Wet a soft washcloth or a cotton ball with warm water containing mild baby cleanser. Hold your baby's legs apart and wipe between the labia, starting at the front and gently wiping backwards. Use a clean part of the cloth or a new cotton ball if you need to wipe again.
Vaginal discharge in a baby doesn't require any special treatment. You can simply clean the area with a gentle wet wipe or warm water on a cotton ball or smooth cloth. Any excess fluid that remains will be absorbed by the diaper and is not harmful.
Care of newborn girls
Girls have a lot of skin folds in their vulva (external genitals around the vagina), and you need to be sure to separate them and wipe thoroughly with every diaper change. Wipe from front to back and to avoid spreading stool to the vulvar area.
Baby girls must be wiped from front to back, so that you aren't wiping bacteria from their bottom into their sensitive genital area (where it might enter the vagina or urethra and cause an infection.) Baby girls should also be wiped very gently and quickly from the inside to the outside of the genital area.
Urine residues can leave a bad odor on baby skin
Effectively cleaning baby skin after a urine-only diaper, will not only help maintain healthy skin, but will also help minimize bad odor.
It can start any time from 2-10 days of life. This is normal and called false menses. The cause is the sudden drop-off in the mother's estrogen (a hormone) after birth. The blood-tinged or pink discharge should not last more than 3 or 4 days.
In short, yes! If it helps you feel more clean and fresh, that is certainly okay. There are also wipes made for women, sometimes referred to as feminine hygiene wipes but there's nothing wrong with using baby wipes.
As soon as the foreskin can be retracted, it's important to clean beneath it regularly. Teach your child to: Gently pull back the foreskin. Clean beneath the foreskin with mild soap and water.
Diaper rash
Step 1: Ensure your baby's bottom is clean and dry. Step 2: With clean and dry hands, place a small amount of Sudocrem on the tip of your finger. Remember a little goes a long way. Step 3: Gently massage Sudocrem into the skin using light, circular movements.
Wear cotton knickers and avoid tightfitting clothing. Avoid wearing underwear at night. A barrier cream such as Sudocrem™ can be used if the skin is sore. Do not apply any other types of creams unless advised by your doctor.
Forming a protective barrier between your baby's delicate skin and their nappy, Sudocrem Care & Protect can be used at every nappy change to help protect against the causes of nappy rash.
Should you rub Sudocrem in? The best way to use Sudocrem is to apply a small amount and in a thin layer. You can massage in small circular movements until it has disappeared leaving a clear film. If the affected area isn't fully covered you can apply a little more.
After Age 1 Year - How to Clean:
As the foreskin becomes able to retract on its own, cleanse beneath it. This helps to prevent infections. Exception: your child's doctor has told you not to retract the foreskin until child is older.
Foreskin retraction may happen immediately after birth, or it may take several years. Some boys can retract their foreskin as early as age 5, but some may not be able to do this until their teenage years. Retraction of the foreskin should not be forced.
During childhood, the foreskin gradually starts to separate from the glans, so children can start to pull it back. But even at 10 years, the foreskin often can't be fully pulled back because the opening at the end is too tight. The foreskin might not fully separate from the glans until after puberty.
In such cases, you can use baby wipes or wet wipes that are gentler on the skin. Try to avoid overuse of these, as they can worsen irritation over time. Or, wet toilet paper or a wet washcloth can usually do the trick.
Share on Pinterest Baby wipes are one possible toilet paper alternative. Some people use baby wipes if they have sensitive skin as they do not cause irritation or leave behind lint. Some people may prefer them to toilet paper because they feel cleaner after using them.
Since mom herself will be back on her period soon, there's no valid, medically-proven reason that someone's menstrual cycle would cause any harm to a newborn.
A mild hydrocortisone 1 per cent cream may be applied to the red/itchy areas one to two times a day until the symptoms have cleared. If there is a thrush infection, an antifungal cream such as hydrozole cream may be applied on the skin (not into the vulva) two times a day until clear.
Genital itching in young girls is most often caused by soap (especially bubble bath). The vulva area is sensitive to the drying effect of soap. Only clean the genitals with warm water.
Young baby skin is very reactive and sensitive; it needs a gentle product to care for and protect it. Bepanthen Nappy Rash Ointment is so gentle that it can be used at every nappy change to help the most delicate skin, as it's free from fragrance, preservatives, colorants.
Begin to clean your baby's bottom, using cotton wool and water or a specially formulated sensitive skin wipe suitable for babies. Once the nappy area is clean, ensure the skin is dry by gently patting with a towel or dry cotton wool. Once dry, place your new nappy on your little one.