Mom and Fetus Care

Bathing & Skin Care for Newborns: Calm, Safe, and Simple By Murtazo — Bukhara City Newborn skin is thin, gentle, and still learning the world. Less is more. Here’s my keep-it-simple routine that prevents rashes and tears. 1) How Often? 2–3 short baths per week are enough. On other days, clean face, neck folds, hands, and diaper area with warm water. 2) The Setup Room warm, no drafts. Water: 37°C; check with elbow or thermometer. Have towel, clean diaper, and clothes ready beforehand. 3) The Bath Support head and neck. Clean eyes from inner to outer with damp cotton, new piece per eye. Mild fragrance-free cleanser only if needed. Rinse well; pat dry — don’t rub. 4) Umbilical Cord Care Keep stump dry; fold diaper below it. A few drops of breast milk around the base are fine in some cultures; otherwise leave it alone. Call a clinician if there’s redness spreading or foul smell. 5) Diaper Rash Prevention Change promptly, air-dry for a minute, then appl...