When to take your baby Outdoors and for Play

Recently, I overheard the mother of an overprotected 2 month old, priding in telling a host of women, “It’s the first time I have exposed him to the world outside our cosy room”. That is a wrong attitude. You should begin to take your baby, once he is a week old, outdoors for an hour or two everyday provided that the weather is conducive. Dress him adequately – neither too much nor too little. Just that he is going to stay out for his daytime nap(s) is not a good reason to wrap him with too many clothes. In order that he gets used to the sun, do expose him to sunlight. Avoid the glare of the sun falling on his eyes, however. Fresh air and sunlight is good for your baby. Once the baby is a week or two old, he should be put in pram after his morning feed or thereafter and taken out. This will not only do good to your baby but will also be an exercise for you The mother should find time to play with him. Even newborns enjoy playing. If you are going to keep him in the pram in the greenery of your lawn, make sure you have him protected from mosquitoes and other insects. A mosquito net may be required.