22 ideas to create a nest of well-being for your baby

take care of baby room it is fundamental. But, in those first months, it’s not just the physical space that matters. The baby’s nest also needs to be made of attitudes, affection, emotion. Check out some ideas:

1. The decoration style is up to the couple, but there are some rules that it is advisable to respect. Choose an airy, sunny room and place the crib perpendicular to the wall. This increases the visual angle of the child, who, sooner than you think, will want to snoop around everything. If this is not possible, at least avoid being close to the door.

2. Write down: the healthy relationships between parents and children are guided by the desire to be together, always taking into account the freedom of both. It’s only worth letting the baby sleep in the couple’s room in the first few weeks, in a carrycot or crib next to the bed. But it’s good that he doesn’t get used to it. Thus, the child will increasingly enjoy having his or her own corner, respecting the privacy of the parents and enjoying their own.

3. Don’t wrap the baby too much. Nothing, however, falling into the opposite extreme, as newborns lose heat quickly and, even on a hot day, sudden changes in temperature can occur. Therefore, when going out with him, always have a jacket or blanket handy. In time: several layers of thin pieces heat up more than a single thick one.

4. All baby parts need to be washed with mild soap. Rinsing must be done under running water and it is necessary to pass them before use.

5. Catch up or not? This is the dilemma for most parents. When the child is very small, it is not advisable to let him cry for a long time, because, up to 4 months, he does not know how to nag. So giving her attention will only show that you are there to protect her. Over time, through facial mimicry, the mother learns to understand whether the screaming is a trick. A good way to soften the nocturnal symphonies? Teach your child to differentiate between night and day. For this, during the day, ensure that there is noise and light in the room. At night, do the opposite.

6. When putting the baby to sleep, remove stuffed animals, other toys and pillows (leave only a small one, which he will use). Remember: too many blankets can cause suffocation.

7. Heavy curtains, with ruffles and embroidery, no way. accumulate dust

8. Newborns like soft, diffused light

9. In the first 6 months, the wardrobe star will be the knit jumpsuit. The best option is models with an opening in the seat.

10. To avoid possible allergies, do not put sachets on the shelves where you will keep your clothes

11. Look for breastfeed in a peaceful environment🇧🇷 Choose a rocking chair with a stool for more comfort.

12. Mobiles or toys with lights are an irresistible attraction and guaranteed learning

13. Do not put carpet, prefer the wooden floor. Rubber mat allows for periodic washing

14. As for furniture material, you decide. The important thing is that they are easy to clean. Don’t forget: foam mattresses and pillows are better than feather or cotton. Avoid allergies. Finally: prefer sheets made of natural fibers, such as cotton

15. A basket with toiletries makes your life easier

16. The changing pad, padded and waterproof, on top of the chest of drawers, became unanimous

17. The time has come to prepare the bath and strengthen the relationship with the little one🇧🇷 The ideal period is between late morning and early afternoon. If it’s cold, warm up the room. Before you start, leave the towel and clothes for changing on the changing table. The bathtub needs to be at a comfortable height for the adult. The water from the shower should be lukewarm, around 37oC, in sufficient quantity to reach the height of the baby’s navel. Keep the soap near the bathtub.

18. The baby’s mouth needs to be cleaned once a day. You can use silicone fingers or gauze moistened with mineral water to clean, making smooth movements across the tongue, cheeks and gums. Massager brushes are important from 6 months onwards, when the teeth begin to break through the gums.

19. If hygiene is already a ritual of love, breastfeeding is the very expression of tenderness. Rewards. But, for these moments of intimacy to be really enjoyable, your baby needs to be brought to the breast as early as possible so that the sucking process begins, which stimulates milk production.

20. the intimacy It starts with the smell. A mother’s perfume is preferred by ten out of ten babies. With five days, he is already able to recognize the natural odor of the woman who breastfeeds him or even of an outfit she has used. Sometimes, just the presence of this piece calms the child. The little ones also appreciate the smell of their crib. Some are clearly in a bad mood and take a while to fall asleep when the sheets are changed.

21. In the first days, the baby already wants to imitate what he sees. He reads the body and expression of the adults who surround him. Therefore, it is important to demonstrate feelings. A simple popped kiss generates the connection of thousands of neurons.

22. Talk to him about the joy of having him in your life, anything but talk. Thus, the child begins to perceive the melody and timbre of the voice. Pause between sentences so baby learns there’s a time to talk and a time to listen.