First-time mother: 5 tips for dealing with your child

Motherhood is a wonderful and special feeling, but when you experience it for the first time, it is accompanied by fear, stress, anxiety and questions. Will I be able to practice motherhood properly? How will I deal with my child? How do I carry him, feed him or take care of his health properly and properly? How will I understand him without speaking?

The idea of eternal commitment to a son or daughter can make you afraid and anxious. Postpartum hormone disorders also cause some women to develop postpartum depression. Your whole life will change after becoming a mother, you will rearrange your priorities and commitments. All are normal things that all mothers have experienced, even if each of them is a special case in itself.

The first year is very important in child care and is the biggest challenge for any mother, especially if you are a first-time mother.  Take us on a short trip with simple tips for dealing with your child.

1- Research and learn

They say that even women with no education can become mothers, well keeping your child alive and providing day-to-day care doesn't necessarily mean proper parenting. Indeed, many women raised healthy children, but many of the children's other needs were not satisfied, and this was shown in their personalities at different stages. Motherhood is truly innate, but instinct alone is not enough to raise a child properly.

If you want to become a teacher, doctor or engineer who studies, reads, attends seminars and trainings, motherhood, which is the most important and supreme job, does not meet with the same amount of preparation and preparation. It is not enough to buy clothes and supplies for the baby before birth but you must also read, research and learn about that innocent creature who will come into this world.

Before the birth of the baby and during pregnancy, it is preferable to attend seminars or trainings on caring for the baby in the first year. This will avoid a lot of first-year problems and will help you take care of your child, understand him and know his needs better.  Read about the stages of development of the child at different ages, especially in the first two years. Learn about their needs and how you can satisfy them.

Your baby will probably not speak before the age of 22 months, but they have a lot of signs and signs to express and you will be able to understand them after studying and reading. Knowledge about developmental stages will also help you identify the fact that your child is lagging behind in any of the stages of development or not, and early detection and treatment of disorders and diseases, if any, quickly.

2-Don't compare yourself to other mothers

It is beautiful and wonderful to benefit from the experiences of successful mothers, but never forget that motherhood is an individual experience. Trust him and know that your baby is not entirely like any other child and therefore, you are not required to be a hated experience from other mothers. It is enough to take care of your child and love him properly. Balancing will make you depressed and weaken your confidence. Remember that a happy mother is raising a happy child.

Focus your effort on being a better mother every day without having to compete with others. Your calm or stress is transmitted to your child naturally, there is a bond between you and your child that conveys your feelings to him. Stay calm as much as possible, accept help and take a break and sleep even for short periods whenever you have the chance.

Do not be yourself and remind yourself that you are a human being with a balance of energy and potential. Your baby will love you however you are, you don't need to be the best mother and it is enough to be a loving and caring mother for your baby.

3- Don't overbuy things

Many mothers make the mistake of buying a lot of clothes and items for their children before birth, especially when the first child is born. Babies grow very quickly in the first year and therefore cannot use many of their belongings in addition to the many gifts that are given to the baby when he is born.

Buy only necessities as well as daily baby care needs such as diapers and personal hygiene equipment. When buying clothes, buy clothes of different sizes and consider the seasons when choosing and balancing them with your child's age at that time. Buy items that can be used for more than one purpose to save money and space in your home as well.

4. Organize a routine for your child

It's a good idea to schedule your baby's sleep and lunch schedules daily. This helps you manage your day better and provides you with time to rest as well. Organizing a routine for the child is a big challenge, but if you succeed in it, the child will then organize. We do not advise you to leave the baby crying alone until bedtime. The first 18 months of your baby's life are the stage of trust, trust in the world and their parents in the first place. If your baby cries, try calming him down, talking to him or reading a story. 30 minutes before your baby's bedtime, soften the sounds and turn the lights on the room as much as possible.

Some babies tend to wander or sleepy and sleep during feeding, and therefore, the baby's meal is interrupted in the middle, which makes him feel hungry before 3 hours have passed, which is the next date for feeding. There are plenty of ways to get your child to eat their whole meal, such as playing in their ear or nose or talking to them to make sure they will remain alert until the end of the meal. The beginning of a routine for the child is sometimes a tedious process, but after the child gets used to it and regularity, you will find that you have saved a lot of your effort and the child's digestion process becomes better.

5- Enjoy your child's childhood

Despite fatigue and fatigue, we advise you to enjoy all stages of his life, especially the first year in which you become a witness to your baby's growth and change daily. It is an arduous but happy and special journey. Read, caress and talk to your child. Build your friendship with him from the first year, immerse him in your love and care, and make him feel safe. One day you will wish for the return of the first year of his life again.