I believe that many prospective fathers and mothers often imagine the baby's appearance when the baby is not born. Are they as handsome as their father or want their mother to be so beautiful? Finally, whether you are like a father or a mother, you will hope that your baby is beautiful and cute.
But when the baby was born, I don’t know how many newbie moms and dads are scared. is far from being pretty and cute, let alone being pretty and cute. It’s simply ugly. Sky , sparse hair, face and body, there are some white things, the skin is wrinkled, and it is very red. Some novice parents said: Is this my baby?
Actually, the newborn baby is really ugly. I remember that Dabao was almost like this when he was born. He was wrinkled, his face was all hairy, and his skin was red, just like a red kiwi. I was also taken aback. Fortunately, after a few days, he slowly changed. When Er Bao was born, he did not have these conditions. When he was born, he was pure and white, and his face was not wrinkled.
Why is the skin of a newborn baby so red?
The skin of the newborn baby is relatively red when it is born, it will gradually become pink, and it will become more and more beautiful and cute, so novice parents do not have to worry about it.
As for why the baby’s skin is so red, the reasons are as follows:
Normal physiological phenomenon
The reason why the baby’s skin is so red at birth is largely because of baby’s body The hemoglobin content of the baby is relatively high, and the baby's skin is very thin, so it looks like the baby is red and red. It will be fine after a few days.
Neonatal erythema
Neonatal erythema is also a normal manifestation. In fact, it is the skin redness caused by subcutaneous congestion caused by the stimulation of the baby’s skin.
The baby’s skin is very delicate. We usually see that if the baby is accidentally scratched or bitten by a mosquito, it will immediately become red.
Newborn baby’s skin is more delicate, especially just after coming out of the uterus, and in a moist environment, it comes to a dry environment. Because the skin is too delicate, the stratum corneum on the inside and outside of the skin has not been fully formed, and it is subcutaneous The blood vessels are very rich, so it is easily affected by some external factors.
For example, accidental collision, clothing is not soft enough and other irritation, causing the baby's skin to become congested, which looks red. This situation generally has no effect on the baby. The redness of the skin may be a small area or a large area, but it will disappear after a few hours.
Abnormal situation
If you find that your baby's skin is abnormally red, especially red, it is best to check your baby's blood routine. Of course, if something is abnormal, it can be found by the doctor in the hospital, so mom and dad don’t have to worry too much.
Sometimes the baby's skin will be redder. For example, allergies and eczema will cause the baby's skin to become red.
How to protect the newborn's skin?
Newborns’ skin is so delicate and tender, as moms and dads, we must take good care to avoid accidentally damaging the baby’s skin.
1. If the weather is right, give your baby a bath every day
Neonatal The metabolism is faster and the secretion of oil is more, So if the weather is not too cold, it is best every day Bathe the baby.
In fact, when the baby is in the hospital, the nurse sister also bathes the baby every day. New fathers and new mothers don’t have to worry about frequency.
On the contrary, what needs to be worried about is the belly button. When bathing the baby, you mustProtect your belly button and don't let the wound get wet. We just need to put a special navel sticker on the baby before taking a bath.
2. The water temperature should not be too hot
The baby’s skin is generally dry, and the baby’s skin is delicate and easy to be stimulated by the outside world. When bathing the baby, the water temperature should not be too high, generally at 38--40°.
If the water temperature is too high, it is easy to scald the baby's skin and make the baby's skin more dry.
A few years ago, we had a hospital here. The staff put on gloves when bathing the baby. As a result, the baby was scalded and peeled because of the hot water. Seriously, I think anyone who sees it will feel very distressed, and such a small baby will suffer such a big sin.
So we must pay attention to the water temperature when we help the baby in the bath. Don't think that the heat is hot. The baby feels hot even if it is hot.
3. The bathing time should not be too long
Newborns spend most of their time in sleep, and the time to wake up every day is relatively short, so helping your baby take a bath has to be a quick decision,
First, don’t worry about your baby getting cold
Second, don’t worry about your baby being too tired
Third, the bath time is too long and it’s not good for your baby’s skin.
It is best to control the bathing time to about 10-15 minutes . It is not difficult to help the baby take a bath, this time is completely enough.
4. No need to add wash products
Some people like to put some toiletries when they bathe their baby. In fact, the baby is still so small and the skin is so delicate. There is no need to use it. If you accidentally use some bad toiletries, it may cause irritation to your baby's skin. It is better not to use it.
If you have to use it, you must choose for newborns, try to choose some milder, big brand, it will be relatively safer.
5. After washing, you must fully dry your body.
After washing your baby, you must first dry your baby's body. Be careful when you wipe your baby's body. Places that are easier to hide, , such as the neck, underarms, and thighs, must be fully dried. Otherwise, the moisture will stay there all the time. If the weather is hot, the baby will easily have drowning neck, underarms, red pp, etc.
If the weather is not very cold, you can wrap the baby with a cloth, and let the baby play for a while before putting on clothes. Or, wait for the body's moisture to dry before applying some body milk to protect the skin.
6. The clothes are best made of pure cotton.
When choosing clothes for your baby, don’t look good. Make sure your baby is comfortable and breathable. is best to choose some Pure cotton clothes, so the baby will feel breathable, comfortable and soft.
7. Cut your baby’s nails
Usually pay attention to cutting your baby’s nails, although the baby is still very young, but the small hands are also constantly moving, many babies only a few days after birth I can scratch my face. So mom and dad need to cut the baby’s nails in time to prevent the baby from hurting himself.
All in all, the skin of a newborn baby is very delicate. It is normal if the skin is red when they are born. Of course, this situation will usually only last for a few days. It will become very good soon, and we must always pay attention to protect the baby's skin.
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