7 Concerns About Your Baby’s Hygiene
It is normal to have questions and concerns about your baby’s hygiene and it is important for parents to know about potential problems for our children.
For example, our baby’s skin is very delicate and sensitive. We must take special precautions when cleaning their skin, such as choosing suitable products that also respect the pH level of their skin.
We also need to know how to bathe them properly and avoid making mistakes that could harm their health and hygiene.
The most important concerns about your baby’s hygiene
These are common concerns about your baby’s hygiene.
Does my baby need a bath every day?
You don’t have to bathe your baby every day. In general, babies don’t get dirty. Therefore, it is not really necessary to bathe them every day.
It’s good to know that bath time can create a strong bond between parents and children.
How can I prevent diaper rash?
Diapers should be changed often and the diaper area should be cleaned very well to avoid diaper rash.
It is important to use enough water. If we are not at home, please use plenty of wet wipes. If you notice that the skin is starting to turn red, then you should take preventive measures.
Using a protective cream, airing the diaper area, changing diapers immediately, and not letting the area get wet can all help prevent diaper rash.
After every bath, we have to dry our baby very well.
How long should their bath last?
A baby’s skin is much more delicate than adult skin. Therefore , their bath should not last more than ten minutes until they are one year old.
The water temperature should not exceed 37 degrees. There is no need to bathe them more than once or twice a week.
How can we avoid mountain?
Berg occurs on the baby’s head and is not very attractive. However, it’s not much of a cause for concern either.
To remove it, you have to massage their scalp with a soft hairbrush and possibly some oil. If it persists, see a pediatrician.
Why does my baby have pimples?
These pimples are produced by the mother’s hormones. It is normal for them to appear. Don’t squeeze them. Let them disappear on their own.
How should I take care of my baby’s hair?
Babies don’t need shampoo. Their hair is very fine and there is no need to wash it with anything. When their hair gets longer and they are bigger, you can buy a special baby shampoo.
How warm should the bathroom be?
The room where we bathe our baby should be 24 degrees.
How should I take care of their ears and eyes?
1. At first, their eyes do not need special care. You can wipe their eyelids with a little cotton or a piece of gauze moistened with water, without soap and without rubbing.
2. To dry their eyes, wipe them very gently with a piece of gauze. Use a different piece of gauze or cotton for each eye.
3. Clean only what you can see in their ears. Use a damp gauze to clean the outside of the ears on the front and back. Dry them well too.
4. If you see external earwax, you can grab it with a cotton swab. Do not put anything in the ear. Earwax can be pushed deeper in.
How to cut your baby’s fingernails
Another concern about your baby’s hygiene are fingernails. It is important to wait a week before clipping the fingernails for the first time. However, if they are very long and scratch you a lot, you can trim them the first day.
It is important to use special baby nail scissors. It should be small and have rounded tips.
It is important to trim their nails when they are calm. A good time to do it is after a bath as their nails are softer then. If you are nervous, it is best to cut them while the baby is asleep.
It is important to keep these recommendations in mind and follow them so that your child gets the best hygiene without harming his health.
Remember that they are at a very delicate age and we need to be well informed to avoid mistakes.
