Have you become a happy mother? Have you had a daughter?Congratulations! But remember that with her birth, not only boundless happiness but also great responsibility has settled in your home. After all, a girl is a future woman, and therefore a future mother. And you need to approach her health very seriously. And as you know, cleanliness is the key to health. That is why today we will talk about the hygiene of a newborn girl. Caring for a girl is very different from caring for a boy, so parents should familiarize themselves with the basic rules. This will prevent serious mistakes and make caring for your baby easier.

Skin care

The skin of a newborn girl is veryare gentle and sensitive, so they require special care. In adults, the skin performs several important functions - thermoregulatory, excretory, protective. In babies, the skin is not sufficiently developed and can cope with its functions only with proper and timely care. First, monitor the cleanliness of the skin - the baby needs to be bathed every day during the first month. Of course, if the child is healthy. If the girl is sick, the issue of bathing should be discussed with the baby's doctor. To wash the skin, you should use only detergents specially designed for newborns - gels, foams, baby soap. Try not to buy detergents containing any additives and fragrances - this can provoke the development of an allergic reaction. After bathing, the baby's skin should be gently blotted with a terry towel, without rubbing or stretching it too much, in order to avoid accidental injury. Be sure to blot all the folds thoroughly so that they do not remain damp - otherwise, diaper rash and irritation may occur.

Eyes and ears

Normally, a healthy child should not haveno copious discharge from the eyes and, especially, from the ears. Therefore, if they appear, contact a pediatrician as soon as possible, who will examine the child and, if necessary, prescribe appropriate treatment. If the child is healthy, the ears, nose and eyes do not require any special care. Do not stick cotton swabs into the ears or nose under any circumstances - you can damage them. Remove only the discharge that is on the surface. The skin around the eyes should be wiped with a cotton swab soaked in warm, clean boiled water.

Care of genitals

The baby's genitals also require special care.careful care. After all, in an adult woman, the mucous membrane of the genitals serves as a powerful defense against various infections. A girl is deprived of such protection, which means she is at risk of developing various inflammatory processes. And as a result - the baby gets sick, and in especially severe cases, even fusion of the labia is possible. In order to avoid such misfortunes, parents should carefully monitor the hygiene of the baby's genitals. They should always be dry, clean, the girl should not be overcooled or overheated. Remember that washing a girl also has specific features:

• Use only running water for washing!
• Wash the baby in the direction from the pubis to the priest, but in no case the reverse. Otherwise, there is a risk of getting an E. coli in the child's genital tract.
• Do not use anything to wash the girl, except for usual baby soap. And then only in case of heavy pollution.

It goes without saying that the little girl shouldhave your own soap, bath sponge and towel. Never use your own personal hygiene items when bathing your child! Even if you are completely healthy, there are a lot of bacteria and other microorganisms on your things. Your immune system copes with them perfectly well, and sometimes does not pay attention at all. But the baby's imperfect immune system is not able to do this and your daughter may get sick. Remember that washing should be done after each bowel movement - because if feces get on the mucous membranes of the genitals, there is a high risk of developing an inflammatory process - vulvovaginitis. In addition, the girl needs to be washed every evening and every morning - this should become a self-evident part of life. Do not forget to wash your hands thoroughly before washing your daughter - with soap!

Watch for secretions!

For some reason, there is an opinion that little onesgirls should not normally have any vaginal discharge. And it is quite natural that they get scared when they notice this discharge. But in fact, vaginal discharge is normal for the female body at any age and there is no need to be scared. Moreover, in the first few weeks after birth, a girl may even have bloody vaginal discharge, reminiscent of menstrual discharge. This phenomenon is absolutely normal and occurs due to the fact that a huge amount of female hormones enter the child's body through the placenta. Of course, it is necessary to tell the pediatrician about this, but in most cases there is simply no reason to worry. The main thing that the baby needs is hygiene. But even after this, the vaginal discharge will not stop. They are very scanty and white in color - mucus, epithelium of vaginal cells and certain microorganisms. Normally, the discharge does not cause any inconvenience to the baby - there is no redness or itching. Otherwise, most likely, there are inflammatory processes. Or simply the girl's hygiene leaves much to be desired. Alas, this happens very often. But even if the girl's hygiene is impeccable, the mother may notice a whitish coating in the grooves between the labia majora and minora, which does not come off even after washing. This should not frighten parents either: this coating is not thrush! It is simply a secretion of the glands of the labia, which is necessary to protect the baby's genitals. Some mothers periodically try to remove this coating with a cotton swab. However, you should not do this - you can inadvertently injure the delicate mucous membranes of the baby's labia.

Beware of irritations

No matter how carefully parents monitorcleanliness of the daughter's genitals, it is not always possible to avoid diaper rash. This is unpleasant, but not scary - the main thing is to take the necessary measures in time. Very often, parents can hear advice to wash the child with laundry soap or a solution of potassium permanganate in case of diaper rash. However, this should never be done, so as not to dry out the skin and mucous membranes! It is best to use decoctions of pharmacy chamomile, sage or calendula. The decoctions are very simple to prepare - pour five tablespoons of any of the above herbs with a glass of water, bring to a boil, insist for an hour, then strain thoroughly. Soak a tampon in the decoction, wipe the skin under the baby's knee and leave for 15 minutes. Then carefully examine the treated area, and also analyze the behavior of the baby during this time period. If your daughter has not shown any signs of anxiety and there is no redness or rash on her skin, then she does not have an allergic reaction to medicinal herbs - you can do baths. Pour the herbal decoction into five liters of warm water, place the child's genitals in the bath for 20 minutes. After that, wipe the girl's skin with a sterile cotton pad and let it dry in the air. Baths should be done at least three times a day until the irritation and diaper rash disappear completely. It was already said above that it is undesirable to use soap every time you wash, as it dries the skin very much. Ideally, you should wash the girl with soap only after she has pooped. In all other cases, ordinary water will be quite enough. By the way, about water. The water should be running, but ideally it should be boiled. Cool the water, pour it into a jug and wash the baby. You need to boil water for at least the first month of your baby’s life.

Underwear girls

Your little lady's underwear also requiresclose attention. True, today the only underwear for a newborn baby is most often disposable diapers. However, doctors do not really approve of this approach - they recommend putting on diapers only when necessary. And the rest of the time the baby should be in diapers or rompers - as you prefer. Baby underwear should be washed separately from everything else, using special baby powders, and also thoroughly rinsed. At least for the first month, carefully iron the underwear on both sides. Of course, baby underwear should be made exclusively from natural fabrics - synthetic fibers do not absorb secretions, disrupt the normal process of thermoregulation, contribute to the development of irritation, and sometimes even inflammatory processes.

Habit is second nature

Of course, a newborn baby is unlikely to do anythingunderstands, but it is necessary to accustom the baby to daily hygiene procedures from birth. Hygiene should become something natural and self-evident for the girl - like washing hands, brushing teeth, food, water, air. This means that for the girl, hygiene procedures should not cause unpleasant associations - the temperature of the water and air should be comfortable, your movements should not cause discomfort to the baby. Talk to the baby tenderly during hygiene procedures. Remember that your girl is like a delicate and sensitive flower. Take care of her, and at the first sign of problems, immediately contact a doctor - ideally, a pediatric gynecologist. But in extreme cases, you can also contact a pediatrician. We recommend reading:

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