{"id":32591,"date":"2022-08-24T07:31:35","date_gmt":"2022-08-24T07:31:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bebek.com\/en\/?p=32591"},"modified":"2023-11-28T23:12:43","modified_gmt":"2023-11-28T20:12:43","slug":"1-month-newborn-baby-development","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bebek.com\/en\/1-month-newborn-baby-development\/","title":{"rendered":"1-Month(Newborn)-Baby Development"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_69_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span 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href=\"https:\/\/www.bebek.com\/en\/1-month-newborn-baby-development\/#First_Checkups_for_1-Month-Old_Newborn_Baby\" title=\"First Checkups for 1-Month-Old (Newborn) Baby\">First Checkups for 1-Month-Old (Newborn) Baby<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bebek.com\/en\/1-month-newborn-baby-development\/#What_Can_Your_Baby_Be_Doing_in_1-Month\" title=\"What Can Your Baby Be Doing in 1-Month?\">What Can Your Baby Be Doing in 1-Month?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bebek.com\/en\/1-month-newborn-baby-development\/#1-Month-Baby_Nutrition_%E2%80%93_What_Should_a_Newborn_Baby_Eat\" title=\"1-Month-Baby Nutrition \u2013 What Should a Newborn Baby Eat?\">1-Month-Baby Nutrition \u2013 What Should a Newborn Baby Eat?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bebek.com\/en\/1-month-newborn-baby-development\/#Tips_for_Successfully_Breastfeeding_Your_Baby\" title=\"Tips for Successfully Breastfeeding Your Baby\">Tips for Successfully Breastfeeding Your Baby<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bebek.com\/en\/1-month-newborn-baby-development\/#1-MonthNewborn-Baby_Care\" title=\"1-Month(Newborn)-Baby Care\">1-Month(Newborn)-Baby Care<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bebek.com\/en\/1-month-newborn-baby-development\/#Bathing_a_1-Month-Old_Baby\" title=\"Bathing a 1-Month-Old Baby\">Bathing a 1-Month-Old Baby<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bebek.com\/en\/1-month-newborn-baby-development\/#What_to_Do_in_Case_of_Fever\" title=\"What to Do in Case of Fever?\">What to Do in Case of Fever?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bebek.com\/en\/1-month-newborn-baby-development\/#When_Should_a_1-Month-Old_Baby_Be_Bathed\" title=\"When Should a 1-Month-Old Baby Be Bathed?\">When Should a 1-Month-Old Baby Be Bathed?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bebek.com\/en\/1-month-newborn-baby-development\/#How_to_Wash_a_Baby\" title=\"How to Wash a Baby?\">How to Wash a Baby?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bebek.com\/en\/1-month-newborn-baby-development\/#How_to_Remove_Gas_in_Babies\" title=\"How to Remove Gas in Babies?\">How to Remove Gas in Babies?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bebek.com\/en\/1-month-newborn-baby-development\/#How_to_Diaper_a_1-MonthNewborn-Old_Baby\" title=\"How to Diaper a 1-Month(Newborn)-Old Baby?\">How to Diaper a 1-Month(Newborn)-Old Baby?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bebek.com\/en\/1-month-newborn-baby-development\/#Baby_Nail_Trimming_%E2%80%93_How_to_Cut_Nails\" title=\"Baby Nail Trimming \u2013 How to Cut Nails?\">Baby Nail Trimming \u2013 How to Cut Nails?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bebek.com\/en\/1-month-newborn-baby-development\/#Baby_Umbilical_Cord_Care\" title=\"Baby Umbilical Cord Care\">Baby Umbilical Cord Care<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bebek.com\/en\/1-month-newborn-baby-development\/#Baby_Health_and_Development_Review\" title=\"Baby Health and Development Review\">Baby Health and Development Review<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"First_Checkups_for_1-Month-Old_Newborn_Baby\"><\/span><b>First Checkups for 1-Month-Old (Newborn) Baby<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your doctor will do another general examination within the first 24 hours after the first postnatal examination. What is examined in this examination? Let&#8217;s take a look together.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Baby&#8217;s weight (decreased by 10% after birth, don&#8217;t worry)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Head circumference and height<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Red highlight in the eye (light beam hitting the back wall of the eye and coming back)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Heart sounds and breathing<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Palpation (external manual) examination of internal organs such as kidney, liver, spleen<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> newborn reflexes<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Hips (to check for dislocations)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Hands, feet, arms, legs, genitals<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remainder of the umbilical cord<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Can_Your_Baby_Be_Doing_in_1-Month\"><\/span><b>What Can Your Baby Be Doing in 1-Month?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At the end of the 1st month, your newborn baby:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Can lift head briefly when laid on a flat surface<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Can focus on a face<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Responds to the rattle in some way (crying or calming down)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Can follow an object moved in an arc 15 cm above the face beyond the midline<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Can make sounds other than crying<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> He can respond to your smile with a smile<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> May start laughing spontaneously<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your newborn cannot<\/span><b>\u00a0do one or more of\u00a0<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">these, it would be beneficial to talk to your doctor about this issue. Usually, a return to normal is observed afterwards.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep in mind that premature babies reach this maturity\u00a0<\/span><\/i><b><i>later than\u00a0<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">average babies.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1-Month-Baby_Nutrition_%E2%80%93_What_Should_a_Newborn_Baby_Eat\"><\/span><b>1-Month-Baby Nutrition \u2013 What Should a Newborn Baby Eat?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Breast milk is the most important and most suitable food for your baby. It is always fresh, clean and ready to be given to the baby, so breastfeeding is a cheap and straightforward method. Even the healthiest food produced cannot\u00a0<\/span><b>be developed in a way that can imitate breast milk. Breast milk\u00a0<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">meets all your baby&#8217;s needs for the\u00a0<\/span><b>first six months<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It protects your baby from all diseases and strengthens your emotional bond.\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tips_for_Successfully_Breastfeeding_Your_Baby\"><\/span><b>Tips for Successfully Breastfeeding Your Baby<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Reduce the crowd in the room. You and your baby should concentrate on breastfeeding sessions during these early periods and have a few guests as possible.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Change diapers. Once your baby has calmed down a bit, it&#8217;s time to make a change. A clean diaper makes feeding time more comfortable and eliminates the need to change diapers right after. However<\/span><b>, do not change diapers at night unless necessary<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">; this type of intervention makes it difficult for the baby to go back to sleep.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Find a comfortable position. Muscle aches and widespread body aches can be occupational diseases for new parents carrying a growing baby. Feeding the baby in an awkward position exacerbates the problem. Before breast or bottle-feeding the baby,\u00a0<\/span><b>try to ensure your comfort\u00a0<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">by providing adequate support for your back and under the arm under the baby.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Comfort the baby. If you have wrapped the baby too tightly, loosen it during feeding.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Calm the screaming baby. This way, the baby cannot concentrate on sucking. Try singing a soft song or rocking it a little. Even if your voice is terrible, don&#8217;t mind it!<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Contact your baby. Hug and caress your baby with your hands, eyes and voice. Remember that meals meet your baby&#8217;s daily nutritional needs and their\u00a0<\/span><b>mother&#8217;s love needs<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Take a burping break. Give your baby regular burping breaks when changing a breast or when the bottle is halfway. If your baby stops feeding prematurely, retake a burping break. You ask why? It&#8217;s pretty simple. It may be gas, not food, that fills your baby&#8217;s tiny tummy.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Over time, your baby&#8217;s sucking may change. The baby, fed every 3-4 hours\u00a0<\/span><b>before,\u00a0<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">may want to breastfeed\u00a0<\/span><b>more or less frequently\u00a0<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">over time. Don&#8217;t let this worry you. Do not think that your milk is low or out. Contrary to a well, the milk reserve does not dry out with regular use. Your<\/span><b>\u00a0breast produces milk as your baby suckles<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The event that makes your baby turn to your breast more often is growth or increased appetite.\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Appetite increase is most common in the third week, sixth week and third month.<\/span><\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sometimes the baby, who slept at night, wants to wake up and suckle because his growth accelerates. In this case, the active appetite of the baby will meet his needs by constantly increasing the milk production in the mother. In such cases, relax and respond to your baby&#8217;s needs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do not start giving the formula to satisfy the baby&#8217;s appetite because suddenly\u00a0<\/span><b>stopping breastfeeding will reduce the amount of milk,\u00a0<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and the baby will turn to the bottle, which will be easier to feed. If you have to go back to work, that means you won&#8217;t be able to breastfeed for 8-10 hours. This reduces your milk production. The way to prevent this\u00a0<\/span><b>is to express your milk at least every 3 hours\u00a0<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">when\u00a0<\/span><b>the\u00a0<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">baby is not with you.\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1-MonthNewborn-Baby_Care\"><\/span><b>1-Month(Newborn)-Baby Care<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bathing_a_1-Month-Old_Baby\"><\/span><b>Bathing a 1-Month-Old Baby<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Daily bathing is not necessary unless the baby is completely soiled. It is enough for him to do local cleaning during a diaper change and after feedings. If your baby likes a bath, you can wash it every day. Babies who don&#8217;t like baths can be bathed two or three times a week. Daily wiping the critical areas (face, neck, head, butt) with a sponge is good during baths.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Any time of the day may be suitable for\u00a0<\/span><b>bathing,\u00a0<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">but\u00a0<\/span><b>a bath before bedtime\u00a0<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">helps the baby relax and forms the stage of preparation for sleep. The little ones who have insomnia problems, come to the bathroom!\u00a0<\/span><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By the way, keep in mind, never give your baby a bath right before or after meals.<\/span><\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><b>Consider the\u00a0<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">possibility that bathing with a full\u00a0<\/span><b>stomach\u00a0<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">could make the\u00a0<\/span><b>baby vomit<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The baby\u00a0<\/span><b>may not want to\u00a0<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">take a\u00a0<\/span><b>bath\u00a0<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">even when hungry. In this case, leave him alone, never force him. Give enough time to the bathroom. In this way, you will not be in a hurry, and you will not leave the baby idle for a second while taking a bath.\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get a portable baby tub. Don&#8217;t let your workspace limit you while bathing the baby. For the baby&#8217;s comfort, turn off all fans and air conditioners while taking a bath, especially in the first months; make sure the room is warm.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_Do_in_Case_of_Fever\"><\/span><strong>What to Do in Case of Fever?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Many things can cause a fever in your baby. When this happens, you first need to observe your baby well. When a baby under three months of age develops a fever, you should always consult a doctor as soon as possible, as there is a high risk of febrile convulsions. Never give your baby any medicines without consulting with your doctor first. Suppose your baby continues to feel uncomfortable, even if the fever has decreased. In that case, we recommend that you also consult with your doctor. After three months, depending on the duration and height of the fever, you may wait a little longer before taking your baby to the doctor.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_Should_a_1-Month-Old_Baby_Be_Bathed\"><\/span><b>When Should a 1-Month-Old Baby Be Bathed?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So when is your baby ready for a tub bath? Here&#8217;s the answer: After the\u00a0<\/span><b>umbilical cord heals,\u00a0<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">your baby is ready for a tub bath. This means 1-4 weeks after birth. If your baby doesn&#8217;t like to be in the water, it would be beneficial to wipe it with a sponge for a few more days.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Wash_a_Baby\"><\/span><b>How to Wash a Baby?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Before washing the baby, make sure that the temperature of the water is appropriate and that you\u00a0<\/span><b>hold\u00a0<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">it\u00a0<\/span><b>tight to\u00a0<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">relieve the baby&#8217;s innate fear of falling.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Put about 5 cm of water in the baby tub and control the water temperature with your elbow.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Do not put soap or bubble bath in the tub as these can dry out your baby&#8217;s skin.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> After completely undressing your baby, slowly submerge them in water and hold them tight to avoid the startle reflex.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Gently soap your baby with baby soap, starting with the dirtiest parts.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Use separate sterile cotton pads for the baby&#8217;s eyes. Then rinse your baby with a clean washcloth.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Remove_Gas_in_Babies\"><\/span><b>How to Remove Gas in Babies?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0Of course, it&#8217;s not just milk that your baby swallows while breastfeeding from the breast or bottle. Along with the nutritious liquid, he eats air, and when the baby completes his meal, he may be uncomfortable with this gas. For this reason, burp the baby\u00a0<\/span><b>every 5 minutes\u00a0<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">while breastfeeding or occasionally while feeding with\u00a0<\/span><b>a\u00a0<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">bottle. There are three ways to do this:\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Put it on your shoulder.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Lay it on your lap face-to-side.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Sit upright.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote><p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can try them all and find out which is the best way.<\/span><\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Light strokes or back rubs are enough to burp most babies. However, some may require more vital touches.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you wish, let&#8217;s learn together how to apply the techniques:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Resting on your <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">shoulder: Hold the baby firmly on your shoulder and grab the\u00a0<\/span><b>bottom\u00a0<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">with one hand and gently\u00a0<\/span><b>pat the\u00a0<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">back with the other. This is the grip that works best for most babies. But don&#8217;t forget to protect your shoulder with a clean towel.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Laying the <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">baby on your lap with their side to the side: Lay the baby on your lap with their tummy on top of your other leg, face sideways on one leg. Grasp the baby firmly with one hand and gently pat the back with the other.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Sitting upright<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:\u00a0<\/span><b>Sit your\u00a0<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">baby on your lap with the head tilted forward and support the chest area with one hand while holding the baby under the armpit. Rub the baby&#8217;s back like this.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Diaper_a_1-MonthNewborn-Old_Baby\"><\/span><b>How to Diaper a 1-Month(Newborn)-Old Baby?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Especially in the first months, your baby needs frequent diaper changes. Although it can be a chore for both your baby and you, it is good to change diapers\u00a0<\/span><b>before and after meals<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Thus, you can prevent diaper rash and irritation on your baby&#8217;s sensitive bottom.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There&#8217;s no need to pick up your sleeping baby to change the baby&#8217;s diaper, and there&#8217;s no reason to change diapers during overnight feedings unless the baby is very wet and uncomfortable. If you do,\u00a0<\/span><b>your baby&#8217;s sleep may\u00a0<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">be interrupted, and it may be difficult to fall asleep again.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Things to consider when changing your baby&#8217;s diaper:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Make sure you have everything you need at hand. (clean cloth, wet wipe, drying towel, clean wet cloth)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Wash your hands before changing diapers<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Put a protective cover called a baby care mat or changing mat under your baby and never leave your baby alone while changing the diaper.\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Untie the baby&#8217;s diaper. If there is a stool, clean it with a diaper. Clean the front of the doll with hot water or cleaning cloth, trying to reach all the folds.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Then lift her legs and clean her butt; slide the soiled cloth out from under the baby and place the clean cloth under it. If you have used water, dry the baby with a soft towel.<\/span><b><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Baby_Nail_Trimming_%E2%80%93_How_to_Cut_Nails\"><\/span><b>Baby Nail Trimming \u2013 How to Cut Nails?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cutting a newborn baby&#8217;s nails worries most mothers. Or do you think so? But you have to do this at the risk of the baby scratching his face. Cutting your baby&#8217;s nails is as easy as cutting paper. The tricky thing is to keep the baby in a fixed position while cutting nails. If the baby is a deep sleeper and you are not afraid to wake the baby<\/span><b>,\u00a0<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">try to trim your baby&#8217;s nails\u00a0<\/span><b>during sleep<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. If the baby is awake, have someone hold the baby while you cut their nails.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Always use round-tipped nail clippers for babies. If you can&#8217;t use a cutting tool as a last option, you can cut the mother&#8217;s teeth and the baby&#8217;s nails.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Baby_Umbilical_Cord_Care\"><\/span><b>Baby Umbilical Cord Care<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0When does the baby umbilical cord fall off? The answer to the question: A few days after birth, the cord residue darkens and\u00a0<\/span><b>falls off after 7-10 days<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Accelerate healing by ensuring that the area is ventilated and dry. Things to consider to prevent the area from becoming infected:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> While diapering the baby, fold the front of the diaper down to allow the area to breathe and prevent contact with urine.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Do not bathe in the tub, and do not wet the navel until the cord falls off.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Wipe the cord with alcohol. This keeps the cord clean and dry.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Consult a doctor if the area around the navel becomes red or has a leak.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote><p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use antiseptics containing iodine by asking your doctor because the iodine in these substances can be absorbed through the skin and suppress thyroid (goitre) hormones.<\/span><\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Baby_Health_and_Development_Review\"><\/span>Baby Health and Development Review<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In general, at the first check-up when your baby is two to four weeks old, the following should be noted:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Baby&#8217;s nutrition, sleep, general development are examined<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Measure baby&#8217;s weight, height, head circumference<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Sight and hearing examination is done<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> A general physical examination of the baby is done<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Umbilical cord healing is checked<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Baby&#8217;s age-specific reflexes are checked<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The fontanelles are palpated<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Your doctor will make recommendations about vitamin D.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>It&#8217;s Your Turn Now \u2013 Write a Comment<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>How are you raising your one-month-old baby? 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