A series for bathing newborns

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Everyone remembers the first lines of Agni 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 the baby is always a special ritual in the family. Despite the fact that now there are many means and devices for swimming, young parents and proven folk methods do not forget. Bathing in herbs is recommended by pediatricians and is still practiced. A series for bathing a newborn is used more often than other herbs, both independently and as part of herbal preparations. Its effects and properties should be discussed in more detail.

Why the series is so popular

By and large, the series is able to cope with almost all the problems of the newborn, which are solved with the help of bathing:

• Rashes and pimples on the skin (See about acne);
• Diaper rash, prickly heat (articles: 0 sweating and about diaper rash);
• Restless behavior and poor sleep (Cm if the child is sleeping poorly).

The substances contained in the decoction of the series have disinfecting properties, dry all inflammations. The baby’s skin condition improves significantly, because this plant contains many trace elements and vitamins: potassium, calcium, magnesium, manganese, essential oils, vitamins A and C. Bathing in a series of soothing effects on the nervous system: babies become calmer, better fall asleep.

Preparing a bath

There are two ways to prepare a bath with a succession: in the first case, the grass is insisted, in the second - a decoction is made. Regardless of the method of preparation, the amount of grass is calculated as follows: 15 g is enough for a small bath, 30 g of plants are needed for a large bath.

1. Flask of succession. Pour dried grass with boiling water in a proportion of 3 cups to 15 grams. Dishes with brewed grass should be wrapped well with a towel and left to infuse for 12 hours.
2. Decoction of the string. In enameled or porcelain dishes, pour 15 grams of the series with two glasses of boiling water and place the dishes in a water bath, not forgetting to cover it. Boiling lasts no more than 15 minutes, after which the broth cools for 40 minutes.

The preparation of the infusion is longer in time, so you should worry about it in advance, however, in terms of its properties, the infusion is more useful. The concentration of nutrients in it is higher than in the decoction, because the preparation of the decoction involves a long heat treatment, in which many substances are destroyed. Infusion or a decoction of a series is poured into the bath just before bathing and mix the water well.

Bathing rules

A newborn baby is very sensitive to any external influences, so bathing in a series should take into account certain rules and recommendations.

• You can start bathing in a sequence only when the umbilical residue separates and dries umbilical wound. This occurs during the first two weeks of life;
• Like any other plant, a series can cause allergies. You can check the reaction to this plant by applying a concentrated solution of the succession to the elbow bend of the baby. If after 30-40 minutes the skin remains unchanged - you can go to the baths;
• When preparing a bath, it is very important to observe the dosage. An excessively high concentration of a succession solution can lead to overdrying and peeling, and this is very unpleasant for the baby;
• A series of baths should not be carried out too often. One bath per week is enough;
• The optimal duration of bathing is 15-20 minutes, however, if you are just starting to bathe your baby in a series, the first bath should be “test” - 5 minutes. Gradually, bathing time can be increased, bringing to the recommended;
• A bath with a succession does not involve the use of any cosmetic products, so adding a foam to the bath or washing the baby with detergents in such a bath is not worth it. Nothing wrong with the violation of this recommendation will not happen, but bathing will not bring the proper effect;
• For maximum effect, it is not recommended to rinse the baby after a bath with a succession of clean water: from the bath the baby immediately goes to a warm towel. By the way, for bathing in a series it is better to use a separate towel, because the plant contains a persistent pigment that stains the fabric and does not wash.

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Materials on the topic of bathing and child care:

Key recommendations on how to bathe a newborn baby;

Whether to add potassium permanganate to water and what temperature should be water - https://kid.htgetrid.com/en/uhod-za-rebenkom/v-kakoy-vode-kupat-novorozhdennogo-rebenka.html;

More about the rules and other herbs for bathing the smallest children read in this publication;

What to do, if the child is very afraid of swimming. How to help the baby in this;

How to choose a bath for your baby.

The dried line can be purchased at the pharmacy in bulk or in the form of filter bags. The second option will save you from filtering the broth. Even if the baby does not have allergies, and therefore contraindications to baths with a succession, it is not worth using them unnecessarily. Usually in the turn they bathe the first few months, and then the bath changes its format.

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