A new baby coming home; a joyous and scary situation. What to buy for the infant, how to baby proof, and what about other children or pets in the household. It seems like such a huge task, but it can easily be done.
After making sure you have the basics of a safe place for him to sleep, supplies for feeding, clothes and blankets, and a fully stocked first aid kit including a rectal thermometer, there is not much else to do but enjoy your new little bundle of beauty. However not everyone considers a few key things.
Make sure the crib is not near a window or vent. While sleeping, the body temperature can be greatly altered if there is a breeze from a window or if a heat output is too near. Get an air purifier to eliminate any pet hair, dust, etc in the air. Many allergies can form from inhaling foreign things. That little nose needs to be able to be clear.
If breastfeeding, there are certain foods you may need to avoid in addition to any allergies you may have. Dairy, nuts, seafood, spicy foods, and medications are a small list of things that could aggravate your infant through your breast milk.
When bathing your infant, have all the supplies you’ll need ready in the bathroom at arms reach. There are many stylish water temperature checkers to keep the water at the right temperature. Do not ever leave your baby in a room unattended, unless she is sleeping and you have a monitor.
There are many other things that will arise. Always go with your gut and the input of a knowledgeable friend or Dr, and most of all give your child all the love you have.
