How often do you bathe your baby in winter?

Since the beginning of winter, the weather has gradually turned cold, and bathing the baby has become particularly entangled: if you don't wash it, the baby is uncomfortable; Wash it, one is afraid of cold and the other is afraid of catching a cold; How many times a week is it appropriate to bathe the baby?

In order to dispel Ma Bao's doubts about bathing the baby, Xixi's father consulted the pediatrician and dermatologist around him. After reading many parenting books, he found that babies of different ages and skin types have different bathing times.

0 1, the newborn before the full moon

① Bathing frequency: once a day or every other day.

The skin of newborns under the full moon is particularly delicate, and the skin thickness is not as good as that of adults. There are some eczema and milk moss on the head. After Xixi gave birth, a thick layer of milk moss grew on her head.

In view of these circumstances, it is generally recommended that newborns take a bath every day or every other day. The reason is that the newborn's sebum secretion is strong. If you don't take a bath for a long time, it will easily lead to some common skin diseases.

It is worth noting that when bathing newborns every day or every other day, it is good to use clean water, and it is not necessary to use shower gel every time. Generally, it is good to use shower gel once a week.

(2) the water temperature is controlled at 38-39℃

For mothers with poor water temperature control, it is recommended to measure the water temperature with a thermometer; Or mothers can test the water temperature with their elbows.

(3) Take a bath for 3-5 minutes.

I still remember when I bathed Xixi in the full moon, Xixi's father was very careful. Every time Xixi's father holds her, Xixi's mother slowly washes her child with soft gauze, from the head, neck, armpits, hands and legs. This process only takes 3-5 minutes.

It is worth noting that if the baby's umbilical cord has not fallen off, you need to pay attention to avoid it when taking a shower.

④ Nursing after bath.

Because the newborn's skin barrier function is weak, it is necessary to apply moisturizing cream after bathing, especially for babies with dry skin.

02. Full moon baby

Although the baby is full moon, the skin is still delicate and the barrier function of the skin is poor. Pay attention to taking a bath at this time.

① Bathing frequency: 1 time or twice a week every other day.

Evaluate the frequency of baby's bathing within 3 months, generally according to the oily situation of baby's skin. If the baby's skin is oily, the number of baths will be more frequent. For babies over 3 months old, it is usually good to wash them twice a week in winter.

② The water temperature is 37-38℃

When bathing your baby in winter, you are most worried about freezing your baby, so you should control the water temperature and bathroom temperature before bathing your baby.

③ Bathing time: 5-8 minutes.

For a baby who can sit, you can use a sitz bath; Babies who can't sit can use a semi-sleeper. You still have to wash your feet from head to toe when you take a shower. Generally, the bath time should be controlled at 5-8 minutes. At this stage, the baby can use bath milk when taking a bath.

03, eczema baby

The baby has eczema, which gives many mothers a headache. After eczema is scratched, the itchy child can't sleep. According to the investigation of relevant data in 20 14 years, the eczema rate of children aged 1-7 years is about10%; Among children under 1 year, the proportion of eczema is about 30%.

Eczema baby needs special attention when taking a bath:

First of all, the frequency of bathing need not be too high, just twice a week; If your baby's eczema has yellow water and scabs, you need to take a bath with clear water every day, which will help the recovery of eczema.

Secondly, when taking a bath, the water temperature should not be too hot (too hot will aggravate eczema) and the time should not be too long (no more than 10 minute). Try not to use alkaline bath milk; At the same time, it is better to use bath liquid.

Finally, after the child washes, pat it with a towel with good water absorption, and don't dry it. After filming the water on your body, you should apply enough moisturizing cream to your baby in time to ensure that your skin is moist and prevent eczema from getting worse.

Extended reading:

How does the baby get water in his ears after taking a bath?

Bathe an active baby, and if you are not careful, your baby's ears will get water. At this time, Ma Bao need not panic, just use a clean, soft cotton ball to suck the water out of the baby's external auditory canal.

However, if the child's ears are seriously flooded, causing infection, there is liquid flowing out of the baby's ears and there is an odor. At this time, it is recommended to go to the hospital as soon as possible. Don't scratch your ears with sharp things, so as not to aggravate the infection.

2 What about nasal congestion?

When the baby's nose is active, after accidentally choking water in the shower, Ma Bao can press the baby's nostril with his fingers to let the choked water flow out of the other nostril.

Then press the other nostril in the same way to let the choking water be discharged as soon as possible.

All in all, the seemingly trivial [bathing the baby] has many details and attention. In order to make the baby spend this cold winter smoothly, mothers need 360 yuan? Take care of the baby in all directions. Pay attention to the frequency, water temperature and duration of bathing, so that the baby can take a bath without catching a cold.