Question
I washed my nine-month-old daughter’s bottom using the showerhead aimed at the perineum for about five minutes. The water was not hot, just the direct stream from the showerhead aimed at the vulva. Is this an emergency? Could there be any harm? Thank you!
Answer
It is safe to rinse the vulva of a nine-month-old girl baby with water from a showerhead, as long as the water is not hot and the stream is not too forceful. This method can make the cleaning more thorough and is harmless to the baby.