How to wash the face of a newborn baby

In life, many mothers will use breast milk to wash their babies' faces, because sometimes the breast milk cannot be finished, and it will be wasted if it is not used to wash the face. In fact, when washing the face of a newborn, you must prepare a special towel for the newborn, and you must gently wipe the child's face when washing, because the child's skin is very delicate. So what is the best way to wash the face of a newborn?

The correct way to wash your newborn's face

Washing a baby's face includes many parts, including the five senses, eyes, ears, nose, and mouth.

1. Eye cleaning and care

If the secretions in the baby's eyes are not cleaned in time, it is easy to cause infection. If you find that your baby has eye dirt, you can gently apply a warm towel to the area of ​​the eye dirt and remove it after a few minutes. Usually, a wet towel can remove the eye dirt. You can also gently massage the bridge of your baby's nose under the inner corner of the eye to help promote patency of the nasolacrimal duct.

2. For the cleaning and care of earwax, it is best to consult a doctor. If necessary, you can take care of it in the hospital.

Parents do not need to clean their baby's nasal cavity frequently, otherwise it will easily damage the nasal mucosa. If you find that your baby has excessive nasal secretions, you can use a cotton swab dipped in olive oil to care for him/her, which can not only clean the nasal cavity but also protect the nasal mucosa. If the baby does not have a cold or something, no special treatment is needed. Just don't let the child scratch his nose all the time.

4. Oral cleaning and care

For babies, keeping their mouth clean is more important than brushing their teeth. Many parents think that newborns do not need to have their teeth cleaned. In fact, children’s deciduous teeth can also be corroded by dental bacteria, which is also a health and safety hazard for the baby. Therefore, you should rinse your baby's mouth with clean water after each feeding. Cleaning the mouth is the first step in tooth care. For oral care of babies aged 0 to 1 year old, you can use a gauze towel dipped in warm water or a finger toothbrush to care for them before their teeth come out. After their teeth come out, you can use a finger toothbrush and a massage toothbrush dipped in warm water to care for them.

Things to note when washing your newborn baby's face

1. Do not share towels with adults. Children should have their own towels and washbasins.

2. When washing your baby’s face, it is better to use warm water and do not use any cleaning products. If your baby's skin is very dry, applying skin care products to him right away will not be very effective. Here is a little tip for parents: If your baby’s skin is dry, apply a hot towel to it for a while, and then apply moisturizer to your baby. Exposed skin evaporates more water, so you should apply more moisturizer. For other parts, just apply a thin layer to allow the skin to breathe smoothly.

3. Never use soap to wash your baby’s face, as this will destroy the sebum in the baby’s skin. In severe cases, it may even cause the child to have sensitive skin when he grows up. Of course, many mothers who love beauty would think of washing their faces with breast milk? Are you too extravagant? It’s okay if you want to, but remember to wash it with clean water after washing.