Patient's question:
When the baby was just a month old, we took them for a bath. The person at the local maternity and baby store wasn't very professional. Also, because it was the baby's first bath and there was quite a bit of vernix on their body, they used a sponge to scrub the baby very hard. The baby cried very intensely. Could this have been harmful to the baby's health at such a young age?Doctor's answer:
According to your description, the baby has just completed the first month, and the vernix caseosa was removed during the bath at the baby store. Generally, it's nothing serious, as the vernix caseosa can be easily washed off after being soaked in water for a long time. Moreover, a sponge was used, which should not be harmful to the baby's skin. If there is any damage, there would be skin irritation symptoms. The above is the advice for the question "Is it harmful for the baby to take a bath right after the first month?" I hope it helps you. Wishing you good health!