Baby Skills To Master for the First Month

As a new parent, you’ll quickly learn you have a lot of skills to learn within the first month. Don’t fret: here’s a breakdown of the most basic baby skills to master for the first month that you’ll most certainly be a pro at in no time.

Trimming Fingernails

Unfortunately, there’s no way around clipping your baby’s nails. In fact, it’s one of the most straightforward skills you’ll find worth learning. After giving your baby a bath, ensure they’re in a stable position with good lighting. Their nails will be softer after their bath. It’s okay to ask your partner for help!

Putting in a Car Seat

Before your child comes into the world, learn the proper ways to install an infant car seat and the best practices for turning the seat around as the child grows. Go to a certified technician who can walk you through the process and teach you how to properly buckle up your baby.

After your baby is born, go minimal. Ditch the head supports, and remember to place a blanket over your baby during the cold seasons rather than dress them in a puffy jacket.

Changing Diapers

Changing diapers is one of the most vital skills to learn as a new parent—and we mean vital. If you don’t know how to properly change a diaper, those poopy diapers will be disasters to clean up! The best advice we can give you is to first go over the proper changing procedure. One method of changing a diaper is to slide a clean diaper underneath your child first and then unlatch both tabs on the sides of the dirty diaper. Then, lift your baby’s ankles and wipe your baby down, and set the dirty diaper aside.

These are the most critical baby skills to master for the first month. No matter what skills you learn, you’re still doing a good job. As a new parent, don’t be afraid to reach out for help or ask questions; there’s no such thing as a wrong question. As you work to be the best parent for your child, you’ll take the world one mastered baby skill at a time.