When the baby is born, it is common for parents to try to prevent the baby's contact with any type of germ or bacteria from the outside world, guided by the protective instinct.
We see those little beings so fragile and vulnerable that when buying their daily cleaning items we turn to the antibacterial products that we can find in the market, especially antibacterial wipes. But Should these products be used in newborns, yes or no?
According to what is known as the "hygiene hypothesis," pretending to be so scrupulous about cleanliness and not training the immune system to naturally defend against external aggressions makes us more vulnerable to allergies and diseases.
When the baby is kept in a sterile environment at an early age, isolated from exposure to parasites, bacteria and viruses, we are predisposing the child to an increased risk of allergies, asthma and other autoimmune diseases.
According to experts, a certain exposure to germs is necessary to prime the developing immune system and keep it under control.
No need for antibacterial products for newborns. A new research published in the magazine Nature Medicine suggests that the first two weeks of life could form a crucial "development window" in which exposure to the bacteria is required.
Simply wash your hands before changing the diaper and feeding the baby, washing the clothes at the right temperature, keeping the baby away from animals or people who may have infections, and when it comes to cleaning the baby in the diaper change , washing with soap and water is enough. It is not necessary to use antibacterial wipes that can impede the baby's natural immunity.
