To bathe a 0-1 month old baby, it is first recommended that the water temperature should be between 37~38℃. When the baby’s umbilical cord has not yet fallen off, it is not recommended to put the baby directly into the water basin for bathing. To keep the umbilical cord as dry as possible, you need to hold the baby’s hand to take a bath, first clamp the baby’s armpits, holding the head and face, and then hold the baby’s neck to wash the buttocks, two people can be more convenient to wash. After the bath, you need to use alcohol or iodine swabs to disinfect the umbilical cord.
When the umbilical cord is completely detached, you can put the baby into the water basin to take a bath, you need to pay attention to use your hands to grasp the baby’s neck, pay attention to protect the neck, avoid tilting back.
Pay attention to avoid water entering the ears during the bathing process, and dry the baby promptly after bathing to avoid catching cold. If there is any discomfort, consult a doctor.