You are about to experience your baby's first bath and you are feeling clumsy and nervous about it. Here are the 5 tips to get you going smoothly and safely to get your baby clean!
Five Tips for Bathing
o Before giving your little one a bath, make sure you have everything you need within easy reach.
o Use a baby bath support or baby bath seat or stick a few bath decals to the bottom of the bath tub to keep your baby from slipping or sliding in the bath.
o Prepare a jug of hot water to top up the baby bath just in case it has cooled too much by the time you are ready for it.
o Keep dry nappies, towel and a change of babywear beyond splashing distance.
o To avoid frightening your baby during bath, don't pull the plug until he/she is out of the bath as the gurgling sound of the water might frighten them.
Get everything you will need during bath time as you won't be able to leave your baby alone unattended. You can choose to use a baby bath tub or infant bath seat, whichever is convenience and easy for you.
Don't overfill the bath - just about a hand's length of water is enough. Always check with the thermometer or elbow to ensure the water is comfortably warm, probably cooler than what you would like the bath yourself.
First, remove the baby's nappy and clean the nappy area. Next, undress him and wrap him in a towel and proceed to clean his face. Before putting your baby in the bath, you might want to shampoo his hair first as a baby gets cold quickly in a bath. Hold him with his legs under your arms so that your forearm supports his back and your hand holds his head. With his head over the bath, wet, shampoo and rinse his hair.
To lower your baby into the bath, reach under his shoulders with one hand, so that your forearm supports him while your hand firmly grasps his shoulder and arm on the far side. Using the other hand, lift his bottom as you firmly hold one thigh, and then lower him slowly into the water.
Talk to your baby to reassure him as he feels the water. While maintaining a grip on him at all times, use the other hand to wash his body. When he is clean and rinsed, lift him out onto a large dry towel and wrap him quickly. Pat dry, being especially careful in the creases.
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