Does the baby need to take a bath every day?

Perhaps many mothers want to know whether their babies need to take a bath every day? It is a good idea to let children develop good living habits and pay attention to cleanliness and hygiene from an early age. Moreover, children are young and their metabolism is vigorous. Taking a bath can not only keep the body clean, but also help sleep and development. However, if the child is still very young and has tender skin, it is necessary to reduce the number of baths appropriately.

Babies' skin is different from adults'. Their skin is thinner and more delicate. Bathing them every day can indeed keep them clean, but it may also cause dry skin. Especially for children with dry skin, soaking in water every day may cause the skin to become dehydrated, drier, and even peeling. If you bathe your child for too long, the outermost stratum corneum of the skin will absorb water and become soft, reducing the skin's resistance.

It is best to determine the baby's bathing time according to the baby's physical condition. Some babies tend to sweat more at night, so giving them a bath in the morning will make them feel very comfortable, especially in summer. The body will become sticky after sweating, and the baby will feel even more uncomfortable. For most babies, it is better to bathe them at night. But the time should not be too late. If it is too late at night, the temperature will drop and the baby will easily catch a cold.

Low birth weight babies usually refer to babies whose birth weight is less than 2500 grams. Most of these babies are premature babies. Due to their immature development, low living ability, thin subcutaneous fat, and poor body temperature regulation function, they are easily affected by changes in ambient temperature and have body temperature fluctuations. Therefore, for these special babies, you should carefully decide whether to give them a bath.

Another thing to note is that bathing a baby should be restricted by the surrounding environment in addition to the baby's own factors. The ambient temperature when bathing your baby should be 26-28℃, and the water temperature should be 40-42℃.

Don't put talcum powder on your baby after bathing as it will dry out the skin too much. If you work during the day, try to make the most of bath time; it can be a great time to play and relax with your child. When you lift your child out of the tub, keep your back straight and let the tension fall on your hips.

The above article clearly introduces whether babies need to take a bath every day, and everyone has a correct understanding of this. When bathing your baby, you must pay attention to the time. During the day, choose noon when the sun is better, so as to prevent cold. It is also a good choice to have a good sleep after bathing. It is also a good choice to take a bath before going to bed at night.