What activities can test tube babies do in a month
IVF is a kind of baby that is fertilized and developed in the laboratory through assisted reproductive technology. IVF babies need special care and attention after birth. Although one month old IVF babies are still sensitive to the external environment, they can also carry out some appropriate activities to promote their development and growth.
Daily nursing activities
One month old IVF babies need daily nursing activities to maintain their health and comfort. These activities include:
1. Feeding: Test tube babies generally need to be fed every 2-3 hours, including breast feeding and artificial feeding. Breast milk is very important for the development of infants and can provide rich nutrients and immune substances. If the breast milk is insufficient or unavailable, you can choose artificial feeding and use formula milk powder to feed the baby.
2. Stripping, bathing and diaper changing: The skin of IVF is very fragile and sensitive, and it needs to bathe regularly to keep it clean and hygienic. The bath time should be controlled at about 10 minutes, and the water temperature should be moderate. After bathing, you need to carefully dry and keep your skin fresh. At the same time, check whether the diaper is wet every 2-3 hours, and change the clean diaper in time.
3. Hiccup: Test tube babies should belch after eating to release the gas in their stomachs. Burping can help prevent stomach discomfort and abdominal distension, and also help to avoid reflux and milk spillage.
Tactile and motor activity
One month old IVF babies begin to develop tactile and motor abilities, which can promote their growth through the following activities:
1. Close hugging: Test tube babies like to be hugged, and can establish parent-child relationship and strengthen the baby's sense of security through close hugging. At the same time, hugging has a positive effect on the baby's limb development and sense of balance.
2. Prone position activities: One month old test tube babies can lie on the blanket for prone position activities. This helps them exercise their strength and promote the development of neck and back muscles.
3. Exercise calisthenics: Although test tube babies are only one month old, they can try some simple exercise calisthenics suitable for their age, such as gently clapping their hands, raising their head or moving their feet. These activities help to exercise the baby's coordination ability and muscle strength.
Visual and auditory activities
One month old IVF babies become interested in sound and light, and can stimulate their visual and auditory development through the following activities:
1. Visual stimulation: IVF babies are more interested in high contrast images and colors, and can use black and white cards and color toys to attract their attention. At the same time, some moving toys can be placed within the baby's sight range to stimulate their tracking reaction.
2. Auditory stimulation: IVF babies are very sensitive to sound and can play some soft music or whisper to stimulate their auditory development. In addition, you can use various sound toys or ringing bells to attract their attention.
3. Picture reading materials: Although one month old IVF babies cannot understand words, they can choose some children's books with rich images to show them. This has a positive effect on establishing reading interest and improving visual cognition.
Summary
One month old IVF babies can promote their development and growth through various activities. Daily nursing activities, including feeding, bathing and changing diapers, can maintain the baby's health and comfort. Tactile and motor activities, such as hugging and prone position activities, help to exercise the baby's body strength and sense of balance. Visual and auditory activities, such as providing visual and auditory stimuli, can promote the development of infants' perception and cognitive abilities. Through these activities, parents can actively participate in and guide the growth of IVF babies and help them grow healthily and happily.
