With chickenpox, doctors give advice to parents about the prohibition of bathing children. This statement should not be taken too categorically. There are special rules for the hygiene of babies during chickenpox and a number of restrictions. Bathing during this period is sometimes not only possible, but also necessary.
Instructions
Step 1
You should not bathe your child in the early days of the development of chickenpox. At this time, water sores are just beginning to appear, and water can only do harm. During this period, it is necessary to take care of the baby's personal hygiene, but all methods of bathing must be completely excluded.
Step 2
A few days after being infected with chickenpox, the bubbles begin to burst, eventually turning into crusts. If during this period the child does not have a fever, runny nose or cough, then bathing is not a contraindication. The main point is that in no case should you use washcloths, rub your skin with your hands and use any gels, shampoos and other means that can irritate the affected skin areas.
Step 3
Bathing a child during chickenpox should be very careful. A light and short shower may be ideal. Drying your baby with a towel is also not worth it. Better wrap the baby in a soft cloth and wait until the water is completely absorbed.
Step 4
Bathing a child during chickenpox is necessary first of all if the infection occurred during the hot summer period. Open wounds can get dirt, sweat and other contaminants. That is why special attention should be paid to the hygiene of the child.
Step 5
It is better not to bathe a child in a bath with the addition of potassium permanganate. The smallest crystals of the substance, if they get into the wounds, will cause severe irritation. Potassium permanganate must be diluted in water very carefully and a minimum amount should be used. Much more effective and safer in this case are herbal baths. You can add to the water, for example, a decoction of chamomile, oak bark or celandine.
Step 6
Bathing a child during chickenpox should be done only when necessary. If the baby has a fever or has obvious symptoms resembling a cold, then bathing is better to postpone for a more favorable period.
