After coming out of the womb, the protective layer on the upper skin of newborn babies will be absorbed from the skin after a while and will protect the baby against diseases. Therefore, babies should not be bathed immediately after birth. The first bath for the baby can be done after three or four days. During this period, a soft, It can be cleaned with a damp cloth without damaging the skin. In the following periods, bathing the baby once a week in the first month is sufficient for the winter months. For the summer months, we recommend washing the baby every other day or every day, depending on the temperature.
Bathing the babies at certain periods. They stay clean and free from germs. At the same time, diaper rash problems do not occur in babies who are washed every day, especially in the summer months. We should not wash our baby immediately after breastfeeding. He may vomit because we will put pressure on his stomach and move it. Bathing is also good for restless babies, it calms them down and helps them relax and unwind.
Bathing a newborn baby may seem complicated at first. If you have an experienced person with you, doing the first cleaning and bathing of the baby with this person will give you experience and confidence. As it is known among the public, bathing does not contribute to the development of the baby. Only a healthy baby needs cleaning.
Bathing your baby every few days at the beginning will help your baby gradually get used to water. You can easily take a bath in the tub after your baby's umbilical cord falls off. If you can manage to bathe your baby without hurting him/her by talking to him/her and adjusting the temperature of the water well, this event will be very enjoyable for both you and your baby. Most babies love water, but some of them may become anxious and cry when they enter the water because of the mistakes we make.
Rules to be considered when bathing:
• Newborn babies should be bathed in a small bathtub or basin.
• The temperature of the place where you will bathe should be between 23-25 degrees. its temperature Check with your elbow. The temperature that your elbow is at is also suitable for your baby (37 degrees). • Talk to your baby and smile while bathing him. Whether he likes the bath or not is up to you. Let him flap his arms and legs. Be careful not to get water into your baby's mouth and nose. • Do not keep your baby in the bath for too long. Young babies may catch cold immediately because they cannot regulate their body temperature. Be careful to take your baby out of the bath within 3 to 5 minutes.
• In order not to upset the baby, the body can be washed first, then the head.
• Do not use soap when washing their bodies, as babies need the natural oil on their skin in the first weeks. You can start using soap after about 1 month. • Frequent bathing makes it easier for the baby to adapt to climatic conditions. Children who bathe infrequently sweat more and get sick more often.
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