The skin around the baby's sex organs is very soft and sensitive, making it prone to irritation. That is why, cleaning and caring for baby's sex organs should not be careless.
The key to caring for an infant's sex organs is to clean it as soon as possible every time he urinates or defecates. The goal is that urine and feces do not irritate the skin and cause diaper rash or infection.
In general, cleaning and caring for baby's sex organs can be done in the following ways:
- Use only water or water and special soaps for babies that contain moisturizers. Make sure the baby soap does not contain fragrance and alcohol. Likewise, if you use a wet tissue.
- After cleaning it, don't forget to dry the baby's intimate organs with a clean towel or soft cloth.
- Apply a cream to prevent diaper rash.
- Occasionally not wearing diapers on a baby for a whole day while at home.
However, because the sex organs of the two sexes are not the same, there is a difference between how to clean and care for male and female baby sex organs.
Caring for the Intimate Organs of Baby Boys
The method for cleaning and treating intimate organs of male babies who are circumcised is different from those that are not circumcised. The following is the explanation:
Uncircumcised baby's penis
When bathing or changing a diaper, wipe the baby's penis and pouch (scrotum) gently to clean up the dirt. Use clean cloth or cotton that has been soaked with water only, or with water mixed with special soap for babies.
Foreskin of a baby's uncircumcised penis naturally attaches to the head of the penis, and will only separate when the baby is 2-3 years old. You do not need to pull the skin of the foreskin when wiping or cleaning the penis, so the penis is not injured due to tearing of the foreskin.
Circumcised baby's penis
If the baby has been circumcised at birth, it means the foreskin has been removed and cleaned. If the baby's penis looks red, swollen, and comes out a little yellowish mucus after being circumcised, you don't need to worry. This is a normal condition and is a sign of the wound recovery process.
To clean it, simply wash the penis with water slowly, especially a few days after circumcision. You do not need to rush to wear a diaper after cleaning his penis. Let the area of her sex organs get air to speed up the healing process.
You can also rub petroleum jelly on his penis to prevent friction when wearing diapers. After the circumcision wound healed, you can start cleaning your little penis with water that has been mixed with baby soap. When you want to put on a diaper, point the penis down to protect it from friction.
Caring for Girl's Intimate Organs
Each time changing diapers or bathing a baby girl, clean the intimate organs from front to back (from the vagina to the anus). This is to prevent bacteria or feces from the anus from moving to the vagina.
Basically, a baby's vagina has the ability to clean itself. However, if there is dirt or stool that enters the baby's vaginal lips, you can clean it in the following ways:
- Wash your hands before starting to clean the sex organs.
- Carefully open the baby's vaginal lips.
- Clean gently by wiping a soft cloth that is clean and soaked in water along the folds of the baby's intimate organs, from front to back.
- Clean each side of the vaginal lips until it is completely clean and no dirt is left.
When newborn for the first few weeks, the baby's vaginal area may appear swollen, red, and sometimes secrete white, clear, or with a little blood.
Do not worry, because this is normal due to the influence of maternal hormones while the baby is still in the womb. This condition will usually resolve on its own within a few weeks.
The thing to remember also in caring for baby's sex organs is parents must routinely check the condition of the baby's diaper and replace it every time it is wet or dirty by feces. This is so that the baby's skin remains dry, clean, healthy, and free from diaper rash. Avoid sprinkling baby powder or herbal remedies on your little intimate organs.
If you are still confused in treating baby's sex organs, do not hesitate to consult a doctor or nurse.
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