How to wash your baby's hair in winter? Pay attention to the water temperature

Winter is coming. Adults find it very difficult to take a bath because it is very cold. This is even more true for babies. Parents must pay attention to the water temperature when washing their babies’ hair in winter! Only by controlling the water temperature within the appropriate range can babies not catch a cold when washing their hair!

How to wash your baby's hair in winter

Babies are more sensitive to water temperature. Many parents habitually use their hands to feel the water temperature before washing their hair. But in fact, the water temperature that adults feel is not suitable for babies. Babies have more sensitive skin, and too cold or too hot temperatures will cause discomfort to babies. It is recommended that parents prepare a baby water thermometer and use the temperature of the water thermometer as the standard. Medically recommended water temperature for washing babies' hair or bathing in winter is about 37℃-40℃. Parents can keep the temperature within the appropriate range to prevent babies from getting cold and getting sick when washing their hair in winter.

The correct way to wash your hair

There are also methods to wash hair, especially for children. Many children do not like to wash their hair or cry when washing their hair. A large part of the reason is that the parents wash their children's hair in the wrong way. So when washing children's hair, we should pay attention to whether the method we use is correct. So, what is the correct way to wash hair?

Parents should use their palms to massage their children's scalp, but not too hard; if the parents' nails are too long, it is easy to hurt the child's scalp, so parents with nails should be careful to avoid digging the child's scalp; in addition, it is also important to avoid getting water into the child's mouth, nose and ears, which is also a major reason why children cry when washing their hair.

Be careful when washing your baby's hair

If there is dandruff on the baby's head, mothers should never use their fingernails to pick it off. Instead, apply olive oil or baby massage oil to the dandruff area and rinse with water after 24 hours to remove it. Do not use a hair dryer to dry your baby's hair, as excessive noise may damage the baby's ears. You do not need to apply shampoo every time you wash your baby's hair. It is recommended that shampoo should not be used more than 3 times a week.

6 small details for washing your baby's hair

1. The baby is in the growth and development stage and has a fast metabolism, so you should wash your hair frequently to keep it clean.

2. You don’t need to use shampoo when your baby is just born. When the baby has enough hair, you can use a mild shampoo to wash it every few days.

3. Try not to wash your baby’s hair right after he or she has just eaten. The length of time for each washing can be determined according to the baby’s mood. Generally, 2-5 minutes is appropriate and should not be too long.

4. Some babies particularly don’t like having water on their faces. To prevent shampoo from flowing onto the baby’s face or even into the baby’s eyes, you can buy a special water-blocking shield for washing their hair at a baby products store.

5. Some mothers are afraid to clean their baby's fontanelle because the baby's fontanelle has not grown well. In fact, it is okay to clean it gently.

6. When your baby is older, you can put him in the bathtub to wash his hair, and give him one or two toys to play in the water so that he can play while washing.

If your baby doesn't like having his hair washed, don't force him to wash it, or he will cry because of fear. You can wash his hair in another way: prepare water and adjust the water temperature, hold the baby on your thighs, wet a sponge or towel in a basin, squeeze out some water, wipe his hair with a semi-dry sponge or towel, and then gently dry it with a soft dry towel.