How to bask in the sun for newborns? What are the precautions for basking in the sun for newborns?

We all know that many babies will have jaundice when they are just born, so they all need to bask in the sun to get rid of the jaundice. There are certain rules for newborns to bask in the sun, such as the time, duration and location of basking in the sun, etc. So how can newborns bask in the sun better? Let's take a closer look!

How to properly expose newborns to the sun

1. Choose the right time period

We should choose the right time to expose the baby to the sun. The baby's skin is very delicate. If the sun is too strong, it will easily damage the baby's skin and is not good for the baby's eyes. So in summer, we can choose 8-9 am and 4-5 pm; in winter, we can choose 9-10 pm and 3-4 pm.

However, the weather in the south and the north can be very different. As long as there is no strong wind and the weather is comfortable in summer, you can let your baby bask in the sun and feel the breath of nature as appropriate.

2. Take protective measures

If you hold your baby in your arms and take him to the park to bask in the sun, you should put a baby hat on him to expose his little face and hands; if you take your baby to bask in the sun in the summer, spray him with baby-specific mosquito repellent as much as possible; if you use a stroller to let your baby lie down to bask in the sun, you should open the mosquito net in the stroller to avoid mosquito bites.

In addition, do not let the sun shine directly on the baby, especially the baby's face and eyes. Give the baby some water after sunbathing to replenish moisture and prevent skin dryness and dehydration. Do not let the baby go directly into the air-conditioned room after sunbathing in summer, because the temperature difference between inside and outside is large, and the baby is prone to colds and illnesses.

3. Take it step by step

The baby has just come into this world and needs some time to adapt to this environment. So don't expose the baby to the sun for too long at the beginning. Generally, 10 minutes is enough. When the baby adapts, you can extend it to 20-30 minutes. At the beginning, you can gradually increase the sun exposure from once a day to twice a day.

Don't be too impatient. If it takes a long time at the beginning, the baby may cry because he can't adapt, or the baby's skin may be damaged due to long-term sunlight exposure.

4. Others

When the baby is sunbathing on the balcony at home, you can open the baby's diaper to let the baby breathe to avoid red bottom. When the baby is sick or in a bad mental state, you don't need to push the baby out to sunbathe, so as to avoid excessive crying, which is not conducive to the condition.

Be careful: Never let your baby bask in the sun through the glass, as this will not have any effect.

What are the benefits of sunbathing for newborns?

1. Helps synthesize vitamin D

Babies basking in the sun is beneficial to the synthesis of vitamin D and promotes calcium absorption. If you can insist on letting your baby bask in the sun for 30 minutes, it will be very helpful for the synthesis of vitamin D.

2. Prevent Disease

Take your baby outdoors every day to bask in the sun and breathe fresh air. This will allow the baby to inhale more oxygen, which is beneficial to the baby's growth and development, enhance immunity, and prevent colds, rickets, and respiratory diseases.

3. Helps you sleep

For babies with poor sleep quality, gentle sunlight can promote their sleep and help them to have a good sleep state. For some babies who have a reversed day and night life pattern, parents should not let their babies sleep when they are basking in the afternoon sun. They should talk to their babies more and keep them awake. Gradually, the babies will distinguish between day and night, and when they don’t need so much sleep time in the future, they will not reverse day and night.

What should newborns pay attention to when sunbathing

1. The skin of newborns is delicate and fragile, so they should not be placed directly in the sun. At the same time, protective measures should be taken to avoid direct sunlight into the eyes of newborns;

2. When choosing the time for newborns to bask in the sun, choose good weather with a small temperature difference between indoor and outdoor. In summer, choose 8-10 o'clock and 4-6 o'clock in the afternoon when the ultraviolet rays are not very strong. In winter, choose to go outdoors at noon when the sun is highest. Go 1-2 times a day, 3-5 hours each time, and then gradually extend the time;

3. When the newborn baby goes out, you can choose a cool place with shade such as trees, where the sun shines obliquely on the baby's hands, feet, legs and other parts;

4. If it is inconvenient to take the newborn out, you can also bask in the sun at home, but don't do it through glass, because glass blocks ultraviolet rays. You can open the window;

5. If the outside temperature is below 15 degrees, do not go outdoors to avoid catching a cold;

6. Normally, the newborn's bedroom must have windows opened for ventilation so that the newborn can get exercise. On the one hand, it is conducive to the circulation of fresh air, which can expel the polluted air in the room and increase the newborn's lung exercise. However, it is necessary to avoid the wind blowing directly on the newborn.