There’s not much more innocent thing in the world than a baby, especially a newborn. Their entire life is in front of them. They have a lot to learn and that’s where you come in. As a parent, you’ll teach your baby millions of things. From how to tie their shoes to not play with fire. But, before then, and for your sanity, you as the parent need to learn some things. If this is your first baby, you’ll need to know about sleep, eating, pooping, and crying…and that’s just about yourself. Seriously, there’s a lot of things to learn about babies and newborns!
To get you started in your’s and your babies journey of learning there are articles and recommendations to help you along the way.
Babies & Newborns: what you need to know
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Things Newborns and Babies Need
- Car Seats – car seats are manditory in all 50 states. Keep your little one safe by having the right seat for thier age and weight.
- Baby Strollers – there are seemingly and unending list of types of strollers and brands. Find one that’s right for you. Do you need a jogging stroller?
Newborn Baby Information
At first your baby will get all of his or her nutrition from breast milk or an iron-fortified infant formula. If you plan on breastfeeding, ask the hospital staff if they will allow you to nurse your baby right after delivery and before the baby is taken to the nursery.
Remember that the American Academy of Pediatrics (PDF) recommends breast milk “for all infants in whom breastfeeding is not specifically contraindicated” and that “breastfeeding is optimal for infants.” Don’t give your newborn water, juice or other fluids. Introducing these liquids before your baby is age 6 months is unnecessary and can interfere with his or her desire for breast milk or formula, which may lead to malnourishment. Most newborns breast-feed eight to 12 times a day — about every two to three hours. Within two to three months, your baby may be satisfied with six to eight feedings a day.
It’s possible that breastfeeding helps your baby stay healthy in the long term, too. One review showed that people who were breastfed as babies had lower blood pressure, lower cholesterol levels and were less likely to develop type two diabetes in adulthood than those who had been formula-fed.
But it’s not just your baby who benefits from breastfeeding. It’s good for you, too. It helps to lower your risk of getting breast cancer before you reach your menopause. It can also help protect you against ovarian cancer and weak bones (osteoporosis) later in life.
