10 dangerous things many moms do with babies

10 things that young mothers think are completely normal and harmless, but in fact can harm the physical health and mental state of the newborn.

Newborn babies are very vulnerable, fragile and gentle creatures. And their mothers are exhausted, tortured and tired. That is why they can unwittingly sometimes do something that can harm the baby.

Do not help the child to regurgitate. This is not very pleasant, but it is necessary for the health of the baby. Excess air and excess milk will cause discomfort to the baby (and mother).
They offer the child water, add water. Modern experts say that babies do not need water at all: neither those who drink mother's milk, nor “artificial people”. Milk or mixture will suffice. Seemingly harmless "water" gives a colossal load on the kidneys of the crumb and can provoke toxic shock. We read a detailed article about whether it is necessary (and is it possible) to give water to newborns during breastfeeding, artificial feeding, mixed feeding? Water with hiccups.
Use regular powder. Certified baby detergents and powders made specifically for baby clothes aren't just marketing gimmicks. "Adult" powders do contain many harmful chemicals that will build up in a child's body.
Everyone is invited to visit. Doctors advise to listen to the advice of grandmothers and not let everyone who wants to visit the baby into the house (at least in the first weeks). And no face kissing - proven to be the best way to transmit infections.
Decorate the crib. Bows and decorations, bumpers, ruffles, pads are very cute, but unsafe. To reduce the risk of SIDS, remove all unnecessary items and leave only a comfortable, firm mattress and an elasticated sheet.
Put to sleep in a car seat or chaise longue. Many children fall asleep well in these "cots", but doctors do not recommend rocking children in this way: it is detrimental to the fragile spine.
Do not spread on the stomach. Many babies do not like it when parents put them on their tummies and they begin to loudly protest against this procedure, but every baby must learn to raise and hold their head while lying on their tummy - this is a vital skill for a newborn baby. We read an article on how to properly lay out a child on his tummy.
Use cotton swabs to clean their ears. This is a vulnerable part of the body, and especially in babies. Remember: nothing to get into the ears of a newborn. Even “special” baby sticks with restraints can injure the baby and it can end badly. Gently remove any discharge that appears at the exit of the ear canal. We also read: Proper care of the ears of a newborn baby.
Allows you to use gadgets. Modern children, even a few months old, can stick to a tablet or smartphone for a long time. Mommies will turn on bright cartoons and rejoice at the suddenly appeared free time, but they do not think about how harmful it is. The child's eyesight, hearing and nervous system suffer. Influence of the tablet on the child: 10 reasons to say NO to the tablet!
Forget about thorough sterilization of items. In no case should you lick the nipple - it's not hygienic! And microbes do not sleep!