The baby that has just been born is already undergoing all kinds of research in the hospital. So, they take tests from him, give him vaccinations. It would seem that at home, a mom and a baby are waiting for a long-awaited vacation. There it was! Only a month will pass, and again it will be necessary to take tests. And if everything is more or less clear with blood, then young parents may not even know how urine is collected from newborns. Well, we’ll talk about this as detailed as possible.
How to collect urine in newborns: basic rules
Firstly, it is necessary to collect material for research in the morning. Usually, an average portion is taken for analysis, but it is very difficult to do this in the case of an infant, so they pass the full one. In the jar should be at least 15 ml of urine.
Secondly, it is recommended to wash the child. However, it is absolutely impossible to use antiseptic agents in this case, they can distort the results of the analysis. You just need to wash the baby with warm water and soap. You can use a damp cloth if there is concern that the baby might pee while swimming.
Thirdly, sterile urine containers should be prepared. In no case do not squeeze the diaper if you do not have time to substitute the jar.
And fourthly, after the urine is collected, put the container with it in a cool place. But it is better to immediately take it to the laboratory for research, it is not recommended to store the material for a long time.
How to collect urine in newborns in the old fashioned way
Even our mothers and grandmothers used the following method:
1. First of all, you should prepare an "inventory". If you have a boy, you only need a jar, any small size will do, for example, from baby food. If the daughter is in the family, a plate will also be needed. Before collecting urine from the baby, clean the prepared container with soda, and then pour over it with boiling water. Only in this way can you be sure that the results of the analysis will be reliable.
2. We proceed directly to the collection phase. We use a plate in order to put it under the girl’s ass. So, when she pees, the material for the study will just need to be poured into a jar. In the case of the boy, everything is a little easier. The plate is not needed. Just wait for the moment “X” and catch the jet with a jar.
3. Waiting for the urination of the baby usually does not take long. To speed up this process, you can use some tricks. Firstly, stroking the tummy or light pressure in its lower part. And secondly, you can give your baby some warm water. In this case, be careful. Babies can write immediately after drinking, or even at the same time. It is better, of course, if two people are involved in collecting the analysis.
How to collect urine in newborns using modern means
Today, the lives of mothers are much easier, which is taken care of by manufacturers of various products for children. So, in such a difficult matter as collecting urine from a small child, special urinals can help. You need to buy such a miracle product in a pharmacy. What is it like? In fact, this is just a small bag, the edges of which are glued around the genitals of the child. In this case, parents do not need to wait, standing with a jar in their hands, when the baby pees. Simply attach the urinal and put the diaper on top so that the baby does not accidentally unhook it. And instead of the usual jars, you can use pharmacy urine containers that are already sterile.
Now you know how to properly collect urine from an infant, and easily deal with this!