Separate the labia and rinse with cold water. Gently wipe the secretion from top to bottom with a cotton swab dipped in moisturizing oil, and then rinse off the moisturizing oil with clear water (suitable for younger babies).
Myth: Rinse repeatedly with warm water.
Every baby girl secretes self-cleaning substances, so it doesn't need special cleaning. Like male babies, excessive stimulation of children's genitals can also lead to precocious puberty.
The three most likely situations
Infantile vulvitis
The mucosa of vulva, clitoris, urethral orifice and vaginal orifice is hyperemia and edema with purulent secretion. Pustular dry scabs often form on underwear, or there are traces of diluted water, vulva swelling, edema, and even skin peeling. There are scratches and bleeding in some places. Adhesion of labia minora, subtle urine rheology.
Infantile vaginitis: vulva vaginal itching, vaginal secretions increase, it can be seen that the baby often scratches his private parts.
Preventive measures for infant vulvitis and vaginitis
Infantile period (0- 1 year)
Keep vulva clean and dry.
Diapers are made of pure cotton; You'd better not pee when you don't go out.
Change diapers in time after urinating, clean vulva 1-2 times a day, and gently dry labia and skin wrinkles. When scrubbing, you should pay attention to wiping the urethral orifice, vaginal orifice and anus from top to bottom. If the skin is chapped, you should apply a non-irritating moisturizer. Finally, apply the talcum powder thinly and evenly to the vulva and groin, and keep it dry. Too much powder is also not desirable.
Early childhood (1-3 years old)
Try not to let children sit on the floor.
Wear dead crotch pants as soon as possible, and don't wear tights or high socks made of chemical fiber.
After urination, wipe the urethral orifice and its surroundings with soft toilet paper, pay attention to the posture of urination, and avoid flowing into the vagina from front to back. After defecation, use clean toilet paper and wipe it from front to back to avoid rubbing feces into the vagina.
Bathtubs and towels should be dedicated.