Things can feel overwhelming in the early days until you get to understand what baby is saying with his cries. His needs are simple - love and cuddles, enough clothing to keep warm, milk when he’s hungry, a dry nappy and lots of sleep.
Recreating the familiar comforting sensations of the womb for the first three months will help baby feel right at home. This means gentle rocking and “shushing”, mimicking the movement and constant sound of the womb, as well as firm swaddling, so baby feels held. Baby will also be soothed by sucking, whether nursing, drinking his bottle or using a dummy.
It’s hard to know how much milk baby is actually getting when breastfeeding, but if he’s putting on weight, wetting five or six nappies a day and making two poos, you’ll know he’s getting enough.
All those soiled nappies can take a toll on baby’s delicate skin. Use Bennetts® Baby Wipes and award winning Bennetts® Bum Crème at every nappy change to protect his skin and prevent nappy rash. Bennetts refillable Bennetts® Bum Buddy will be your best friend - on the changing table and on the go. It lets you wipe and cream with one hand, while steadying baby with the other!