Bathing! Bathing!
The house is full of people!
The whole company
Heats water in the kitchen ...
Everyone remembers the first lines of Agnia Barto's children's poem. In these lines, as in the procedure for bathing a newborn, there is delight, awe, a sense of the importance of what is happening. Indeed, bathing a baby is always a special ritual in the family. Despite the fact that now there are a lot of means and devices for bathing, young parents do not forget and proven folk methods. Bathing in herbs is recommended by pediatricians and is still practiced today. The bathing sequence for a newborn is used more often than other herbs, both independently and as part of herbal preparations. It is worth talking about its effects and properties in more detail.
Why is the train so popular
By and large, the train is able to cope with almost all the problems of the newborn, which are solved by bathing:
- Rashes and pimples on the skin (Look about pimples);
- Diaper rash, prickly heat (articles: 0 prickly heat and diaper rash);
- Restless behavior and poor sleep (See if the child sleeps badly).
The substances contained in the broth of the train have disinfecting properties, dry out all inflammation. The condition of the baby's skin is significantly improved, because this plant contains many trace elements and vitamins: potassium, calcium, magnesium, manganese, essential oils, vitamins A and C. Bathing in a series has a calming effect on the nervous system: babies become calmer, better fall asleep.
Preparing a bath
There are two ways to prepare a bath with a sequence: in the first case, the herb is insisted, in the second, a decoction is made. Regardless of the method of preparation, the amount of grass is calculated as follows: for a small bath, 15 grams is enough, for a large bath you need 30 grams of a plant.
- Infusion of a series. Pour boiling water over the dried grass in the proportion of 3 cups to 15 grams. Dishes with brewed herbs should be well wrapped with a towel and left to infuse for 12 hours.
- Broth series... In an enamel or porcelain dish, pour 15 g of a series of two glasses of boiling water and place the dish in a water bath, not forgetting to cover it with a lid. Boiling lasts no more than 15 minutes, after which the broth cools down for 40 minutes.
The preparation of the infusion takes longer, so you should worry about it in advance, but the infusion is more useful in its properties. The concentration of nutrients in it is higher than in the broth, because the preparation of the broth involves prolonged heat treatment, in which many substances are destroyed. The infusion or decoction of the string is poured into the bath right before bathing and the water is well mixed.
Bathing rules
A newborn baby is very sensitive to any external influences, so bathing in a row should take place taking into account some rules and recommendations.
- You can start bathing in a row only when the umbilical residue separates and the umbilical wound dries up. This happens during the first two weeks of life;
- Like any other plant, the string can cause allergies. You can check the reaction to this plant by applying a concentrated solution of the series to the baby's elbow. If after 30-40 minutes the skin remains unchanged, you can proceed to the baths;
- When preparing a bath, it is very important to observe the dosage. An excessively high concentration of the solution of the series can lead to dry skin and peeling, and this is very unpleasant for the baby;
- A series of baths should not be carried out too often. One such bath per week is enough;
- The optimal bathing duration is 15-20 minutes, but if you are just starting to bathe your baby in a row, the first bathing should be “test” - 5 minutes. The bathing time can be gradually increased, bringing it up to the recommended;
- A sequential bath does not involve the use of any cosmetic products, therefore, it is not worth adding foam to the bath or washing the baby with detergents during such bathing. Nothing terrible will happen if this recommendation is violated, but bathing will not bring the proper effect either;
- For maximum effect, it is not recommended to rinse the baby with clean water after a series of baths: from the bath, the baby is immediately sent to a warm towel. By the way, it is better to use a separate towel for bathing in turn, because the plant contains persistent pigment that stains the fabric and cannot be washed off.
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We read more about the rules and other herbs for bathing the smallest children in this publication;
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How to choose the right bath for your baby.
Bathing and Baby Care Materials:The dried string can be purchased at the pharmacy in bulk or in the form of filter bags. The second option will save you from straining the broth. Even if the baby does not have allergies, which means there are no contraindications to baths with a sequence, it is not worth using them unnecessarily. Usually, the first few months are bathed in succession, and then the bathing changes its format.
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