Welcoming your newborn home is an extremely amazing, mesmerizing and beautiful experience. For first-time parents, the feeling is so bountiful; it almost feels heavenly. With a newborn baby comes a lot of responsibility as well. Feeding your newborn, understanding his/her habits, fixing a sleep schedule, building their food habits and much more! Welcoming your newborn baby home is just like the first step of a really long and bumpy but very beautiful life, every part of which you will adore to your dear memory.

That being said, there will also be a load full of challenges that come your way! With conditions being not-so-normal all around the world, we are all sitting in our houses being stuck by a pandemic and the not-so-sure cases of work from home. The conditions have only worsened for new parents, welcoming their child in times of such uncertainty. Being stuck with the virtual brunches and zoom meet and greets. A lot of life shifts have taken place during and post the lockdown period. OPD visits have turned into online consultation, and emergencies are being resolved over the phone. And a lot more has changed and is challenging the new parents today.

There might be times when you feel down, alone and helpless, but we are here to tell you that you are not lonely. Mamanbaba is here to be your friend, always! We are by your side to always help you with anything that involves you and your kids and their well-being. Mamanbaba brings for you some tips and guidance that will help you in coping up with these challenging times handling and taking care of your newborn.

Here is a complete guide for you to welcome your newborn with smiles and giggles. A list of some of the newborn baby tips that help you to get through the initial crucial months without loading yourself and enjoying every moment!

Regular baby visits are a must

Lockdown or not it’s very important to always keep in touch with your paediatrician. During the initial days, your newborn needs special care and attention in order to make sure that his growth is taking place the right way. This is where you would need your paediatrician’s help.

When talking the talk about appointments, your paediatrician is your go-to. If you can, try to keep the same paediatrician all along. If you opt for the same paediatrician, they will know the history of your baby from the time you had your baby in your belly. In this way, the paediatrician would be able to guide you in the right direction about the accurate ways to take care of your baby. They will come up with an apt solution for your baby’s problem depending on your and your baby’s history. You can ask them if they will see your baby physically for the regular check-ups, or they will connect through skype or zoom video calls.

It is difficult to analyse the exact problem through just a video call, but if it is a regular checkup, a video call is better than meeting the doctor in person, considering the situation.

Some of the most common problems, such as skin infections, rashes, feeding, spitting etc., can easily be resolved through online video calling sessions. For further problems and complications related to respiratory issues and sleep cycles, you can ask for an in-office appointment.

The next important milestone to never forget: Vaccinations

Vaccinations are the next most important that you need to touch with your newborn. This is extremely crucial because this is what shapes the fruitful future of your child. Even in the case of regular online video calling checkups, doctor visits for vaccination should be considered extremely important as they cannot be neglected. Do not plan to delay these appointments and vaccinations, as it is not advisable at all. Make sure to consult your doctor prior to all the vaccine appointments. You should seek your doctor’s advice before rescheduling any of these appointments.

If your baby is premature, it can be dangerous to take your baby to the outside environment and is not advised at all. In such a case, you should ask your doctor and schedule a visit at home for the vaccination.

Stock the supplies to have a bigger hand always

When you are welcoming your newborn baby home, stocking up is always a good idea. Always keep a stock of essential supplies in your closet. These include diapers, sanitisers, wet wipes, feeders, baby clothing, accessories, socks, wet wipes, baby powders, moisturizers, soaps and similar items. You shouldn’t be short on any of these things. Make a list of all the requisites that are utilised on a daily basis and stock them up on your essential runs.

You can also hoard some basic medicines that work for common ailments. When you have a stock of everything in advance, you wouldn’t have to worry about making the last moment un-safe runs, and you can also save time and stay at home by avoiding any exposure and danger of the virus. You can also opt for online shopping in order to avoid stepping out from home.

Ensure safety before stepping outside

To the greatest extent possible, stay at home. Spend time with your family while working from home and try the hardest to step out the least in order to ensure the safety of your newborn. If you want your baby to see the outside world, you can take them to the terrace or outside your house for some fresh air. Even while doing so, make sure to wear masks and carry a sanitiser with you. Cover your baby’s tram properly and maintain a 6 ft distance from everyone around.