Get to know them and remedy them, so they will enjoy this period with more tranquility. Most of the discomforts that the baby suffers have an easy remedy, the key is to have patience.
FIRST-TIME DADS? THESE ARE THE TYPICAL DISCOMFORT OF NEWBORNS
Scratches face with fingernails
Cause. From three months on, he already knows how to put objects in his mouth and learns to scratch, so it can be a symptom of itching, that the little one has a skin problem. Observe carefully if your face has dermatological alteration and take it to the pediatrician.
Solution. If the pediatrician detects a problem in the skin, he usually advises to put gloves on so that he does not get hurt and causes eczema.
Always with snot
Cause. They are usually a symptom of the common cold caused by a virus that does not usually manifest with fever. Many times the runny nose bothers mom more than the child. Frequently clean your nose if the flow prevents you from breathing well or eating. Snot can also be caused by excess dryness in the environment.
Solution. If the mucus is very dry or glued and does not come out, the ideal is to apply physiological saline in the child’s nostrils so that they soften. Then, extract them with a nasal aspirator before eating and sleeping. Ventilate the house for air circulation.
Throw something over and over
Cause. Babies start picking up and throwing objects around six to nine months. The reason? They are testing cause and effect and doing it with anything close to them.
Solution. Put her favorite object with a clothespin or chain. Keep in mind that baby’s favorite game is to throw something for them to pick up.
Diaper rash
Cause. Your baby’s skin is very delicate, the buttocks are irritated by the contact of the baby’s delicate skin with feces and urine.
Solution. There are children who get irritated even if you change their diapers often. In that case, it is best to leave it a while free of the diaper at each change so that the skin dries well and then apply a protective cream. Clean the area with gauze moistened in warm water; avoid soaps, since although they are prepared with the natural pH, if they are abused they can end up with the skin’s natural defenses. It is also important to dry the folds and groin. If he has been irritated for two days, take him to the pediatrician.
Moves a lot in diaper change
Cause. The baby goes through a stage of affirmation of his personality and that happens by denying that of others, especially Mom, and refuses to do what they do not feel like at the time. It is a normal reaction.
Solution. They should remain calm and hold the baby firmly by the feet, but without hurting them. You will have to put the diaper on as possible. It is important not to lose sight of it: the biggest problem is that when moving so much you can fall. Sometimes hanging a toy on the ceiling is fun.
Does not support the hat
Cause. It is true that children lose more heat on the head and that the cap is highly recommended in cold weather to prevent colds and infections, but the baby is not aware of that: if he notices something strange, he will try to take it off.
Solution. Try hats that close with velcro, but beware of models that have tapes because they can pull on them and cause damage.
He drinks a lot
Cause. Drooling is usually associated with teeth coming out. Infants sometimes drool before the first tooth comes in, a sign that the dentition is close.
Solution. Excessive drooling can irritate the skin; Dry your chin as much as possible and apply moisturizer.
Teething discomfort
First-time dads? These are the typical discomfort of newborns, such as the departure of the first teeth.
Cause. Teeth coming out can hurt and make babies have a hard time or complain more than usual.
Solution. Give it a cold teether (store it in the refrigerator beforehand). If discomfort is accompanied by irritability, excessive drooling, and eating problems, some pediatricians recommend a dose of paracetamol, although always consult your doctor first.
Uncovers at night
Cause. We all do it when we are hot or change our posture. The same happens to babies, who from six to nine months begin to accompany their dreams of movements with apparent intent.
Solution. Don’t be obsessed with over-covering the baby. If the temperature drops at night, it is best to always wear pajamas that cover your feet and keep you warm, even if you uncover. Remember that you should not impede their mobility.
It gets dizzy in the car
Cause. Children do not usually get dizzy before their first birthday, although it is true that some vomit when they travel by car. This may be due to the fact that they do not anticipate the movements of the vehicle, that they have a runny nose, that the heating or air conditioning is high or that the environment is very dry.
Solution. There is no medication for babies. It is best to avoid extreme temperatures and not feed him just before the trip. If you already have solids and have to eat breakfast, yogurt is a good option.
Does not crawl
Cause. The psychomotor development of each little one is different. There are children who crawl right away, others walk without having crawled. If your development is normal, according to your age (hold your head, sit down, look at you when you talk and smile and babble) there is no need to worry.
Solution. Do not be sad. It will take its first steps when its time comes. In any case, you can stimulate him by placing a toy that he likes very close, talking to him in a happy way and encouraging him to reach for it.
Remember that each child’s home is different, perhaps yours has not had any of these discomforts or perhaps had more than one.
Have you noticed something different in your child?