Shashwat Singh/Jhansi: The temperature is continuously falling and the cold is increasing. Everyone is troubled by this severe cold. Young and old people are troubled in this cold but have you thought what would be the condition of newborn babies in this season. Cold weather is very delicate for newborn babies.
Local 18 spoke to pediatrician Dr. Om Shankar Chaurasia to know how to take care of children in this season. Dr. Chaurasia told that the newborn baby feels cold first through the head. Therefore, always keep the head of newborn babies covered. Always protect your head from cold. Along with this, keep the child wearing three to four layers of clothes.
do not let the baby get wet
Take special care that the child does not remain wet. Pay special attention to the child’s urination. If the child urinates, change the clothes immediately. If the child remains wet for a long time, his health may deteriorate. Due to this, infection can also occur.
Do not bathe the baby every day
Some people have the habit of bathing their newborn babies every day. But, it is not right to do so. Bathe children once in 3 to 4 days. Children can be given sponge bath on other days.
Use blower carefully
Blowers can be used at home to keep children warm. But, keep in mind that the blower should not be run throughout the night. Running the blower overnight reduces the amount of oxygen in the room. Along with this, there is also lack of moisture in the room. Keep a vessel filled with water next to the blower.
hold the baby close to the chest
In areas where electricity has not yet reached, the mother should keep her child close to her chest and covered with her lap. This is called kangaroo care. This will keep the child’s body warm.
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Tags: Child Care, health, Local18
FIRST PUBLISHED: January 5, 2024, 11:58 IST