How often does a newborn need to be bathed?

The moment the child is born, the child's parents are the most excited. Generally, when the first child is born, don't mention how happy the heart is. At this time, when the mother is pushed into the ward and sees the child, all the pain, all the discomfort, all the discomfort, disappears at once. After the child is born, there is usually some blood on the body, so how long does it take to take a bath?

1. Newborns need to be kept warm, so do not bathe them immediately after birth. The doctor or midwife who delivers your baby will first dry your baby with a clean, warm towel. If your baby has sticky white vernix caseosa on his skin, which is a natural skin cleanser that helps his skin form a protective barrier, you can give him a bath about 2 hours after he is born if you like. Of course, the prerequisite is that the baby is born full-term, healthy, has a normal body temperature, and the room is warm and suitable for bathing.

2. In most hospitals, the baby's first bath is given by a midwife or nurse. You will probably have to wait until you get home from the hospital before you can bathe your baby yourself.

3. It’s entirely up to you. You may be eager to give your baby a bath from day one, or you may choose to keep it simple and just wipe your baby's entire body with a warm, wet washcloth. You can wash your baby this way during the first week after birth. Wait until you feel better and have recovered enough to take care of your baby before giving him a real warm bath.

Being clean is something that deserves praise, but don’t bathe your children often in winter, especially newborns. If you bathe them often, they may catch a cold. Be sure to keep your children warm after bathing. After bathing, the child’s body usually cannot warm up, so it is best for an adult to hold them for a while.