What is the care method for a newborn baby?

Of course, the care of a newborn baby requires more care and attention, because the baby itself is relatively delicate, so any detailed care methods must be understood, such as common umbilical cord care, the oral health and hygiene of the newborn baby, and bathing issues must all be paid attention to.

1. Umbilical cord care. The umbilical cord of a newborn usually falls off after 1-7 days. Before the umbilical cord falls off, be sure to check whether the gauze wrapped around the umbilical cord is bleeding. After the umbilical cord falls off, if blood, pus or exudate is found in the navel, apply 75% alcohol, keep it dry, and go to the hospital for treatment in time.

2. Keep warm. Because newborns have poor ability to regulate body temperature and are easily affected by colds, which may lead to pneumonia, colds and other diseases, it is necessary to maintain an ideal room temperature. Generally, 20-24 degrees Celsius is appropriate. The lower the premature baby's weight, the more attention he needs to pay to keep him warm. You can use a hot water bottle, or if conditions permit, use air conditioning to keep warm.

3. Oral hygiene. The oral mucosa of newborns is tender, rich in blood vessels, and relatively dry. Small yellow-white spots can often be seen on both sides of the midline of the upper palate and on the cutting edge of the gums. This is caused by the accumulation of epithelial cells or swelling of mucous glands. This small dot is called an epithelial bead, commonly known as a horse tooth. Do not pick or rub it. Picking or rubbing it may cause local ulceration at the very least, or sepsis at the worst.

4. Respiratory tract care. The breathing characteristics of newborns are shallow and brisk, with a different rhythm, so the newborn's airway must be kept open. If there is mucus in the nasal cavity, gently wipe it off with sterilized cotton. When you have a cold, it often causes severe nasal congestion, which affects breastfeeding. You can use 0.5% ephedrine solution before breastfeeding, one drop each time. It is strictly forbidden to use adult nasal drops to avoid poisoning.

5. Take a bath. Newborns have an active metabolism, and regular bathing can clean their skin and improve blood circulation. Take a shower, wash your head, face, neck, and then your whole body. Pay attention to the cleanliness of the wrinkles behind the ears, neck, armpits, elbows, groin, etc. Wash the female baby's vulva from front to back to prevent feces around the anus from contaminating the vagina and urethra. After taking a bath, dry your body with a dry towel and apply baby powder on the wrinkles of your skin.