Thursday 5 February 2015

Baby Bathing Tips: What to Do and What Not

Bath time can be really fun for your baby, but it is also a time when mothers should be very careful as cleaning up a slippery, squirming and screaming baby needs a lot of practice. 

Following certain baby bath tips can make things easier and your baby will soon start to love splashing in the water and play with floating toys and bubbles. To help young mothers enjoy this special time with the baby, we are sharing few bathing tips that will make things easy.

Temperature: Make sure that the bathroom temperature is comfortable and the water is warm. It should be not too hot nor tool cold, as babies can get chilled very quickly.




Use a bath tub: Small babies may at times be very difficult to handle. They may scream and cry, so, instead of putting your baby under running water, use a baby bath tub and protect your baby’s head by using a cushioned cover.

Essential supplies: Get your things like a towel, mild baby shampoo, moisturizing soap, washcloth handy so that you don’t have to leave your baby alone and go for the things.

Do not leave your baby alone: Always keep your baby’s head clear of water. Most drowning deaths of babies happen at home when the child is left alone in the bathroom. You can use your hand to swish some water over your baby to wash his head and remember not to leave him alone in the bath tub even for a second.

Unplug all electric items: While bathing your baby, unplug all electric appliances in the bathroom like the hair dryer, geysers or water heaters.

Use non skid mats: Your bathroom may be slippery and carrying your baby may be very risky. So, it is better to use non skid mats inside the bathroom to prevent any falls and reduce the risk of injury.

The method: When you are ready with everything and your baby, undress him and wrap him in a towel and carefully place him in the tub with a support on his back. Use a wash cloth to wipe off excess water and to clean the face.

If your baby is dirty or smelly, you can use a mild soap to clean under the arms, behind the ears, the diaper area and around the neck. After the bath, pat him dry and use a baby lotion to avoid dry skin. 

Following the above baby bath tips can protect your child in the bathroom and ensure safety.  

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