How to care for the fontanelle of a newborn

According to my understanding, every newborn has four fontanelles, the most obvious of which are the anterior fontanelle and the posterior fontanelle. However, according to the older generation, the fontanelle of a newborn is a "forbidden area" that cannot be touched. So, is this statement correct? How should mothers care for the fontanelle of a newborn? Next, let me introduce it to you so that you can learn about it.

There is a reason why the fontanelle of a newborn should not be touched casually, and the care of the fontanelle of a newborn must be careful.

Cleaning of the fontanelle of newborns

1The fontanelle of a newborn is particularly delicate, but the cleaning and care of the fontanelle is often related to the healthy development of the baby, so this must be paid attention to.

2First of all, the fontanelle of a newborn can be cleaned during bathing. Baby-specific shampoo can be used instead of strong alkaline soap to avoid irritating the scalp and inducing or aggravating eczema.

3 Also, when cleaning, your fingers should be placed flat on the fontanelle of the newborn and rubbed gently. Do not press or scratch hard, and do not scratch the fontanelle with hard objects.

4 If there is dirt on the fontanelle of the newborn that is difficult to wash off, you can first steam it with sesame oil or refined oil and then soak it for 2 to 3 hours. After the dirt becomes soft, use a sterile cotton ball to wipe it off in the direction of hair growth.

Note:

The neonatal fontanelle is also a window for observing diseases. Parents should carefully observe abnormalities of the neonatal fontanelle. If the fontanelle of a newborn is full or bulging, it means that the child has a disease called intracranial hypertension, such as meningitis, intracranial hemorrhage, brain tumor, etc.; if the fontanelle of a newborn is too sunken, it may be caused by dehydration due to insufficient food intake or long-term vomiting and diarrhea. Therefore, parents must be careful and cautious in caring for the fontanelle of their newborns.

The above is what I want to introduce to you today about how mothers should care for the fontanelle of newborns, as well as some precautions. I hope my sharing will be helpful to you. As we all know, babies have relatively poor physical fitness and their skin is relatively sensitive, so parents should be careful and cautious when bathing their babies.