Baby Bath Care Tips
Are you wondering how to go about bathing your little one but have no idea what to do? I had my second child and still got nervous bathing her in the first few days. I spent lot of time scouring the internet and watching videos. So here are a few simple tips to help you at this time.
- Most important - Do not leave baby in a bathtub unattended. Make sure you have everything you need before you put your baby in the bathtub. I recommend the Aquatopia thermometer to check baby's temperature. Most especially if this is your first baby. You can leave the thermometer in till the bath is done.
- Wash and rinse hair gently, carefully keep water away from face. You could get one of those baby shower caps that divert water away from your little one’s face/eyes as your baby grows older.
- Wet and squeeze a washcloth, and wipe baby's face gently. Remember to gently wash behind the ears and around the neck.
- Carefully wash the rest of the body. Don’t forget to gently wash armpits, inside elbows, and behind the knees too as the baby’s form has not straightened out yet and easily traps sweat/fabric lint.
- When you get to baby's privates, lift his sacs or separate her folds (labia) if it looks swollen and use the washcloths to wipe the surrounding areas. Do not be alarmed if your baby girl has a discharge. Your baby was exposed to your hormones while in your womb. This usually clears up on its own within a few days. Remember, you wipe her from front to back,
- The same goes for the toes. Use the washcloth to wipe between the toes. This is another spot that easily traps thread fiber/lint.
- Be sure to have a towel around you during the bath and wrap baby immediately after bath. They get cold quickly and start shivering (Remember, they have had your warmth for nine months).
