Daily Care of Baby

                               Daily Care of Baby
Purpose:
  • ·       To provide comfort.
  • ·       To detect any abnormalities.
  • ·       To provide relaxation to the muscles and joints.
  • ·       To promote good circulation.
  • ·       To prevent infection and maintain hygiene.

Preparation:
  • ·       Weight scale
  • ·       Thermometer
  • ·       Stethoscope
  • ·       Clean wrapper
  • ·       Clean Bed sheet
  • ·       Soap
  • ·       Basin or Bowl
  • ·       Warm water
  • ·       Cotton swabs and gauze piece.
  • ·       Neosporin power/Betadine solution

Action:
  • ·       Wash hand properly with soap and water.
  • ·       Prepare all equipment near the bedside or incubator.
  • ·  Check the baby's vital sign(thermometer, heart rate and     respiration) don't give bath if baby's temperature is ≤97˚F(36˚C).
  • ·     Wipe the eyes from inner canthus to outer canthus with a   cotton ball soaked in warm water.
  • ·     Clean the baby's face, neck, axilla and whole body with warm   water.
  • ·      Clean mouth and use candid oral paint if thrush and use lip     guard if lip crack occurs.
  • ·       Clean the umbilical cord with betadine solution and sprinskle    Neosporin powder if necessary.
  • ·      Clean the private part with warm water and cotton observe   any  abnormalities and use pamper.
  • ·       Observe the baby's skin and his/her its movements.
  • ·       Measure weight of the baby.
  • ·       Maintain baby's body temperature.
  • ·       Change the wrapper and bed sheet daily.
  • ·       Wash hands with soap and water properly after the care.


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