Keep These Tips in Mind To Shield Your Newborn From COVID-19

Literally, the year 2020  and 2021 will be remembered as the most aggravating years with everything getting a bashing in the hands of coronavirus. From consulting the pediatrician in-person to on-screen, from ensuring a stock of the child wipes and nappies while every other person is stocking supplies, COVID-19 has given rise to a new “normal” that unseasoned parents must encounter. Earlier, the postpartum period used to be a joyful moment for the new parents, with everyone rejoicing and absorbing those joyful moments as much as they could. However, owing to the current scenario, new parents, instead of being joyous, are becoming anxious about their newborn’s insurance from the dreadful virus. Although research going on worldwide suggests that there are “very few” chances of a newborn confronting the novel coronavirus, the battle is far from over. But there’s not much to ponder over as you’re not alone in this fight. Here’s how you need to navigate through the next few “critical” months to protect a newborn baby and family from the virus.

1. Your top priority is HYGIENE.

Yes, the main thing you can do is rehearse adequate hygiene every time. This incorporates frequent washing of your hands, maintaining enough distance from the others as much as possible, wheezing into your elbow or a tissue, and abstaining from touching your eyes, nose, and mouth, and properly disinfecting the house.

Since newborns put their hands in their mouths as often as possible, washing their face, hands, surfaces, and items they may touch will help you shield them from any infection. Hence, it’s vital to make hygiene your top priority.

2. Avoid DAYCARE for the time being

It’s a result of a study that babies who attend daycare are more prone to sickness than the others. The sole reason being that in a daycare, babies play and touch with each other’s toys. During this, they often end up sharing saliva with one another. As a result, they easily catch infections owing to their unmatured immune system. Hence, it’s suggested to avoid daycare for at least a few months. In either case, if it’s urgent, choose a daycare where there is adequate hygiene.

3. Breastfeeding

According to WHO, here’s what you need to remember regarding breastfeeding. Breast milk is full of ingredients to curb and battle with any disease. Hence, it’s proposed that children must be fed with breast milk until they are a half-year-old and then with different nourishments into their second year of life. Other important things while breastfeeding are as follows:

● On the off chance that your baby is under a half year and breastfeeding, offering them just breast milk will defend them from a range of contaminations and lessens their requirement for clinical treatment.

● If your baby is breastfeeding and utilizing a formula on the side, consider a balanced blend of both.

● Even if you have quit breastfeeding, it is conceivable to begin breastfeeding again as and when you need to.

● If you have a grown-up baby who is as yet breastfeeding, continuing breastfeeding will help shield them from different sicknesses amid this coronavirus pandemic.

Hence, these are some of the important tips regarding breastfeeding amidst the current scenario.

4. Keep your baby’s vaccination up to date.

You might be consulting your pediatrician online, but the need for an in-person consultation may arise delaying which is like inviting diseases like cough, meningitis, etc. But seeing the prevailing situation, stepping outside with the infants is also not recommended.

Hence, to avoid facing such a situation, it’s recommended to keep your baby well vaccinated.

5. Stock up the baby supplies you need

The production of almost every commodity has come to a standstill due to the pandemic. This has particularly impacted the new parents as they have been forced to handle the deficiencies of basic supplies they need like diapers, wipes, and formula. So, in the event that you can’t discover what you need in the store or on the web, give a shot to the supplier or producer straightforwardly. They may have ample stock and could send it directly to you. In case all your other options have been exhausted, you can likewise inquire or ask the doctor for other easy-to-find alternate brands.

So, it is advised to pile up your baby’s necessary supplies beforehand or as and when feasible.

6. Limite the visitors to your home

Obviously, all your friends and relatives will yearn to meet and greet your baby, but it’s your duty to decide whom to allow and whom to not. Look for the contacts in your “family” circle who live nearby and are residing in a non-contaminated locality. You can allow them to come to your home.

7. Seek aid from online parenting groups

You may not be meeting the same number of people as you used to meet earlier; however, in no way, you are alone. There are several online groups to help you out with your queries regarding family protection that are only a quick Google or Facebook search away. In those groups, you’ll come across a number of other guardians going through the same phase as of yours, and both of you can serve as each other’s supporting pillars, just like your loved ones.

All of us are witnessing a phase we haven’t found in the course of our life, and it might feel frightening, especially to the unseasoned parents. It indeed is spine chilling. However, with collective efforts, we have to come out of this as soon as possible.

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