How to take a shower for a newborn baby? Must-read guide for new parents
Bathing for newborns is an important part of care, but many new parents will be at a loss when facing soft babies. The following is a complete guide to baby bathing compiled in combination with popular parenting topics on the entire network in the past 10 days, including detailed steps, precautions and frequently asked questions.
1. Basic data on newborn bathing
| project | Suggested standards | Things to note |
|---|---|---|
| Bathing frequency | 2-3 days/time (can be daily in summer) | Avoid over-cleaning damage to the skin barrier |
| Water temperature | 37-38℃ | Test with the inner side of the elbow, slightly cooler than adult bath water |
| Time control | 5-10 minutes | It needs to be done faster before the umbilical cord falls off |
| Best time period | 10 a.m. or 3 p.m. | Avoid 1 hour before and after breastfeeding |
2. Detailed operation steps
1. Preparation:
• Adjust room temperature to 26-28℃
• Prepare a bathtub, gauze towel, shower gel (PH5.5 weakly acidic), touch oil, etc.
• Cut your nails short and remove jewelry
2. Cleaning order:
① Clean the face with a gauze towel (no shower gel required)
② Hold the head and neck and gradually wet the body
③ Focus on cleaning the wrinkles of the neck, armpits, groin and other parts
④ Finally, clean the private parts (the girl’s baby goes from front to back, and the boy’s baby does not forcefully turn over the foreskin)
3. Special parts treatment:
•Umbilical cord care:Disinfect with 75% alcohol immediately after bathing
•Crack cap on scalp:Apply baby oil 20 minutes in advance to soften
•Eye secretions:Use a separate cotton swab to dip it in normal saline water to clean it
3. Answers to recent hot questions
| Hot search questions | Professional advice |
|---|---|
| What should I do if my baby cries while taking a shower? | You can try a wrap-around bath (wrap the body with a large towel and wash it step by step) |
| Do shower gel need to be used every time? | It is recommended to use it 2-3 times a week and rinse it in water for the rest of the time. |
| How to take a bath for babies with eczema? | The water temperature drops below 36℃, and the time is shortened to 3 minutes |
| How to deal with dry skin after taking a shower? | Apply fragrance-free baby moisturizer within 3 minutes |
4. Safety precautions
• Never leave the baby alone in the tub (even if it is only 5cm water depth)
• Avoid using talcum powder (may cause respiratory problems)
• Pause bathing when:
- Vaccination within 24 hours
- Body temperature exceeds 37.5℃
- Severe damage to the skin
5. Expert advice
According to the latest research by the International Baby Care Association:
• "Sponge bath" can be used for the first 2 weeks after birth (no umbilical cord)
• Choose a tear-free formula for washing and care products
• Timely touching after bathing can promote parent-child relationship
Mastering the correct bathing method can not only keep the baby clean, but also an important time for parent-child interaction. It is recommended that parents participate together and make bathing a daily ritual full of love while ensuring safety.
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