Caring for newborn hygiene and cleaning essentials for various parts of the body

Introduction: It is very important to keep the baby's body clean. In addition to making the baby feel comfortable, it can also prevent the growth of bacteria and affect the baby's health. The way to care for each part is different, but you need to be very careful and use natural soap so as not to damage the child's skin and cause damage. 1. Essentials for cleaning various parts of the newborn's body 1. Ear cleaning and care

Never use cotton swabs or cotton swabs to clean your baby's ears. This is very dangerous. You only need to use a towel or cotton ball to clean the outside of the ear. Earwax will be discharged naturally and no special cleaning is required. 2. Trim your baby's nails

Although trimming a newborn's nails can easily make parents nervous, you still have to do it. Babies don't yet have control over their hands, so they are easily scratched by their nails. You can use safety nail clippers to trim your baby's nails while he's sleeping. Be careful when cleaning your baby. 3. Nasal cavity cleaning and care

The nasal cavity will also clean the inside on its own. If there is discharge, wipe the outside. Don't use cotton swabs or your fingernails to try to clean the inside of your nose. You may push secretions further in or damage the membrane. If there is a lot of mucus, use a nasal aspirator.

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4. Cleaning and care of private parts

The structure of the private parts of male and female babies is different, but generally speaking , be sure to be more careful when cleaning your private parts. Gently use a gauze towel to scrub the skin folds of your baby's private parts, then rinse with water. No soap is needed. 5. Umbilical cord stump care

In the first few days after a newborn is born, the umbilical cord stump has not yet fallen off. Therefore, it is important to keep the stump dry and clean to avoid contamination of the stump with urine or feces. After cleaning, towel dry as soon as possible and air dry. 2. Precautions when cleaning your baby 1. Use mild soap

Whether you use soap or shower gel, choose a mild, natural, fragrance-free cleanser to prevent your baby's skin from being irritated. Cause skin problems.

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The water temperature when bathing the baby should not be too hot, otherwise it may burn the baby, or cause the baby's skin to become red and dry, leading to skin problems such as itching and redness. 3. Dry the water as soon as possible

After you give your baby a bath, be sure to dry the water on the baby as soon as possible. In addition to preventing your baby from catching a cold, this can also prevent your baby's skin from drying out. 4. Move quickly and carefully

The process of bathing your baby should be quick and not too long. This can prevent the baby from catching a cold and prevent the skin from losing moisture and causing dry skin.