Essential Tips for Successful Baby Bath

After your baby is born, there are various things that you may have to learn and it is important that you take proper precautions while carrying out each and every task. Bathing a slippery baby can make you nervous and uncomfortable.

The first few times can be really tricky, but with a little practice and under some elder person’s supervision, you will soon be a pro.

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Let us discuss few baby bath tips that can help you to master the technique.

When to give baby a Bath?

Giving a bath to your baby depends on how old the baby is. For a newborn, you can opt for twice or thrice a week provided his diaper areas are regularly cleaned and hands and face washed several times a day.

As your baby grows, he will need a more regular bathing and once she starts crawling and eating hard food, then it is essential to give a bath daily. http://www.motherszone.com/

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For newborns, it is better to bathe before meal time, but not when he is too hungry. For older babies, you may clean him up at night as this helps to soothe them and have a good sleep.

To Sponge or give a full Baby Bath A baby doesn’t always needs a tub of water to clean.

Most pediatrics suggests that you should sponge the baby until the umbilical cord falls off.

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This may take up to three weeks, so it is best to sponge bathe him to avoid the cord getting wet.

For this, have a bucket or basin of warm water and a sponge or washcloth. Soak the wash cloth and rinse well, now gently wipe the limbs taking care of the cord Once the cord has fallen off, you can give your baby a big bath. Babies may not get very dirty, but make sure to check few places that do accumulate dirt like the folds at the back of neck, thighs and knees, armpits and behind the ears. Use a baby soap to clean the areas.

Make bathing enjoyable for your baby?

Many times, you will find that your baby screams when putting him into the water. This may either mean that the water is too hot or cold or he is hungry or he doesn’t want to be alone. http://www.motherszone.com/

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You can do few things to make bath time more interesting and enjoyable.

Get the water ready and undress your baby and yourself and enjoy the bath together. You can also place some floating toys to engage your baby.

Soap use for your baby?

Baby’s skin is very soft and sensitive and can cause irritation if adult soap or shampoo is used. http://www.motherszone.com/

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Use mild baby soap and try a test rub on a small part of the body. In case the skin reddens or dries up, do not use the soap.

You can consult a dermatologist for any allergy or irritation. Do not use soap regularly as this can dry the skin.

Since babies are particularly sensitive, it is better to use soap or shampoo that has fewer additives like fragrances or abrasives. Use baby washes that are tearfree and gentle. http://www.motherszone.com/

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Bath time Caution Bathing your baby can be real fun but you need to ensure that your baby is safe in the bathroom. Before the bath, check the room temperature and the water. It should not be too hot or cold as this can cause discomfort to your baby.

Always make sure that the bathroom is not slippery and do not keep your baby under running water. http://www.motherszone.com/

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Use a bath tub instead and keep your baby’s head out of water.

Keep your essential things handy and never leave your baby unattended in water even for seconds.

Follow the baby bathing tips and make bath time fun and easy for your baby.

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