Sleep plays an important role in the development and stabilization of the neonatal system. On average, babies eat, cry and go to the toilet about 4 hours; The remaining 20 hours are spent sleeping. If your child does not get enough sleep, he or she may become unhealthy, have poor appetite, gain weight, and lose immunity, even with frequent illnesses. However, it is not easy to maintain a good night's sleep. Many sisters do not know for the first time how to lie on their back, stomach or tilt is the right way.
Position is dangerous for children
Dr. Thanh said that postpartum mothers should not give birth to newborn babies because it affects the respiratory system of children. In particular, lying on the stomach makes the baby easy to suffocate and lead to sudden death. Besides, the baby's stomach is difficult to stretch the limbs, blood circulation is low and put pressure on the abdomen.
The position is safe for children
"The lying position of the newborn should be the back or tilt position. In the back, the child's muscles are always in the most comfortable condition. The blood flow in the body also does not meet any obstacles. Internal organs such as the heart and stomach are not subjected to compression or pressure. Especially, lying on the back or backstroke to help children not eat when finished by the stomach of the baby is on the right, "Dr Thanh is the advice for the mother after birth.
The neonatal position should be a backward or tilted posture (Illustration)
In addition, in this position, postpartum mothers can easily repair their hands, feet if the child is caught or observe the expression on her face while sleeping. This is also a fairly safe posture to protect your baby from the risk of sudden death due to asphyxiation by external objects such as blankets, pillows ...
How to choose, pillow
For newborns to sleep well and sleep well, postnatal mothers should choose soft, thin pillows and soft materials. Because, the body of the newborn is quite sensitive to the external environment. In contrast, soft pillows will not have the effect of supporting your spine. At the same time not conducive to blood circulation, even obstructing respiration due to head area and face contact with large pillow when baby lie straight or lying on the side.
Mothers should choose soft, thin pillows and soft materials
To choose the pillow suitable for children, Dr. Thanh gave advice to choose and put pillows: "The mother after birth should give the baby pillow when lying down. However, mothers need to choose soft pillows with a thickness of 2 to 3 cm and put them over their shoulders. This will protect the neck and spine from physical mechanical stress such as weak bones. A pillow will fit your baby's sleeping position and sleep well. "
