Patient's question:
Doctor! For the two-month-old girl, today after she had a bowel movement, I placed her diaper-changing basin on the sink, lifted her upper body with one hand, put her buttocks into the basin, and used the faucet to wash her buttocks and vulva with warm water directly. Will this cause any harm to her vulva?Doctor's answer:
The child may not adapt well. It is best to wash with a basin. After washing, gently wipe it. If it must be washed, the water flow should be very slow. It is recommended that you be gentle when scrubbing and use infant cleaning products. Pay close attention to the water temperature. If all these are noted, it will generally not cause any damage. If skin redness or swelling occurs, or if the child cries, it is also necessary to seek medical attention promptly. I hope this is helpful to you.