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A newborn infant. Just leaving the maternal body. The mouth contains foul toxins. The crying sound has not yet emerged. Urgently use soft cotton to wrap a finger. Wipe away the foul fluid in the mouth. If this is not done in time. Pre-decoct a concentrated liquid of Gancao (Licorice Root) and Huanglian (Coptis Rhizome) and administer it by force-feeding. Wait until the foul foam is vomited out. Then allow breastfeeding. Alternatively, use high-quality Zhusha (Cinnabar). Process it by water-floating method. Mix with refined Baimit (White Honey) to form a paste. Size like a small bean. Dissolve in breast milk for administration. Within three days, administer only three pills to eliminate fetal toxins and prevent complications from smallpox and chickenpox.

For an infant aged three to five days after birth. It is suitable to bind the body and let them lie supine. Do not hold them upright by the head. To avoid inducing Jingxian (Convulsions and Epilepsy).

Breast milk and solid food should not be mixed at one time. To prevent the infant from developing Ganpi (Infantile Malnutrition) and Pi Ji (Abdominal Masses and Accumulations).

Infants' clothing should preferably be made from old skirts and pants worn by elderly people. Tailored into infants' garments. One must absolutely avoid making clothes from silk, satin, brocade, felt, or velvet materials for infants to wear.

When an infant is four or five months old. Only breast milk should be administered. After six months. Thin porridge can be introduced for feeding. Before one year of age. Absolutely no meat, fish, or raw/cold foods should be given. To prevent the infant from suffering from frequent illnesses. If waiting until two or three years old. When the Zang-Fu organs are slightly stronger. Meat and fish can then be introduced. If reaching five years old. Consuming these foods is even more beneficial.

Whenever bathing a newborn. The umbilical cord must not be cut first. Wait until the bath is finished before cutting. This prevents water dampness from injuring the umbilicus. Avoiding conditions such as Umbilical Wind (Neonatal Tetanus) and Umbilical Sores. When preparing bathwater for the infant. The temperature must be appropriate. Do not bathe for too long. Prolonged bathing exposes the infant to wind-cold. In summer, do not bathe for too long. Prolonged bathing injures against heat. During bathing, protect the infant's back. Prevent evil wind from invading. Avoid fever leading to epilepsy. Use Wu Gen Tang (Five Roots Decoction) for washing. To avoid sores and scabies.

Wu Gen Tang (Five Roots Decoction)
Tao Gen (Peach Root), Liu Gen (Willow Root), Mei Gen (Plum Root), Huai Gen (Locust Tree Root), Sang Gen (Mulberry Root). Add Kushen (Sophora Root) and Baizhi (Angelica Dahurica) to decoct together.
Each of the above herbs: 1 liang. Wash clean and chop. Boil in water, strain off dregs. Add one pig gallbladder bile. Wait for the water temperature to be warm for washing.

For a newborn infant. After bathing and cutting the umbilical cord. Do not cut with a knife. Wrap the umbilicus with soft silk. Or bite through it while wearing a single-layer garment. The covering of the umbilicus should not be too long. Nor too short. It should only be as long as the sole of the infant's foot. If too long, it attracts external wind. Leading to Umbilical Wind. If too short, it injures the internal Zang-Fu organs causing pain. The face turns cyanotic, crying and calling. There are foul insects in the umbilical cord. They should be promptly removed. Otherwise, they enter the abdomen causing disease.