Baby Bathing
A newborn baby’s skin is extremely sensitive and delicate. Bathing and proper skincare for your infant can help maintain the health and texture of its skin. A healthy bathing can help prevent skin rashes and chafing.
Baths can be taken at any time during the day. Baby Bathing before feeding is frequently effective. As part of their bedtime routine, many parents prefer to bathe their children in the evening. This is especially effective if the baby’s bath time is calm and soothing.
What are the requirements for bathing a baby?
- Thick towels or a sponge-type bath cushion
- Soft washcloths
- Clean sink or bathing tub with a seatbelt
- Cotton balls (optional)
- Baby shampoo and baby soap
- Towel
- Clean diaper and clothing
How to give your baby a sponge bath:
- Check that the room is warm and free of drafts. This equates to about 75°F (24°C).
- Gather all necessary equipment and supplies ahead of time.
- Fill a clean sink or basin halfway with warm water (warm to the inside of your wrist or elbow).
- Place the infant on a bath pad or thick towels on a comfy surface.
- A towel or blanket should be used to keep the baby warm.
- Never take your hands off the infant. Wrap the infant in a towel and take them with you if you forget something.
- Begin with the baby’s head. Wipe each eye with a moistened, clean washcloth or cotton ball, beginning at the bridge of the nose and working your way out to the corner of the eye.
- Use a soft, damp washcloth to clean the rest of the baby’s face.
- Using a soft washcloth, clean the outside creases of the ears. Because of the risk of damaging the eardrum, don’t put a cotton swab into the baby’s ear canal.
- Gently bathe the rest of the infant from the neck down with a small quantity of baby soap in the water or cloths. Only focus on one region at a time. Use a clean washcloth or a small cup of water to rinse. Make sure the umbilical cord stump does not get moist.
- Before washing the baby’s hair, wrap them in a warm towel after bathing their body.
- Last, use a washcloth to wash the baby’s head with shampoo. Rinse gently, being careful not to splash the baby’s face. You can use a high faucet to rinse the hair while holding the infant firmly with your arm under their back and your wrist and palm supporting their neck. (If you’re using the faucet with a spray attachment, make sure the water in the sprayer is warm.)
- Although scrubbing is unnecessary, most newborns love having their arms and legs massaged with gentle strokes while bathing.
- Wrap your clean baby in a towel and hold him close.
- Follow your baby’s healthcare provider’s cord care guidelines.
- Use a soft baby brush to comb out your baby’s hair. Don’t use a hairdryer on hot to dry a baby’s hair. This can cause burns.
- The first few times you bathe your baby, expect them to cry. This is usually due to the fact that taking a bath is a novel sensation.
How to give your newborn a tub bath:
You can give your kid a tub bath once the umbilical cord stump has fallen off and a boy’s circumcision has healed. However, some babies, especially the first few times, may dislike being bathed. If your baby protests, talk softly or sing, and try some bath toys.
- To avoid injury, clear the counter or tabletop of breakable objects and electrical appliances.
- Fill the tub halfway with warm water, making sure it’s not hot. Before putting your baby in the tub, always test the water. Some parents prefer to use a baby bath thermometer to confirm that the water is the proper temperature.
- Never, ever take your hands off your baby or walk away for even a second.
- After each use, make sure to clean the bathtub.
While bath time may be a part of your daily routine, experts do not recommend giving babies a bath every day. A bath 2-3 times a week will suffice to keep your baby clean. Excessive exposure to water can dehydrate their skin and exacerbate diseases like eczema. If your baby enjoys showers, you can give him a bath once a day. But bathing your youngster more than this will dry up the skin. Warm water and cotton wool can be used to keep your baby’s genitals clean in between baths. However, failing to bathe your kid frequently enough might exacerbate eczema and lead to other illnesses.
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