However, before the baby's umbilical cord falls off, or when the baby's condition is not very good (although he is not sick, he is a little cold, as if his stomach is not very good and he loves to cry), he is afraid to give the baby a bath. What shall we do? The parenting expert recommends a good method for you: give the baby a dry bath with a sponge.
Newborns are really too small and delicate. Although it is said that bathing the baby is a pleasant experience full of love, many people are afraid to bathe the baby, especially before the umbilical cord of the newborn falls off. Today, Bian Xiao brings you a good way to dry your baby with a sponge. Let's take a look at the specific methods and steps!
Preparation: undress the baby, wrap the baby with a big towel, and let the baby lie in a safe, warm, soft and convenient place for you to operate, such as a bed or a big dinner table, and wrap it with a big towel. Now, let's begin.
Step 1: Start with cleaning the baby's face, gently scrub with a sponge dipped in water, paying special attention to the back of the baby's ears and chin.
Step 2: Open some towels and clean the baby's chest, arms and palms, especially between the fingers. If you use soap or shower gel, please immediately dip a sponge in clean water to prevent dry skin and irritation of soap to the skin.
Step 3: Wash the baby's back. Please note: All scrubbed parts should be lightly dried with a towel immediately and wrapped. Scrubbing hard may irritate the baby's delicate skin.
Step 4: Wash the baby's organs and little ass, then the legs and feet. Finally, carefully dry the baby with a towel and put on clean diapers and clean clothes.
About the maintenance of baby's navel: ①. In order to prevent infection and keep the baby's navel dry, some experts advise parents to wipe the baby's navel several times a day with a cotton swab dipped in alcohol. ② Try not to let diapers or diapers cover this area. ③ Keep the habit of scrubbing for several days after umbilical cord falls off. If there is one or two drops of blood when the umbilical cord falls off, don't panic. This is normal. 4. When the umbilical cord just fell, the baby's navel looked a little yellow. If there is redness, fever or peculiar smell in this part, you should take your baby to see a doctor.