Newborn baby care knowledge

New parents start preparing to welcome this new life while the pregnant woman is still pregnant, but after the baby is born, they will always encounter various unexpected things. Caring for a newborn is a very profound subject. After your baby is born, don't pinch his cheeks frequently just because you like it, as this may cause oral diseases. This article introduces several points to pay attention to when caring for a newborn baby. Let’s take a look.

The neonatal period is an important stage in human development. At the same time, newborns will encounter various abnormal situations after birth. So what are the precautions?

1. Avoid pinching the baby's face

Many parents pinch their children's mouths with their hands when feeding them medicine because the children don't want to take it; sometimes parents also like to pinch the babies' faces when playing with them. This is wrong. Repeated squeezing of the parotid glands and parotid ducts of infants and young children can cause drooling, oral mucosal inflammation and other diseases. Therefore, avoid pinching the faces of infants and young children.

2. Avoid using detergent to wash baby clothes

The main ingredient of laundry detergent is sodium alkylbenzene sulfonate. After this substance enters the human body, it has a strong inhibitory effect on the activity of amylase and pepsin in the human body. It is easy to cause human poisoning if not washed thoroughly. It will cause harm to the baby. Therefore, do not use laundry detergent to wash baby clothes.

3. Avoid letting your baby wear new clothes directly

Newly bought baby clothes must be washed with a mild detergent before wearing. Cotton clothes should be bought larger so that they can fit properly after shrinking. The reason for washing before wearing is to wash away the bleach and other dye residues in the new clothes to avoid irritating the baby's delicate skin.

4. Avoid cutting baby's eye hair

Nowadays, some young mothers want to make their children more beautiful. I always like to cut off my children's eyelashes. It is believed that this can make eyelashes grow longer. In fact, the lifespan of an eyelash is only about 90 days, which is understandable. Cutting children's eyelashes will not make their eyelashes grow longer.

Besides, cutting eyelashes is not good for children's physical and mental health. Eyelashes have the function of protecting the eyes and can prevent dust and other substances from entering the eyes directly. After the eyelashes are cut, they lose their protective function and the eyes are easily eroded, causing various eye diseases.

5. Avoid leaving baby dandruff on your scalp for a long time

Dander capitis is the black scab on the top of a newborn's head. Some people think that although dandruff is unsightly, it has the function of protecting the fontanelle. Actually. Keeping dandruff is very harmful. Because dandruff is made up of secretions and sebum on the scalp, plus some dust. Not only does it not protect the fontanelle, but on the contrary it will affect the growth and physiological functions of the scalp. Therefore, it should be cleaned in time.

6. Avoid placing flowers in the baby's bedroom

In addition to the pollen that can cause allergies and illness in babies, some flowers also contain toxins. For example, the juice of cactus is poisonous, and its thorns can cause inflammation if they pierce the skin. The branches and leaves of oleander contain oleander, which can quickly cause poisoning if ingested by mistake. Lilac and jasmine have strong fragrances that can cause allergic reactions. Therefore, flowers should not be placed in the baby's bedroom.

7. Avoid patting the back of the baby’s head or back.

The central nervous system and spinal nerves are located in the vertebral canal of the back of the brain and spine. If you slap the back of a child's head and back hard, it will generate pressure and vibration, which can easily damage the child's central nervous system. Therefore, avoid hitting the back of the child's head and back too hard.

8. Avoid bathing your baby too much

You should know that the stratum corneum of a baby's skin is soft and thin, rich in blood vessels, and has a very strong absorption capacity. If you bathe the baby too frequently, or use medicated soap or alkaline soap when bathing, the skin's surface oil will be removed and the skin's defense function will be reduced. Therefore, it is not advisable to bathe your baby too much.