have not passed by, and the baby will go to bed at the strictly allotted time for this action. In addition, parents will be able to find free time for themselves.
Schedule violation
Sometimes, despite all the knowledge about how to establish a regimen for a newborn child, parents still encounter difficulties. The baby can constantly beg for breasts, not sleep at night, and during walks cry loudly in a stroller. Do not panic, you should understand the reason for this behavior of the child.
In order for the baby to be actively awake, and then go to bed, you should make sure that he is full. Sometimes babies do not have enough milk due to improper capture of the mother's nipple. You may have chosen an uncomfortable or incorrect feeding position. In both cases, the baby cannot get the required amount of milk, so he just sucks the breast, then gets tired of this process and falls asleep. In some cases, the kids are naughty or cry out loud. Moms can learn the skills of correctly placing a newborn to their breasts at the maternity hospital, as well as with the help of a patronage nurse from a children's clinic in the community.
It happens that the baby sucks well, receives a sufficient amount of milk, but during feeding throws a nipple and begins to cry loudly. This happens when the baby swallows a large amount of air during feeding. This is not a good sign, since such a phenomenon causes a feeling of fullness and heaviness inside the tummy. To prevent this from happening, parents should hold the crumb in an upright position for about 5-7 minutes. During this time, excess air will come out of the tummy, and the baby will be able to sleep sweetly.
For the development of infants, full sleep plays the same significant role as nutrition. It is important to understand that after awakening the baby should wake up rested and in good mood.
Particular attention should be paid to the temperature in the room. If the baby is cold or hot, he can sleep very restlessly. The optimum temperature in the room where the child is located is considered to be 20-22 degrees.
Feel free to talk about all the problems that arise with the crumbs, with a pediatrician and a neurologist. Most of them can be eliminated in the early stages of the development of the baby. Moreover, a pediatrician is able to advise you on any issues related to the health and development of the child.