BABY CARE

Here are some things you can do to make the transition into motherhood smooth.

1   Don't let yourself get completely frustrated. Keep yourself calm and your newborn baby will  stay calm.

2 . All babies respond differently to certain situations. Your baby may not like to be held when   he/she wants to sleep. Other babies will only sleep if you hold them. Don't be afraid to figure out what is your baby wants. You will soon realize what your baby's cries mean.
3 Grandparents and friends will be more than wiling to help with the new baby and chores around  the house. Let them do it. This is a great opportunity for you to rest up. The help won't be last forever so take it while you can get it.

4 Babies love vibration. Having a bassinet or baby seat that vibrates will help your newborn baby fall asleep much faster. This puts the new mom and baby in much better moods when the baby is  awake.
 5  A rocking chair is a great way for new mothers to bond with their babies. Rocking your baby back and forth gently while looking into his/her eyes is one of the most relaxing times you will have with your newborn.
      
  6   Keep things organized as you go along. Wash bottles when baby is done eating. Put things in their proper place as soon as you are done with them. This will help tremendously in keeping your spirits  high .

  7  Follow your instincts. The instincts of a mother for her newborn baby is the strongest tool sh  has. Follow those instincts to the letter and your newborn.


 8 When your newborn baby feels secure, he/she will be much calmer. New moms can do this by  swaddling him/her in a blanket and responding quickly to his/her cries.
9. Forget feeding "schedules". Babies are hungry little people. If you put your baby on a feedi "schedule", you may find that baby is cranky more often. Feed your newborn when he/she wants to eat. When a human is hungry, he/she gets cranky. Babies are no different.
 10  Pacifiers are a great tool for new parents. Newborns need to suckle but it isn't always because the want to eat. When baby is sucking on a "binky" it helps him/her feel more secure. This means that baby will be more relaxed which will pass directly to you.