hygiene

The use of rinsing is important for the health of the mouth, as it prevents problems such as cavities, plaque, gingivitis and bad breath, favoring a refreshing breath and more beautiful teeth. These products may have different compositions, with or without alcohol, fluoridated or without fluoride, that suit the needs of the mouth of each person and preferably should be directed by the dentist, so that the maximum benefit is obtained

The newborn usually needs 7 disposable diapers per day ie about 200 diapers per month, which should be changed whenever they are soiled with pee or poop. However, the amount of diapers depends on the ability of the diaper to absorb and whether the baby does too much or too little pee. Normally the baby urinates after nursing and after each meal and so you need to change the diaper after the baby is fed, but if the amount of urine is too low and if the diaper has a good storage capacity, it is possible to wait a little to save in the diapers, but after the baby evacuates it is necessary to chang

Baby navel care should be done at least 3 times a day, always after bathing and in diaper changes, so that the baby's navel heals faster and does not become infected. The umbilical cord of the baby usually falls in 7 to 15 days and it is normal for it to get smaller, black and dry until it falls

The newborn baby's bath should not take more than 10 minutes and can be given in any part of the day and every day. However, about 2-3 baths per week are sufficient for the baby and you should never give the baby a bath after he eats or sucks because he can play. In addition, it is important to use hygiene products, such as shampoo and soap, suitable for babies because they are less aggressive to the skin and do not cause eye irritation, for example

Bathing in the baby is a great way to promote the child's well-being, as well as being an essential hygiene measure for the baby's health. However, the bath should not take more than 10 minutes for the baby not to go cold and can be given in any part of the day, in most cases about 3 baths per week are enough for the newborn baby and 4 for the most grown

You should change your baby's diaper whenever it is dirty, or at least every three to four hours after the end of each feed, especially in the first 3 months of life, because the baby usually poops after nursing. As the baby grows and suckles less at night, it is necessary to decrease the frequency of diaper changes, changing only when they are dirty, especially at night to ensure that the baby can create a sleep routine

To clean the bottle, especially the silicone nipple and the baby's pacifier, you can first wash with hot water, detergent and a self-contained brush that reaches the bottom of the bottle to remove any visible residue. sterilize with boiling water to kill the odor-causing germs. Thereafter the plastic containers may be soaked in a basin for 1 hour with: Water enough to cover everything; 2 tablespoons bleach; 2 tablespoons baking soda

To clean the baby's ear you can use a towel, a cloth diaper or a gauze, always avoiding the use of the cotton swab, as it facilitates the occurrence of accidents, such as rupturing the eardrum and clogging the ear with wax. Then follow the following step-by-step instructions: Lay the baby on a safe surface; Turn the baby's head so the ear is facing up; Lightly wet the tip of the diaper , towel or gauze in warm soapy water; Squeeze tissue to remove excess water; Pass the towel, diaper or damp gauze on the outside of the ear to remove dirt; Dry the ear with a soft towel

Complete sets of clothes, blankets, disposable diapers and a wraparound of wipes are some of the essentials that the baby's hospital bag should have, to ensure that nothing is missing from your baby. The baby's bag should be ready around 30 weeks of gestation, approximately from the 7th month of gestation, preparing everything in advance so as to avoid unforeseen, stress and nervousness at the time

T-shirts suitable for breastfeeding, a bathrobe or a postpartum girdle are some of the essential items that the mother's suitcase for the hospital should contain, so that at the time of the big moment nothing is missing. The timing of the baby's arrival is very important and yearned for by all moms, and so to avoid unnecessary stress and nervousness it is important to have all things prepared in order to avoid unforeseen circumstances

The use of diapers is unavoidable in children up to about 2 years of age because they are still unable to identify the urge to go in the bathroom. The use of cloth diapers is an excellent choice mainly because they are very comfortable, they avoid skin allergies and rashes and help save money because they are reusable after being washed

To cleanse the genital area of ​​the boys, the skin covering the glans, known as the foreskin, should not be pulled and hygiene can be done during bathing, provided the area is not very dirty and does not contaminate the water. Whenever possible, especially in the case of babies, one should choose to use only warm water because the skin is very sensitive. In

Baby nail care is very important to prevent the baby from scratching, especially on the face and eyes. The baby's nails can be cut short after birth and whenever they are large enough to hurt the baby. However, it is recommended to cut the baby's nails at least once a week. How To Cut Your Baby's Nails The baby 's nails should be cut with a pair of round pointed scissors, as shown in Figure 1, and in a straight motion, holding the tip of the finger to the nail to stand out and not hurt the baby' s finger, as shown in Figure 2

As a rash ointment such as Hipogloss, for example, it is used in the treatment of rash as it promotes scarring of the skin that is reddish, hot, sore or with bubbles due to the prolonged contact of the baby's skin with urine and feces Other ointments for infant rash include: Dermodex; Bepantol which is widely used in the strong industry; Hypodermis; Weleda babycreme marigold; Nystatin + Laboratory Zinc Oxide Medley; Desitin which is an ointment for rash imported from the USA; A + D Zinc Oxide Cream which is an ointment for American baking; Balmex which is another ointment imported from the

Baby mouth care should begin soon after birth and not only when the first teeth are born, because by sweetening the baby's pacifier or giving him milk before he goes to sleep, without cleaning the baby's mouth, he can develop bottle-feeding caries. Thus, it is very important for parents to take care of their baby's mouth every day after meals, but especially after the evening meal, before the baby goes to sleep, and if there are opaque white spots on the baby's teeth, should take it immediately to the dentist, as these spots can be the beginning of caries

The baby's bath in the bucket is a great option for bathing the baby, as well as allowing to wash it, the baby is much calmer and relaxed because of the rounded shape of the bucket, which is very similar to the feeling of being inside of the mother's belly. The bucket, shantala tub or Tummy tub, as it can also be called, should be transparent, preferably so that the mother can see the baby, as the pictures show

Genital hygiene in girls should be done with each diaper change and can be made with cotton dampened in warm water or baby wipes. In girls, cleansing of the genital area should always be done from front to back, as shown in the picture, so that the microorganisms of the anus do not come into contact with the vagina and cause infection (especially the urinary tract)

To clean a girl at the time of changing the diaper should use a piece of cotton wet in warm water and clean the intimate region in the following order: Wipe the larger lips from front to back, in a single movement, as the picture shows; Wipe the smaller lips from front to back with a new piece of cotton; Never clean the inside of the vagina; Dry the intimate area with a soft cloth diaper

Hypothermia is a body temperature much lower than normal. As the body surface area of ​​a newborn is large in relation to its body weight, it can lose heat quickly, especially in cold environments the temperature of newborn babies tends to fall. A complication of hypothermia may be hypoglycaemia, high blood acidity, and death. Th