For nine months your baby was protected in your womb; wrapped up in a cocoon of Mother Nature’s love. The transition to the real world, during birth, was a traumatic experience for the developing little human in your life. Your maternal instincts likely told you to wrap your baby up in comforting fabrics; to hold them close so to you so they could hear your heartbeat; to give them all the love and shelter you possibly could.

Newborn babies can be quite intimidating. It’s one of life’s funny ironies that a fully-grown adult can actually fear the delicate, fragile, tiny frames newborns come in. What happens if you don’t support their heads just right? Or know just how much pressure to apply when burping them? Or how to avoid causing them pain when dressing them in their miniature clothes? There are many things to learn as a new parent, no doubt about it. But getting the basics right can be easy. A newborn baby does three things: eat, sleep and excrete. Once you’ve got feeding and changing down, there’s just one thing left to figure out: baby’s bed.  

Many people get excited and choose impractical cots and beds for their baby, not fully understanding just how tiny a space they are going to occupy. If a newborn wants anything, it is the feeling of physical contact. How can a baby enjoy this feeling in a spacious bed? The solution is the bassinet : the long-time bed of choice for the newborn baby. The bassinet is designed to be snug, like the womb, so a baby can feel protected or ‘cocooned’ as it does in the womb.

There are many different styles of baby bassinets to suit the parent’s taste and baby’s gender and size. The only crucial aspect when choosing a bed is to chose the correct design, such as the bassinet – and the correct fabric. Babies have sensitive skin. Always do your research when choosing bed clothes for baby, ensuring the fabrics are not made from materials your baby may find irritating.

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Winter conditions such as dry winds, cold temperatures, snow, and rain can be harmful for your baby. It is common for babies and young children to get sick in the winter because of decreasing temperatures and the flu season. The harsh winter weather alone can cause damage to your baby’s skin. Their skin is so sensitive and can become irritated more so than adults’ skin. Cold winter air and dry, heated indoor air can cause irritation and dryness of the skin making eczema flare ups more frequent. Here are some ways to protect your baby’s skin during the winter.

When bathing your baby, be extra cautious of the water temperature. You should always practice safe bathing techniques, not just in the winter. The temperature should be lukewarm, a mixture of hot and cold water. Cold water will making your baby uncomfortable and water that is too hot can dry the skin out more or burn their sensitive skin. Also, use soap made from natural products that aren’t too heavily scented. Unnatural products can contain harsh chemicals that could make a winter rash worse. Moisturizing after bathing is smart because the skin is clean. It is common for babies to suffer from eczema, so using <a title=”eczema oil” target=”_blank” href=”http://www.homesteadcompany.com/”>eczema oil</a> will help to prevent that.

You may be surprised to know that babies can regulate their body temperature just as well as adults can. Don’t dress your baby in too many layers trying to keep them warm. If your baby becomes overheated they may develop an irritating heat rash. Keep your baby warm with jackets and blankets. Dress your baby in material that can breathe a little such as cotton. Dress your baby as you would dress yourself. It is common to add an extra layer of clothing to your outfit to stay warm, but only layer up once.

Adults and babies are often irritated by chapped lips during the winter. It may not seem like your baby’s lips could get chapped because they appear moist from drooling, teething, or having a pacifier. You can use a lip balm on your baby but make sure it isn’t the kind that has a tint of color. Find an organic brand that won’t cause irritation. Using lip balm will add a protective layer that will heal or prevent chapped lips.

To protect your baby’s hands and feet, which are often exposed to the outside elements, you can use gloves and socks. Wearing gloves will protect your baby’s hands from cold winter winds. When skin is exposed to wind, cold air, and other elements, the skin can become very dry. A lot of heat is also lost through the tops of our heads. Find a cute, little beanie or hat for your baby to wear. Unlike adults, some babies don’t have a lot of hair to keep the tops of their heads warm.

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