What should we pay attention to in summer newborn care

We all know that with the coming of a baby into this world, many families are often filled with warmth and happiness. However, for many inexperienced families, taking care of the baby has become a big problem, especially in the hot summer when the weather is relatively hot. The baby is not particularly adapted to this environment when he first comes into the world. Therefore, special attention needs to be paid to caring for the baby. Let’s take a look at what we need to pay attention to in newborn care in summer?

What should we pay attention to in summer newborn care

Newborn umbilical cord care

After the umbilical cord of a newborn baby is cut, it is easy to cause infection if the baby is not properly cared for in the summer. Mothers should check the recovery of the umbilical cord regularly, and be careful not to urinate on the umbilical cord when the baby urinates, especially for male babies, and keep the belly button dry.

Clothing care

Newborns born in summer should be careful not to wear too many clothes. They can wear small vests or bellybands made of loose and soft fabrics, but do not let the baby go naked, as the baby's skin still needs protection after birth.

Body Care

Bacteria are easily bred in the summer, so newborns should pay attention to taking frequent baths in the summer. If babies do not take baths regularly after sweating, they will easily develop prickly heat, and some may also develop eczema and rashes. Mothers should pay attention, especially to the baby's neck, thighs and arms where there is more flesh, and check and scrub them regularly.

Indoor environment care

In summer, keep the air circulating in the newborn's room and keep the room temperature at around 25℃. Do not turn on the air conditioner to adjust the temperature, because the cold air from the air conditioner will make the baby catch a cold. Also, the indoor humidity should be controlled at 60%. Do not let the indoor air be too dry to provide a comfortable environment for the newborn.

Stay hydrated

Newborns are prone to dehydration in the summer. Babies, whether breastfed or formula-fed, need to drink more water, and mothers who breastfeed should also drink more water. Keeping newborns hydrated in the summer can help prevent dehydration caused by hot weather.

Newborn sleep

In summer, newborns must not be exposed to fans, and the baby can be covered with a single blanket when sleeping. Don't talk loudly or turn up the volume of the TV too loudly when your baby is sleeping, as this will scare the baby. The sleeping position of a newborn baby should be controlled well. Small pillows can be used to block the two sides. A good sleeping position is very beneficial to the baby's growth.

The above is an introduction to what we need to pay attention to in newborn care in summer. After understanding it, we know that we must pay special attention to taking care of newborns in summer. We must not let the children wear too many clothes. In addition, we must keep the indoor air circulating. At the same time, we must bathe the children frequently and change them into clean, sweat-absorbent clothes.