Can a newborn baby take a bath when he or she has a cold? What are the benefits of taking a bath for a newborn baby?

Newborns are very susceptible to infection from external bacteria and may catch a cold. Can newborns take a bath when they have a cold? Many parents may have thought about this question. Let's take a look today.

Yes, because it can make you sweat and lower your body temperature, which is good for the recovery of a cold. However, be careful not to take a bath for too long, because your body is relatively weak, and taking a bath for too long will consume too much energy and make the cold worse. Some parents have a misunderstanding about colds, that is, you can't take a bath when you have a cold, but this is not true. Children can take a bath after they have a cold, but pay attention to the water temperature, and dry their bodies and put on clothes in time after bathing, and don't get cold.

1. Clean the body. Bathing newborns more often can not only help the baby clean, but also be beneficial to growth and development. Newborn babies have vigorous metabolism and sebum secretion. Long-term use of diapers can easily make the baby invaded by bacteria, so bathing is the most effective way to clean.

2. It helps the baby grow and develop. Science has proven that bathing can exercise the baby's perception, improve its ability to adapt to the environment, and achieve the purpose of hand-eye coordination. The baby can be stimulated in the water, which promotes blood circulation, strengthens the contraction of the heart and lungs, and can achieve the effect of strengthening the physical fitness.

1. Before bathing your newborn baby, clean your hands first to avoid leaving any dirt between your nails. Washing your hands with soap can better prevent the spread of bacteria.

2. There is no need to bathe the newborn too often, because the amount of sweat secreted by the newborn is limited. It is not necessary to bathe the newborn every day. It is sufficient to bathe the newborn every other day in hot weather and every two days in cold weather.

3. The pH value of newborn baby's skin is 6.5-7.5, which is alkaline. When bathing premature babies or newborn babies with damaged skin, just use clean water of appropriate temperature to scrub them so as not to increase the alkalinity of the skin.

4. When bathing a newborn, the baby's body should not be in contact with water for more than 5 minutes. After washing, use a soft and absorbent towel to gently dry the newborn's body, then apply baby-specific moisturizing oil, and finally put on clean clothes.

5. When bathing your baby, remember to hold your baby's head with your hands to prevent cervical spine accidents.

6. Don’t take a bath after feeding as it may cause vomiting.

7. Never give your baby a shower, because the water temperature is difficult to control. You will regret it if your baby is scalded.

8. The towel used to bathe the baby must be a soft cotton towel, as the baby's delicate skin cannot withstand rough cloth.

1. Holding bathing method: wash the face and head first, then wash the trunk and limbs, and finally wash the buttocks. When washing the head and face, the baby's head is facing forward, and the parents use the left forearm to support the baby's shoulders and back, clamp the child's buttocks with the left armpit, hold the baby's head with the left hand, and block the baby's ears from the back with the thumb and middle finger to prevent water from entering. Use the right hand to wash the baby's face first (no shower gel is needed), then wash the hair and dry the head. Then start washing the trunk, limbs and buttocks. The elbows, armpits, neck, and thigh roots should be washed especially clean.

2. Basin bathing method: Soak gauze in the bathtub, wring it dry and use it to wipe the face, then take off the clothes and wipe the buttocks with the changed diapers or clothes; hold the baby's body with a towel, support the armpits with one hand, support the head with the elbow, and support the feet with the other hand, and gently put it into the basin. Make sure to put the buttocks into the water first, let the child half sit in the bathtub, but be careful not to get the navel wet.

When washing, start from the neck, then move to the hands and feet. When washing the baby's back, support the front of the body with one hand, turn the baby over, and wash from the back to the buttocks. Use a baby shower gel that is more oily and less alkaline. Apply the shower gel on a bath towel and then rub it on the baby's body. After washing the whole body, use clean water and gauze to wash off the foam.