In daily life, many babies suffer from skin diseases because many young parents do not pay attention to their baby's skin, so their baby's skin has not been protected. Young parents should spend some time protecting their baby's skin, read more books, and master and apply this knowledge. It is best to go to the hospital and ask a doctor about this. So, what are the precautions for skin care for infants and young children?
Precautions for skin care of infants and young children
1. Newborns have more wrinkles on their skin, friction between their skin, accumulation of sweat and moisture, and secretion, which can easily lead to skin erosion. They are more prone to skin erosion in summer or obese children. When bathing a newborn, pay attention to cleaning the secretions from the folds and folds. The cleaning action should be gentle and do not use a towel to scrub. Newborn clothing should be placed flat to avoid local creases that can cause poor blood flow and skin necrosis in newborns.
2. Newborns have immature skin, thin stratum corneum, abundant subcutaneous capillaries, poor local defense function, and any slight abrasion can cause bacterial invasion. Newborns exposed to new environments are prone to infectious skin diseases, and in severe cases, the infection can spread throughout the body, causing sepsis.
How to protect the umbilical cord in newborns
1. Before the umbilical cord falls off, disinfect with iodine and alcohol every day after taking a shower, and do not apply gentian violet. Gentian violet is applied to the umbilical cord, which appears dry on the surface but moist inside. This can easily lead to purulent navel inflammation, which is difficult to detect and delay treatment. This is something that parents should pay special attention to.
2. Belt is the gateway for bacterial invasion. If not carefully cared for, it may lead to neonatal omphalitis, and in severe cases, sepsis. Novice parents should attach great importance to it.
The protection of the skin and umbilical cord of newborns should be a concern for every parent. It is important to learn more about this knowledge, as it will make it easier for you to protect the skin and umbilical cord of newborns. Be sure to pay attention to your baby's umbilical cord. If it is not protected properly, the consequences can be unimaginable. I hope your baby can grow up healthy!