The first walk with the baby is recommended to be carried out not earlier than the second week of life. Its duration has to be no more than 15 minutes. It is important that the baby it was correctly dressed, and mother took things of prime necessity - diapers, wet napkins and water.
When to begin the first walks
Experts recommend to begin walks with the baby with the second week of his life. Irrespective of season, duration of the first exit to the street has to be no more than 15 minutes. Every day stay time in the fresh air has to increase gradually, will not reach two-three hours yet – depending on opportunities of mom and weather conditions. It is necessary to pay attention that in cold months it is necessary to pay special attention to the newborn's clothes. As its ability to thermal control is not developed yet, it is very important not to allow overheating or overcooling. At air temperature below 10-12 degrees the pediatricians recommend to postpone the first walks with the kid for some time.
As it is correct to dress the baby
That the child did not sweat before an exit to the street, it is necessary to follow the simple rule: at first mom puts on, then – the kid. It is necessary to remember that the newborn cannot be muffled up excessively at all, overheating can be more dangerous than freezing to it.
In summertime of year, light high overshoes from cotton will become a great option. It is a universal thing which is most convenient in use. It provides open access to handles and legs and also pleases parents with convenient fasteners between legs which are ideal for fast change of pampers. Obligatory attribute is the light hat, it is desirable on ties which will protect a head of the baby from overheating.
In winter season, overalls or envelopes with sheep wool will approach. Under a bottom it is desirable to put on a t-shirt with a sweater. The main thing that the baby had an opportunity to move, and his face remained open. Special attention needs to be paid to that handles and legs of the baby were in heat. For this purpose not prickly mittens and socks will approach.
What to take on walk
On walk with the newborn it is necessary to take several diapers and wet napkins as, most likely, mom should change clothes of the baby in summertime of year. If the child stays on artificial feeding, it is necessary to take a small bottle with mix if necessary to feed up the baby. Also it is worth to remember about water, the separate small bottle for this purpose will be required. In winter time it is necessary to transport food and water in a special thermos, however it is recommended to use them only in emergency situations under favorable weather conditions.
Where to go for a walk
In the first days of life of walk with the newborn, as a rule, take place in the yard or nearby to the house. Several weeks later it is possible to plan the first trip to longer distances. The park in which the kid will be able to enjoy fresh air will become the great place. It is necessary to avoid noisy platforms and other populous places. At this age the baby needs rest as during walk he most often sleeps.