Newborn Care: 7 Facts Mothers Are Curious About | Aloanne
03-05-2025
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Newborn Care: 7 Facts Mothers Are Curious About | Aloanne
Discover the mysteries of newborn care. Real-world information, motherhood experiences, and Aloanne's exclusive tips all in one place!
You may have heard a lot about caring for your newborn. But what about the facts no one tells you?As Aloanne, we have compiled the most important details you will encounter during the "newborn care" process, based on both mothers' experiences and expert knowledge.
This article does not just provide information; it understands you. 1. Newborn Sleep: They Sleep a Lot, But You Still Get Sleepy
Newborn babies sleep an average of 16-18 hours a day. However, this sleep occurs in short bursts and irregularly. Because the hormone melatonin hasn't yet developed, they can't distinguish between day and night.
Aloanne Recommends: While your baby sleeps during the day, be sure to rest. If you can't sleep, even just closing your eyes and resting is invaluable.
From Real Mother: "I was doing laundry when my baby fell asleep. It turns out I needed to sleep too."
2. It is thought that bathing is not possible until the umbilical cord falls off.
False. As long as the umbilical cord is not wet, short and careful baths can be given to the newborn.
The upper part of the belly should remain dry.
The upper part of the belly should remain dry.
Bathroom Tips:
* Wipe bath with warm water
* Keeping the umbilical cord dry
* Using cleaning products with natural ingredients (for example: Mustela Gentle Cleansing Gel)
3. Newborn Crying: It Doesn't Test You, It Calls You
Your newborn isn't testing you when he or she cries. He or she cries for basic reasons like hunger, gas, diaper changes, and the need for skin-to-skin contact.
What To Do?
* Make skin-to-skin contact
* Hug, make eye contact
* If there is no reason for crying, just staying with her may be enough.
From the Real Mother: "Everything was okay, but he wouldn't stop talking. I hugged him, and he stopped talking. It turns out he just needed me."
4. The Worry That My Milk Is Not Enough: A Common Feeling for Every Mother
In the first few days, a newborn's stomach is only the size of a walnut. Colostrum, the first milk, is invaluable and more than sufficient.
Don't forget:
* Frequent breastfeeding increases milk production
* It is natural to think that milk is not enough, but it is often a mistake.
5. Lap Training or Secure Attachment?
Babies don't form habits during the newborn period. Their brains aren't yet developed to this level. Holding them means establishing a secure attachment.
Aloanne Information: Skin-to-skin contact reduces stress hormones in the baby, increases breast milk and improves sleep quality.
6. When Do Gas Pains Start in Babies? What Should Be Done?
Gas pain usually begins around week 2 and can last up to month 3. Symptoms include restlessness, pulling the legs up to the abdomen, and frequent waking.
Natural Solutions:
* Massage the abdomen clockwise
* Warm bath
* Keeping the baby in an upright position after breastfeeding
From a Real Mom: "I didn't give her any medication for the gas pains, I just laid her on my chest and put a warm cloth on her. That was the best thing that happened."
7. Newborn Essentials: A Really Simple List
What your baby needs in the first weeks is actually very little:
* 5–6 cotton bodysuits
* Sterile gauze for the umbilical cord
* Diaper rash cream
* Cleaning cotton
* Natural cleanser
Aloanne's Note: Anything more is an unnecessary expense. Over time, you'll discover exactly what you need.
Bonus: Motherhood Can Be Lonely
No one ever told you how lonely newborns can feel. But you're not alone.
From a Real Mother: "I was breastfeeding at night when everyone else was asleep. In that silence, it was just me and my baby. It was so precious to be able to say I wasn't alone."
Aloanne is here. We are with you, with our knowledge and our hearts.