After 9 months of pregnancy, a maternity wardrobe, a baby shower, and a carefully decorated nursery, you've been through the exciting, heroic experiences of labor and delivery. You're ready to leave the hospital to start your new life as a first time parent! For first time parents, bringing a baby home from the hospital is an exciting experience mixed with fear. Silent questions like how will I know, how will I cope, and what if you are met with exhilarating joy at the sight of the precious bundle sleeping in your arms. You've got the feeling of being a first time parent! No worries! Parents and in laws siblings and friends are also waiting for this moment. They will provide expert advice on breastfeeding, diapering, and proper baby care. There are also many books available, written by pediatrician and psychologists that offer guidance on parenting. Be careful. And, don't be afraid to set limits on visiting hours for friends and relatives. While you can learn proper child care from the expertise of others, you and your spouse also need time alone with your child. Relationships will involve touch. This is important, because this touch is how your baby gets to know you. Holding your baby, and gently stroking it, is the most basic form of bonding between a baby and a parent. Cuddling a newborn is another bonding touch that gives the baby a sense of security. Support the baby's head and neck with one hand and put the other hand under the baby. Forget the old wives tale that holding a baby too much will spoil the baby. Yes, it is true that a baby should not be picked up whenever it cries. As long as they are properly fed, clean and dry, warm and comfortable, a child needs to learn that there are times when they should rest, or have fun. However, quiet moments alone with the baby without distractions are essential for building the emotional connection between parent and baby, which is essential for a healthy attachment. An important relationship process was noted by pediatrician in the late 1970s. This process has proven to be important for both parents and children. Parents who form this type of attachment with their newborns become better parents. They are more willing to make the necessary sacrifices to better care for their child. During childhood as well as childhood. Infants benefit from gentle touch and gentle touch from parents that make them feel loved and secure. This sense of well-being affects both their emotional development and physical development. The Importance of Touch - Soft, loving contact when holding your baby cannot be emphasized enough. Especially with a newborn baby, rough handling and scolding can not only frighten your baby but can also be fatal. Always be careful to support your newborn's head and neck when you pick them up, or lay them down. If you need to wake your newborn, don't startle him by shaking him. Instead, gently tickle their feet, blow gently on their cheek, or gently rub their head while speaking softly and saying their name. Spend time with your child. Gently hold her in your arms, and gently rub her back using slow, wide circles. Or, caress your baby calmly . Speak in a low, soothing tone, or sing quietly with them. Smile when making eye contact, even if you're not sure if their vision is developed enough to see clearly yet. While it is true that the importance of proper baby care (bathing, proper nutrition, a safe, clean environment, play and nap time, and comfortable, warm clothing) cannot be overemphasized, neither parents nor The importance of communication in the process of healthy relationships between children.
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