baby and my life: What is the effect of light on a newborn baby? And is it useful?

What is the effect of light on a newborn baby? And is it useful?

newborn baby care

Light is an important factor in the proper development of the newborn's visual system. Because in the first months of the newborn, the eyes are very sensitive, and the visual input during the first days of the child has some effects on the development of the central nervous system of the newborn.

At birth, the retina cannot distinguish between different colors, so providing continuous visual input gradually into the child's eyes will lead to the development of the retina and the growth of the optic nerves, which will develop the visual parts of the newborn's brain and reduce children's Health problems resulting from light, such as: eye cataracts.

How can I choose the right light for a newborn baby?

There is no specific rule that can be adopted to determine what light is appropriate for a newborn, but the intensity of the lighting must be moderate in brightness, neither too dim nor too bright, in order to avoid any long-term health damage.

appropriate light

Light color: white light or daylight is preferred

Any range within the good blue light range.

It is preferable that the electric lamp be of the fluorescent category

It is preferable to avoid direct lighting and distribution of lighting.

The ways in which the amounts of light can be controlled for a newborn baby,

Putting the light behind the furniture so that the lighting is more widespread, limiting direct and bright lighting.

Distribute the light source in at least three points.

Choose a simple light source without any additives

Placing a brightly colored and transparent curtain that helps prevent excessive light rays from entering the room.

avoid incandescent lights; Because it has concentrated lighting and causes permanent heat.

Adding decorations and toys in the child's room to reduce the concentration of lighting in the room.

Should a newborn be exposed to sunlight?

Newborns should not be exposed to direct sunlight

Because newborns have very sensitive skin that can get sunburned easily which could put them at risk of sunburn

, dehydration, eye damage, and increased risk of infection

skin cancer in the long term.

Children under 12 months of age should not be exposed to ultraviolet rays from the sun.

Can light cause problems for a child?

However, the lighting must be controlled and avoided exposing the newborn to very bright lights, whether coming from the sun, artificial ones or the flash unit at a distance of less than a meter, in order to avoid light rays entering the child's eye and harming the retina.

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