Patient's question:
We just started taking care of our baby, and there are many things we don't know how to handle. Now the little one keeps having bowel movements, and it's all over their butt and pants. When it comes to washing the butt, my husband believes using wet wipes is better because they kill germs. I, however, prefer to just use clean water to wash it. We didn't do it any other way when we were kids.What kind of assistance we need: After the baby has a bowel movement, is it better to use wet wipes or just clean water to wash?
Doctor's answer:
The situation you mentioned is still better to be cleaned with warm boiled water. Pay attention, it's cleaning, not rubbing with hands. After cleaning, use a clean and dry towel to absorb the moisture. Pay attention, it's absorbing, not wiping. Boiled water is harmless to the baby's skin. While using wet wipes, there will be external force on the baby's buttocks. The baby's skin is delicate, and it may be easily rubbed or damaged if not careful. Moreover, the skin will not be dry after using wet wipes, and you will need to absorb the moisture again. Additionally, wet wipes may contain many ingredients, such as fragrances, which are not good for the baby's skin.