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As a new mom, it is obvious to be continuously exposed to several pieces of advice like how to take care of your baby or things you need to keep. The new parents often end up searching for these myths on the Internet and sometimes miss the correct advice. And the list of such myths that can even prove to be harmful, is endless. From hilarious misconceptions to downright weird traditions, there are several myths surrounding baby care that can confuse new moms.
Babies should sleep through the night by the first year Babies have different ideas during the first six months of their lives. They have unpredictable sleeping habits that can be perplexing and vary from week to week. They can sleep up to 17 hours a day, but in some cases, only for 1–2 hours at a time. For new parents, this may be discouraging. However, bear in mind that your newborn’s stomach is still tiny. They generally wake up in the middle of the night because they’re hungry. They, like you, are vocal when they are hungry. (And, unlike you, they are incapable of serving themselves.)
Babies should poop once every day Expect at least three bowel movements a day, but some babies can have as many as four or twelve. Baby can just poop every few days after that. You can see tiny pieces of food in your baby’s stool as they begin to eat solid foods. The number of times your baby poops a day can change as a result of these dietary changes.
Babies should get their first tooth by the 8th month When it comes to the appearance of baby teeth, there is a wide variety of natural. The first baby tooth usually appears about the age of six or seven months, but it can happen as late as twelve months (or even later). Some babies lose their first teeth as early as 3 or 4 months of age. It’s difficult to say when your baby’s teeth would appear. Your baby may have teething signs for months before the first tooth emerges, or he may have almost no symptoms at all.
Babies need to be swaddled every time they sleep till the age of 1 Swaddling your baby is a great way to help him or her sleep better. Tucking her in a snug wrap will help her adapt to life outside the womb by making her feel protected and comfortable, keeping her warm as her internal thermostat rises, and preventing her from flailing her arms and legs and triggering the startle reflex. However, in only a few months, it will be time to say goodbye to the practice. Swaddling is safe for newborns (as long as you follow other safe sleep guidelines), but it becomes dangerous as your baby grows older and becomes more mobile.
Babies sleep better if placed on their tummies Is sleeping on the stomach safe for babies? No, that is the short answer. When a baby sleeps on his back, he takes in less air. This raises her risk of SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome). The back is the safest and only place for a baby to sleep in, and it is recommended for the first year. Airflow is improved by sleeping on your back.
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