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| Baby’s bath can be both fun and a nervous time for both parents and child. The key is to make sure that baby is comfortable and don’t rush yourself. Your baby only needs a bath only twice or three times a week, you can do it more often when it is the summer time. As the baths will make your baby feel more comfortable. |
 Preparing for Baby’s Bath
| It is a good idea to prepare your self before bathing the baby. This will make it easier once you start the process. Make sure that you have soap, a towel, baby shampoo, a small tub or basin, if you are using the sink, make sure it is clean, a washcloth, clothes, diapers, and a brush. Make sure that the door and windows are all closed before starting the bath; this will help to prevent drafts from coming in and possibly giving baby a cold. You should also make sure that the water temperature is comfortable and not to hot and not too cold, baby can chill or burn easily. Never leave your baby alone in the water. If the phone or bell is ringing, it is best to just let it ring. Baby could slip down into the water and hurt themselves. Also, remember that baby is slippery, so you don’t want to be carrying baby around if you forget something, they could easily slip out of your hands. |
Sponge Bath
| In the beginning, your baby will only need a sponge bath. You should do this for the first couple of weeks. Fill a basin with warm water, gently insert your wrist or elbow and check the water temperature. After you have decided that it is right, take off baby’s clothes. Place a washcloth in the water and squeeze it out; until it is just damp. Then using the washcloth gently wipe baby all over. Make sure to wipe her or his neck and head and behind the ears, and between his or her fingers and toes. Also, make sure to wipe around their eyes, and in the folds of their skin. After you have finished, then cover baby with a towel to keep the warmth in. Make sure that baby’s skin is completely dry before putting on their clothes. |
Tub Bath
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The next step will be to move baby to a tub or basin bath. You can use your bathtub, sink or a plastic tub. Before you begin you should line the tub with a towel to prevent the baby from slipping down the sides. Then completely remove baby’s clothes, and gently place the baby into the water.
Remember to check the water temperature before inserting your baby.Most babies find the warm water very soothing .Also, you must support and hold baby carefully while in the tub. Then you can wash, rinse, and dry the baby’s chest, arms, and hands, turn baby over and do its back also. Wash and dry the baby’s legs and feet, you should do the diaper area last.
While bathing baby you should check for rashes, sores, or other problem areas. If you see anything unusual you should call your doctor immediately, and left them know about it.
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| Remember this time spent with your baby can be lots of fun, as long as you take the necessary precautions and prepare in advance. You will get the hang of it in no time and both you and baby will enjoy the time spent together. |
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