The baby has very delicate skin. It must be carefully monitored from the first hours of a child's life, otherwise irritation cannot be avoided. The ass and genitals need special care. After each chair, the baby must be washed, and not only girls, but also boys need this. In case, for some reason, it will not be possible to wash the baby, you must have special baby wipes in your home first aid kit.
It is necessary
- - baby soap;
- - baby cream;
- -powder;
- -soft towel or napkin;
- -wet baby wipes.
Instructions
Step 1
It is necessary to wash the baby only with running water. Stagnant water will not remove all contaminants. In addition, residues of excrement can be transferred to other areas of the skin. Before picking up your baby, turn on the tap and adjust the water temperature. It should be around 37 ° C. In a house where there is a small child, there must be a water thermometer, but in this case you do not really need it, your hand will perfectly feel how the temperature is suitable for such a gentle creation. In any case, before washing your baby, you should try the water with your hand.
Step 2
Take the baby and place it on the forearm of the left hand, belly up. The baby's head should be on your elbow joint, there is enough support for it. Hold the thigh with the left hand. The water from the tap will first flow into your palm. Even a well-regulated tap can suddenly come out of boiling water or ice water. If you hold the baby correctly, then you will have the opportunity to react quickly and not burn the baby.
Step 3
Wash your child from front to back. Previously, it was believed that only girls were washed in this way, and boys could be washed as desired. But in the end, the pediatricians came to the conclusion that the remains of feces are also harmful to the genitals of boys and can cause inflammation. Therefore, you need to be careful. With this method of washing, the risk of feces getting on the genitals is significantly reduced.
Step 4
You don't need to wash your baby's bottom with soap every time. Do this 1-2 times a day. If you use soap too often, the protective fat layer is washed off, the skin loses its elasticity and becomes inflamed. This must be avoided, no baby likes it when something hurts or itches.
Step 5
Gently blot your bottom and genitals with a soft cotton towel or tissue. Lubricate them with a special baby cream. You can also use baby powder. This should always be done. Timely treatment prevents the appearance of diaper rash.
Step 6
Take your time to put on a diaper or swaddle your baby right away. The skin needs to breathe, so let the baby be naked for a couple of minutes. The main thing is that the apartment is warm. Air baths should be regular.
