The naughty baby who loved to catch cold in the bath can be saved! Avoid these five things!

The weather is getting colder and colder, and bathing babies has become a difficult problem for parents. Almost every time he takes a bath, the baby will catch a cold and either have a runny nose or a stuffy nose or cough. Obviously enough preparations have been made before bathing the baby. I turned on the bathroom heater in advance, prepared bath towels and clothes, and tested the water temperature over and over again. But why does my baby still catch a cold after taking a bath? It is easy for babies to catch cold when bathing in winter. In addition to taking too long a bath, improper method is also an important factor. Let me give you an analysis of the reasons why babies tend to catch cold when bathing in winter! The truth about babies catching cold when bathing in winter 1: The bathroom temperature is too high. Many parents are afraid that their babies will be cold during bathing, so they open the bathroom heater early and even close the bathroom door to store the heat, making the bathroom extremely hot. But in fact, the greater the difference between the temperature of the bathroom and the room, the easier it is for the baby who is hot and cold to catch a cold. Correct approach: The temperature of the bathroom should not be too high, and should not be too different from the indoor temperature of the living room. You can turn on the bath heater five minutes in advance to heat the bathroom, and then turn off the bath heater when you are ready to give your baby a bath. Special emphasis: Do not use a bath heater when bathing your baby, otherwise the light from the bath heater will easily shine directly into the baby\’s eyes, causing great irritation to the baby\’s vision. If there is no bathroom heater installed at home, don’t worry. You can let the baby wash it first. After washing, the bathroom will become warm. At this time, the mother can take the baby to wash it. The water temperature ~ room temperature ~ are all just right. Don\’t worry about your baby getting cold. 2. Wash the head and body at the same time. Many parents habitually wash their babies’ hair first, then rush to wash their bodies without drying them. They then take the baby out when his hair is wet. This is the main culprit of causing babies to catch colds and colds in the bath! Correct approach: It is best to wash your hair and body separately. This is mainly because some parents are worried that some parents will not bathe their babies. If the baby spends too much time crying or fussing, he will easily catch cold. Therefore, it is recommended that when washing the baby\’s hair, you can keep your clothes on or wrap the baby\’s body with a large bath towel. After washing the hair, wipe it semi-dry before washing the body. In this way, when you take your baby out after washing him, his hair will not be so wet and he will not be easily exposed to wind or cold. 3. Warming is not done well. After bathing their babies, many mothers rush to dry them and put them into bed, thinking that the baby will not be cold if they are hugged in a thick quilt. But think about it, the quilt is thick, but the inside of the quilt is cold. If the bed is also very cold and the water on the baby has not been completely dried, then the baby who is warm after just taking a bath will be stuffed into a cold bed. Under the quilt, the cold air is sucked into the baby\’s body. If the baby doesn\’t catch a cold, who does? ! Correct approach: For parents who are preparing to sleep after bathing their babies, if the quilt is very cold, do not rush to tuck the baby in. It is best to warm the quilt in advance. You can wrap a hot water bottle with a towel and stuff it in the quilt. Wait until the baby is completely dry before putting him into bed. If you are not ready to go to bed after taking a bath, you can use a heater to warm the baby\’s clothes first, or ask the father to help the baby cover the clothes to warm them, so that the baby can be put on after the mother dries the baby\’s body.Put on warm clothes, it is both loving and warm! Special emphasis: When applying baby cream or dressing the baby, it is best to use both hands and feet. While the hands are busy, the legs should also clamp the baby to prevent it from slipping. You should also tell stories and hum songs in the shortest possible time. Complete this series of actions to prevent your baby from crying and getting cold. 4. Put the baby\’s intimate clothing in the bathroom. Some parents are worried that the baby will catch cold easily after taking a bath and putting on clothes, so they put the baby\’s intimate clothing in the bathroom so that the baby can put on clean clothes after taking a bath. As everyone knows, clothes can easily get damp if left in the bathroom, and if the baby is not dried after a bath, it is very easy for the baby to catch a cold once he wears damp underwear. Correct approach: The armpits, neck, and thighs are often overlooked by parents because they are relatively hidden. Once these locations are exposed to wind, the baby is more likely to catch cold. Therefore, parents must help the baby dry completely. The baby\’s underwear should not be placed in a place prone to moisture or taken into the bathroom. It is best to place it in a dry and easy-to-reach place so that the baby can quickly change into dry underwear after drying his body. 5. Bathing time is too long and the frequency is too frequent. Because the baby is uncooperative and crying, many parents bathe their babies for too long, causing the baby\’s body to be exposed for a long time and get cold. In addition, if the body is immersed in water for a long time, not only will the baby easily catch a cold after the water cools down, but the skin will also become dehydrated due to being immersed in water for a long time, causing the baby\’s skin to become dry and flaky. Correct approach: Duration: ○ Newborns: It is recommended that the water temperature be controlled at 38-40°C, and the duration is about 5 minutes; ○ Babies under 1 year old: It is recommended that the water temperature be controlled at 33-35°C, and the duration is about 10 minutes. ○Babies aged 1-3 years old: It is recommended to take a bath for ≤15 minutes and a shower for ≤10 minutes. Frequency: Mothers in the north should wash their babies 1-2 times a week; mothers in the south should wash their babies 2-3 times a week. The above are the five major culprits summarized by Doudehui that may cause babies to catch cold in the bath. Parents can think carefully, have they noticed such details when bathing their babies?