How to bask in the sun if the baby has jaundice
In life, there are many newborns who will get jaundice after birth, and the skin of the child with jaundice will become very yellow, for serious children, even the phenomenon of urine yellowing will occur, and they often feel that the skin part is particularly itchy, so at this time, many mothers will not let the child be exposed to the sun, for fear of aggravating the child's condition, so how to bask in the sun if the baby is jaundice
Benefits of sun exposure
1. Promote the baby's metabolism and growth and development: the infrared rays of sunlight can dilate the skin blood vessels, ultraviolet rays can sterilize, and appropriate sunlight exposure can promote the baby's metabolism and growth and development, prevent anemia, and enhance the body's ability to resist disease
2. You can get enough vitamin D: Exposure to the sun can help the body obtain stable vitamin D, which is also the main source of vitamin D for the body.
Vitamin D can help the body absorb calcium and phosphorus, so that the baby's bones grow strong and strong. It can prevent infantile hypochondria and rickets.
3. Enhance immunity: Basking in the sun can also enhance the body's immunity and enhance the vitality of phagocytic cells. Ultraviolet rays in sunlight can also stimulate the bone marrow to make red blood cells and improve hematopoietic function, thereby preventing anemia.
4. Help the baby to remove yellowing, if the baby has slight jaundice, more sunlight to reduce the effect of yellowing
Babies should pay attention to these 3 points when they are in the sun
1. Add or remove clothes for the baby in a timely manner
The sun is enough, the baby is easy to heat if it moves again, remember to open the zipper or unbutton the clothes first, so that the baby feels comfortable and can expose the baby's small hands.
2. Pay attention to sun protection
When taking your baby in the sun, pay attention to avoid direct sunlight on your baby's face and eyes. You can wear a hat with a brim for the baby, otherwise the strong sunlight will irradiate the baby's face for a long time, which will easily cause the baby's face to dry, not to mention, direct sunlight will also damage the baby's eyesight and eye health.
3. Hydrate in time after sunburning
When basking in the sun, the baby will lose some water due to sweat or exercise, so parents should feed the baby some water to drink in time after basking in the sun to replenish water. At the same time, after returning home, you should wash your baby's face and apply body lotion in time to avoid skin problems caused by too dry skin