Question
Should kids take a bath every day? My child is almost eleven months old and drinks three 180ml bottles of milk a day, at noon, in the evening, and in the middle of the night. I live in Yanling County, Zhuzhou, Hunan Province. Now that it’s cold, should we bathe every day? How long should we bathe for each time, and will our child’s bones be damaged if we don’t bathe often enough? I am looking for assistance on this matter. Please, experts, give me some advice or suggestions. Thank you very much; I am eager to know.
Answer
It’s fine to have a bath. Children’s skin is delicate and soft, and simply wiping clean after daily bowel movements is not enough to ensure complete cleanliness. Moreover, babies wearing diapers or other cloth nappies do not breathe well, and urine can easily cause diaper rash. Daily baths can prevent baby rashes. Bathing can also wash away the bacteria on the baby’s body, thereby preventing respiratory and digestive tract infections and skin bacterial infections. Babies tend to secrete more oil, so regular bathing not only keeps them clean but also has a positive impact on their skin health and can promote brain growth and development.