First, the essentials of cleaning all parts of the newborn body 1, ear cleaning care Never clean the baby's ears with cotton swabs or cotton swabs, which is very dangerous. You just need to clean the outside of your ears with a towel or cotton ball. Earwax will be discharged naturally and does not need special cleaning.
2. Trimming your baby's nails Although trimming your newborn's nails can easily cause parents to be nervous, you still have to do it. The baby can't control his hands yet, so he is easily scratched by his nails. You can use safety nail clippers to trim your baby's nails while he is sleeping.
Be careful when bathing the baby. 3, nasal cavity cleaning care nasal cavity will also clean the interior by itself. If there is secretion, wipe it outside. Don't use cotton swabs or nails to clean the inside of your nose. You may push the secretion deeper or damage the membrane. If there is a lot of mucus, you can use a nasal aspirator.
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4, private parts cleaning care The private parts structure of male and female babies is different, but in general, you must be more careful when cleaning private parts. Gently scrub the skin wrinkles of baby's private parts with gauze towel, and then clean them with water without soap.
5, umbilical cord stump care A few days before the birth of the newborn, the umbilical cord stump has not fallen off. Therefore, it is necessary to keep the residual limb dry and clean to avoid urine or feces polluting the residual limb. Dry with a towel as soon as possible after cleaning and air dry.
Second, the precautions for cleaning the baby 1, using mild soap Whether you use soap or shower gel, you should choose a mild, natural and tasteless cleaner, which can prevent the baby's skin from being * * *, causing skin problems.
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2, pay attention to the bath water temperature to help the baby bath water temperature is not too hot, otherwise it may burn the baby, or cause the baby's skin to be dry and dry, resulting in skin problems, such as itching, redness and so on.
3. Dry the water as soon as possible. When taking a bath for your baby, be sure to dry the water on your baby as soon as possible. This can not only prevent the baby from catching a cold, but also prevent the baby's skin from drying out.
4, the action is quick and careful to help the baby bathe quickly, not too long, so as to avoid the baby catching a cold and prevent the skin from losing moisture, resulting in dry skin.