The best time to bathe premature babies

Premature babies need to undergo some detailed examinations in the hospital when they are just born, and sometimes they need to be placed in an incubator for a period of time. As the child's physical indicators gradually return to normal, they can be discharged from the hospital. After discharge, they can take a bath normally. When taking a bath, you must pay attention to the best time and the indoor temperature. It is best to take a bath between 10 am and 3 pm.

The best time to bathe premature babies

It is best to do it during the day for infants and young children, as they are more receptive to it. It can be done between 10:00-15:00.

In the first week after the baby is born, if you are a new mother who is not yet familiar with taking care of the baby, you can choose to wipe the baby first. Wait until the mother feels that her body has recovered and she is more skilled in taking care of the baby, then give him a real warm bath. Using a water bath to wash your baby's body, hair, and face can promote your baby's growth and development, and also improve immunity.

One thing to note is that a newborn loses body heat very quickly, so the first bath should be quick and thorough, with the bathing time limited to 5-10 minutes. The room temperature should be maintained between 26 and 28 degrees Celsius, which is generally the most comfortable; the water temperature should be around 37 to 42 degrees Celsius.

When taking a shower, be sure to close doors and windows to avoid drafts. Prepare a warm towel in advance and wrap him up immediately after washing.

What should you pay attention to when bathing a newborn baby?

1. Do not wash immediately after feeding, wait for at least one hour.

2. The water temperature should be controlled at 38~40 degrees.

3. Use baby shampoo and shower gel that does not irritate tears. Take off the baby's clothes, wrap the baby in a large towel and wash his head. Support the head with the palm of your hand and use the thumb and middle finger to plug the ear holes.

4. If there is a baby bathtub, put a bath bed on it. The baby sits on the bath bed and bathes the baby. Do not clean the baby's umbilical cord. The baby may not be used to it at first, but it will be fine after a few washes!

5. After washing, wrap the baby in a large bath towel, apply talcum powder, and wipe the umbilical cord with alcohol.

If the baby is in a good mood, turn on the music and massage the baby with baby oil.

From the above article, you can learn when is the best time to bathe a newborn. In addition, you can also learn what you should pay attention to when bathing a newborn. Newborns are not fully developed yet, and their immune systems are not yet able to resist the invasion of external viruses, so if they get a cold from taking a bath or being blown by too much wind, it may be very troublesome. Parents of newborns should learn more about the precautions for caring for newborns to help their babies grow up healthily.