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| Hygiene for Baby and You |
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A new baby in the house means you need to be more careful with personal and home hygiene. With their still-developing immune systems, babies are more likely to get an infection and become seriously ill as a result. The only protection a newborn baby has from infection is some short-lived immunity passed from mother to baby in the womb and, assuming the baby is breastfed, some important immune factors provided by breast milk.
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Mum is at risk, too. New Mother's can be more vulnerable to illness because the trauma and stress of pregnancy and delivery has taken a toll on their bodies. |
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| Wash Those Hands! |
Good hand washing is one of the most effective ways to reduce the risk of infections - and even more important with a new baby around. To ensure that your hands are completely clean and reduce the risk of infections, wash your hands with Dettol Liquid Handwash. It is ten times better at fighting germs than ordinary soaps* and helps to protect you from various harmful bacteria. If your skin is extra sensitive, use Dettol Sensitive Liquid Handwash to wash your hands. |
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There are 10 situations where washing your hands with Dettol Liquid Handwash is very important: |
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Before handling or eating food |
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Immediately after handling high-risk raw food (e.g., chicken, meat) |
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After using the toilet or changing nappies |
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After contact with blood or body fluids (e.g. faeces, vomit, nasal secretions, saliva) |
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Before preparing a feed or bottle |
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Before removing items from a steriliser |
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Before and after giving first aid or medication |
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After touching a contaminated area (e.g. rubbish bin, cleaning cloth) |
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After handling pets, pet cages, feeding utensils and other pet items |
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Whenever hands appear dirty |
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| Baby's Tender Skin |
| Your baby's skin is very delicate and can easily become damaged and sore. You can help prevent this by keeping their skin clean and dry. Each day, wash their face, neck, hands, and finally their bottom carefully - using a separate piece of cotton wool for each area, a bowl of warm water and a clean towel. Make sure you have a clean nappy and, if necessary, a change of clothes ready. |
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A few more tips on caring for baby's new skin: |
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- Soap can irritate baby's tender skin so rinse it away completely.
- Allow your baby to lie on a clean towel on the floor, with their nappy off. Fresh air is good for the skin.
- Do not use fragranced wipes, strong soap, detergent, or baby wipes containing alcohol - they can cause irritation and rashes, especially on sensitive skin.
- Use baby powder sparingly - it can cause breathing problems.
- Keep your baby's umbilical cord stump clean and dry until it dries up and falls off naturally.
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Don't forget baby's teeth and gums. Gently clean them twice daily and register your baby with a dentist. |
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| Nappy Know-How |
Change your baby's nappy as soon as it is wet or soiled, to prevent redness and soreness. Nappy changing is an ideal environment for germs to spread to your baby, yourself and your home so take extra care while doing it. |
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- For good hygiene, always be sure that your waterproof changing mat is not dirty, torn or broken. Protect the mat with paper towels, which should be thrown away afterward.
- If while changing the nappy, the baby is on a raised surface, keep one hand on the baby to prevent a fall.
- Never change a nappy on a food preparation or eating area.
- After removing the soiled nappy, clean the baby's entire nappy area from front to back to avoid infection. Rinse off any soap thoroughly and pat skin dry.
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| If you are using disposable nappies .. |
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- Roll up used disposable nappy and reseal it with the tabs to keep soiled matter inside. Put the nappy in a plastic bag (nappy sack) and then in a bin lined with a second plastic liner.
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If you are using re-usable nappies ... |
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- Empty the contents of re-usable nappy into the toilet (never into a sink). You can flush disposable liners, but never attempt to flush nappies down the toilet.
- To disinfect, place re-usable nappy in a nappy bucket with Dettol Antiseptic Liquid - An effective concentrated solution, it kills bacteria and provides protection against germs.
- Launder disinfected re-usable nappies and any other soiled clothing on a hot wash (at least 60°C).
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| Clean all surfaces that may have become contaminated during nappy changing with a cleaning solution followed by Dettol Antiseptic Liquid. It will disinfect the surface, giving you effective protection from the germs that cause infection. Make sure you leave the surfaces dry. Wash your hands thoroughly with Dettol Liquid Handwash after changing and disposing of nappies, to ensure your hands are clean and reduce the risk of infections. |
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| Note: (*) As per standard testing protocol against bar soaps and liquids without active |
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