Baby Oral Hygiene Tips

• When you feed your infants, do not forget to wipe his/her mouth and gums with a wet cotton cloth. If your baby has already begun teething, you can use a soft-bristled toothbrush to clean his teeth. This will help eliminate any bacteria-forming plaque and excess sugar that have built up on the teeth and gums.
• There are times when brown or white spots may appear on your baby’s gums. Make a habit to check your child’s mouth regularly. Also, keep a tab on the formation of any smelly tartar collection in their mouth.
• See a dentist if your baby suffers from persistent bad teeth odor. Timely medical advice will help and reduce any further chances of tooth decay.
• If your baby is extremely fond of sweetened milk or cerelac, try cutting down on sugar content and avoid creating sweet pools in the mouth of your tiny tots.
• Make sure you thoroughly clean your baby’s milk bottles and the pacifier with hot water and sterilize it with water for some time to remove germs from entering the mouth.
• If your little ones are teething, they would want to chew something to relieve the pressure. In order to maintain good oral health, give them teethers and toys made of nontoxic materials and specially designed for teething babies. Some are made of firm rubber; others are filled with water and chilled in the refrigerator. Don't freeze these types of rings or teethers, because they become too hard and may harm your baby's gums.

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Baby Genital Care Tips

Genital Care For Babies

• Check your baby’s diaper often and see if it is soiled from bowel movements. Clean the genital area thoroughly with wet cloth and diluted soap. You may buy your own disposable diapers or cloth diapers for your babies. This will cause more hygiene and comfort for your little ones.
• Always wipe from front to back for baby girls and wipe under the genitals for boys. Also, take care to clean the buttocks and fat creases under the thighs of your child. Apply baby lotion in case of skin rashes. Maintaining regular hygiene is the key to care for your baby’s genital area.
• Baby boys can suffer from circumcised or uncircumcised genital problems that need your special attention. In case of circumcised genitals, keep the area clean. Bathe the area every day with warm water and use a gentle baby cleanser to clean it.
• In case of uncircumcised genitals, wash the area with warm water and baby wash. Do not use any cotton swabs, cotton balls, astringents, or other harsh detergents on your baby. Keep the tip of the penis clean. Avoid pulling the foreskin back while cleaning. Gently hold the foreskin against the tip of the penis and wash it.
• It is never good to keep your babies on soiled diapers for longer periods. If your baby pees or poops at night, do take care to attend to it immediately. Properly clean and dry the area before putting on a new diaper. If you prefer, you can avoid making your baby wear diapers at night.

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