Guide to Creating a Safe Space at Home for Your Newborn Baby
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Guide to Creating a Safe Space at Home for Your Newborn Baby
We know that your excitement is increasing as you approach that big day when you will hold your baby in your arms. The first steps you will take at home when you return from the hospital and the safe space you have prepared for your baby will give you great peace of mind at the beginning of your parenting adventure.
Preparing your home for your new family member is not only a physical arrangement but also the most important stage of adapting to this new life psychologically. With the right precautions, you can create a healthy, clean, and safe environment for your baby.
In-Home Security and Item Placement
The location of these items in the room is as vital as the selection of items in the baby's room. Safety should be at the forefront, especially when placing basic furniture such as cribs and cabinets.
First of all, taking firm steps from the beginning so that the items you will use do not pose a risk during your baby's movement period will minimize your worries in the long run.
- The crib should be away from the window
- Honeycombs and heaters should be distanced
- Cabinets should be fixed to the wall
- Locks should be installed on drawers
- Protectors should be installed on sharp corners
- Sockets should be covered with safety covers
- Cables should be kept out of reach
- Water-based products should be preferred when choosing paint
Sleep quality is one of the cornerstones of newborn development. The ideal temperature level of the room should be kept between 20-22 degrees and ventilated regularly so as not to create drafts. You should not forget that your baby will spend most of his time asleep in the first months.
Dim floor lighting that will not tire your baby's eyes and facilitate his transition to sleep should be preferred. A correct sleep environment positively affects every detail, from your baby's immune system to cognitive development.
Avoiding unnecessary items in the room both facilitates cleaning and creates a spacious space where your baby can move freely in the coming months.
"Your baby's health sprouts in the safe environment you offer him. Small measures at home allow them to take big and healthy steps in life."
CHILD HEALTH AND DISEASES UNITHygiene, Floor Selection and Final Checks
Care should be taken to ensure that the carpets and floor coverings to be used in the baby's room are anti-allergic, easy to clean and dust-free. Floor cleaning is of great importance to protect your baby's respiratory tract.
The contents of the materials used during the cleaning phase should also be reviewed. Instead of cleaners containing heavy chemicals, organic and environmentally friendly products should be your first choice.
- Daily ventilation of the room should be provided routinely.
- The cleaning materials used should be selected from chemical-free products.
- Your baby's clothes and bedspreads should be washed with non-perfumed, sensitive skin detergents.
After completing all these preparations, take a deep breath. Your home is now ready for your little miracle. Enjoy that first moment you will experience when you return from the hospital.
Remember, an expert staff is always with you for your baby's development and routine health checks. You can get support from our Pediatrics unit for newborn follow-up and all your questions, and you can make your appointment with confidence.
