Of course, every mother wants to take care of her baby as well as possible, including in terms of cleaning it after defecating. It seems trivial, but mistakes in this can trigger irritation and also infection in your little one.
Not a few parents who do not know the right way to take care of the baby's intimate organs, including in cleaning the baby. Don't worry, everything can be learned, how come. But first, it's important to know the mistakes that can occur in swaddling a baby.
Mistakes in Wiping Baby Boy
Different genders, different ways to clean it. In baby boys, cleaning the intimate organs is quite simple. Mothers simply wipe their little one's penis and testicles with a wet cloth when changing diapers or clean them with warm water and soap when bathing.
Although it sounds easy, there are some mistakes that can occur when washing a baby boy, namely:
Pulling the outer skin of the penis
Do not pull the foreskin or the outer skin of the penis while cleaning the inside, especially in infants under 4 months of age. Maybe you intend to clean it maximally, but the outer skin of the penis can't be pulled at least until the little one is 1 year old. If forced, this can actually hurt him
Clean the penis with soap after the little one is circumcised
If your child has been circumcised, do not clean his penis with soap directly before the wound is completely healed to avoid irritation and infection.
So if the gauze (bandage) that covers his penis is dirty, just clean the penis with a soft cloth that has been dampened with water before changing to a new bandage. If the penis is exposed to feces, simply clean it with a cloth and water that has been given a little soap.
Mistakes in Wiping Baby Girls
Wiping baby girls should be more careful because in women there is also a vaginal opening that must be ensured clean. Now, Here are some mistakes that can occur when washing a baby girl:
Cleaning in the wrong direction
The order to clean the baby girl's sex organs when washing her must be considered. If you still prioritize cleaning the anus, stop this habit, come on!
With the baby lying down, first clean the pee hole (top), then proceed to the vagina, and finally the anus. If you clean it the other way, germs can enter your vagina and cause an infection.
Clean the vagina deep
The vagina naturally has the ability to rid itself of foreign objects or germs that cause disease. So, you don't need to clean your little one's vagina to the inside, just the outside.
Using too much soap
No need to use too much soap when cleaning your little one's vagina, right, Bun. The reason is, using too much soap can actually irritate the vagina and the skin around it.
Do not forgetRule Menggbaby diaper
In addition to paying attention to the correct way to wipe a baby, you also have to know the rules for changing diapers. Newborns usually need to change diapers up to 12 times per day and gradually decrease to about 6–8 times per day.
As for changing the baby's diaper, the mother must first prepare the equipment used for cleaning and changing diapers. Some of the equipment that should be prepared before washing the baby are:
- Cloth or mat to place the baby
- Clean water with cotton or cloth or special wet wipes for babies
- Cream to protect baby's skin
- A place to hold dirty diapers
- New diapers
- Clean clothes
After everything is ready, place your little one on a flat place. The most appropriate location for changing diapers is a special changing table or on the floor that has been covered with cloth. If you use a special changing table, never take your eyes off so that the baby doesn't suddenly fall.
After placing your little one in a flat place, open the diaper and immediately dispose of it in the dirty diaper holder provided. After that, clean the sex organs and buttocks until clean. To be sure, Mothers also have to wash their hands before and after washing or changing the baby's diaper so that cleanliness is maintained.
How? Already know, right, Bun, what are the mistakes in washing babies to avoid? If there are still questions hanging in your mind, don't hesitate to consult a doctor, okay?
