What is the water temperature for washing the buttocks of a newborn baby? What towel is better for washing the baby's buttocks?

Newborn babies need to be wrapped in diapers all the time because they have no self-control over their poop. Only by washing regularly and keeping the baby's butt clean can the baby not feel uncomfortable and stop crying all the time. When washing the baby's butt, you must pay attention to the water temperature and the towel used for wiping. So how do you do it?

How much water should be used to wash the buttocks of a newborn baby?

If it is summer and the weather is hot, when you bathe your baby or wash his butt with a shower, the water temperature can be controlled at around 36-38℃; if you use a bathtub to bathe your baby, the water temperature in the shower can be adjusted to around 38-39℃, because once the water falls into the bathtub, the temperature is not that high, and the time it takes to drain the water is added, so the temperature can be adjusted higher appropriately.

If it is winter, it is recommended to turn on the air conditioner in the bathroom or room first, and control the indoor temperature at around 28-30℃. It is best to wait until the temperature rises to around 30℃, and then take the baby in to take a bath. The water temperature should be kept at around 36-39℃, and the maximum should not exceed 40℃.

If your baby cries loudly and his skin turns red as soon as the water touches his skin when you wash his butt, it means the water temperature is too high and you need to add some cold water.

If it is a newborn baby, the water temperature for washing the baby's butt can be kept at 36-37℃ after adjusting the indoor temperature. Water temperature of 40℃ will scald the newborn baby.

What towel is better for washing baby's butt?

You can use a wet or dry cotton wipe or a small cotton towel to wash your baby's butt.

If you use a small towel, the small towel and basin should be used exclusively for babies and should not be mixed with those for adults.

If you use wet wipes, it is recommended to soak them in warm water first. The wet wipes you choose should be unscented and should not produce bubbles when soaked in water.

When preparing water for your baby to wash his bottom, you should first pour cold water into the basin, then pour hot water, and slowly adjust the water temperature. Do not pour hot water first, in case the baby accidentally touches the hot water in the basin and gets scalded.

How to wash the baby's buttocks alone

If it is inconvenient for one person to take care of the baby, you can put a disposable, absorbent diaper pad under the baby, fill a larger spray bottle with warm water, and use it to rinse the baby's butt.

When washing a baby girl, rinse from front to back; when washing a baby boy, try to wash from back to front. Remember that the water temperature must not be too high to avoid scalding the baby.

After washing the baby's butt, you can use a dry cotton towel to absorb the moisture, let it dry for a while, and then apply tea oil or moisturizing oil. It is best not to use baby powder containing talcum powder, and then put on diapers.

Wash your baby's butt with warm water every time after pooping to avoid not wiping it clean enough and making the baby's butt red.

When you let your baby lie down to wash his butt, you can give him a small toy to play with to prevent him from rolling over and crawling away or refusing to cooperate.