In the early days you will need to change your baby’s nappy quite often as they tend to have frequent bowel motions, and you will become an expert in no time. It is important to change the nappy after each bowel motion as a rash can result if left unchanged.
Changing your baby’s nappy also provides an ideal opportunity for social interaction as you and your baby come face to face, and baby is likely to be awake and ready for some stimulation. This is of course unless it’s the middle of the night – which calls for a quick change and then back to sleep!
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Your baby could have their first bath shortly after they’re born, you or your partner may be asked if you’d like to do this. The first time you bath your baby may be a nerve racking experience as you learn how to hold and clean your baby. See our tips on bathing your newborn.
Ensure the cord stump is kept as dry as possible to help prevent infection. Ask your doctor or midwife for further advice on how to care for the cord stump until it falls away naturally in around 10 days.
For more information see baby bathing.
Infant massage is a wonderful way to help develop a bond between parent and child and has proven benefits. Here are some:
Many hospitals and Birth Centres run courses on infant massage. Here are a few tips on the basics of infant massage to get you started.
For more information on Infant Massage visit:
Learning how your newborn will settle and sleep could be a challenging time for you and your baby. Sometimes you may feel preoccupied by how much sleep you are both getting. This is a normal experience for most mothers and their babies.
For tips on sleep and settling see baby sleep.
In addition here are links to some resources available in the community and via the internet.
For more information see Baby Care.