How to care for a baby girl's private parts

Many parents think that caring for the baby's private parts is very simple, but they don't know that there is a lot of knowledge involved. If not properly cared for, it will cause serious harm to the baby. Newborn babies have weaker constitutions and are more likely to experience various minor symptoms. But their only way to express themselves is to cry, so as parents we must promptly detect the reasons why children are crying and solve them in time. Below is a detailed introduction to the care of the private parts of a baby girl.

How to care for a baby girl's private parts

1. Supplies should be used exclusively. The basin and towel used to clean the vulva of a baby girl must be dedicated and cannot be used for any other purpose. It is best to soak cotton wool, cotton swabs or soft gauze in water to wipe the baby's vulva.

2. Use hot water. The basin used should preferably be made of metal so that it can be used to heat the washing water. Mom should put the towel in water, heat the water to boiling, and let it cool to about 40℃ before using it. This will completely kill the bacteria on the tap water, towels and basins. Never use half hot water and half cold water to clean your baby's vulva.

3. Soap is not available. Do not use soap to clean your baby's vulva. Just wash it with clean water after defecation.

4. Care for genital discomfort. If the baby's vulva is just a little red and swollen, the mother can wash it clean when changing the diaper or bathing her, and it will usually heal on its own; if there is discharge or she is very uncomfortable, you should take her to see a doctor.

5. The order of cleaning private parts. When cleaning a baby girl's private parts, pay attention to the order and clean from top to bottom and from front to back.

How to care for a baby boy's private parts

1. Clean the liver portal. The first thing to do after your baby has a bowel movement is to clean the area around the anus. Mommy first wets a soft towel with warm water, and then wipes away the dirt around the baby's anus.

2. Clean the "little chicken". The mother uses her hands to straighten the baby's "little penis" and gently wipe the base and the places inside where dirt is easily hidden, but don't use too much force; dirt is also easy to accumulate in the wrinkles on the surface of the scrotum. The mother can use her fingers to spread out the wrinkles and wipe them. After the little penis is completely dry, put on a clean, breathable diaper.

3. Press the “little chicken” downwards. When putting diapers on a boy, be sure to press his penis down so that it rests on his scrotum. The purpose of doing this is, firstly, to prevent the baby from peeing upwards and wetting his clothes; secondly, to help the baby's penis remain in a naturally drooping state to avoid affecting the appearance of his clothes in the future.