baby care Tag

Babies typically take 10-20 minutes to self-soothe and fall asleep. This process varies for each child depending on factors like age, bedtime routine, and sleep environment. Infants under 6 months often need parental assistance to settle and may take longer to self-soothe. Establishing a calming bedtime routine and creating a conducive sleep environment can help babies learn to self-soothe and drift off to sleep more easily.

When should I start thinking about my baby's mental health? Meet Dr. Lisa Damour, a psychologist and child development expert, who will answer these and other questions in her miniUNICEF Parenting Masterclass. In the same way, she discovers the "4 things you can do to promote and take care of your child's mental health", according to Christian Muñoz Farias, a specialist in Child Psychiatry. We will be parents for the first time. What should we feel? Believing that there is a correct answer to this question is the first mistake. There's no set manual for emotions, so it's normal to feel happy, frustrated, tired, or nervous, according to Lisa Damour. In the same way, we will not be able to control the mental health of our babies, it is essential to understand that from the moment we meet them we must take care of them. But… How do achieve it?

As the newborn baby has skin that is anatomically and physiologically different from that of an adult, its care must be special. Its function is that of a barrier since it passes from the uterus, where it is surrounded by liquid, to the outside environment.