Many may think that Baby Bathing should be done on a daily basis, there is no reason why this should be the case, in fact, apart from washing hands, face, wrinkles and butt, the skin of the rest of the babies really does it will benefit by not being exposed to soaps. water and pat dry with rough towels.
The ideal way in the first weeks with the baby bath is perhaps every other day and ‘up and down’ in the days in between.
Plan your bath routine
On bath days, the key is to plan, while the baby sleeps, well before bath time, gather everything you will need, a bath towel for the knees, a baby hooded towel, soaps, a soft sponge, a flannel, cotton. wool, clean baby clothes, diapers and linings. If you are using a baby bath or tub, set it up ready in a warm room. A very useful addition would be a baby bath holder, this is a great way to get an extra hand to hold the baby.
If you have a clean bucket, this may be an easier way to fill and empty the bathroom; When you mix the water, you will need it at the baby’s body temperature (100.4F or 38C) always put the cold water first by adding the hot water at the correct temperature. temperature. Using a bath thermometer provides an accurate reading for your baby’s bath. On the other hand, the traditional way is to test with the elbow or the inside of the wrist at the correct temperature, it should not feel hot or cold.
Preparing your baby
When everything is ready and double checked, undress the baby by leaving the vest on, clean the diaper area, remove the vest and wrap the baby in the baby towel, this will keep him warm and avoid the panic of you undressing him, cleaning the eyes, ears and nose.
Next, place the baby under your arm using the ‘soccer bag’ (tucking the legs under the armpit supporting the back along the arm, spreading the fingers to cradle your baby’s head) and wash the baby’s head , rinse and dry.
Now is the time to immerse the baby in the bathtub, remove the towel, support the shoulders with the left forearm by hooking the hand on the baby’s shoulder and under the armpit, cradle the legs with the right arm attached to one thigh, lower slowly inward. the water, always maintaining eye contact and remember to smile and talk while doing it.
Keeping the baby in a semi reclined position, use your free hand to wash and rinse thoroughly.
Gently dry the baby
When you are ready to lift the baby, place your free hand under the bottom and gently lift it over the towel. Lay the baby diagonally on the towel, fold the bottom corner up on the feet, then fold the two sides, lift the baby and cuddle while drying paying attention to skin wrinkles, drying should be gentle but thorough. Dress the baby quickly, you cannot regulate your own temperature efficiently.
Top and tail bowls
In the days between baby baths, the best way is to use a “top and bottom” container, fill with warm boiled water for the first week and then with warm tap water. The bowl is divided, one end is used to clean the face and the other with the hands for the bottom area.
Leave the baby vest on and wear a cotton swab dipped in the water, a separate piece for each eye, wipe from the bridge of the nose outward, then put more cotton cloth behind each ear, it is not recommended to prick or wipe the inside the ear. Clean the baby’s face, folds and hands, each time with a new piece of cotton. Once this is complete and dried, move on to the diaper area and with the other end of the bowl clean and dry the baby’s bottom, put on a clean diaper and dress the baby so he is ready for another cuddle.