Private care for newborn baby girls

Does a baby girl need to have her private parts cared for as soon as she is born? When a baby girl is born, she will have sticky vaginal discharge of various colors. During this period, you must pay attention to care and avoid excessive discharge to prevent infection. Parents should master some small knowledge and methods in this regard, and should not take small things too seriously. They should roughly understand the extent of the matter. Next, let’s learn about the knowledge and methods of private parts care for newborn baby girls.

Wipe properly after defecation

1. After your baby urinates, gently wipe her urethra and the surrounding area with a soft, crumb-free toilet paper. Some babies have difficulty urinating due to the presence of urea in the urethra, which may even lead to infection. Therefore, you should check regularly whether there is white and sticky urine around the urethral opening. If there is any problem, wipe it with gauze dipped in vegetable oil and then rinse with clean water.

2. After defecation, make sure to wipe from front to back to avoid accidentally bringing fecal residue into the baby's genitals. In addition, the folds near the anus are most likely to accumulate feces, so it is best to clean them after defecation.

Do not over-clean your baby's vulva

Normally, there is no need to clean your baby every time she urinates or defecates. Some vaginal secretions of a baby girl act like a natural barrier, which can play a certain protective role for her genital skin and mucous membranes. Therefore, excessive cleaning will destroy its protective effect.

What should you pay attention to when caring for your baby girl’s vulva?

1. The baby's skin is delicate and easily allergic to detergents, softeners, etc., which can cause damage to the baby girl's genital skin and increase the chance of infection. When using, be careful to choose detergent suitable for your baby.

2. For baby skin care, you can choose moisturizing oil, and try not to apply talcum powder to avoid it entering the vagina and causing discomfort. Try not to wear open-crotch pants when going out to prevent dust from entering the baby's vagina.

3. Choose pure cotton diapers for your baby, and make sure to change diapers or diapers frequently.

4. The baby’s cleaning basin and towel should be a separate set. It is best to disinfect the towel with boiling water after use and dry it in the sun.