Okay when you first came home with your baby for the first day and time ever(fisrt child as well) how did you know what he/she needed first or what you needed to do first. And what did you do?
2006-12-20 13:14:03 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Not all mothers instinctivly know what their babies need. Just like not all mothers fall in love with and bond with thier baby from the instant they are born. All mothers are different. It doesn't make you a bad mother. Asking for help when you need it is what makes a good mother, so good for you!
Babies need very little.
1-A well rested mommy! Solove your baby and take care of yourself!
If your baby cries--check the following
2-Hunger-breastfed babies need to nurse on demand. Usually eating every 45 minutes to every 2 hours. formula fed babies eat every 3-4 hours.
3- diaper. Check your babies diaper everytime he wakes and after each feeding. And always change your babies diaper as soon as you know he's had a a bowel movement.
4- gas. Burp your baby (even breastfed babies need to be burped) and have gas drops on hand.
5-attention. Sometimes they are bored or they just want to be close to you.
6-overstimulated. If baby looks away-he's done playing. Maybe baby wants to be put down! Even a hig needs baby will cry to be put down sometimes!
7-temp-Maybe baby is too hot or too cold
8-comfort-maybe baby wants to be in a different postion, a tag is scratching him, ect
9-need to suck- offer baby the breast, a paci, your finger or help him find his own thumb
10-sometimes babies just need to cry-especially in the evening. It's the only way they can't vent!
Keep your peds # close by. And the # of a friend who has kids. HTH
2006-12-20 14:36:15 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
When your baby cries there are certain things in the first few days you always wanna check.... Hungry, Diaper, Need to Burp, if all those things are fine he/she may just need attention. In a few days you will know which cry represents which need. A new baby can sometimes be overwhelming, but I promise it gets easier. Raising a baby is also the most rewarding thing you will ever do. Congrats
2006-12-20 13:19:09 · answer #2 · answered by novelwyrm 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
instinct for most i guess. and a BIG learning curve. you dont always get there needs right first time. you can change a dirty nappy and theyll still be rying cos they want feeding or attention!
ive been told you get used to the different cries your baby has telling you what they want.
ive looked after a lot of children and each is different. i 3 month old baby i looked after of an evening would only sleep if i sat and read a book out loud!! i noticed he settle when i talked to people on the phone! it was quite strange.
i also looked after a 6mth old who would only sleep or would be content if she had a specific blanket.
every child is different and so is each mum. youll get it once you hold them for the first time
2006-12-20 13:25:20 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I brought my son home from the hospital 5 years ago I didnt know what to do... It was all new to me... I was constantly checking on him because I was worrIed something would happen to him. I remember doing a run down of things that could be wrong with him when he would get fussy.
Diaper change
Bottle
Burping
and making sure he wasnt too hot or cold
After that everything else just fell into play.
2006-12-20 13:43:39 · answer #4 · answered by Jasmine 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i know having a new baby can make you feel nervous at times, especailly when they start to cry and you dont know what to do. i kept my daughter on a feeding schedule, so i always knew when she was hungry. i always kept her wrapped up in a blanket, nice and snug, so she felt warm and like she was still in the womb. i even had a schedule for changing diapers. the biggest thing is, getting a schedule down that the baby will adapt to easily. once they have a schedule that they have adapted to, it makes the day smoother for you and the baby. and, remember to nap, when your baby naps. you will be up most of the night with her. its also a good time to get any housework done. good luck with the new baby!
2006-12-20 15:36:36 · answer #5 · answered by superyduperymommy 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You just know...your motherly instincts just kick in....it's weird because you think oh my how do i do this..and this and this...but trust me you know. It's a learning process for you and your child. Don't ever think your doing bottle, breast feedings, diaper changing holding or anything like that wrong...there is really no right way, its the way that makes you and your child comfortable!! You will be just fine....and when you bring baby home sleep when the baby does or you will wear yourself out!!
2006-12-20 13:17:58 · answer #6 · answered by Floridapurrfection 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
With both babies I spent the first few weeks cuddling and holding them as much as possible, I wouldn't put them down! Intuition tells you what they need, if they're hungry, cold, etc. Now that they're 17 months and 6 months I still hate to leave them for more than a few hours.
2006-12-20 13:17:27 · answer #7 · answered by dolly 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All 3 of you need to rest. When I came home from the hospital it was Christmas morning last year and I didn't rest as much as I should have believe me you'll know what your baby needs make sure to check their diaper before and after you feed them!!! And always wash your hands!!
2006-12-20 13:17:00 · answer #8 · answered by ♥i LuV mY nEw HuBbY LEO♥ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take your time and relax. You will learn with time what each of your baby's crys mean. If you are really that uncomfortable I recommend buying or checking out from the library "What to Expect the First Year."
2006-12-20 13:22:23 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi, even at the hospital i went thru the series of things that he may want. I continued after i got home and i still do it even tho he is 12 weeks old now the only 2 things i know is when he is hungry and when he wants his swing.
2006-12-20 13:18:13 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋