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STOP SHOWING YOUR BABY IOFF SKIN
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What can I do to stop my toddler running off?.Translations and alternative formats of this information are available from Public Health Scotland. Try rubbing baby oil or vegetable oil into your baby’s scalp to loosen the scales, and then rinse it off. If the scalp looks red or seems infected, get advice from your midwife, health visitor, family nurse or pharmacist.

STOP SHOWING YOUR BABY IOFF SKIN

It’s nothing to worry about – in fact it’s a sign that your baby’s skin is growing. Cradle capĬradle cap's a common scalp condition in babies. It shows up as scaly, greasy patches on their scalp, a bit like bad dandruff. Use special baby nail scissors with rounded edges and don’t cut too far down. Keep fingernails and toenails neat and trimmed, as your baby might scratch the skin on their face.

Wash their genitals and bottom – for girls, wipe with a clean wet cloth or cotton wool from front to backīe gentle when cleaning your baby's genital area - never try to pull back a baby boy’s foreskin.

Take the nappy off and, if they’re a very new baby, wash off any discharge that’s come from the stump of the umbilical cord.

Wipe their face, neck and ears with cotton wool or a soft cloth dipped in warm water and dry them with cotton wool, a cloth or a soft towel.

Undress your baby on their back and leave the nappy on - if they’re very young they may be more comfortable if you wrap them in a towel to keep warm.

Topping and tailing is a quick alternative to a bath and you can do it once or twice a day.

You don’t have to bath your baby every day – instead you can give them a quick top and tail. Let the water wash gently around it to remove any discharge. Don't worry if it takes a little longer or seems a bit smelly. The stump of the umbilical cord usually falls off by itself after around 10 days, leaving a perfect tummy button. Milk can get trapped there which can irritate the skin, making it sore.Ĭlean inside these folds gently. Some babies have folds of skin, especially round their neck, thighs and wrists. You can start using unperfumed baby bath from about 4 to 6 weeks, but be careful to only use a little so you don’t damage your baby’s skin.īabies with longer hair may need a drop of mild shampoo on wet hair, lathered and rinsed off.

rub over the skin gently with a clean clothĭry your baby in a large, soft warm towel, put on their nappy and dress them.

STOP SHOWING YOUR BABY IOFF FREE

use your free hand to wet their body - if they only have a little hair, rinse their head by pouring some water over it with your hand.

keep one hand under their head and shoulders to support them.

When they’re bigger and you’re feeling more confident, you could try a slightly deeper bath. Usually it's easier to use a basin or a small baby bath on the floor. If you use your bath you’ll need to lean over your baby, which isn’t very comfortable.

support their head, shoulders and back with both hands.

lower them into the water on their back.

fill it to about 8 to 10 cm of water so they can move their arms and legs about.

put cold water in the bath first, then add hot - test the temperature with your elbow, it should feel comfortably warm.

check the water's the right temperature and your baby's awake and ready.

get out a towel, a fresh nappy and some clean clothes.get everything ready and make sure the room's warm and free of draughts.Talk to them at each step and tell them what you’re doing so they can pick up the routine. Whether it’s a bath, a top and tail or a nappy change, try and keep to the same routine each time you do it. This helps your baby learn what’s happening and feel safe. This is completely natural and you’ll get more confident as the weeks go on.ĭon’t worry too much if your baby doesn’t like having a bath at first – some babies don’t. They should get used to it and start to enjoy it more after a few weeks. Some people find they’re so careful it takes ages to give a bath in the first few weeks. It’s natural to feel a bit worried if you’ve never done it before, though. Bathing your baby's a lovely way to spend time together and bond with them.