Rules for bathing children

Immediately after birth, the dirt is removed from the body of the newborn. So there is no need to take a bath after birth. But many are reluctant to take a bath. Again, many people think that it is better to take a bath after cutting the hair or reading the navel. In fact, bathing should be done 48 to 72 hours after birth. It is best to refrain from taking a full bath before drying the newborn's navel. However, it is important to keep the baby clean. In this case, the baby needs to be wiped with a soft cloth soaked in lukewarm water, and the baby needs to be thoroughly cleansed after defecation and urination.

Before taking a bath, care should be taken to keep the temperature of the room or bathroom normal. The person taking a bath should wash his hands well. Prepare lukewarm water in the bathtub beforehand. Water the bathtub in such a way that the water inside is one or two inches lower than the floor height of the bathtub. Never use normal temperature water in newborn bath. Kusum hot water is better. There is no risk of the child catching a cold. Many people use a little Dettol or Savlon in the bath water. Many people use neem leaves as an extra precaution. The fact is that the water must be clear and clean.

In addition to wiping the baby's body, keep extra clothes or towels and wearables to hold the wet body. If there is any excrement in the cloth before bathing, it should be cleaned and then the baby should be put in the bathtub. First place the baby's head and neck on one hand and slowly place the back of the body in the bathtub.

I want to take extra care so that the navel does not get wet. To make the bath comfortable, gently apply warm water to the body with your hands so that it does not feel cold. Do not give water to the body suddenly. Give the baby some time to adapt to the water. Many newborns cry at this time. If you cry a lot, take it out of the water. While bathing, gently rub the baby's ears, armpits, groin, and the back of the ear with a soft cloth. Gently rub the dirt off the scalp. Make sure that water does not get into the nose and ears. After four or five minutes of bathing, you should immediately wipe the body and put on clothes.

Use low-alkaline soaps, shampoos made especially for newborns. Check his pH level when buying soap. It is better to stay below this level seven. Many people massage the baby's body with mustard oil before bathing. Applying oil will keep the baby's skin good or the bones strong — it is wrong. Do not apply oil on baby's head and skin in hot weather. This closes the baby's hair follicles and there is a risk of reverse damage. The whole process of bathing requires uninterrupted attention. If necessary, take the help of someone extra.

Be aware

Keep a bathtub for bathing, a few cotton soft cloths for wiping, cotton pads, soap made for children, a towel, clothes and diapers.

Make sure that the child's ears and nose do not get water. Water can cause ear ripening and breathing problems. Many people take the responsibility of taking a bath without making any noise.

► Newborns have low immunity. So using creams, oils, and perfumes at the very beginning can cause problems such as dryness of the newborn's skin and even redness.

So it is not right to apply cream or anything else in the first week. This is because the natural oil layer on the baby's skin will be removed. The baby's skin will become more delicate. The rule of bathing a newborn is three times a week. However, it is not a bath with water, a sponge or a soft cloth dipped in lukewarm water to wipe the body.