Parenting 101: A Guide To First-Time Parents
Taking care of a small and fragile newborn baby can be daunting for first-time parents. As they say, it is the "trial and error" stage, and of course, as parents, we want to get it right on the first try. But somehow, excitement always goes ahead of us. We always find ourselves buying a bunch of baby cots in Singapore's biggest malls or adding to cart baby clothes we bought online. There is nothing really wrong with it as long as you do not forget to meet your newborn's basic needs first. Here are the tips that should hit your checklist.
Nutrition
It is a fact that the mother's milk is the best milk for babies. It is packed with vitamins and minerals your baby needs for growth and development, and it is free! If a mother can produce milk, better stick with breastfeeding. There are mothers who cannot breastfeed. If breastmilk is unavailable, parents turn to formula milk. Safe formula milk is available in the market but make sure to consult your doctor before buying one.
Clothing
There are tons of choices of lovely baby swaddlers in Singapore and cute baby clothes online. Considering the design and style is good, but the top priority is the comfort of your newborn baby. Newborn babies have sensitive skin, and rough fabrics may cause irritation.
Buy the right dress size. Tight dresses may choke your baby's limbs, and it is very uncomfortable for your baby's fresh umbilical cord cut. Dress them according to the weather and temperature. There are lots of varieties of baby swaddlers in Singapore. You can choose the thickness of each. Dress the baby warm when he is staying in a cold room. If you let your baby out in the summer sunshine, dress him in thinner clothes.
Nursery Essentials
Your newborn's nursery essentials such as diapers, baby carrier, and baby cots are widely available in Singapore. You have tons of choices to choose from. Here are your nursery must-haves:
Baby cot, blanket and mattress (best with waterproof mattress pad)
Changing table or changing mat
Rocking Chair (for breastfeeding)
Baby monitorBaby carrier
A lot of mothers in Singapore install baby monitors in their nursery room especially if the house is big. It is not that necessary, but if for busy mothers and fathers who cannot be with the baby at all times, it is pretty helpful. Baby carriers are essential when bringing your baby outdoors. It saves parents energy from carrying the newborn, and it is much more flexible than pushchairs.
There are so many things to remember when taking care of a newborn baby. But the most important and basic thing to provide as a parent, first-time or not, is your utmost love and affection to your child.
