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Premature babies are often nurtured and treated in special care in an incubator until they are strong enough to be released into the outside environment. So how to bond with your baby while in the special treatment area?
1. Why do babies need a lot of interaction? It is very important for parents to regularly interact to create a bond with their children from the moment they are born. By the simplest actions such as smiling with the child, talking to the child, touching the child's body, meeting the child's needs such as eating, sleeping... From there, it will help the child feel love and affection. feeling protected. This is an important foundation for the mental development of children later on.
For babies being treated in an incubator in a special treatment area, the care of premature babies is carried out by medical staff, so the baby is not as close as full-term babies because of the resistance of the baby. I am still very weak. Sometimes parents don't even have many opportunities to talk, hug, or even look at their children often.
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2. How to bond with premature babies in the special treatment area Even though they are just born and very young, they already have the ability to recognize their parents' voices and scents. With regular contact, the baby will have a sense of belonging and protection and this is a solid foundation for building a parent-child relationship. Therefore, parents can refer to some tips to interact with premature babies from the time they are in the incubator.
2.1. Holding and cuddling When holding a baby, parents should gently hold and massage the baby so that the child feels protected and protected. You can hold the baby's hand or foot first, if the baby does not feel uncomfortable, you can pick him up. Thanks to such actions, children will understand that parents are a solid support for them when they need to be comforted.
2.2. Understanding baby's body language This is the time when babies can't talk yet, so everything is only expressed through emotions. Therefore, parents should pay attention to each change in the child's body to know what the baby's needs are now, for example, when he needs to be comforted or when he feels happy.
2.3. Playing with babies When playing with babies, there are benefits such as:
Creates an emotional bond between parents and children Enhances brain development Helps children feel love and protection Develop your baby's senses and recognize the world around him through taste and sensation. When the child is in the incubator, parents can play by using body language or laughing, reading to the child. And especially pay attention to your baby's body to know when playtime is over.
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2.4. Letting children recognize their parents' scents Holding a baby in your arms or holding them in your lap is a very effective way to help your child recognize your parents' scent. If you can't hold the baby yet, place something that smells like you in the incubator, like a shirt or handkerchief.
However, before doing this, you need to consult your doctor to get advice before doing this, because some artificial flavors can also affect the baby's health. In addition, should avoid using perfume or fabric softener with scent to avoid affecting the baby's scent recognition later.
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2.5. Do things sequentially according to the process Whenever doing something, parents need to follow a process that has been applied before so that children can visualize what is going to happen to them, and at the same time It can be seen as a daily activity for me. For example, before holding the baby, the parents reach out their hands and say, "Mommy and daddy hold the baby!". The act of reaching out and saying something is the signal that helps children realize what is about to happen.
2.6. Daily care for the baby To know how to take care of the baby every day in the most scientific way, parents should follow the instructions of the nurses and doctors. Care activities such as personal hygiene, diaper changes or changing positions for babies will help bond with the baby more and help parents develop child care skills.
2.7. Having a comfortable mind When a baby is born prematurely and has to be in an incubator, it can make parents feel insecure or experience pressure in taking care of their baby's health. However, keep yourself in a good mood. Having a baby born prematurely and being cared for in an incubator can make parents feel pressured and worried about their baby's health. However, parents should keep their spirits at ease so that they can take good care of them and have a good relationship so that their children can develop comprehensively.
Regularly talking and interacting with babies right after birth is very important. By simple actions, loving gestures, talking with children, touching their bodies, meeting their needs like eating, sleeping... will help them feel love and feel loved. protect. This is an important foundation for the mental development of children later on.
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Reference source: babycenter.com
