Doctors do not recommend starting to bathe the baby, before the umbilical wound heals. Such measures are taken in order not to infect an infection. Two weeks after birth, the baby is usually ready for water treatments.
Parents, by this time have already studied a lot of literature, they know that the water should not be colder than 37 ° C, and also that it is desirable to use herbal infusions for bathing. But the question remains, which grass to bathe the newborn?
Each type of herbs has its own properties, therefore, they have different effects. For example, there are soothing herbs for bathing children. They help the baby relax and soon fall asleep.
It is recommended to start phytotherapy with the infusion of one herb, and then go to the collections. So you can determine if the child has an allergy.
The use of herbal decoctions helps to strengthen the health of crumbs. But do not abuse them. 2-3 times a week is enough. During bathing in the broth, it is not necessary to use soap, as the herbs themselves have antibacterial effect.
Common restorative herbs for bathing babies:
- nettle;
- succession;
- Oak bark;
- oregano;
- calendula;
- sage;
- lungwort.
Soothing herbs for bathing children:
- chamomile;
- lavender;
- hop cones;
- spruce or pine needles;
- twigs of juniper;
- valerian.
How to make grass for bathing?
To allow the broth to infuse, brew it 3-4 hours before bathing. On the baby bath is enough 30 grams of grass. It is poured into porcelain or enameled dishes and poured with boiling water. Then wrap in a towel and leave to infuse.
If you want to use fees, it is not advisable to select them yourself. Use proven recipes or buy ready-made at the pharmacy. Otherwise, you not only will not do anything useful, but also harm the health of the baby.