Question

How should one handle the symptoms of urinary pain in a newborn girl?

Answer

Firstly, don’t worry too much. Usually, this situation may be due to the urine irritating the baby’s sensitive skin. To relieve this discomfort, you can take the following steps:

  1. After each baby’s urination, gently wipe dry with a soft tissue to avoid further skin irritation.
  2. You can give the baby a warm water bath 1 to 2 times a day, and then dry off with a soft towel.
  3. Remember to keep the baby’s diaper area clean and dry. Generally speaking, after these simple care measures, the baby’s symptoms usually subside within two to three days. If the symptoms do not improve, or if accompanied by other symptoms such as fever or cloudy urine, please take the baby to see a doctor promptly.