When bathing a baby, it is important to pay attention to the following points to avoid the risk of catching a cold:
Temperature control: Ensure that the bath water temperature is moderate and not too hot or too cold. The most suitable water temperature should be around 37 ° C, and you can use the inside of your elbow to test whether the water temperature is suitable for your baby. Meanwhile, keep the room warm before taking a shower to avoid low indoor temperatures.
Quick bathing: Try to control the bathing time within 10 minutes to reduce the risk of the baby being exposed to water for a long time.
Keep your baby warm: During the bathing process, ensure that all other parts of your baby's body are properly covered, and only the parts that need to be cleaned are exposed to water. After taking a shower, quickly wrap the baby in a soft towel to keep them warm.
Avoid wet hair: After taking a shower, try to quickly dry your baby's hair to avoid prolonged wetting and prevent catching a cold.
Avoid ventilation openings: When taking a shower, try to avoid exposing your baby to direct ventilation openings to prevent them from getting cold.
Time selection: Take a shower when the baby's mental state is good and their body temperature is normal, and avoid giving the baby a bath when the baby is sick or has abnormal body temperature.
In addition, if you are concerned about the risk of your baby catching a cold, you can put on dry and warm clothes for your baby after taking a shower, and maintain a warm indoor environment.