Tips for Hygiene Practices for Newborns while using Baby Care Wipes

Babies need rigorous hygiene because their immune systems are not yet ready to deal with the "aggression" of microbes in the environment. The skin is the "gateway" for a large number of microbes but we can prevent infections by keeping the skin clean and free of irritation or other erosions.

The newborn needs at least a bath (evening) and a rigorous toilet in the morning every day - clean his eyes, nose, mouth, and ears, just as we adults have this ritual when we wake up.

Every area and every inch of skin needs to be cared for properly, and this requires, of course, the best care products and baby skincare wipes. The baby needs a few cosmetic products like baby shampoo, baby soap, and baby care wipes. When choosing baby wipes online it is recommended that you consider the ease to use, if the packaging retains enough moisture, to clean well, quality/price ratio, to be pleasant to the touch: wet wipes should be neither too wet nor too dry. 

The baby's face is a very special area because various problems can occur here. The baby feeds and sweats, and to keep the face clean it needs to be cleaned with special, fragrance-free products. The eyes are also wiped in the same way, with the specification that the area from the outside to the inside of the eyes is cleaned. Also, the neck area should be thoroughly cleaned, as there the folds of the skin may retain traces of milk and perspiration. It is preferable not to apply any cream on the baby's face, as the baby's skin is still sensitive, with the possible exception of dermatitis or acne, where the doctor's advice is required.

The baby's ears are cleaned after the bath, with the help of earbuds with a stopper. This earbud is special because it has a more convex end, which prevents the stick from penetrating too deep into the little one's ear. This way you will not damage it and the area will be kept clean. Gently cleanse the earlobe and cartilaginous area, and be sure to clean the ear area at all times, as dead epithelial cells may accumulate there, which can produce a foul odour.

The area around the umbilical cord must be protected from moisture and cleaned with sterile compresses, sanitary alcohol, and antibiotic powder. You can use special baby cleansers for the bathroom, specially designed to protect the skin of the little ones. At the end of the bath, you can apply massage oil and you can caress your baby with warm movements and strokes so that your baby will feel loved and pampered.

Increased attention should be paid to the hygiene of the genitals. Whether they are girls or boys, babies are prone to irritation in that area. The explanation is simple: we are talking about a somewhat unventilated area due to the diaper, and contact with products resulting from physiological processes results in skin irritation. Therefore, it is advisable to wash the area thoroughly with soap and water at each diaper change or to use special baby skincare wipes. Before putting on a clean diaper, be sure to use a zinc oxide cream to reduce irritation and give your little one a sense of comfort. Do not use talcum powder for the care of the newborn!

To change the baby's diaper, we don't need to undress the baby completely. It is enough to take off the bottom of the suit, or if it has pants, just take off the pants. We never pull the diaper because everything in it gets dirty. We open the diaper and take it under the baby. We bring the legs and make a slight compression on the abdomen, for this reason, the diaper is always changed before the meal. We do not change the baby after eating because this manoeuvre to bring the feet on the child's abdomen can throw all the milk out. We always wipe from front to back, using baby care wipes. We will never take the dirt to the front. After wiping the bottom very well, throw away the dirty diaper and put on a clean one. 

If you buy baby wipes online, always check the ingredients (they should have fewer chemicals); should be dermatologically certified; hypoallergenic, and suitable for newborn babies. 

In the end, make sure that the children's clothes are always clean so that they can feel comfortable. Be careful with the detergent used, so as not to irritate the little ones, and conditioner should be avoided during infancy.