For many novice mothers, taking care of a newborn baby does feel a little rushed, especially when it comes to bathing the baby. Of course, some parents are afraid of hurting the baby while taking a bath, so they simply bathe the baby once for several days.
In addition, don't look at the baby who eats and sleeps every day, sleeps and eats, and rarely goes out. The body should not be very "dirty", but in fact, the baby has delicate skin, strong metabolism and large secretion. Therefore, bathing the baby frequently has become a "task" that parents often have to complete.
1. When is the best time for infants and toddlers to take a bath?
Because a newborn baby sleeps a lot every day, most of the other waking days are basically drinking milk, so many parents are concerned about when to give There will be some entanglements on the issue of better bathing.
Actually, there is no precise rule about which time is better to bathe the baby. After all, the living habits of every family are different. In other words, parents can freely decide when to bathe their baby according to their own circumstances. Just pay attention to:
◆Try to avoid bathing your baby in the following time periods:
1, not long after the baby has just finished milk
This is because the baby has just finished milk and the stomach has not digested. If you rush to take a bath, it is easy It will cause the baby to spill milk, spit up milk, or even choke. Therefore, parents are not recommended to bathe the baby shortly after the baby has just finished milk.
2, when the baby is particularly sleepy or hungry
If parents bathe the baby when the baby is particularly hungry or sleepy, the baby is likely to cry and refuse to cooperate. As a result, bathing will become more difficult.
◆Best time to take a bath for infants and young children:
1, between feedings
In order to make the baby bath more happily, it is best for parents to take a bath when the baby is neither hungry nor sleepy. Only when the baby is comfortable, can we cooperate with the parents as much as possible so that we can feel the fun of bathing as much as possible.
2, one hour after the baby takes milk
Generally at this time, the baby's milk has been digested almost. And if you let the baby take a bath at this time, the baby will not be prone to discomfort.
3. Before going to bed at night
If you want your baby to sleep well, parents can also bathe the baby before going to bed. After all, the baby is excited before going to bed, and bathing can also consume the baby's physical strength, so that the baby sleeps more sweetly.
Second, should babies and young children take a bath every day?
Because the milk smell on the newborn baby is relatively heavy, it will vomit a little while eating, and the baby’s skin secretion is large, so some parents want to take it every day Give your baby a bath so that the baby looks clean.
In fact, if conditions permit, parents can indeed let the baby take a bath every day. However, it is also necessary to adjust the number of times the baby takes a bath every day according to the change of seasons and environment. It can be washed once a day, or once every 2 to 3 days, or even once a week in cold weather, so as not to cause the baby to catch cold or catch a cold. .
3. What should parents pay attention to when bathing infants and young children?
, each bathing time should not be too long : Although the baby sweats more, it is actually not as dirty as the parents think, so the time for each bathing baby should be controlled About 10 to 15 minutes will do.
, the number of baths per day should not be too many : the summer weather is relatively hot, some parents have to take several baths a day, and even think that the baby should also wash several times, in fact, infants and young children sleep more, if you take too many baths , It may also reduce the baby’s sleep time, which in turn affects development.
. Don’t give your baby too much shower gel. : It is not necessary to use shower gel every time you bathe your baby. This is because the baby's skin is delicate and tender. If you use too much shower gel, it is likely to cause the loss of sebum on the skin surface, which will make your baby's skin drier.
Conclusion
In short, the time for infants and young children to bathe should be avoided as far as possible.After eating milk and crying on an empty stomach. If the baby's daily routine is regular, it is best for parents to bathe the baby at a fixed time every day, which will also help the baby develop good living habits.
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