Being a mother is a complex task and it requires great knowledge on how babies should and shouldn’t be handled.
As a mother, you are charged with the responsibility to take care of your baby.
Below are the things you shouldn’t do to your baby
1. Slapping them when they cry is very wrong, only a mother who needs medical attention will slap her baby because he/ she is crying. No matter how angry you are, don’t slap them.
2. Not letting them burp after feeding, babies must be made to burp after meals.
It lets them release gases that are produced by the stomach during meals.
If the gases are not released, the baby might be uncomfortable and cry all along
3. Letting your baby cry for long is not the best, especially when you are around them and they can see you.
It causes distress to them which can, in turn, affect their emotional development.
Don’t ignore them, attend to your baby when he/she cries.
4. Avoiding your baby, always be around your baby when you are not busy or held up with something.
Don’t leave them alone, babies need attention for their mental development besides babies can roll and fall when left alone.
5. Shaking your baby when they cry might pose health hazards. A shaken baby syndrome which is caused by the shaking of the brain. Shaking a baby can also lead to blindness.
Another thing you should never do to your baby is let him cry until he falls asleep. This will not teach him how to handle his emotions. He will not develop a sense of trust in the world, in relationships and in himself.
If you know any other thing we should never do babies, please let us know by using the comment box below. Thanks
