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Infant care tends to demand a lot from parents in terms of physical as well as emotional care. There are several different types of physical care that parents need to provide for their infant. Here are some of the most important ones:
Food
Providing an infant with food is, of course, one of the most basic priorities for parents. This means finding the right balance of nutrients and vitamins to ensure healthy development. Your infant will require either breastmilk or iron-fortified baby formula for the first few months of his or her life before moving onto semi-solid and solid foods at around the age of six months. Consult with your physician to make sure that your child is receiving a healthy, balanced diet. Your physician will help you determine the right time to begin to supplement breast milk or formula with other foods.
Physical affection
Studies conducted by infant care professionals have revealed that physical acts of affection toward your infant greatly improve things such as brain development. Make sure to spend quality time with your child with plenty of physical interaction. This could include sharing a bath together, rocking your child before nap or bedtime, or exploring infant massage.
Clothing
It is not enough to just provide your baby with something to wear. You also need to ensure that your child is warm and comfortable. Many parents may dress their infants in trendy clothes without considering how comfortable the infant might be. It is better to stay with simple, conventional clothing, such as baby jumpers and booties instead of jackets, jeans, and sneakers.