Well, here you are at home - a little treasure and a caring mom, who has a huge number of questions about caring for a child. These questions arise every second. How to bathe a baby, what should be done so that the baby does not spit up after feeding, how long to walk with a newborn? Do not worry, very soon all this will be a mere trifle for you.
When and how much to walk with a newborn?
It is clear that in the first days it will be scary for you to even swaddle or bathe your child, not to mention going out with the baby on the street. Better leave your fears at home and go for a walk with your baby.
And most importantly, don't put off your walks until tomorrow. You can and should start walking with a newborn immediately after you arrive home. It is not at all necessary to sit at home for a whole month, waiting for something incomprehensible. The child definitely needs fresh air. Everyday! But be smart. There is no need to go for a walk with a newborn if there is a blizzard, rain or strong wind outside. The kid will instantly get sick. If it's sunny and calm outside, dress up right now and go.
So how long to walk with a newborn?
It is not necessary to take the baby outside for a long time. Keep your first walks just 5 minutes long. No more. This is especially true for "winter" children. In 5 minutes, the tiny toddler will have enough time to breathe fresh air so that he will sleep soundly after a walk for a couple of hours.
If the child was born in the summer, it is possible and necessary to increase the walking time. Do not sit at home in the stuffy atmosphere when it is + 30 ° С outside. But don't get carried away. A newborn is a newborn. And it is recommended to accustom to walking gradually.
For example, today is the first day and you are only 5 minutes out. Well done! Great start! Let your walk with the newborn last 7 minutes tomorrow. And the day after tomorrow - as many as 10. So you get to half an hour. Then you can safely add 5-10 minutes daily. This is an ideal option for those mothers whose babies were born during the cold season.
"Summer" toddlers are certainly lucky. Their walks will be longer from the first days of life. But try to walk with the newborn in time too. At least the first month. Start with 10 minutes. And add another 5-10 daily.
During the walk, the baby will constantly sleep. This will continue for about two months. You yourself will notice how, once you find yourself on the street, the baby will calmly sleep in the stroller in a few minutes. And you will look at him as at the most dear, dear and beloved man in the whole wide world. And this is great!
