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Summary

This video tutorial provides a comprehensive guide on how to properly bathe a newborn baby and care for the umbilical cord. Key steps include ensuring the water temperature is warm, cleaning the baby's eyes and mouth gently, and using safe baby care products. The umbilical cord should be kept dry using the dry method, without the need for Betadine. Swaddling is also recommended to maintain warmth, and proper hygiene is essential when handling the baby. The video emphasizes the importance of following pediatrician-recommended practices for newborn care, and offers home care services for parents.

Takeaways

• 😀 Ensure the baby's bath water is warm before beginning the bath.
• 😀 Start by cleaning the baby's eyes and mouth for hygiene, doing so gently and slowly.
• 😀 When dressing the baby after the bath, always begin from the top and work your way down.
• 😀 Use only safe, baby-friendly products during the bath to ensure the baby's skin is cared for properly.
• 😀 For umbilical cord care, maintain a dry environment and avoid using betadine or other chemicals.
• 😀 Keep the baby's hands clean and ensure the umbilical cord is positioned correctly with a dry method.
• 😀 Apply telon oil to the baby's skin to provide warmth, prevent bloating, and protect against mosquito bites.
• 😀 Bathing a newborn should be brief (10-15 minutes) to prevent the baby from getting too cold.
• 😀 Swaddling helps to maintain the baby's body temperature, so it's important to swaddle throughout the day.
• 😀 Ensure the baby's nails are trimmed and avoid using gloves to keep the baby's body warmth intact.

Q & A

What is the first thing to do when bathing a newborn baby?

The first step is to ensure that the water temperature is warm, making the environment comfortable for the baby.

How should you clean a newborn's eyes?

Clean the newborn's eyelids gently, one by one, ensuring you do so slowly and carefully to avoid any irritation.

What should be done after opening the baby’s clothes for the bath?

After opening the baby’s clothes, you should begin by using soap, starting with the top of the baby’s body, and proceed carefully.

What type of products should be used when bathing a baby?

You should use baby care products that are guaranteed safe and appropriate for the sensitive skin of newborns.

How should the umbilical cord be cared for?

The umbilical cord should be kept dry, and no betadine or other solutions are necessary. It should be kept clean, and the area around it should be maintained dry at all times.

What is the proper technique for dressing the umbilical cord?

The triangular cloth should be placed with the umbilical cord at the bottom, and the right side of the cloth should be pulled to the left, with the left side meeting the bottom.

When should the umbilical cord be changed?

The umbilical cord should be changed when the baby urinates or after the baby has been bathed.

What is the purpose of using telon oil for the baby?

Telon oil is used to relieve bloating, provide warmth to the baby's body, and help prevent mosquito or insect bites.

How long should a baby’s bath typically last?

A newborn’s bath should last around 10 to 15 minutes, making sure that the baby’s body temperature stays warm throughout the bath.

Why is swaddling important for a newborn?

Swaddling helps to keep the baby’s body warm, maintaining a stable body temperature, especially during colder times of the day.