CARING FOR YOUR BABY'S GENITALS

Your baby's genitals are very delicate  so cleaning this  area needs special care. Try to balance keeping your baby clean with not washing and wiping too often, as this can irritate baby skin. Change your baby's nappy regularly. If he's done a poo, change and clean him as soon as possible, as the combination of poo and wee is most likely to irritate his skin. It can cause nappy rash, which can affect your baby's genitals, the inside of his thighs and his bottom.

Many parents wash the nappy  area with just warm water for the first couple of weeks. Adding a little mild liquid baby cleanser to the water is another option, or you could use specially formulated, sensitive , fragrance-free baby wipes. Using these won't damage your baby's natural skin barrier. Avoid using baby products made with soap and baby wipes containing alcohol or perfume. These can disturb the natural balance of your baby's skin.. Wash your baby's bottom gently and pat it dry with a soft towel. You may want to apply some barrier cream to prevent your baby getting nappy rash . Try to let your baby go nappy-free as much as you can, so don't always rush to get a clean nappy  on again.

If your baby's skin is dry, you could add bath emollient solution to the water when you bath him. Adding emollient to the water  will make your baby slippery to handle, so you need to be extra-careful.

THANKU , HAVE A NICE DAY.