Giving birth is one of the beautiful things a woman can experience. This is not just an experience but it is also a mark of the beginning of the new chapter of a life being a mother. Motherhood has many rewards but usually, mothers who gave birth for the first time would need some advices on how to properly take care of their new baby.

At an average, newborn children sleep for sixteen hours a day. After birth, the baby's nervous system continue to develop so you can be sure that by three months he will start to sleep longer and at the right age, he can sleep for six hours at nighttime. Make sure to let your baby to sleep everytime he wants to.

Apart from sleep, newborn baby also need exercise. You can do this by massaging your baby. If you exercise your baby you can help him develop his control, muscle strength and muscle coordination. Have your baby sleep on his backside and softly bend his elbows and knees. Also move his limbs slowly. This gives a good bonding experience to both child and mother as well as develop baby's muscles.

It is important to give your baby proper diet during his first months of life. They can have milk directly from their mother or baby formula. He should be given milk every few hours in the day. You will know when he is hungry if he gets fussy or by crying.

It is not recommended to bathe newborn baby everyday for it can cause their skin to dry. Sponge bath is recommended at the very beginning for it is a lot gentle and can upset the baby less. Make sure you clean the lines in your baby's skin and diaper area too. Wrap one part of your baby's body with soft towel so that he will not feel cold.

Taking care of your baby should be enjoyable. Do not be shy to ask other experienced moms for advices about caring for the baby. Also, you can ask tips about caring for new baby from your doctor.