Wrapping a baby is very soothing for some babies as they feel they are cuddled.This is also helpful to reduce the risk of SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) by keeping baby on her back during sleep. Babies can be wrapped from birth up until they can roll onto their tummies. For wrapping, you can use a cotton or muslin cloth. For babies who do not like wrapping, you can use a infant sleeping bag. Given below is a video showing a good way of wrapping a baby. You can modify the method depending on what suits your baby. Check out if the baby is uncomfortable and is crying. Do not use clothes which may make the baby feel hot. Check for any signs of uneasiness or overheating. For more videos on pregnancy check out this pregnancy blog
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Breastfeeding your baby
Breast feeding can be a pleasure activity for both mom and baby once the baby is comfortable with breast feeding. Breast milk is easy to digest and contains antibodies that can protect infants from bacterial and viral infections. Research indicates that women who breastfeed may have lower rates of certain breast and ovarian cancers. Initially the baby may take time to latch on properly to the breast. There are various methods for breast feeding such as the cradle hold, football hold, cross cradle and side lying position. You can use any of this positions you feel you are comfortable with. Check out this video for more details.
Bathing your baby
This video shows techniques of bathing a baby in a very easy manner. It is very important to talk to the baby while bathing, so that it becomes a fun activity for both of you. Your voice soothes the child and he/she feels comfortable in water, even for the first time. After the child gets used to the routine, she/he starts enjoying it.
Diapering a baby
The video below gives a detailed explanation of a good way of diapering your baby after the mess. Since I may not have my parents around for the delivery, I thought I need to learn all this on my own. Maybe many of you who are in a foreign land may face the same problem as mine. Thought this might be helpful for you too. There will be a series of videos following this one for handling different tasks after a baby is born.
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