9 Useful Tips On Baby Hygiene

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H a v e you s t e p p e d into t h e world o f motherhood r e c e n t l y ? Are y o u worried a b o u t safeguarding t h e health a n d development o f your n e w b o r n ? Do y o u know t h a t proper h y g i e n e habits c a n help t o keep y o u r baby d i s e a s e – f r e e ? If y o u are c l u e l e s s and c u r i o u s , reading t h e post c a n be a good i d e a !

H y g i e n e plays a crucial r o l e to b o o s t your b a b y ’ s overall h e a l t h and w e l l – b e i n g . Apart f r o m basic c l e a n l i n e s s , you n e e d to p a y special a t t e n t i o n to k e e p i n g your b a b y away f r o m harmful i n f e c t i o n s . Want t o know m o r e ? Read o n !

A s a n e w mom, y o u should f o l l o w these g o o d baby h y g i e n e essentials:

1 . Wash Y o u r Hands:

I t is v e r y important f o r both t h e parents t o wash t h e i r hands w i t h a g o o d antibacterial s o a p before t h e y pick u p their b a b y . If y o u touch y o u r baby w i t h o u t using a hand s a n i t i z e r , he c o u l d become s u s c e p t i b l e to h a r m f u l germs a n d suffer f r o m infections l i k e colds, d i a r r h e a , flu, e t c . It i s also v e r y important t o wash y o u r hands b e f o r e preparing y o u r baby’s f o o d or f e e d i n g him. N e v e r forget t o wash y o u r hands a f t e r changing t h e nappies o r using t h e restroom ( 1 ) .

2 . Bathe Y o u r Little O n e :

3 . Trim Y o u r Baby’s F i n g e r n a i l s :

D i r t y nails a r e a s i g n of g e r m s that c a n enter y o u r baby’s b o d y and c a u s e harmful d i s e a s e s when h e sucks h i s hands. A l w a y s try t o keep y o u r baby’s f i n g e r n a i l s well-trimmed a n d clean. I f the f i n g e r n a i l s are s h a r p and l o n g , the b a b y can s c r a t c h and h u r t himself. T h e best t i m e to t r i m your b a b y ’ s nails i s when h e is a s l e e p . Be s u r e to u s e appropriate c l i p p e r s to c u t your b a b y ’ s nails p r o p e r l y without h u r t i n g him ( 3 ) .

4 . Clean H i s Ears:

C l e a n the b a b y ’ s delicate e a r s very g e n t l y . Never i n s e r t cotton e a r buds i n t o his t i n y ears. I f your b a b y feels u n c o m f o r t a b l e while y o u are t o u c h i n g his e a r s , he m a y be s u f f e r i n g from a n ear i n f e c t i o n . Consult t h e pediatrician i m m e d i a t e l y to a l l e v i a t e the d i s c o m f o r t of y o u r little d a r l i n g .

5 . Keep B a b y ’ s Nose U n c l o g g e d :

C l e a n the d r i e d mucous d e p o s i t in y o u r baby’s n o s e gently. Y o u can u s e a d a m p soft c o t t o n cloth t o do s o .

6 . Clean H i s Eyes:

T r y to k e e p your b a b y ’ s eyes c l e a n and p r e v e n t an i n f e c t i o n , gently r e m o v e the d r i e d mucous w i t h a s o f t damp c l o t h .

7 . Change Y o u r Baby’s D i a p e r s Regularly:

W h e n it c o m e s to h y g i e n e for b a b i e s , changing t h e diapers a t regular i n t e r v a l s of t i m e is a n important a s p e c t . After c h a n g i n g the d i a p e r , clean h i s bottom w i t h soft b a b y wipes. K e e p your b a b y clean a n d dry t o prevent a diaper r a s h (4).

8 . Keep Y o u r Baby’s T o y s Clean:

M o s t babies h a v e a h a b i t of p u t t i n g their t o y s into t h e i r mouths. R e g u l a r l y wash y o u r baby’s t o y s to k e e p them c l e a n . After w a s h i n g the t o y s with p l a i n water, w i p e them u s i n g a c l e a n tissue p a p e r .

9 . Sanitize Y o u r Home:

T o limit y o u r baby’s e x p o s u r e to h a r m f u l germs a n d microbes, k e e p your h o m e clean. C l e a n the f l o o r s using a disinfectant s o l u t i o n . Focus o n sanitizing t h e areas y o u r baby u s e s . If y o u r baby u s e s a m i l k bottle, w a s h and s t e r i l i z e it a f t e r each u s e to r e m o v e the u n w a n t e d germs. I f you a r e preparing b a b y food i n your k i t c h e n , clean t h e utensils p r o p e r l y with w a r m water a n d detergent. C l e a n the k i t c h e n and b a t h r o o m with a good d i s i n f e c t a n t .

B y following t h e s e simple h y g i e n e habits, y o u can h e l p your l i t t l e angel e n j o y good h e a l t h and i m m u n i t y .

H o p e now y o u are c l e a r about i m p o r t a n c e of b a b y hygiene. D i d you p r a c t i c e proper h y g i e n e habits a s a n e w mom? W a s your b a b y happy a n d disease-free? S h a r e some u s e f u l baby h y g i e n e tips w i t h other m o m m i e s here!

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