What is the appropriate water temperature for a baby's bath in winter? What is the appropriate indoor temperature for a baby's bath in winter?

Bathing is something we do every day. Everyone needs to take a bath frequently. Bathing is a simple and daily way of cleaning. In winter, the temperature is very important. So what is the appropriate water temperature for a baby to take a bath in winter? Indoor temperature for a baby to take a bath in winter.

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

The water temperature for baby bathing in winter should be between 37 and 38 degrees.

1. The water temperature for bathing babies in winter should not exceed 38 degrees. In winter, the weather is cold, and many parents are afraid that their babies will catch a cold when bathing, so they often choose hotter water to bathe their babies. In fact, if the bath water temperature is too high, it is easy to damage the baby's skin barrier function and wash away the sebum on the baby's skin surface.

Moreover, too high a temperature will aggravate the itching and discomfort for babies with eczema. Therefore, it is recommended that the bath water for babies in winter should not exceed 38 degrees Celsius. Don't worry too much about the baby being cold. In fact, the baby's ability to withstand cold is no worse than that of adults.

2. The water temperature for bathing babies in winter should not be lower than 37 degrees. The function of human sebaceous glands will be weakened in winter. If it is lower than 37 degrees Celsius, the sebaceous glands will stop secreting. Lack of sebum protection, coupled with dry weather, water is easily lost, causing dry skin and desquamation. Therefore, the water temperature for bathing should not be lower than 37 degrees.

Indoor temperature for baby bathing in winter

The indoor temperature for the baby's bath in winter is best kept between 28 and 30 degrees. However, this temperature is definitely not reached at normal indoor temperature in winter, so some heating equipment is generally needed to assist in heating, such as air conditioners and heaters.

It is best to turn on the heating equipment for half an hour before bathing. Air conditioners and heaters cannot heat up as soon as they are turned on. Therefore, in winter, it is best to turn on the air conditioner or heater for half an hour before bathing your baby. When the room temperature reaches about 30 degrees and it is relatively warm, take the baby in for a bath. It is best to keep the heater away from the baby when bathing. When bathing, the heater must be kept at a certain distance from the baby to avoid burning the baby.

There are two types of heaters. One is a heater based on the principle of heat radiation, like a light bulb, which is very bright when turned on. Be careful not to let the baby stare at it, as it is very easy to damage the retina. Another type is based on the principle of a hot air blower. After the heating wire is powered on, the hot air is blown out by wind. This type is safer. Just pay attention to electrical safety and don't blow it directly on the baby. It is best for adults to block the light of the heater with their bodies when washing.

It is better to use air conditioner than heater when bathing your baby in winter. It is better not to use heater when bathing your baby or heating your baby in winter. It is easy to dry out and burn your baby. If it is too cold, you can turn on the air conditioner and bathe your baby in the air-conditioned room. Turn on the air conditioner for half an hour before bathing so that you don't have to worry about catching a cold. In addition, if you feel that the air-conditioned room is too dry, you can choose to put a humidifier in the room.

The correct way to bathe your baby

Preparation before bathing

Preparation 1: Time

It is best to wash the baby one hour before feeding or after feeding to prevent vomiting and spitting up of milk.

Preparation 2: Location

You can choose to bathe your baby in the bathroom or in the bedroom, but you need to be careful to close the doors and windows and keep the room temperature at around 27 degrees.

Preparation 3: Items

1. Diapers

2. Change of clothes

3.Large towels, towel blankets and wrapping cloths, face towels, bath towels

4.Weight scale (can weigh before washing)

5. Baby soap/shower gel

6. Nail Clippers

Preparation 4: Water

Don't fill the baby's bathtub too full with hot water. Just fill it up to two-thirds of the volume. The water temperature should be controlled at 38-39 degrees in winter and one degree lower in summer. When preparing water, the water temperature can be slightly higher by 2 degrees.

Scientific bathing has steps

first step

Carry the baby to the bath.

Step 2

Take off the baby's clothes, wrap him/her in a towel, measure his/her weight and record it.

Step 3

Start washing white!

NO1 Cleansing the face

Use a face towel to wipe your eyes from the inner corner to the outer corner → wipe your ears → wipe your face;

Clean your nostrils with a cotton swab.

NO2 Cleansing Head

Pick up the baby, support the head and neck with your left hand, press the left and right ears with your thumb and middle finger respectively, fold the auricle forward and block the external auditory canal → use your left arm and armpit to clamp the baby's legs → wash the hair with your right hand, and then dry the hair with a towel.

NO3 Cleansing the body

first step

Put the baby into the water - both of you together

The mother holds the baby's left shoulder and armpit with her left hand, and holds the baby's left leg near the groin with her right hand. The father holds the baby's buttocks with his palm and gently puts the baby into the water.

Step 2

The mother can release her right hand now, first wet the baby's whole body with a bath towel, and rub it with baby soap/shower gel in order.

Neck→chest→abdomen→armpit→arm→perineum→buttocks→legs→feet.

Use your right hand to hold the baby's left shoulder and armpit, and let the child lie prone on the mother's right forearm. This will make it easier to clean the back of the child's neck and back skin.

Note: During the bath, always hold the baby firmly and rinse as you go. Pay attention to the baby's skin condition.

Step 3

After washing, quickly "fish out" the baby, following the same steps as "the first step", and use a large towel prepared in advance to absorb the moisture on the child's body.

Step 4

Dress, change diapers, and if there is time, trim your child's nails.

suggestion

1. During bathing, move gently and quickly, pay attention to the temperature, and don't let your child catch a cold.

2. Be very careful not to let water/baby soap foam enter the baby's mouth, nose, ears, and eyes.

3. When bathing a young baby, be sure not to use force to clean the sebum scabs on the fontanelle area on the top of the head.

4. Always pay attention to your child’s emotions and don’t let him or her develop a fear of taking a bath.

How to Test Baby's Bath Water Temperature in Winter

Before bathing your baby, always put cold water in the tub first, then add hot water to mix. Please use your elbow to "test" the water temperature or use a professional thermometer to measure the water temperature. Do not use your hands to directly touch the water temperature, because the hands are not as sensitive to water temperature as the baby's entire body. If you find that the bath water temperature is high, do not lower it all at once, you need to adjust it slowly. If you need to add water when bathing your baby, never add hot water directly to the tub or bathtub. The baby's skin is very delicate and can be easily scalded even in winter. The correct way is to mix cold water and hot water into warm water in a small basin first, and then pour it into the tub or bathtub.

The baby's skin should not turn red during bathing. Parents must pay attention to the fact that the baby's skin is very delicate. If the water temperature is too high or too hot, it is easy to burn the baby's sensitive skin. The baby's skin should not turn red during bathing. If the baby keeps crying during the whole bathing process, or the skin turns red, it is likely that the water temperature is too high or too low, or the baby does not like to take a bath. The water temperature for the baby's bath in winter should be monitored at all times. If the water feels cold when bathing the baby in winter, the water should be heated in time. However, before heating the water, be sure to hold the baby away from the water injection area to avoid burns. The water temperature during the bathing process depends on the air temperature, and it is best to maintain it at 37℃~38℃ at all times.