Essentials of Baby Health Care

It's a wonderful experience for every mom to raise her baby and to witness each and every moment of her child's growth. But, when it comes to baby health care every mom needs to take it very seriously. Here are some baby health care tips that will help new moms in upbringing of their child in a better way.

When can your baby start drinking water
Doctors always advise that your baby doesn't need water till he/she is 6 months, as breast feeding is enough to meat the requirements of the baby. And once your baby has started teething, he or she will need fluoride to support the new teeth and so your baby needs to start drinking water.

Why your baby cries
Most of the times it has been observed that parents will do everything possible to stop their baby from crying, but they need to understand the main reason for baby crying. Problem with a diaper is one of the reasons and another reasons might be the issues related to health care. Whenever he/she starts weeping, try to make your baby little comfortable, see if, he/she is hungry or feeling thirsty, does your baby need a diaper change, whether he/she is over tired or they might have missed any of the regular naps.

Sleeping position of your baby
Babies who are into the habit of sleeping on their stomach should be advised to sleep on their back, as it has been recently discovered that babies who sleep on their stomach tends to die from Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, SIDS, and so paediatrician recommends to put your child on their back to avoid the chances of SIDS and for proper health care of a child.

Always go for recommended skin care products
Experts always recommend soft and gentle skin care products to be used for a baby's skin. And it is best to use natural skin care products that are more skin-friendly and aren't harmful. Natural oils like rosemary oil, almond oil, lavender oil, jojoba oil are best for a child's delicate and soft skin.