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How to properly bathe a newborn is something that many families are interested in because it is an important challenge in the process of child care. Here's a guide on how to bathe your newborn to make them feel good and turn each bath into a relaxing time for both mother and baby.
1. What to prepare before bathing a newborn?
Before bathing a newborn, mothers need to fully prepare the following items so that they do not have to interrupt when bathing the newborn, avoid bathing for too long for the baby:
Prepare clean clothes, Socks, socks, hats to replace the baby, towels to wrap the baby immediately after bathing, cotton wool and 70 degrees alcohol to clean the baby's navel, bucket towels for bathing babies and tongue pads.
Prepare 2 bath tubs for children, pre-filled with warm water from 36-37 degrees Celsius, you can test warm water by putting your elbow in the water to check, avoid too hot water causing discomfort to the child.
Prepare baby powder, shampoo, shower gel for babies, if you bathe with lemon, you should prepare lemon cut ready to use.
Bathing area for children should choose a closed room, enough light, room temperature should be maintained from 29-30 degrees Celsius, if bathing in winter, you can turn on the heater to warm up when bathing.
Các mẹ cần chuẩn bị vật dụng đầy đủ để tránh bị gián đoạn khi tắm cho trẻ
2. How to bathe a newborn
Many first-time parents are inexperienced in bathing their babies. To properly bathe a newborn, mothers can refer to the following steps:
Lying position for the baby: Putting the baby in the right position will make it easier for you to bathe the baby and the baby himself will feel comfortable. more comfortable during the shower. You will use the palm of your hand to support the baby's head, the body on the dominant arm, and the buttocks on the mother's lap. You should sit on a chair to make bathing more convenient for the baby.
Wash your face: Use a towel to soak up water and gently wipe your child's face and neck. To wash the baby's hair, gently rub the baby's head to remove dead cells on the baby's skin. After washing, quickly dry the baby's head.
Full body bath : Put the child in a basin of water, keep the baby's neck fixed with your hands, bathe the whole body for the child and pay attention to carefully clean the groin area, elbows, legs, buttocks and armpits... If the child has not yet shed the umbilical cord. Mothers need to be careful and avoid letting the water get into the umbilical cord to cause infection.
When the bath is over, transfer the baby to the second bath to rinse, then take the baby out and put it in a prepared towel to dry the baby.
3. What to do after bathing the newborn?
After bathing the newborn, the mother must quickly dry the baby's body, to avoid letting the baby catch a cold. After drying, the mother will apply talcum powder to areas such as the neck, armpits, chest, groin, buttocks, elbows, and elbows. Applying baby powder to those locations will help absorb moisture quickly, keeping baby's skin drier.
Nhanh chóng lau khô người cho bé ngay sau khi tắm để tránh bị cảm lạnh
Pour physiological saline into the eyes and nose of the child, use the tongue to beat the baby, use a cotton swab to wipe the water from the child's ear.
For babies who have not yet shed the umbilical cord, after bathing, the mother will use 70 degrees of alcohol to clean, disinfect and then change the umbilical cord for the baby. During the process of changing the umbilical cord, if the mother detects unusual symptoms such as swelling and pus, she should quickly take the child to see a doctor and treat.
After completing the above stages, the mother wears diapers and clothes, gloves, feet, hats for the child.
4. Some notes you need to know when bathing a newborn
Here are some notes when bathing babies that families should know:
The most suitable time to bathe your baby is when the sun is warm, usually around 10-11pm or from 3-4 pm. In addition, you should choose the time before your baby sleeps or after he eats 1-2 hours to avoid the baby spitting up during the bath or the baby can sleep better after bathing.
Bath time for children should not be too long, it is easy for children to catch a cold. A reasonable amount of time for you to bathe your baby lasts from 4-5 minutes for babies under 3 months old.
If you are new or inexperienced in bathing children, you can ask experienced bathers to help and learn gradually, if not, you can wipe the baby's body to protect the baby's skin.
Although regular bathing can help babies feel comfortable, you should not bathe your baby too much. In the summer, you can take a bath once a day, in the winter it may take 2-3 days to bathe, the rest of the days you can wipe your body to clean the baby.
In the process of bathing the baby, you can interact with the baby by talking, this will help you and the baby increase affection and attachment.
Có thể lau người để vệ sinh cho trẻ thay vì tắm thường xuyên
Should choose the type of shower gel, shampoo specifically for children and use in a moderate amount, should not use too much to cause dry skin.
When a child shows abnormal signs of health, parents can take the child to Vinmec Health system for timely examination and treatment.
As a key area of Vinmec Health System, Pediatrics Department - Vinmec International General Hospital always brings satisfaction to customers and is highly appreciated by industry experts thanks to the following advantages:
gathers a team of leading doctors and doctors in Pediatrics: including leading experts, with high professional qualifications (professors, associate professors, doctorates, masters), experienced, having worked in different hospitals. big hospitals like Bach Mai, 108.. The doctors are all well-trained, professional, have a heart - reach, understand 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.
