“From top to tiny toes, cleanliness always glows”
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Introduction
Caring for newborn eyes, ears and nose is one of the most important part of cleanliness for maintaining hygiene. Cleanliness is next to cuddliness. As newborns grow, cleaning newborn eyes, ears, and nose is crucial for their health and hygiene.
Newborn care is a crucial and delicate process of attending to the needs of a recently born infant. It encompasses a range of practices including feeding, hygiene, monitoring health, and ensuring a safe environment. Providing the right care during the early stage is essential for the newborn well-being and development.
As we know, little ones have a very delicate immune system, making them more susceptible to infections. Maintaining good hygiene helps reduce the risk of exposure to harmful bacteria and viruses.
Let us see how to take care of newborns for cleaning their eyes, ears, and nose.
Before cleaning their face or any body part, we must clean our own hands first and then start their cleaning process. Newborns are very sensitive, so never use any soap or shampoo that are meant for adults.
Things you need for caring for newborn eyes, ears and nose
For cleaning, you need the following things:
- Soft washcloths
- Lukewarm water
- Earbuds (for newborn)
Caring for newborn eyes
Steps for caring newborn eyes:
- Bring a small bowl of lukewarm water.
- Get a clean and fresh washcloth.
- Wipe gently newborn eyes from the inside corner to the outside corner.
Regularly using a clean soft washcloth to gently wipe away any discharge and keeping the eyes free from irritants contribute to a positive start.
Caring for newborn ears
Steps for caring newborn ears:
- Dip soft washcloth in light lukewarm water and wipe behind your newborn ears and the outside of ears.
- You can use a small size earbud to clean the outside area of ears especially used for newborn.
- You can use a kid’s earbud like Chicco Cotton Buds.
Caring for newborn nose
Steps for caring newborn nose:
- Using a soft washcloth wipe around the outer area of the newborn nostril to get rid of mucus.
- You can use a small earbud to clean the outside area of the nose.
Newborns generally have narrow nasal passage. So, if you notice your newborn sneezing a lot, please don’t get nervous or don’t panic. This is normal and helps your newborn get rid of mucus from their nostril.
A bulb syringe for nasal cleaning can help prevent discomfort .
Conclusion
Maintaining proper hygiene for newborns is paramount for their overall health and well-being. From regular diaper change to the gentle baths, cleanliness plays a vital role in preventing infections and ensuring the baby’s comfort.
A clean and safe environment followed with attentive care that includes cleaning their eyes, ears, and nose, sets the foundation for their growth and development.
Let us know in the comment section what do you think about caring for newborn eyes, ears, and nose.
