Come, Know Unique Facts in Newborns

Everything about Little One will certainly be the center of attention of Mother and Father. Well, so as not to be surprised or confused, let's look at a number of conditions that seem to occur in adults, but are normal in newborns. After staying in the womb for about 9 months, a newborn baby will need time to adapt to the outside world. In this adaptation process, Mother and Father may find their own uniqueness in the body of the Little One, such as dry and crusty skin, to discoloration of stool or feces.

5 Unique Facts on Newborns

Before Mother and Father panic because they see various things that are in the Little One, here are some unique facts on newborns that need to be known:

1. Dry or crusty skin

Dry skin and peeling naturally experienced by newborns. Just imagine, Little was in the liquid for 9 months before being exposed to outside air. Whereas today the entire surface of the skin is no longer moisturized by amniotic fluid, even dealing directly with the outside air and wind. Even so, this condition will usually disappear by itself in 1 month. However, Mother can still relieve it by applying a special moisturizing lotion for babies, as well as keeping the Little One always hydrated or sufficiently fluid by routinely breastfeeding it. In addition, some babies also experience crusty skin on their heads, resembling dandruff. Mother can clean this crust slowly with a soft-toothed comb.

2. Stool color and CHAPTER frequency change

The baby's first faeces is generally greenish black and this is normal. This stool, called meconium, consists of fluid, as well as everything else that the baby digests while still in the womb. Uniquely, this stool does not smell because it does not contain bacteria. Along with breastfeeding, the color of the stool will change from green to yellow. These changes are common, so you don't need to worry. The color of the stool will start to resemble adults, namely brownish yellow, to dark brown, when your child begins to eat complementary foods (breast milk). Apart from color, Mother doesn't need to be confused if Little One doesn't have clear bowel frequency. He could have defecated 3 times or more per day, but it could also be rarer, for example only once a day or once a week. These uniqueness occurs because the baby's stomach is still small and digestion is still developing. But if the Little Stool is very runny to more than 5 times a day, it is advisable to take it to the doctor, because of the possibility of baby having diarrhea.

3. Bulging breasts and erect penis

Normal baby boys and girls have protruding breasts and can even express milk. This happens because of the influence of estrogen exposure from the Mother during pregnancy, but it does not need to be suppressed, yes. Generally the condition of the breasts will return to normal in a few weeks. In baby girls, the influence of hormones also sometimes causes mild menstruation for several days. In baby boys, the mother may also find that his penis can get erect before he urinates. This is also common, Mother.

4. Pubic swelling

Pubic baby boy (penis and testicles) and girl (vaginal labia), can swell after birth. This condition occurs due to the influence of hormones during pregnancy, accumulation of fluid during the uterus, and tissue injury that occurs when the baby's body is born. Even so, this swelling will disappear in a few days as your little pee. If the swelling does not disappear after 3 months, you should take your child to the doctor to get the right advice.

5. Cry without tears

Crying is the baby's way of communicating with Mother. However, in newborns, crying may not be accompanied by tears. This condition occurs because the tear glands have not yet fully developed and are only enough to moisturize the eye. Little will just shed tears when crying, when you reach the age of 1-3 months. Not only that, babies cannot laugh when they are born. Although he can form a curvilinear smile with his lips, Little is generally only able to laugh when he reaches the age of 3-4 months. In addition to a variety of unique facts above, Mother and Father may also find Little often sneeze, snore, even looked like a squint in the early days of his life. These things include how babies adapt to new environments. Even so, if you feel very worried or see your child uncomfortable, immediately consult a pediatrician.