How often should I bathe my baby in winter? What can I do to keep my baby from catching a cold?

In winter, depending on the temperature, the number of times to bathe the baby is different. Take a bath once every two days in the south and once or twice every seven days in the north. Be prepared in advance when taking a bath, take a bath for as short a time as possible, and get dressed quickly after taking a bath to avoid catching cold.

With the coming of winter, the weather is getting colder and colder. How to give children a proper bath in this cold weather has become a matter of great concern to many novice parents, who are afraid that their mistakes will make their babies catch a cold or cause other physical discomfort.

1. It's so cold in winter. How often is it appropriate to give your baby a bath? As the weather gets colder and colder, bathing the baby has become a problem for many parents. Parents who love cleanliness want to clean their baby every day, but the weather is too cold, and frequent bathing is easy for children to catch a cold. Winter itself is relatively dry, frequent bathing will make the skin very dry and peeling, and less bathing times will make children uncomfortable. Therefore, bathing children has become a headache for parents. How often do you take a bath in winter? There is no standard answer, it depends on the temperature at that time. For example, in the south where the temperature is relatively high, four times a week in winter is enough, while in the north where the temperature is very low, it is enough to take a bath once or twice a week.

Second, in order to prevent the baby from catching a cold when taking a bath, it is necessary to make full preparations before taking a bath. Don't rush to let your baby into the water when you are ready to bathe, you should make some preparations in advance.

1. Heat the bathroom in advance. Be sure to turn on the bathroom heater or heating equipment before bathing the baby. Don't let the temperature difference between the bathroom and the room be too big, which will easily make children catch cold. Of course, the temperature in the bathroom should not be too high. If the temperature is too high, the baby's skin will become dry, and the indoor temperature will be around 25-28 degrees.

2. Adjust the water temperature in advance. When bathing the baby, the water temperature must be adjusted in advance. Before washing, mother will test the water temperature by hand. If the water temperature is too hot, it will burn the baby. If the water is too cold, it is easy for the baby to catch cold. So be sure to pay attention to the water temperature and don't let the baby get hurt.

3. Prepare a change of clothes in advance. Get all the clothes ready, and you can change them after taking a shower to avoid hurting your baby by waiting too long. Especially in some cities in the south, many clothes are not dried in winter, so they should be dried first and then worn by the baby.

Third, the precautions when bathing the baby, the ending is also very important. Some babies are resistant to bathing. It is very important for such children to prepare bath toys, which can relieve the baby's tension when taking a bath. The order of bathing is also important. Wash your hair first, keep your body warm when washing your hair, and then wash your body after washing your hair. Immerse the baby's body in water. If the water is cold, heat it in time. When adding hot water, lift the baby to avoid burns. At the same time, the baby should not take a bath for too long, and wash it every ten minutes or so. After taking a bath, dry your body with a big bath towel and quickly apply body lotion to prevent dry skin. Meanwhile, put on clothes and diapers. At this time, the bath is complete. After putting on clothes, blow dry your hair immediately to avoid catching cold.

To sum up, don't look at the baby taking a bath as simple as that. There are many things to prepare for the operation. The key to taking a bath is to be quick. Don't let children soak in water for a long time, which will not only catch cold, but also dehydrate the skin. Be sure to wash it in ten minutes. Don't take a bath immediately after a meal, wait for two hours before washing; At the same time, I am too excited to take a shower at once. I have to rest for half an hour before I can take a shower. Don't take a bath if the baby is unwell. Wait until you feel better.