4 Baby Care Tips Every Parent Should Be Aware Of

4 Baby Care Tips Every Parent Should Be Aware Of. Newborns do not come with an instruction manual, so here are a few baby care tips to be aware of. Caesarian section is usually performed to make birth safer for you or your baby. Circumcision may help reduce the risk of urinary tract infections and virtually eliminate penile cancer.New parents face a slew of problems and issues that they are expected to understand and address right away. Unfortunately, newborns do not come with an instruction manual, so here are a few topics to be aware of.

Bathing your child: Only give your baby sponge baths until her umbilical cord falls off one to two weeks after birth. To dry the umbilical stump, use a cotton ball or cotton swab dampened with alcohol, or follow your pediatrician's instructions. After the stump has been removed, you can bathe him in a sink or shallow tub.

Caesarian section: A caesarian section is usually performed to make birth safer for you or your baby. C-sections can be performed for a variety of reasons, such as stalled labor, complicated labor, problems with the baby that may make delivery difficult, or other issues. You are still a mother with a beautiful new blessing whether you deliver vaginally or by caesarian section.

Circumcision: Many doctors agree that circumcision may have some benefits, but it may not be absolutely necessary. It may help to reduce the risk of urinary tract infections and virtually eliminates the risk of penile cancer. Circumcision has no long-term emotional consequences for your child.

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS): SIDS has been the subject of numerous studies. Although the cause of SIDS has not been definitively determined, there have been some correlations established between SIDS and the following:

Male babies are more likely than females to die from SIDS.

It is more likely due to prematurity.

Minority children are more likely to be affected than non-minority children.

It kills more children of young, single mothers.

Children who live in a household with one or more smokers are more vulnerable.

Some people believe that sleeping with your baby reduces the risk of SIDS, but the American Academy of Pediatrics disagrees, claiming that babies who co-sleep have a higher risk of SIDS.

Most pediatricians recommend that babies sleep on their backs to reduce the risk of SIDS. The reason for this is hotly debated among health professionals. Consult your pediatrician if you have any concerns.