Newborn child care: What dads can and want them to do

Unlike mothers who grow their belly and become aware and prepared as mothers, there are many fathers who find it difficult to feel like becoming fathers. Let's give specific examples of how to interact with your baby and what to do.

What is care for a newborn?

A newborn is a baby that has been born for 28 days.
I'm sure there are many moms and dads who are small, unreliable, and are afraid to hold them. The reason newborns are soft is because their muscles and skeleton are still indeveloped. When lifting up, be sure to support your neck and hips so that they don't bend or stretch too much, and make sure your arms and legs don't bend or stretch too much.

A newborn sleeps about 15-20 hours a day. I wake up every 2-3 hours, so I take care of myself with breastfeeding and changing diapers. It's difficult because there is no distinction between day and night yet, but the only thing that needs to be taken care of 24 hours a day is the first few months of childcare. Enjoy the cuteness unique to newborns, and work together to get through it.

Are there any situations where your dad can play a role?

There are a few things that I would absolutely love for my dad to take on while caring for his baby.
The best is bathing. It's about putting it in the bath.
Newborns have a low immunity to bacteria, so they are not the same as adults, but are bathed in a special baby bath. Although he is a small baby, he weighs 3-4kg, so he is expected to be able to do well. If you get home from work early and take care of the bath, you will not only get physical contact with the baby, become friends, and it will be a great pleasure for moms.

Holding your child is also a great way to raise a child. It can give your baby a sense of security and build a relationship of trust, so if necessary, please be proactive in holding him.

Diaper changing is also one of the things that moms can do. In order to support mothers who are busy with housework and childcare 24 hours a day, it's a good idea to have their daddy whenever possible.

What should you remember?

Newborns have a sensitive body. You won't be scared more than necessary, but if you don't take it carefully, it can lead to unexpected injuries and problems, so be sure to know a few things to be aware of.

When holding or bathing, it is important to be careful not to fall, but also to provide strong support so that your head does not wobble. The basic rule is to hold him sideways in a position where he can put him to sleep. When you lift your body and hold it, place your hand on the back of your head to make sure your neck doesn't break.

When you don't stop crying or when you put your baby to sleep, lightly shaking your body is good as it has the effect of relaxing your baby, but it is strictly prohibited to shake it up too hard. If the neck shaking, it can cause the brain to shaking inside the skull, causing damage, or damage to the nerves in the neck.

Additionally, babies receive "transitional immunity" in their mother's womb, but their immune system is weaker than adults, so it is important to take full precautions to prevent viruses from coming into the house.

What can you do other than taking care of your baby?

Some fathers may find it difficult to find opportunities to take care of their babies due to work circumstances.
Even in such cases, there are many situations where your dad can be active.

For example, shopping. It is said that people should refrain from going out during the newborn season, so if there is no family to leave their baby while they are away, daily shopping can be a source of trouble for moms.
In addition, pregnancy and childbirth puts a huge strain on the mother's body. It takes several months to recover from damage, so during the newborn period, the body is in a period when the body is screaming, as it is a ruined body and is busy raising unfamiliar children. Just having them take on shopping after work or on the weekends can reduce the burden on moms. It's also helpful to have a small housework, such as cleaning, laundry, and taking out the trash.

Housework and childcare are very labor-intensive. This is especially true when it comes to balancing work. Not only will they share housework and childcare, but it will also help them to listen to each other, say words of gratitude, and to be considerate of their health. Raising children is done by two mothers and fathers. Let's work together to overcome it.

Parenting is a collaboration between mom and dad

There is no manual or correct answer for childcare that says this is the correct answer. Childcare for the first time is full of things you don't understand, and there are times when you feel anxious or confused.
We recommend that you attend parents' classes, gather information, and study while you are still pregnant. The important thing is to be interested in and know about your baby.
And understand and be close to the body and mind of a mother wife.

It's not "helping" for dads to participate in housework and childcare. Running a family involves a collaboration between a husband and wife, and a father and mother. Dads should also take part in housework and childcare as their own personalities.
As you grow, your child will gradually become less and less involved, but childcare is a long-term battle. Don't be too nervous, let's have fun and walk with mom and dad.