Healthy tips for Newborn care

March 23, 2017
  • Baby should be given only breast milk for first six months of life.
  • Exclusive breast feeding means nothing except breast-feeds not even water, ghuttis, gripe water, tonics or any form of milk.
  • Babies need proper clothes, which covers them properly especially head, hands and feet. They should not be over clothed as well.
  • Babies pass watery stools after first 3-4 days of life especially after feeding which is normal for them.
  • A baby, who is feeding well, will be passing urine at least 8-10 times a day.
  • Babies don’t need any Kajal, Surma, Talcum powder or daily bath. Bathing should be postponed for first few days after birth. A good rule to follow is delay bath till umbilical cord falls.
  • Vaccination is the most cost-effective way of health for children

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