新生兒是世界上最美妙的事情，他可以在你開始新家庭的旅程中，為你的帶來許多愛和歡樂。
對作為人父母的認知和責任，以及這個角色所帶來的日常挑戰，既令人畏懼又令人興奮。有很多東西需要學習，有很多新的開始。
寶寶的第一年是一個「機會時代」。在這個時候，你可以為孩子的情緒健康和他未來身體的健康奠定基礎。
在短短12個月內，你的寶寶將經歷令人難以置信的轉變，從無助的新生兒變成活躍的幼兒。您的寶寶將以驚人的速度成長和變化。
每個月都會帶來新的、令人興奮的進展。寶寶的第一年將充滿挑戰和冒險。我們隨時為你提供建議、指引和支援。
A crying baby
Your baby will cry. This is how they will communicate their needs in the early days. Many parents and carers find it stressful when their baby cries. This is a natural response to a crying baby and helps us to work hard to try and calm them. However, some babies cry more than others, and some parents may feel especially stressed, worried, or anxious when their baby cries. It’s helpful to be aware of this before your baby arrives.
ICON Parents Advice provides information explaining:
- Infant crying is normal.
- Comforting methods can help. Check your baby’s temperature, do they need a nappy change, or feeding? Try singing or talking to them.
- It’s OK to walk away, so long as your baby is safe and you can return within a couple of minutes to check on your baby, feeling calmer.
- Never, ever shake a baby.
For local support available, ask your midwife or health visitor for details.