Bathing babies safely

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The article is professionally consulted by Master, Doctor Vu Quoc Anh - Pediatrician - Department of Pediatrics - Neonatology - Vinmec Danang International General Hospital.

For many mothers, bathing a newborn is a huge challenge. Improper bathing will also harm the health and development of children.

1. When should a newborn baby bathe?

Parents should give their children a bath when there is warm sunshine, preferably around 10-11 am or between 3 pm and 4 pm. Bathing should not be too long, only 4-5 minutes for each bath for babies under 3 months old.

2. How to bathe a baby safely

2.1 Prepare before bathing the baby Clothes, diapers, towels, socks, gloves, hats, cotton wool and 70 degrees alcohol to clean the baby's navel. Bathtub contains warm water from 36-37 degrees Celsius (use elbow to check the temperature of water, avoid bathing with too hot water for children).

Shower gel, shampoo, baby powder, baby oil. The bathroom is airtight, well-lit, the room temperature is maintained in the range of 29-30 degrees Celsius, do not turn on the air conditioner or fan when bathing the baby (in winter, a heater can be used to warm up when bathing the baby). 2.2 Practice a safe infant bath Bathing position: When your baby is taking a bath, let him sit comfortably on a absorbent chair. Hold your baby on your left or right arm, with your baby's head in the palm of your hand and your back on your arm. The baby's bottom is placed on the mother's lap. Wash your face: Use a soft towel to soak in warm water, wring it out, and then gently wipe your baby's face, eyes, bridge of nose, ears, and neck. Wash hair: Use the thumb and middle finger of the left hand to cover the child's ear to prevent water from entering the baby's ear during bathing. Use your right hand to wash the baby's hair by gently rubbing it to remove dead cells on the baby's skin with warm water, then dry the baby's hair with a towel. Full body bath: Take off the baby's clothes and diapers. Put the baby in the bath tub, wash the baby's whole body with shower gel. When bathing, mothers need to pay attention to clean the intimate area, groin, elbows, elbows, buttocks, armpits... Bathing newborn babies who have not shed the umbilical cord: In this case, the mother needs to bathe carefully and absolutely do not let the umbilical cord fall off. Water gets into the baby's umbilical cord to prevent infection. 2.3 Taking care of the newborn baby after bathing After the baby is bathed, the mother quickly dries herself with a clean towel and then applies talcum powder to the following parts: Neck, armpit, chest, groin, buttocks, elbows, and elbows. If the baby has not yet shed the umbilical cord, the mother should use alcohol 70 degrees to disinfect and gently change the umbilical cord for the baby. If you find that the baby's belly button is swollen and has pus, you should take the child to see a doctor for the fastest examination and treatment. Finally, put on diapers, clean clothes, mittens, gloves, hats, towels for the baby.

3. Notes after bathing babies

Prepare all the necessary bathing supplies and have them ready so that after you shower, you can get dressed right away.

Be sure to close the doors to keep the room warm so your child doesn't catch a cold. Put the water in the bath tub about 7cm, you should check the water temperature at a moderate level (about 32°C), should not be too hot because it will cause your child to burn. Use mild body wash suitable for baby's skin and in small doses. Using too much body wash will make your baby's skin dry. Newborns only need to bathe about 2-3 times a week, as long as you clean areas such as face, neck, mouth, hands and feet and genitals daily. As a key area of ​​Vinmec Medical system, Pediatrics Department always brings satisfaction to customers and is highly appreciated by industry experts with:
Gathering a team of leading pediatricians: including leading experts with high professional qualifications (professors, associate professors, doctorates, masters), experienced, worked at major hospitals such as Bach Mai, 108.. Doctors All are well-trained, professional, with a mind - range, understanding young psychology. In addition to domestic pediatric specialists, the Department of Pediatrics also has the participation of foreign experts (Japan, Singapore, Australia, USA) who are always pioneers in applying the latest and most effective treatment regimens. . Comprehensive services: In the field of Pediatrics, Vinmec provides a series of continuous medical examination and treatment services from Newborn to Pediatric and Vaccine,... according to international standards to help parents take care of their baby's health from birth to childhood. from birth to adulthood Specialized techniques: Vinmec has successfully deployed many specialized techniques to make the treatment of difficult diseases in Pediatrics more effective: neurosurgery - skull surgery, stem cell transplantation. blood in cancer treatment. Professional care: In addition to understanding children's psychology, Vinmec also pays special attention to the children's play space, helping them to have fun and get used to the hospital's environment, cooperate in treatment, improve the efficiency of medical treatment. Master. Dr. Vu Quoc Anh has nearly 10 years of experience as a resident doctor and treating doctor at Hue Central Hospital and Danang Children's Hospital. Currently, he is a Pediatrician - Vinmec Da Nang International General Hospital.

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