Care of
the new born is the process whereby the mother cares for her baby after birth
in order for the baby to live a healthy life. These include;
the new born is the process whereby the mother cares for her baby after birth
in order for the baby to live a healthy life. These include;
1. Care
of the Cord Stump: Mother
should clean cord stump at home regularly because it is the major entry of
infections after birth. The infection is due to local practice the mothers use
in putting substances on the cord stump so that it heals faster such as ashes,
cow dumps. So higher level of cleanliness is required to
of the Cord Stump: Mother
should clean cord stump at home regularly because it is the major entry of
infections after birth. The infection is due to local practice the mothers use
in putting substances on the cord stump so that it heals faster such as ashes,
cow dumps. So higher level of cleanliness is required to
prevent infections
until the cord falls our within 3 to 7 days.
2. Immunization: This is very important to the child. Mother should
take her baby to the hospital or health centre so that all the immunization
vaccine can be given from the first day to 9 months of age. It helps to fight
against infections and diseases, so it is a priority.
take her baby to the hospital or health centre so that all the immunization
vaccine can be given from the first day to 9 months of age. It helps to fight
against infections and diseases, so it is a priority.
3. Breastfeeding: Is the best for the baby, bottle feeding is not a
sign of sophistication (civilization) rather it could be dangerous because it
is a potential source of infection.
sign of sophistication (civilization) rather it could be dangerous because it
is a potential source of infection.
4. Force feeding the baby may result in choking and
aspiration pneumonia. It should be therefore avoided. This is the essential of
the baby. It is warm (not over heating). Adequate fresh air is also important.
Baby must be protected from injury and infections, visitors during the first
week of life and keeping them away from overcrowded place is commendable. The
reason is because (1) they do not have enough immunity to resist any disease (2)
they are at risk of contacting any adopted infection.
aspiration pneumonia. It should be therefore avoided. This is the essential of
the baby. It is warm (not over heating). Adequate fresh air is also important.
Baby must be protected from injury and infections, visitors during the first
week of life and keeping them away from overcrowded place is commendable. The
reason is because (1) they do not have enough immunity to resist any disease (2)
they are at risk of contacting any adopted infection.
5. Some
of the Tradition: Immediately
after birth, the mother will go and put the baby in the riverside to prove that
the baby is an indigene. Using of “tiro” on the baby eyelids to help the child
see well should be avoided because it is not useful to the child, it will
rather introduce infections into the child’s eye and the body.
of the Tradition: Immediately
after birth, the mother will go and put the baby in the riverside to prove that
the baby is an indigene. Using of “tiro” on the baby eyelids to help the child
see well should be avoided because it is not useful to the child, it will
rather introduce infections into the child’s eye and the body.
6. Exclusive
Breastfeeding: Mother
should practice exclusive breastfeeding. It is very important because it is the
best food for the baby. When breastfeeding this baby from birth until six
months old without other food, it will help the baby to promote normal and
steady growth. It also helps the normal development milestone of the child.
Then when introducing complementary food, breastfeeding still continues until
the baby gets to 24 months (2 years) old and beyond and makes sure the food
contain adequate nutrition in order to control the brain activities of the
child. The future of the child depends on the type of nutrition he/she was
exposed to and at his early age, the brain development is very rapid at the child’s
tender age and continues until the child is above five years before it stops.
Breastfeeding: Mother
should practice exclusive breastfeeding. It is very important because it is the
best food for the baby. When breastfeeding this baby from birth until six
months old without other food, it will help the baby to promote normal and
steady growth. It also helps the normal development milestone of the child.
Then when introducing complementary food, breastfeeding still continues until
the baby gets to 24 months (2 years) old and beyond and makes sure the food
contain adequate nutrition in order to control the brain activities of the
child. The future of the child depends on the type of nutrition he/she was
exposed to and at his early age, the brain development is very rapid at the child’s
tender age and continues until the child is above five years before it stops.
7. Caring for the baby’s utensils, sleeping materials,
wearing materials such as clothes, flasks, blankets, baby bath, cup, teaspoon,
a bowl with a cover in which the cup and spoon is been kept, a covered
container used in storing water for the baby, all these should be thoroughly
washed and dried to keep them in good condition. Avoid flies perching on the
baby foods, cup, plates and spoon.
wearing materials such as clothes, flasks, blankets, baby bath, cup, teaspoon,
a bowl with a cover in which the cup and spoon is been kept, a covered
container used in storing water for the baby, all these should be thoroughly
washed and dried to keep them in good condition. Avoid flies perching on the
baby foods, cup, plates and spoon.
When preparing the baby food all items and other
things should be washed properly and covered to avoid flies contaminating it.
things should be washed properly and covered to avoid flies contaminating it.
As a
mother always know the needs of your child and pay attention to him/her. When
he/she is crying, try to look around what brings the cry, maybe there is stool
in his diapers. Change any soaked diapers and clothes from his/her body in
order for him to feel comfortable.
mother always know the needs of your child and pay attention to him/her. When
he/she is crying, try to look around what brings the cry, maybe there is stool
in his diapers. Change any soaked diapers and clothes from his/her body in
order for him to feel comfortable.
Mother
should not hesitate to report any abnormal signs and symptoms observed in her
baby to the health centre, health worker or hospital because a healthy child is
a happy life.
should not hesitate to report any abnormal signs and symptoms observed in her
baby to the health centre, health worker or hospital because a healthy child is
a happy life.
