After about 40 weeks in which your baby has been living inside you and is used to hearing your heartbeat, at birth, of course, you still need to feel close, instinctively, to feel security while adapting to your new life. And is that your baby not only rests when he sleeps, he also needs to relax the rest of the day and one of the best ways to get it is by noticing that you are present most of the time.
Skin with skin from the first minute of life
In addition to to facilitate the establishment of breastfeeding, a newborn needs to feel close to his mother from the first minute of life, to have that sense of protection I had when I was wrapped in the womb. That is why they tend to calm direct contact, skin to skin, because it helps them regulate their temperature, and reinforces the bond that unites us.
The first weeks of life your baby will spend most of the time sleeping and feeding, but after approximately two months, you will be more awake and he can communicate with you through his eyes and emitting his first sounds.
For this reason, it is important for the baby to be able to establish eye contact with you as much as possible, since if you respond with a look, a smile or a caress to his first attempts at interaction, in addition to stimulating his communication, you will make him feel calm, safe and happy and, in addition, you will increase your self-esteem.
It has also been shown, recently, that Your baby is able to discriminate your voice from other sounds from birth and that, therefore, it is very important that you talk to him a lot since when he hears you, you wake him up with affection and emotions, you help him develop his memory and boost his ability to communicate.
So, whenever you can, you should try to stay close to your baby to interact with him when he is awake. Although being by your side is not always a simple task since the day has 24 hours and there are many more things to do.
How to always have it close
Carrying your baby in your arms is a nice way to show affection and protection.. He will love being so close to you, but as he grows, his weight and his movements make it difficult for you to perform certain tasks with your little one in his arms.
We talk about everyday activities such as dress up, tidy up your home, take a shower, prepare food, practice yoga... For these cases you could accommodate him in his crib, if he is awake and what you have to do is in that same room, because leaving it on the floor is not recommended if you can not keep an eye on him at all times. Another more viable solution is to place it in a special baby hammock where you can transport it from one room to another with ease.
The Pocket relax hammock by Chicco It has a large and comfortable seat thanks to the padded crotch that ensures maximum comfort for your baby. It has a fixed position and a balancing position thanks to its modular feet and a reclining backrest in three positions that makes it perfect for transporting your baby for up to 6 months from room to room and ideal for taking you on vacation.
Getaway at home
What can you do to continue maintaining that link that you have accustomed to your baby, if you plan a mountain getaway, an excursion or an exit to a park? The Pocket relax hammock from Chicco folds in 3D and is easily compacted in width. As you can see in the video you have below, it is very easy to fold and unfold thanks to its two buttons and brings with it a practical travel bag with handle to move it from one side to another.
In short, when you feel like doing this kind of plans with your baby in which he can come into contact with nature and sharpen his senses thanks to the new sounds he will hear, the new shapes and colors he will discover, the textures he will feel and the new smells that you will notice, discover them in the same way as when you are at home with him, that is, maintaining direct visual and audible contact so that he can develop his knowledge and, at the same time, feel happy and safe from your little lad.
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