Immunizations and Preventive Care

New Born Care – Dr Raktima Chakrabarti Keeping your baby up-to-date on immunizations is crucial for protecting them against serious illnesses and diseases. We follow the latest immunization guidelines to ensure that your baby receives the vaccines they need to stay healthy. We’ll also provide guidance on preventive care measures, such as proper hygiene practices and illness prevention strategies, to keep your baby safe and well.

Developmental Milestones

New Born Care – Dr Raktima Chakrabarti

• Tummy Time: Encourage tummy time when your baby is awake to strengthen neck and shoulder muscles.
• Interactive Play: Engage in age-appropriate activities and talk to your baby to stimulate their senses and development.

Bathing

New Born Care – Dr Raktima Chakrabarti 

Sponge Baths: Give sponge baths until the umbilical cord stump falls off. Keep the area dry and clean.
Bathing Routine: Bathe your baby 2-3 times a week using mild baby soap. Ensure the water is warm, not hot.

Bonding and Soothing

New Born Care – Dr Raktima Chakrabarti 

Companion and Relaxation Skin-to-Skin Contact: Hold your child skin-to-skin to advance holding and manage their internal heat level. Mitigating Methods: Utilize delicate shaking, wrapping up, and background noise relieve a particular child.

Diapering

New Born Care – Dr Raktima Chakrabarti Tummy Time: When your baby is awake, encourage them to sit on your stomach to strengthen their neck and shoulder muscles. Interactive Play: Talk to your baby and engage in age-appropriate activities to stimulate their senses and development.

Care of the Umbilical Cord
Maintain It Dry:

New Born Care – Dr Raktima Chakrabarti  Keep the stump of the umbilical cord clean and dry. To let air reach the stump, fold the diaper down.

Wellbeing Check-ups Ordinary Pediatric Visits: Timetable standard check-ups to screen your child’s development and advancement. Inoculations: Follow the prescribed immunization timetable to safeguard your child from illnesses.

Keep an eye out for infection signs: Check for discharge, edema, or redness near the cord. Should you observe any of these symptoms, get medical advice.

24/7 Support

We understand that parenting can be challenging, especially in the early days with a newborn. That’s why we offer 24/7 support to address any concerns or questions you may have about your baby’s health and well-being. Whether it’s a late-night feeding issue or a sudden fever, you can count on us to provide prompt and compassionate care whenever you need it most. Dr. Raktima stresses the importance of tailoring these suggestions to your baby’s specific requirements because each baby is unique. Always seek personalized advice from your pediatrician if you have any concerns or questions.

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