分类： 新生儿护理_en

Bathing: Keep the room at 26-28°C and water at 37-38°C; wash the face first, then the hair, and finally the body. Umbilical cord care: Keep it dry and disinfect with alcohol 1-2 times daily; it will fall off naturally within 1-2 weeks. Infant massage: Promotes nervous system development and strengthens parent-child bonding. Feed on demand—newborns need 8-12 feedings per day.

Bathing: room temperature 26-28°C, water temperature 37-38°C, wash the face first, then the hair, and finally the body. Umbilical cord care: keep it dry, disinfect with alcohol 1-2 times a day, and it will naturally fall off in 1-2 weeks. Baby massage (touch therapy): promotes nervous system development and strengthens the parent-child bond. Feed on demand, 8-12 times a day for a newborn.

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

1. Wash the face first: use a damp cloth to wipe the eyes and face from the inside out
2. Then wash the hair: gently massage the scalp with your fingertips, taking care to protect the fontanelle
3. Finally wash the body: support the baby’s head and neck with one hand, washing the front first then the back
4. Pay special attention to skin folds: neck, armpits, groin
5. 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

1. Chest: use both hands to stroke outward from the baby’s chest
2. Abdomen: massage clockwise to help release gas
3. Limbs: gently knead from the near end toward the far end
4. 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.