How to properly wash a newborn baby
It is necessary to wash the baby not only for hygienic purposes, but also to instill cleanliness in him from the first days of life. In the future, the grown-up child will do his toilet without reminders.
You can wash your baby carefully and gentlyPhoto: GettyFor the procedure, you need to prepare:
- A small container with pure boiled water at a temperature of 36-37 ° C;
- Quilted lawsuits or tampons;
- Clean towel.
To wash a newborn, water must be boiled.You can stop using this when your baby is a few months old. The procedure is best done by placing the baby on a changing table or changing board. Before washing, an adult should wash their hands thoroughly. A cotton pad or swab is soaked in boiled water and lightly wrung out. First, wipe the eyes from the temple to the bridge of the nose. A separate swab should be taken for each eye. Next, wipe the baby's forehead, nose, cheeks and chin with a new swab. Then clean the neck and area behind the ears. From birth, a baby should have their own separate towel, which will be regularly washed and carefully ironed. You cannot rub the skin with a towel, you need to gently blot it. What to wash a newborn baby with if his eyes are festering - tea leaves are best. In the first weeks of life, minor purulent discharge may appear from the eyes. To get rid of them, you can wipe the eyes with strong unsweetened tea. But you should definitely tell your pediatrician about this problem, he may prescribe treatment. When washing, it is advisable to clean the child's nose and ears. This is conveniently done with small cotton swabs twisted from regular cotton wool and soaked in sunflower or Vaseline oil. You can also use special cotton swabs with a limiter. It will not allow you to insert the swab too deeply and thereby cause discomfort to the child. The oral cavity of a newborn does not require any special care, but you need to watch for white plaque on the mucous membranes, indicating the appearance of thrush. Washing a child is not at all difficult, but he will receive a boost of energy for the whole day. Read also:
