All about the child

 Child care

     The child, especially in the early years of his life, needs special care and attention, due to the weak nature of his body, and his inability to fend for himself, and the mother faces many difficulties in dealing with her child, especially if this is the case.  It is her firstborn, and the following is an explanation of the most important care methods a small child needs:

     Breast-feeding

     Correct breastfeeding is to nurse the baby from the first breast, then move to the second breast, and carry the baby in the correct position so that his nose and airways do not close because they are close to the breast, and the best way to carry him horizontally while keeping the nose away from the chest.  To get the air that entered your stomach during feeding, and it is preferable that when starting to breastfeed the baby suck from the last breast from which he was breastfed; Because the milk still tastes sweet, the baby is not spared. Taste. 

     changing diapers

     When changing diapers for a newborn, it is preferable to use soft cloths moistened with water and clean the child's back with them, making sure to dry them well to avoid infections and skin abrasions in this area.  Prepared wet wipes can be used with older children, provided they do not contain alcohol, and if red blisters or rashes are noted, they should be gently rubbed with a skin ointment intended for children, and the baby's diapers should be changed every four . hours or as needed. 

The correct way to sleep

The best sleeping position for a child is when he is lying on his back, taking into account that the pillow is not used for children under two years of age.  The child continues in this position until he begins to roll over and takes a comfortable position. The child is covered with a temperature-matched blanket so that the blanket is pulled up only to the chest to prevent suffocation. Know that the baby's room is well ventilated, away from smells of smoke or harmful chemicals.

     massages and sports

     By sport we mean the light and gentle movements that the mother makes to the child by extending her arms and joining them, or raising and lowering her legs to help the child exercise her muscles, plus some light massaging movements for the abdomen.  soles of the feet, the soles of the hands, and the area of the upper and lower jaw.

     baby bath

The bath should be in a warm place that does not contain cold air to preserve the health of the child, and the child is required to have his own loofah and his own towel with the use of bath water at a temperature .  Between 37-38 degrees Celsius, and you can check the water temperature with a thermometer, and pour water on the child gradually from the bottom of the feet to the top of the head, and the child's water should be drained immediately after complete the bathroom. 

suffocation

In case of suffocation of a child, the child is placed on his leg in a head-down position and the rest of the body at a level above head level, with gentle patting on the back.  If this does not work, the child is immediately taken to the nearest clinic or hospital for the necessary treatment.