Contents:
- Medical Video: Bathing your Newborn
- 1. Always wash new clothes before use
- 2. Choose special detergent for washing baby clothes
- 3. Wash clothes according to the type of material
- 4. Wash clothes immediately when dirty
- 5. Rinse clothes until clean
Medical Video: Bathing your Newborn
So, how do you wash your baby clothes properly and correctly? Check the rules below.
1. Always wash new clothes before use
Because babies tend to have sensitive skin, it is important for the Mother to protect and protect her skin from being irritated. Especially if Mother has just bought her new clothes.
New clothes, although still neatly wrapped with plastic, do not guarantee free of germs, dust, or other harmful compounds. Because, Mother did not know what ingredients had been in contact with the clothing during the production and distribution process. For example, cigarette smoke and other chemicals that can irritate your baby's skin. So, make it a habit to wash every new shirt before your little one uses it.
2. Choose special detergent for washing baby clothes
If you have sensitive skin, you can use detergent products that are formulated for sensitive baby's skin. Choose detergents that do not contain softener, bleach, and clothes fragrance. Detergents containing chemicals can make baby's skin susceptible to irritation or allergies.
The safe detergent for the child is detergent that does not containparaben, so it does not cause irritation. Also, look for detergents that contain natural ingredients that are safe for baby's skin and keep baby clothes soft.
3. Wash clothes according to the type of material
Not all baby clothes can be washed the same way. Some clothing with certain materials such as wool or silk may not be suitable for washing using a washing machine, and should be washed by hand.
Therefore, before washing baby clothes, make sure you check the clothing label. Clothing labels are not only used to give brands, but are also useful for knowing how to care for these clothes. By carefully reading the writing on the clothing label, the quality of your baby's clothes will be maintained.
4. Wash clothes immediately when dirty
The best way to get rid of spit stains, formula milk, breast milk, food, or other impurities on baby clothes is to wash them immediately when dirty. Unfortunately, many mothers are aware of it so much that the stains on their clothes are left too long and become difficult to remove.
5. Rinse clothes until clean
Whether washing using your hands or machine, don't forget to rinse your baby's clothes with clean water. This is done to ensure that there is no residual soap and dirt still attached to the baby's clothes.
After making sure the Little Girl's clothes are clean of the rest of the soap and dirt, dry the clothes in the drying machine. After that, dry the clothes belowsunlight directly. Because, not only makes clothes dry faster, sunlight can also help kill germs that are still left in clothing. In addition to clothes, all baby equipment attached to the skin must be cleaned properly. For example, blankets and sheets.
Remember Mother, don't forget to always give your Little One natural protection atThe First 1000 Days of His Life. Including, protection on the clothes and blankets of the Little One.
