I. Newborn Bathing Guide
Preparation
- Room temperature 26-28°C, water temperature 37-38°C (test with the inside of your elbow)
- Prepare the tub, towels, clean clothes, and diapers
- Bath time: one hour after feeding, or between feedings
Bathing Steps
- Wash the face first: use a damp cloth to wipe the eyes and face from the inside out
- Then wash the hair: gently massage the scalp with your fingertips, taking care to protect the fontanelle
- Finally wash the body: support the baby’s head and neck with one hand, washing the front first then the back
- Pay special attention to skin folds: neck, armpits, groin
- After bathing, wrap immediately in a towel, pat dry, and do baby massage
II. Umbilical Cord Care
- Keep it dry and clean; fold the diaper below the navel
- Disinfect 1-2 times daily with 75% alcohol or povidone-iodine
- Watch for redness, swelling, discharge, or odor; see a doctor if anything is abnormal
- The cord usually falls off naturally in 1-2 weeks; avoid tub baths before it does
III. Newborn Massage (Baby Massage)
Benefits of baby massage: promotes nervous system development, strengthens parent-child bonding, aids digestion, and improves sleep
Massage Steps
- Chest: use both hands to stroke outward from the baby’s chest
- Abdomen: massage clockwise to help release gas
- Limbs: gently knead from the near end toward the far end
- Back: with the baby lying on the tummy, massage both sides of the spine from top to bottom
IV. Daily Care Essentials
- Feeding: feed on demand, 8-12 times a day for a newborn
- Burping: hold upright and burp for 10-15 minutes after feeding
- Sleep: place on the back to sleep, keep the crib free of objects to prevent SIDS
- Jaundice: for physiological jaundice, feed more and pass more; pathological jaundice needs medical care
- Stool observation: meconium is dark green; breastfed stool is golden-yellow and paste-like
New parents, don’t worry—every baby has their own pace. Observe more, learn more, and ask for advice, and you’ll soon get the hang of it.
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