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Doctors do not warn children to wash their baths daily
Some parents send their children to the bathtub every day. But according to experts, that would not have to be. Dermatologists point out that bathing children aged six to eleven two to three times a week is enough.
How often babies should bathe
Most parents are aware that infants should not bathe immediately after birth. Only after a few weeks, when the body temperature of the little ones has stabilized, it is time for the first trip to the tub. Often the aftercare midwife or the pediatrician give the starting signal. Afterwards, the parents themselves decide how often they want to bathe their offspring. According to experts, one bath per week is sufficient for babies. But how often should older children bathe? Dermatologists have an answer for that.
Dermatologists point out that children do not have to bathe daily. For six- to eleven-year olds, it is enough if they bathe two to three times a week. (Image: Irina Schmidt / fotolia.com) Children do not have to go to the bath every day
The Professional Association of Paediatricians (BVKJ) reports on its website "kinderaerzte-im-netz.de" about a press release from the American Association of Dermatologists (AAD), in which tips are given on how often children are bathed and her hair should be shampooed. Children do not have to go to the bathtub every day.
"Depending on their age and activity, most children only need a bath a few times a week," said Professor Dr. Robert Sidbury of the University of Washington's St. Louis School of Medicine in a statement from the AAD.
"For children, a few germs are healthy here and there, because their body learns to fight bacteria and build a strong immune system," said the expert.
Wash your hair once or twice a week
A report on "Medical Xpress" lists some of Sidbury's recommendations:
For children between six and eleven years, two or three baths are enough each week. Shampooing is only necessary once or twice a week. Children of any age with dry or frizzy hair need to wash it once every seven to ten days with water and shampoo.
In some circumstances, babies need to get into their bath more often: children should take a bath if they are dirty after being in the sea or a lake, or if they sweat and develop body odor.
For dermatological conditions, observe the dermatologist's instructions
When children enter puberty, they should start taking a shower daily. The hair then needs a treatment with shampoo every day or every other day.
"While these recommendations are appropriate for most children, there are also individual differences," Sidbury explained. "If your child continues to have body odor despite following the recommendations, the hair or scalp is greasy or dry, then you should consult a dermatologist."
The expert also pointed out that children with skin problems such as eczema when cleaning and caring for their sensitive skin should follow the instructions of their specialist. (Ad)