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According to popular belief, bathing newborns with a combination of coconut water and beer can give them fair skin. Let's explore the pediatrician's perspective on this matter!
The tradition of bathing infants with coconut water for fair skin has been around for a long time. Recently, there has been a trend of using beer for skin whitening and promoting the shedding of lanugo hair. Let's uncover the truth behind these folk methods as we listen to the opinions of medical professionals.
Important Considerations for Bathing Newborns
Bathing Newborns with Coconut Water
According to Prof. Dr. Nguyen Tien Dung, Head of Pediatrics at Bach Mai Hospital (Hanoi), the traditional belief in bathing newborns with coconut water lacks scientific basis. Not only does coconut water fail to lighten the baby's skin, but it also negatively impacts their skin. Dr. Dung reveals that the Pediatrics department has encountered numerous cases of skin infections in newborns caused by coconut water baths.
The reason is that coconut water has a high sugar content, making it a target for strong bacterial attacks. Meanwhile, newborn skin is sensitive, thin, and structurally unstable, making it vulnerable to external bacteria. According to experts, coconut water does not determine skin color; it cannot magically whiten a baby's skin as many mothers believe.
It's best for parents not to bathe newborns with coconut water due to both economic costs and potential health risks. Instead, it is recommended to bathe infants with boiled water at a temperature of 37-38 degrees Celsius, adding a few drops of lemon and a pinch of salt. Bathing with specialized baby products is also suitable.
Bathing Newborns with Coconut Water: Not as Good as You Think
Bathing Newborns with Beer
Currently, some mothers on forums share their experience of bathing newborns with beer, claiming it promotes hair growth and skin whitening. According to them, beer is processed and manufactured through strict procedures, ensuring safety for babies. However, this is merely anecdotal and lacks scientific foundation, similar to the coconut water bathing mentioned earlier.
Because beer is an industrial product containing chemicals, fermentation, and alcohol, it can easily thin a baby's delicate skin, leading to skin irritation and causing serious skin conditions. Like coconut water baths, experts advise parents against bathing newborns with beer. If a baby shows signs of skin inflammation, allergies, or a persistent itching rash that doesn't go away, parents should promptly take the baby to a specialized pediatric hospital for examination.
Important Considerations for Bathing Newborns with Beer
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