The most difficult months with a newborn. The first year of a child's life - how to survive difficult times. Rule number four - do not ignore natural needs

06.05.2020 Colpitis

Since the life of a large family has been replaced by a separate residence of a newly created family, young mothers have had uncertainty and a feeling of helplessness after childbirth in the correctness and timeliness of the development of the newborn.

Not having a rich experience of "nanny" with young children, a woman is thrown into a stupor by literally everything related to the peculiarities of the physiological and mental development of her baby, especially in the first year of a child's life.

We offer you a brief overview of the development of a child up to a year. The first month of life, the most difficult in terms of adjusting each other for a young mother and baby, we will consider in more detail - by weeks.

Week one, get to know each other

Sense organs of the newborn. Long awaited homecoming. Now the baby can get to know his mother in a calm atmosphere, see, hear, smell and touch the world around him from a new perspective, already familiar to him in absentia from the muffled sounds from the outside during intrauterine life.

The vision of a newly born child is blurry, he can only distinguish large objects located nearby, which is a kind of protection against the suddenly surging variety of colors and shapes. Hearing, smell and touch in a newborn are quite developed, these sense organs were developed during life inside the mother.

Breast-feeding

In the first week after birth, it is very important to establish breast-feeding. Get used to the fact that the first time after birth, the child, during the moments of wakefulness, will be in your arms almost all the time and constantly demand the breast.

It's not even so much about hunger, but about the need to feel the unity broken with mom. Attachment to the breast at a week of age is perhaps the only and most effective way comforting a crying baby.

First bath

The first bath after birth is the most frightening procedure for new moms and dads. Try to spend it correctly and calmly, so as not to spoil everything the first time and not cause the baby's dislike for water.

Physiological features of the newborn, most often causing concern:

Regurgitation. Many mothers worry that the baby spit up often and a lot and does not eat up. Spitting up is normal for a baby up to 6 months old.

They occur due to the immaturity of the alimentary tract, immaturity nervous system and incorrect organization of the breastfeeding process, in which air is swallowed.

For a week-old baby, the norm is regurgitation after each feeding with a volume of no more than 2 tablespoons and once a day with a “fountain”. You can check the amount of milk spitting up by pouring 2 tablespoons of water onto the diaper and comparing the stains formed from water and milk.

Weight loss. In the first days after birth, breastfed babies tend to lose weight. This is normal and temporary. They will gain weight when breastfeeding is fully established.
Jaundice. You may note that 2-3 days after birth, the skin tone of the newborn acquired yellow. The phenomenon is also normal, it is an adaptive process, as a result of which an excess of bilirubin is formed in the blood, staining the skin yellow. If jaundice is not pathological, then it disappears on its own in 7-14 days.
Strabismus. Sometimes it may seem that the eyes of a newborn mow. This is due to the weakness of the muscles of the eyeball and the inability to focus the gaze. Help your baby learn to use his eyes - hang a large, bright toy in the center above the crib, and the eyes will move in sync in a few days or weeks. In very rare cases, strabismus can last up to six months, which is not yet a cause for concern.
Starting in sleep. Does your baby jerk violently while sleeping? It is not at all necessary that he has problems with the nervous system. Swaddle it tighter while sleeping to create similar living conditions during pregnancy and the baby will become calmer. Such shudders pass on average by 3-4 months after the birth of a child.
Peeling of the skin. After giving birth, the baby does not look very pretty due to the special lubricant that covers his body to facilitate the birth process and initially protect the skin from contact with air. It is not necessary to remove it for the first 2-3 days. Then it is absorbed and the child's skin adapts to new conditions, resulting in peeling.

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Do not use detergents, if the skin is dry, lubricate it, preferably with any vegetable oil pre-sterilized in a water bath. When walking, ensure the isolation of the baby from gusts of wind and direct sunlight. If these recommendations are followed, peeling will soon pass.

Week two, getting used to it

Week later. For a newborn, this is a huge period, which includes a lot of new experiences, getting to know your body and the world around it. heals umbilical wound. The baby is fully adapting to the new way of getting food. The number of intestinal stools is normalized and is 3-4 times a day.

Weight gain begins. The kid is more and more interested in what is happening around and begins to listen to the surrounding sounds and examine objects more carefully. He can see all the details from a distance of 20-25 cm. At this time, facial expressions begin to develop - your pet can even please you with the first smile.

Now your happiness can be overshadowed by the onset of intestinal colic, accompanied by long crying and squeezing, twisting of the legs. You can start fighting them, but there is no consensus among doctors about both the cause of their occurrence and ways to alleviate the condition. Tip one: be patient, sooner or later they will stop.

Week three, small victories

The third week is marked by the first achievements in the life of your baby. Lying on his tummy, he tries to raise his head and examine the surrounding objects. He manages to do it for a while. The movements of the crumbs become more and more ordered, he makes attempts to reach the toys suspended above him.

When you turn to him, the baby calms down, looks into the face of the speaker, reacts to the intonation of the voice and, in response, can walk and smile. During this period, it is more difficult to calm the baby, to relieve tension of the nervous system overflowing with new impressions, he can cry for a long time. For some babies, 20 minutes of crying before falling asleep becomes the norm. The intonation of crying becomes more and more demanding.

Week four, recap

The first month of life is coming to an end. The baby goes from newborn to the stage of infancy. The child's vestibular apparatus is improving - he feels the position of his body in space, which will soon allow him to roll over and grab objects.

The flexor muscles are still stronger than the extensor muscles and the limbs are in a semi-flexed position.

Muscle hypertonicity is a normal physiological condition for children under a month old.

One month after the birth of the baby, you need to undergo a medical examination, where doctors will evaluate physiological development and compliance with its age standards.

What should a child be able to do by the end of the fourth week of life:

focus on the object in question, turn your head in the direction of the outgoing sound;
recognize parents and perk up when they appear in sight;
try to keep your head in a prone position for a short time.

Height and weight

Here are the averages developed World Organization healthcare. In parentheses, we will indicate the critical values indicating the need for medical examination. Anything that falls within this range is a variant of the norm.

Second month

The period is characterized by the establishment of a semblance of sleep and wakefulness. The baby still sleeps a lot, but now mom knows when and how much time he needs to rest. Now he can firmly grasp everything that falls under his hands.

What the baby should be able to do:

focus not only on moving, but also on stationary objects;
roll over from barrel to back;
briefly hold the head from a position lying on the tummy, try to rise on the handles, arching your back, turn your head to the sound;
demonstrate the support reflex: feel the support under the legs and push off from it;
demonstrate a “complex of revival” when adults appear: smile, move arms and legs, arch, “walk”, making long vowel sounds.

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third month

If development proceeds in accordance with the average pace, then a child at the age of three months has learned to roll over from his back to his tummy and rise from his tummy on his arms, holding this position for up to several minutes.

Don't worry if your baby doesn't succeed, he will catch up by 4-5 months.

Due to the increase in subcutaneous fat deposits, the baby acquires rounded shapes, swelling with folds appears on the arms and legs. The child puts everything in his mouth and tastes it. At three months, you need to undergo a second medical examination.

Skills and abilities:

the revitalization complex is further developed, the child is trying to talk with the help of “cooking” and is very happy to see mom or dad;
rollover from back to stomach
emphasis on hands with raising the body while lying on the stomach and holding in this position.

fourth month

Most children by this age end with problems with intestinal colic, and mothers can breathe easy, but not for long - the first teeth may soon come out. Someone is destined not to wait for the long-awaited respite.

Skills and abilities:

holding small objects with ease;
babbling, cooing, pronouncing the syllables "ba", "ma", "pa" and others;
reaction to one's name;
confident holding of the head in a vertical position on the hands of an adult;
capturing, pulling towards you and tasting the items of interest;
first squat attempts.

Fifth month

The motor activity of the baby has increased so much that the most the best place for him now - this is the floor, where he can do all sorts of tricks with pleasure. The bed by this time had already bored him. Now the fidget needs vigilant supervision. Most teeth begin to cut, which is accompanied by itching, anxiety and profuse salivation.

What a child should be able to do:

roll over from back to stomach and back, pull yourself up on your hands, make the first attempts to crawl and sit down;
play with toys on their own for 5-10 minutes;
"talk" in syllables that are vaguely reminiscent of human speech.

sixth month

The child is trying to crawl, and many are good at it. Attempts to sit down turn into a triumph, but the spine does not yet have strength, and the little one cannot sit for a long time. He actively explores the world, showing capriciousness because of his disturbing teeth. At six months, you need to undergo another medical examination.

Skills:

short sitting in pillows, highchair, wheelchair;
crawl;
laughter, mutterings, and even something like singing;
jumping on the hands of an adult with the support of the handles, which become a favorite pastime of the little one.

seventh month

By this time, the child has learned to understand the meaning of many words, points his finger at objects of interest. He understands that the trick with the disappeared things is just a trick, and they can be found.

Many peanuts begin to experience fear when parting with their mother, which is a high indicator of the development of the psyche.

Skills:

the child gets up with the help of a support and moves while standing;
he crawls confidently, but it also happens that the baby skips the crawling period, and immediately begins to move, holding on to the support.

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eighth month

Your little one is learning to get things done by being persistent and measuring limits. He already understands well the word cannot, which is very upsetting for the little man. Character traits appear. A child may already have 4-6 teeth, but there are no clear terms for eruption, for all children the process takes place individually. The level of distrust towards strangers increases even more.

What the child can do:

sit down independently;
throwing toys and shifting them from one hand to another;
take the first steps holding the hands of an adult.

ninth month

The child is growing before our eyes. Once helpless, he now tries to do everything on his own, despite the fact that it does not work out well. It is good for the crumbs to sit, get up and walk with the help of a support. Speech skills are developing, some children already pronounce the first words.

The child can communicate using facial expressions, gestures, syllables and words. Copies the intonation of adults well.

At 9 months, a physical examination is necessary to assess the development of the baby.

What the child can do:

holds a spoon in his hands and tries to eat on his own, drinks from a mug or drinking bowl;
at the request of an adult, he takes objects that are called to him;
independently sits, sits, crawls and walks with support;
transforms babble into words.

tenth month

Receive further development of the skills and abilities acquired at the 9th month of life.

The fact is that the worldview of the child is constantly changing. Literally every month, the baby goes through crises caused by growth spurts. What is it, be sure to read in my article. In just a year, the life of the crumbs will change dramatically four times, and with it your lifestyle. So the most important thing you need to know is be patient, flexible and knowledgeable to respond appropriately and in a timely manner to emerging changes. Many mothers for a long time continue to live in the past, not accepting new circumstances. This leads to the whims of the child, who cannot otherwise get through to his mother, and to damage to the nerves of the mother herself, who cannot or does not want to adapt to new life baby...

Periods of the first year of a child's life

What are the periods? In the first year, I highlight the following stages:

From birth to 3 months.
From 3 to 6 months.
From 6 to 9 months.
From 9 months to a year.

Below I will tell you how these periods differ and how to spend this time most effectively and pleasantly;)

0 to 3 months

The most difficult stage in the life of both a child and a mother. The change has come so suddenly and everyone has yet to get used to each other. Mom often does not understand, even if he is not the first. Colic, lactostasis, chronic lack of sleep... All this can be difficult to survive if you do not know some points that can make life easier!

First, be sure to read my article to prevent common mistakes that make motherhood hell.

Secondly, attract assistants to the maximum. Now I really regret that I tried not to strain my relatives and walked with a stroller for the most part myself. Newborns sleep well on the street for 2-3 hours, and I advise you to give this duty to dad, grandma or grandpa, and be distracted yourself - resume self-care, do a favorite activity or sleep, eventually. There is nothing difficult about pushing a stroller around the park - anyone can do it. And you will receive precious hours alone with yourself and return to the baby as a renewed, loving mother.

Third, remember that this period will end. And it also has undeniable advantages, just not everyone immediately notices them! For example, in the first three months of life, a child sleeps more than 70% of the time, which means you can go about your business. Yes, as a rule, these things happen with the baby in a sling or under the breast, or on the street during a walk. I was so bored the first time that I created this blog. 😄 Now I longingly remember those times when I could spend hours reading a book or writing articles - by the age of my daughter, my free time has become many times less, and I only have enough for a couple of lines a day! Reading books has also almost disappeared ... So, despite all the difficulties of the first three months of a child's life, this is also a time of opportunities for relaxation, albeit with a phone in hand. Get a functional smartphone and read, chat, learn new things, watch movies while the baby is dreaming. A completely different stage will come soon!

3 to 6 months

After life is getting better, and motherhood seems like a fairy tale! The child still sleeps a lot, but already pleases with the first laugh, babble, attention. Mom during this period feels both relative freedom and bestowal. Finally, family members are starting to get enough sleep! Enjoy the easiest part of your baby's first year and build up strength for the future. In the meantime, I advise you to relax, remember your hobbies, walk more, eat well and sleep. Our daughter turned three months old in the spring, so I was able to do my favorite needlework on fresh air and at home I wrote articles for this blog. If you are getting an education or have long wanted to try something new - now is the time!

6 to 9 months

At 6.5 months, the daughter suddenly stopped sleeping on the street. For some, this happens earlier, for others later ... And then there is the crisis of 6 months - as it seemed to me, the most difficult of all. Now the child refuses to lie where they put him, and demands to be constantly carried in his arms. The kid wants to see the world! He is learning to sit, crawl, eat new food, and his mother needs to help him literally every minute. So during this period you will have to put some of your affairs on the back burner. After the ease of 3-6 months of a child's life, everyday life with a child of 6-9 months may seem difficult, sometimes even unbearable ... What should I do? You need to be mindful of your business! Read my article It was this method that helped me not to go crazy, but to learn how to take time for myself even in the crazy rhythm of life with a baby. Again, remember that good times are coming soon!

9 to 12 months

Usually by 9 months the child becomes a little more independent- he already moves around the house himself, crawling or even on his own two feet, opens all kinds of cabinets and drawers and pulls out their contents, which means that now there is always something to do! At first, mom can even fall into a stupor - what to do with the freed time? It’s not that there were so many of him, we just got used to preparing dinner in 20 minutes, and cleaning up, and going to the shower, and then the baby took himself for half an hour, and there were as many as 10 minutes left. :))

I know from my own experience that by the 10th month of a child’s life, a mother can finally relax a little and calmly drink the tea she poured when the baby was 5 months old. 😄 But seriously, after all the household chores, I even manage to do handicrafts while my daughter plays by herself. A few weeks ago I could only dream about it!

Some kids are even too independent! :)

Many mothers complain that a child of a year and a half still requires ALL attention, and some do not get off their hands, even if they already know how to walk ... Well, this only means that just from 9 months child care ends and education begins. And educating is really much more difficult than wiping your ass. You will need all your will, sometimes strictness and firmness, to raise an independent, balanced person. Yes, you will have to make an effort on yourself many times a day, so as not to indulge the whims of the baby every time. It's time to know and honor! It is now that education is being laid, and you are better off if you teach a new family member to adapt to your routine. After all, he is no longer a newborn, and can endure and obey somewhere.

At 9 months, children already understand a lot, and if they don’t understand, they feel it. Explain that mom can not now, and will have to wait. If you see that the child is just showing his “I want”, try to ignore it (if the explanations did not help). You will see, the baby will occupy himself, and each time this will happen more and more often and for a longer time! By doing this, you are doing a service, first of all, to a child whose wishes cannot and should not be fulfilled right now.

The complexity of the periods of the first year of a child's life in my opinion

That is why I put the lightness of this period in second place, and not in first place. Otherwise, with the baby, it finally becomes interesting, entertaining, fun! He already says “mom” and “dad”, plays, laughs, stomps his plump legs, hugs, tries to kiss. And all this is incredibly cute, already the heart is torn from tenderness :)

By 11-12 months the child moves to one daytime sleep. When I thought about it six months ago, I was horrified. But everything turned out not so scary! With a child, as a rule, it is very comfortable, and time flies unnoticed - then you are even surprised that the hour of sleep has come. It was at this moment that I felt that life had finally improved - you just live, do household chores, meet friends, even work, it’s just that you always have a child with you. :)

These are the periods of the first year of a baby's life, and each of them is good in its own way. At first - a lot of free time, but also a difficult restructuring, then - the usual rhythm and lightness, after - a series of crises and new skills, and at the end of the year - next to you is "your board" man, without whom you can no longer imagine life. Therefore, if a difficult stage overtook you and your baby, remember that the game is worth the candle, and very soon life will sparkle with new colors! Every day will be a joy! No wonder they say that the first year is the most difficult. As you can see, difficulties arise at different periods of a baby's life. And now I understand why a year is celebrated on such a grand scale - there is something to celebrate here! I think it will be even better :)

Joy and euphoria after the birth of a child is often replaced by confusion and fatigue. Even without experience, young parents make many mistakes before finding the best solutions. , the mother of two children and blogger Laura Burt will tell.

Mom of two and blogger Laura Burt shares her personal experience on how to make life easier for yourself and your child. We hope her advice will help you organize your life after having a baby and enjoy motherhood. Because in three months you will be disturbed by completely different questions. For example, . So mothers, hold on!

The last three months have been for me both the most beautiful and the most difficult in my entire life, which I did not expect at all. Either I was overconfident, or just ignorant... Well, I don't think it's that big of a deal. The main thing is that Small child on hand is not a trifling matter. And it seems to me that if someone had given me these 12 tips then, it would have been easier for me. I also understand that what is good for one child is not always good for another, so do not take advice from my personal experience, like an algorithm of actions from a textbook.

Turn on white noise

I began to observe her mood and realized that about an hour after she woke up and ate, she began to yawn. So I began to seize the moment and put her to bed.

Sometimes I rocked her or put her in a rocking crib, sometimes I sang lullabies to her. She slept while I gently rocked her in my arms, sometimes I swaddled her, turned on white noise, put her in her crib and left.

If I had time in time, then she fell asleep without any problems. So she began to sleep great (by 2 months she was sleeping 4 times a day for about an hour and 10 hours a night!) So I figured out and stuck to her schedule instead of the ones in the books, and everything turned out just wonderful!

Swaddle

I have heard from many friends that their children hate being swaddled. On the this moment, perhaps they are, but if you insist on it regularly, they will get used to it. For them, this will be a signal that it is time to sleep.

Try not to go too far from the changing table

God, how often do kids go to the toilet! We live in a two-story house, and our changing table-savior of dirty diapers was on the first floor. Oh, and while we're still talking about diapers... Even the best quality diaper can't hold up if it's full.

And one more thing, you don’t need to change a wet diaper right away, it will only show up. blue stripe. This is a marketing strategy for diaper manufacturers to convince us that every time the strip turns blue, we should change the diaper. I assure you it's not necessary. You will definitely understand when you need to change a diaper, I guarantee.

Know that breastfeeding is not easy

I heard somewhere that if you can hold out for a month and a half, then it will be easier. Of course, this is not for everyone, but I was adamant in my desire to breastfeed. Organic milk, right?

Frankly, this is a really painful process at first, but there is light at the end of this lactation tunnel. After two weeks and several meetings with the doctor, the pain was gone. It is possible that it will come, but in a couple of weeks the body will return to normal.

And if we have already touched on the topic of breastfeeding, then I cannot remain silent about the importance of a breast pump. This device is yours best friend with stagnation of milk in the chest, and this sooner or later, but inevitably happens. Moreover, if you need to leave the baby for 3-4 hours (I know you don’t feel like it at all now, but sometimes circumstances oblige), then you will need to provide a supply of milk.

Birth of a child is always a holiday for young parents and relatives, but it also brings additional responsibility, sleepless nights, and many new skills.

It is the first month that is rightfully considered the most difficult, because an inexperienced mother has not yet come into shape after giving birth, she is nervous and does not know how to do much.

However, having coped with the first month, further education for the baby will be much easier.

The main indicator of the first month of life, which pediatricians pay attention to first of all, is considered.

For the first month, it should be within from 400 to 600 grams.

If the child has gained less weight, then most likely the mother does not have enough milk, so the doctor may recommend additional complementary foods in the form.

This means that you will have to supplement the child with artificial mixtures 1-2 times a day.

The main thing during this period is not to give up breastfeeding, since many babies, receiving easily accessible bottle food, can simply refuse the breast, where efforts are needed to extract milk.

Mandatory walks in the fresh air will prevent deficiency. Starting from the first day, you can take the child outside, of course, when the weather allows (if there is a severe cold or heavy rain outside, you should wait a little with walks).

However, in good weather, both the baby and the mother will not be harmed by being outside in any way. Sun rays contribute to the development of skin vitamin D, which has a positive effect on the development of bone, nervous and other body systems, in addition prevents the development of rickets.

For the little man correct mode is very important, this will allow you to fully eat, have a good rest and enjoy communicating with the outside world, both for the baby and for the mother. The ideal option will wake up every day at the same time, of course, the baby may have his own individual regimen, but by gradually shifting the wake-up time every day, you will achieve the desired result.

You need to swim, walk and sleep at the same time, but it is better to eat on demand, because in case underfeeding the baby will not gain weight well, it is fraught milk stasis and a strong pouring of the chest, which in itself is very painful and uncomfortable.

From birth, in the subconscious of a little man, the main reflexes are laid, the presence of which indicates his mental usefulness. That is why they must be checked and corrected.

Basic reflex actions:

sucking reflex- Seeing the breast or the bottle, the child begins to make sucking movements, he can also suck on the fist or the edge of the diaper. This skill is very important, and its absence indicates the immaturity of the body - most often observed in babies born prematurely;

grasping reflex It manifests itself in the fact that any object that you put in the palm of the baby, he will certainly tenaciously squeeze. This is an unconscious compression, the child will take something specially from about 4-5 months;

support reflex visible when the child is placed vertically. If you raise the baby and hold him so that the legs lightly touch the surface, he will straighten them, and with a slight tilt forward, he will begin to sort out the legs;

defensive reflex manifests itself in an independent turn of the head to one side when laying the newborn on the stomach. The absence of this reflex obliges parents to carefully monitor the sleeping child.

In the first and subsequent months of life, it is necessary to protect the fontanelles of the baby, and you will find out at what age it will grow.
It is also necessary to take care of the navel, treat it daily, if you notice that it is too convex, then this may signal a hernia, the first symptoms are described in.
Carefully monitor the hygiene of your baby, you need to wash the nipples in order to avoid thrush, and you will find out how it manifests itself.

There are other obligatory reflexes, but they manifest themselves in all children in different ways. The general picture of the psychological state of the child is formed on the comparative characteristics of the main basic reflex manifestations.

If there are any deviations from the norm, special techniques will help restore the ideal picture. psychological education, an experienced pediatrician will help you choose the best for a particular case.

From the very first day, the baby successfully perceives information about the world around him, he does not understand much, but he is already able to respond to his native voice, distinguish familiar faces and respond to affection. Many people think that educational games are an activity for older children, and therefore they do not work with babies.

However, it has been proven in practice that early development It contributes to the rapid consolidation of new skills for kids, and as a result, it is these children who are able to become leaders, they successfully perceive new knowledge and study well without much effort.

The simplest but most effective games with babies:

swaddling process can be translated into game form, then the baby will enjoy this ritual, and will become less capricious.

while changing clothes place near the changing table a few bright toys or rattles and periodically show them to your baby. Many children from the first days pay attention to bright objects, so it is worth diversifying the circle of his interests;

massage– it is very pleasant, and besides it is useful. With the help of massage, you can calm the child, this is a good option for morning awakening, you can massage both on the bed and in the water when bathing. Such a procedure will allow you to strengthen the baby's muscles, prevent stagnation of the limbs and give you many pleasant moments from close communication with the closest person;

sound accompaniment- Doing the most ordinary household chores, try to communicate with the child as much as possible. No matter how old or days old he is, he hears you anyway and understands almost everything. Tell him what the weather is like outside, how to cook dinner, why you shouldn’t take sharp objects, etc. Such a sound game will help the baby adapt to the new world, after which he will surprise you with his knowledge, which he absorbed from the first days of life;

peekaboo"- playing with the baby or giving him a massage, you can play hide and seek. Closing yourself with a towel or diaper, say “ku-ku”, and immediately show yourself back. Many children are happy to accept such fun and smile approvingly and coo.

There are a lot of obligatory things for the first month of life, however, the main thing that a newborn baby needs is care and mother's love, everything else can be replenished, but not this.

All nine months that a woman carries a child under her heart come down to one thing - to the expectation of the miracle of the birth of a baby. But along with joy, worries and anxiety for the little man come to the mother. Indeed, the newborn period is a very difficult stage and you need to learn how to cope with your fears. At this time, you should not refuse the help of relatives and friends, because in addition to caring for the baby, household chores still hang on the mother. In addition, a woman after childbirth is very weak and she needs to save milk.

At birth, a lot of previously unknown difficulties also fall on the child - he needs to breathe, eat on his own, the light hurts his eyes, and the skin gets used to doing without moisture. Therefore, it is important to create the most comfortable conditions for the child:

It is best to feed the baby on demand and, by far, breastfeeding is most optimal;

Walking with the baby is necessary starting from 10-15 minutes a day, you can not leave the child's brain without oxygen;

For the first 6 months, children are bathed daily, the first month in a weak solution of potassium permanganate, alternating: a day with just water, a day with soap or a bathing agent. The optimum water temperature is 37 degrees;

Work out your evening algorithm of actions: feeding, walking, bathing, feeding, sleeping. Children love order, it teaches them discipline;

Toddlers are very sensitive to weather, so one of the sources of malaise and, as a result, whims, is a change in the weather. But here we are, alas, unable to help, it remains to wait;

Up to 4 months, the gastrointestinal tract is formed in children, so they can be tormented by colic, and in boys it is more difficult. It is quite simple to help here: attach a warm diaper, take the baby in your arms and position it so that its tummy leans against you. Heat soothes colic. With gases, Espumizan helps very well;

And, perhaps most importantly, do not follow the lead of relatives and friends. Listen to their advice, nothing more. Of course, a mother or mother-in-law has experience, but you have a maternal instinct, you feel your child better than anyone else. And that's more important than experience.

Good luck and health to you and your children!

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