How often should a baby take a bath in winter? What is the appropriate water temperature for a baby to take a bath in winter?

It is very cold in winter, and the frequency of bathing is less than that in summer. Especially babies are more afraid of cold than adults, and they are not happy to take baths too frequently, so bathing babies is a very troublesome problem. So, how often should babies take baths in winter? What is the appropriate water temperature?

How often should your baby take a bath in winter?

Take a bath every 2-3 days.

Some young parents bathe their children every day even in winter for the sake of cleanliness, but this can cause itching, peeling and other problems in the baby. Therefore, parents are reminded that in winter, the number of times children should be bathed should be reduced accordingly, and it is appropriate to bathe them once every 2-3 days.

Why should babies not take baths frequently in winter?

As we all know, baby's skin is very delicate and sebum secretion is insufficient. In the dry winter, the skin is also very easy to lose moisture. If you bathe your baby frequently, it is easy for the baby's skin to become too dry and flaky. In addition, the weather in winter is cold, and infants and young children are obviously less active than in summer, so sweating and sebum secretion are not so strong, so don't bathe too frequently.

What is the appropriate water temperature for baby bathing in winter?

When bathing your baby in winter, it is better to keep the water temperature at around 37℃～40℃. Because on the surface of the baby's skin, there is a lipid membrane that is not easy to see with the eyes, called the sebum membrane, which can keep the skin moderately flexible and moist. If the water temperature is too high, it will destroy the skin's "acid coat" and sebum membrane, making the skin dry, flaky and thin. The water temperature can be measured with a thermometer. If you test the temperature with your hand, it is best to test it with the back of your hand. It is OK if it feels warm but not hot.

How to keep your baby warm when bathing in winter

1. Choose a suitable time to take a bath, preferably between 12:00 and 15:00 noon, which is the warmest time of the day.

2. Turn on the bathroom heater or electric heater to raise the indoor temperature as much as possible, preferably around 26℃～28℃. Parents need to pay attention that the light of the bathroom heater is very dazzling, so turn it off when taking a bath.

3. Prepare change of clothes and bake them for a while before taking a bath to make them warm, dry and soft.

4. In winter, you should bathe your baby quickly and don't let the child soak in water for a long time. Generally, about 10 minutes is enough.