If you have just become a parent, there must be lot of
questions inside you. Questions like, how to take care of your baby? How to
maintain the health and hygiene of your baby? This article will give you
answers to such questions.
Choosing Nappies:
The first thing you need to decide while choosing nappies is whether you want to use cloth nappies or disposable ones. The cloth nappy can be as convenient as a disposable if you use a plastic fastener. Though disposable nappies are still more convenient, they are not always environment friendly.
The first thing you need to decide while choosing nappies is whether you want to use cloth nappies or disposable ones. The cloth nappy can be as convenient as a disposable if you use a plastic fastener. Though disposable nappies are still more convenient, they are not always environment friendly.
The number of times you change the nappy can actually help
you understand the health of your child. For instance, if he or she needs 9 to
10 nappy changes in a day, it means that baby is getting enough fluid for
adequate growth. Tracking the poo and wee of your baby will help you understand
many such things and you will be able to notice if there is any sudden change.
To take of your baby’s skin, make sure that you change the nappy
right away. If you are not sure if a change is required, you can use a sniff or
peek quickly. Changing on time will help you avoid rashes on your baby’s skin.
The reason for such rashes is that the poo is acidic and the baby’s skin is
very soft and gentle. To further avoid rashes and marks, use baby care products
like rash cream or barrier cream. If in case the baby develops rashes, you
should avoid wiping and instead rinse that area with water. Always use mild
baby wipes to clean the bottom. A non-soap cleanser is always handy while
cleaning.
Bathing:
Babies don’t need to take daily full bath like adults. All
they need is a ‘top and tail’ to keep them clean and avoid germs. Always use a
clean wash cloth to clean the baby’s hands, face and bottom. Avoid using soaps
and simply use water to wash, as soaps might not be good for baby’s skin. For a
newborn, keeping the belly button clean is very important as it takes time to
get healed.
Use the following
steps to give your baby a complete bath once a week:
1)
Collect all the required items in the area where
you are going to bath the baby. Keep the towel unfolded and check that all things
are easily reachable.
2)
Fill the baby bath tub with water up to 5cm
high, and check the water temperature with your wrist.
3)
Once the bath is ready, undress your baby and
gently put him or her in the bath while supporting the body.
4)
Use cotton wools to clean the baby’s eyes and
pour water on head to wash the hair.
5)
Use a washcloth to clean all the body parts and rinse
the bottom in the end.
6)
Avoid using products like soap or shampoo until
you are sure that they are good for your baby’s skin
7)
Use the towel to gently clean your baby and put
on a fresh nappy to complete the process.
