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It is very important to do the intimate hygiene of the girls correctly, and in the right direction, from front to back, in order to avoid the onset of infections, since the anus is very close to the baby's genitalia.
In addition, it is also very important to change the diaper several times a day, to prevent the accumulation of urine and feces which, in addition to causing infections, can also irritate the baby's skin.
How to clean baby girl when changing diapers
To clean a baby girl when changing diapers, use a piece of cotton soaked in warm water and clean the intimate area in the following order:
- Clean the larger lips from front to back, in a single movement, as shown in the image;
- Clean the smaller lips from front to back with a new piece of cotton;
- Never clean the inside of the vagina;
- Dry the intimate area with a soft cloth diaper;
- Apply a cream to prevent rash.
The back-to-back movement that should be done during diaper change, prevents some remains of feces from coming into contact with the vagina or urethra, preventing possible vaginal or urinary infections. The cotton pieces used to clean the intimate area, should only be used once, throwing it in the trash next, always using a new piece in a new passage.
See also how the boys' genitals are cleaned.
When to use diaper rash cream
Daily cleaning of the girl's intimate region should be done gently so as not to hurt the baby and to avoid diaper rash, it is important to always put a protective cream that prevents the appearance of diaper rash in the folds region.
In the presence of diaper rash, it is possible to check for redness, heat and pellets on the baby's skin that is in contact with the diaper, such as the buttocks, genitals, groins, upper thighs or lower abdomen. To treat this problem, a healing ointment can be applied, with zinc oxide and antifungal, such as nystatin or miconazole in the composition,
Learn how to identify and care for the baby's diaper rash.
How to clean girl after thawing
After thawing, hygiene is very similar to what is done when the baby wears a diaper. The child must be guided by the parents to clean themselves, always from front to back, with cotton or toilet paper, always taking care not to leave any piece of toilet paper stuck in the genitals.
After making coconut, the ideal is to wash the intimate area with running water.