Can a newborn baby be bathed at home?

When many newborns are at home, parents will choose to bathe them. In fact, newborns should be bathed as little as possible, because newborns are weak and may catch a cold when bathing. If the weather is too hot in summer, when bathing newborns, be careful not to let the children choke on water, especially around the ears, nose and navel. So can newborns take a bath at home?

What are the precautions for bathing a newborn at home?

1. Room temperature. The room temperature can generally be controlled at 26 degrees Celsius. We all know when taking a bath that if the temperature is too low, the body will feel very cold after getting wet. If the temperature is too high and the room is stuffy, the baby will find it difficult to breathe, become irritable, and cry easily. The mother will also feel uncomfortable, which will affect her mood. Taking a bath is a joyful process, and both the baby and the mother should keep a good mood.

2. Water temperature. The water temperature should be suitable for human body temperature, about 37-38 degrees is best. The temperature is neither hot nor cold. You can buy a thermometer to measure the water temperature, but be careful that the thermometer is damaged and the measured temperature is inaccurate. Mothers can use their elbows to feel the water temperature, and it is best if there is no tingling sensation.

3. Items. Prepare cleaning supplies and towels in advance. Baby's skin is delicate. If it is summer, take a bath every day or even 1-2 times. Personally, I think cleaning supplies should not be used every time. Generally, they are used 1-2 times a week. Cleaning supplies should be from big brands with good reputation. If your baby has allergic reactions after use, do not use it again.

4. Cleaning. Babies usually cry when taking a bath. Mothers must hold their babies tightly, especially for babies under 6 months old. Their spines are relatively soft and they may easily slip into the water and choke or drown. Keep your eyes on the baby's mouth and nose at all times, so you need to prepare the items mentioned in item 3 and keep them at hand.

5. After bathing. Use a dry towel or bath towel to wrap the baby and dry him/her, and dress the baby in time. If the weather is cool and the temperature difference is large, you should slowly lower the room temperature to prevent your baby from suddenly coming into contact with cold air and catching a cold.

This article details some issues that need to be paid attention to when bathing a newborn at home. If you are a mother of a newborn, you must read this article carefully and be extra careful when bathing your child, otherwise it would be bad if your child is in danger, especially if he catches a cold.