Taking care of small children is a very delicate task and many problems arise when you experience motherhood for the first time. In such a situation, one should take care of small things to keep the child healthy. Let's find out.
Elders often say that kajal should be applied to children's eyes, but experts say that this can cause problems for children. Actually, applying kajal can lead to blockage of tear ducts at the corner of the eyes and dust and dirt also get stuck, which causes allergies. Therefore, avoid applying kajal to your child.
Some people start giving water and solid food to the child from four to five months, whereas mother's milk is sufficient to nourish the child till six months. If there is any problem in breastfeeding or milk is not being produced, then a doctor should be consulted.
Small children urinate frequently and due to this they need to wear diapers, but the child should not be kept in diapers for a long time. Apart from this, it is also important to keep changing the diaper after a few hours. Along with this, a nappy made of cotton or any soft cloth should be worn. Wearing diapers continuously can cause skin rashes.
The skin of a newborn is very sensitive, so baby care products like shampoo, body wash, body massage oil, lotion should be purchased very carefully. Apart from the expiry date, you should also read the ingredients carefully, try to buy products that are made of natural ingredients.
Hands should be cleaned thoroughly before touching a newborn baby. If there are small children in the house, wash hands and feet and keep the child in your lap and constantly monitor them. Take care of hygiene. Apart from this, keep the child away from anyone with cough, fever or cold.
If the baby is crying a lot, try to find out whether it is due to hunger or gas in the stomach. Gently patting the baby's back after feeding can comfort him so that he does not feel uneasy.