Read: 1262
Caring for Your Baby's Personal Hygiene
Caring for your baby begins right from the moment they are born, starting with their basic needs like feeding and sleeping to ensuring their personal hygiene. Here is how you can effectively care for a newborn’s face, head, mouth, teeth, nls, umbilical cord, genital areas and nappy hygiene.
Before cleaning your baby's face, ensure your hands are clean by washing them thoroughly with warm water and soap. Gently wipe their eyes starting from the inner to outer corners of each eye using a soft cotton ball or washcloth soaked in warm water. Discard used cloths for every wipe to avoid cross-contamination.
Use a damp cotton ball or cloth behind and around your baby’s ears, being careful not to insert anything inside as it could cause injury. For washing their hr, use gentle splashes of water on their scalp while supporting their head.
After washing, gently dry the scalp using soft movements with a clean towel. When teeth start emerging, clean them with damp cloth after morning and evening feedings, wiping both sides. Once your baby's first teeth appear, it’s time to introduce brushing twice dly with an infant-sized toothbrush dipped in water.
Trimming baby nls is crucial as they can accidentally scratch their face. Use special infant nl scissors or an emery board for this task while another person holds the baby steady. If possible, trim nls when they're asleep or distracted by a toy or song.
Clean the umbilical cord area with warm water before washing your hands agn to avoid infection risks. Ensure it is dry after baths and pat it dry gently. To d healing, keep the stump uncovered, avoiding plastic pants or nappies that could cause irritation.
For a baby girl, position her legs apart when bathing and clean the area between the labia with a damp cotton ball starting from front to back. Clean your baby boy's penis by gently rinsing under water during bathtime, focusing only on the external skin.
ring Time for Bottoms
Letting your baby's bottom r dry after diaper changes can prevent nappy rash. Use disposable or cloth diapers as needed throughout their early days.
Download a Printable Version
Explore translations in:
Arabic
Dari
Dinka
Hakha Chin
Karen
Persian
Simplified Chinese
Swahili
Tamil
Vietnamese
Caring for Your Baby's Personal Hygiene: A Guide to Ensure Healthy Growth and Development
By taking care of these essential routines, you're fostering not just hygiene but also nurturing a sense of comfort and trust in your baby. that every baby is unique; some might prefer certn methods over others. Always prioritize gentle, loving touches as you care for their needs.
Acknowledgements
This guide was compiled with insights from health professionals specializing in pediatric care to ensure the information provided is reliable and safe.
Discover more resources on:
Bathing a Newborn
Dressing Your Baby
Nappy Selection: Cloth vs Disposable
Changing Nappies: Step-by-Step Guide
And explore guides tlored for specific groups like Aboriginal communities, mental health tips for parents, and advice for working with parents.
Follow us on:
Facebookhttps:www.facebook.comrsingchildren
Instagramhttps:www.instagram.comrsingchildren
YouTubehttps:www.youtube.comrsingchildren
LinkedInhttps:www.linkedin.comcompanyrsing-children-network
Stay updated with parenting news and expert advice.
Enter your eml to subscribe:
E-ml address
Subscribe
Rsing children.net.au acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we live, gather and work. We pay respect to Elders past, present and emerging, and acknowledge their ongoing connection to this beautiful country.
Copyright ? 2006-2024 Rsing Children Network Australia Limited. All rights reserved.
This website's content is not inted as a substitute for professional consultation with a qualified practitioner.*
This article is reproduced from: https://raisingchildren.net.au/newborns/health-daily-care/hygiene-keeping-clean/hygiene-daily-care
Please indicate when reprinting from: https://www.zk74.com/Mother_and_baby/Babycare_Hygiene_Guide.html
Baby Personal Hygiene Care Tips Newborn Facial Cleaning Methods Infant Hair and Tooth Care Guide Caring for Umbilical Cord Properly Genital Area Cleaning for Babies Airing Bottoms for Diaper Health