Xi'an has been suffering from high temperatures recently, and babies are the ones who suffer the most. Since their functions are not fully developed, they are more likely to be "defeated" by the summer heat wave. They can suffer from prickly heat, "neck flooding", red buttocks, mosquito bites, etc. Come to your door.
Whenever this happens, in order to cool down, I want to throw the baby into the bathtub and wash it! When encountering some "sweating monsters", mothers can't wait to wash their babies several times a day!
Bathing a baby is a common thing, but there are many misunderstandings during the actual operation. If done improperly, it may pose health risks and safety hazards to your child.
What is the most suitable temperature for bathing water? How many times a week is the best time to wash? Need bath products?
In fact, there are still certain things to pay attention to when bathing for babies with different skin conditions, different ages, and different seasons.
Bath frequency
In most seasons, the baby can take 2-3 baths a week. However, in summer, the weather is hot and the baby sweats more. According to the local environment and the moisture status of the child's skin, the frequency of bathing can be increased appropriately.
However, we do not recommend using shower gel for your baby every day. If you use shower gel too frequently, the strong cleaning power will destroy the balance of the thin oil film on the surface of the baby's skin.
If the baby is not particularly dirty, just wash it with clean water. A shower gel once every two or three days is enough. It is recommended to choose a baby shower gel with mild and safe ingredients that is more suitable for delicate skin.
After your baby takes a bath, dry him gently and promptly, paying special attention to the skin folds. After drying, apply baby-specific moisturizing lotion all over the body as soon as possible to avoid drying the baby's skin and prevent the occurrence of eczema .
Bath temperature and time
For babies in infancy, the bath water temperature in summer is 34-36 ℃. It is not recommended to exceed 37 ℃. Parents are recommended to measure the temperature in advance to avoid excessive water temperature damage to the baby's skin. The room temperature should be controlled at 24-26 ℃. If the child needs to swim in summer, it is recommended to control the water temperature at around 32-34 ℃.
When the baby cannot crawl, it is recommended to take a bath for 5 to 10 minutes. It can be washed directly with clean hands. It is more suitable than scrubbing with a sponge or towel to avoid hard friction and damage to the skin barrier.
When the baby can stand on his own, you can choose to start taking a shower, preferably no more than 5 minutes. Generally, showering is more hygienic than bathing.
Avoid using bathroom seats, as babies may fall over and get injured if they cannot sit firmly. When taking a bath, you should also let your baby stand close enough to you so that you can hold your baby to prevent him from falling.
Babies are born to love playing in water, and they are even more happy when they take a bath on a hot day!
But in addition to the frequency, temperature, bathing time, etc. of bathing your baby, there is another point that requires special attention: Never leave your baby alone in the bathroom at any time, even for a few seconds, it is not safe!
parents please keep safety precautions in mind, clean appropriately, and maintain scientifically to help your babies have a healthy and comfortable summer!
