What do you need to know about the baby crib?
The long-awaited moment has come and you have returned home with your baby. From now on, you must start putting into practice everything you have learned about caring for a newborn. This is a moment of great emotional charge, the moment from which your child's life in the family's bosom literally begins. Most parents are impatient, excited, but maybe a little apprehensive when it comes to baby care.
The house is one of those activities that young parents are somewhat afraid to do at the beginning. Our advice is that, at least for the beginning, ask for help from more experienced family members in such situations, so that you gain the confidence and experience necessary to fully enjoy this activity, together with the little one.
When is the first bath done?
In the past, the baby's first bath was done directly at the hospital. After birth, he was washed and prepared to meet his parents and family members. Subsequent research has revealed the fact that, immediately after birth, newborns are extremely sensitive to the temperature of the environment. A beating given to the little one at this moment can cause the body temperature to drop, a phenomenon known as hypothermia. In these conditions, the human body is built in such a way as to counteract the effects of hypothermia on the internal organs. Therefore, hypothermia will be followed by a drop in blood sugar, as it is known that heat is released by burning carbohydrates. This is the reason why the baby's bed can be postponed for about a week. You can clean the body of the little one using cotton pads, moistened in warm water.
Is it advisable to bathe the newborn?
There is no absolute rule regarding the frequency of the beat. In establishing this aspect, you must take into account several criteria. Usually, specialists recommend that the baby be bathed about two or three times every week. This does not mean that you cannot bathe the little one once a day, if this activity pleases him or relaxes him. However, it is not recommended to bathe your little one more than once a day because you can expose him to the risk of sensitive or dry skin.
How do you proceed when you want to give your little one a bath?
The best time of day to bathe the baby is up to you. It is usually not advisable to bathe the little one when he is hungry or immediately after eating, or if he is quite agitated. With time you will gain experience and you will realize what is the most suitable moment so that the little one can enjoy this activity. It is not necessarily necessary for the baby to be bathed in the bathroom. You will usually use a plastic tub, special for babies, in which you will insert about 5 cm of warm water, if the baby is up to 6 months old. Check the water temperature by using your wrist or elbow to test it.
Before starting the actual bath, you must bring all the items you will need nearby - cotton pads, bath towels, changes for the little one. The most important thing to keep in mind is not to lose sight of the little one at any time when you bathe him. Put the phone on silent so as not to be distracted. Set the temperature in the room a little higher than usual, considering the fact that babies are very sensitive to lower temperatures.
Do not start by completely undressing the baby. Clean the face first, starting from the center outwards with the help of cotton discs, soaked in warm water and very well squeezed. Use a clean disc for each eye separately, cleaning it from the inside to the outside so that there is no risk of transmitting any infection from one eye to the other. Take care to clean the area behind the ears, the eyelids, the nose and the space located in the folds of the skin.
The house is one of those activities that young parents are somewhat afraid to do at the beginning. Our advice is that, at least for the beginning, ask for help from more experienced family members in such situations, so that you gain the confidence and experience necessary to fully enjoy this activity, together with the little one.
When is the first bath done?
In the past, the baby's first bath was done directly at the hospital. After birth, he was washed and prepared to meet his parents and family members. Subsequent research has revealed the fact that, immediately after birth, newborns are extremely sensitive to the temperature of the environment. A beating given to the little one at this moment can cause the body temperature to drop, a phenomenon known as hypothermia. In these conditions, the human body is built in such a way as to counteract the effects of hypothermia on the internal organs. Therefore, hypothermia will be followed by a drop in blood sugar, as it is known that heat is released by burning carbohydrates. This is the reason why the baby's bed can be postponed for about a week. You can clean the body of the little one using cotton pads, moistened in warm water.
Is it advisable to bathe the newborn?
There is no absolute rule regarding the frequency of the beat. In establishing this aspect, you must take into account several criteria. Usually, specialists recommend that the baby be bathed about two or three times every week. This does not mean that you cannot bathe the little one once a day, if this activity pleases him or relaxes him. However, it is not recommended to bathe your little one more than once a day because you can expose him to the risk of sensitive or dry skin.
How do you proceed when you want to give your little one a bath?
The best time of day to bathe the baby is up to you. It is usually not advisable to bathe the little one when he is hungry or immediately after eating, or if he is quite agitated. With time you will gain experience and you will realize what is the most suitable moment so that the little one can enjoy this activity. It is not necessarily necessary for the baby to be bathed in the bathroom. You will usually use a plastic tub, special for babies, in which you will insert about 5 cm of warm water, if the baby is up to 6 months old. Check the water temperature by using your wrist or elbow to test it.
Before starting the actual bath, you must bring all the items you will need nearby - cotton pads, bath towels, changes for the little one. The most important thing to keep in mind is not to lose sight of the little one at any time when you bathe him. Put the phone on silent so as not to be distracted. Set the temperature in the room a little higher than usual, considering the fact that babies are very sensitive to lower temperatures.
Do not start by completely undressing the baby. Clean the face first, starting from the center outwards with the help of cotton discs, soaked in warm water and very well squeezed. Use a clean disc for each eye separately, cleaning it from the inside to the outside so that there is no risk of transmitting any infection from one eye to the other. Take care to clean the area behind the ears, the eyelids, the nose and the space located in the folds of the skin.
You can wash the baby's hair without using shampoos, at least at first. Babies don't really know how to get dirty, so there is no need to use shampoos at this time. After washing your hair or any other area of the body, it is good to dab lightly and dry that area as much as possible.
Next, you must clean the genital area of the little one. Again, it is enough to use disks or a cotton cloth moistened and very well squeezed, to clean the baby's body. Be especially careful to carefully clean all areas, including those located in the folds of the skin.
After you have finished cleaning these areas, you can undress the baby. Be careful when you put the baby in the bathtub. The best thing would be to constantly communicate with the little one to distract him and reduce his anxiety related to a new activity. You don't have to be scared if the little one starts crying. With time he will get used to this activity and with a little luck he might even like it.
It is not recommended to use baby shampoo in the first week after the birth of the baby. It is enough to clean its body with plain water, considering the fact that it is still protected by a natural film. Be careful not to introduce the baby completely into the water until the navel has healed. Otherwise, this process may take longer.
Tips to enjoy a pleasant experience
When you have finished bathing the baby, you must take him out of the tub and dry him. This is the moment that many parents fear, considering that babies can be agitated and are extremely slippery. Take care to provide sufficient support for the head and neck area using one hand, while with the other you can hold the little one's legs. Ask a more experienced parent to help you, at least for the first few times, to gain courage. You will see that as time goes by, you will do this activity with more and more ease, and before long you and the little one will enjoy this experience and maybe even have a lot of fun.
Next, you must clean the genital area of the little one. Again, it is enough to use disks or a cotton cloth moistened and very well squeezed, to clean the baby's body. Be especially careful to carefully clean all areas, including those located in the folds of the skin.
After you have finished cleaning these areas, you can undress the baby. Be careful when you put the baby in the bathtub. The best thing would be to constantly communicate with the little one to distract him and reduce his anxiety related to a new activity. You don't have to be scared if the little one starts crying. With time he will get used to this activity and with a little luck he might even like it.
It is not recommended to use baby shampoo in the first week after the birth of the baby. It is enough to clean its body with plain water, considering the fact that it is still protected by a natural film. Be careful not to introduce the baby completely into the water until the navel has healed. Otherwise, this process may take longer.
Tips to enjoy a pleasant experience
When you have finished bathing the baby, you must take him out of the tub and dry him. This is the moment that many parents fear, considering that babies can be agitated and are extremely slippery. Take care to provide sufficient support for the head and neck area using one hand, while with the other you can hold the little one's legs. Ask a more experienced parent to help you, at least for the first few times, to gain courage. You will see that as time goes by, you will do this activity with more and more ease, and before long you and the little one will enjoy this experience and maybe even have a lot of fun.
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