How to Take Care of a New Born Baby in Current Circumstances | Ezyschooling

New parents are facing additional challenges during the coronavirus pandemic while trying to care for their newborns. Learning the ropes as a new parent can feel overwhelming even at the best of times. But if you have had a new addition join your family in the last few months, trying to keep your baby safe and healthy in the midst of a global health pandemic can make your day-to-day seem even more daunting. From seeing your pediatrician over a screen instead of in person, to securing the formula and wipes you need while everyone else is hoarding supplies, COVID-19 has created a challenging new reality that new parents must face.

Keeping your baby well and healthy is an essential part of building their immune system. Giving your child the best possible start is more important than ever. Breastfeed them exclusively for the first 6 months of their life, then complement breastmilk with a variety of fresh and unprocessed foods every day to give them all the vitamins, minerals, dietary fiber, protein, and antioxidants they need. A diverse diet with a colourful mix of fruits and vegetables as well as grains and proteins will help keep your child’s immune system strong. Dark green leafy vegetables and orange/yellow coloured fruit and vegetables are especially good for their immunity.

Follow Social Distancing
Connecting with others can be challenging during this time of social distancing. Although grandparents and other family and friends will want to come meet your baby, try to connect with video chats and through social media to stay in touch. Newborns have an immature immune system and are more susceptible to infections during the first few months of life. The good news is that lack of visitors or interaction with other children should not negatively affect the early cognitive or social development of your newborn. Early development is dependent on interaction and attachment to parents and caregivers. Singing and talking with your infant, reading stories, tummy time, and getting some socially distant time outside are what your baby needs to develop in the first several weeks after birth.When you are out in public, continue to wear a cloth mask or face covering, but do not put one on your baby or other children under two due to the danger of suffocation. And keep in mind that wearing a face covering is not a substitute for social distancing, frequent handwashing, or other everyday precautions.
 

Now is the time to lean into staying home and safe while enjoying extra snuggle time. When you need to go out, enjoy solo walks in the fresh air with your baby while making sure to keep a six-foot distance from others as the risk to your baby is low because they will be in their stroller and not touching any surfaces. However, it is best to avoid bringing your baby into the grocery store and pharmacy since it may be harder to maintain distance from others.

New Borns are more prone to diseases, taking care of them is itself a cumbersome task.
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Here we present some Important Guidance by Dr. Gagan M.S Malthotra (Senior Pediatrician Hony Sec. IMA Janakpuri) on How to Take Care of a New Born in Current Circumstances 

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