One of the first worries that a new parent will have to deal with is how to go about bathing the newborn. Bathing a baby is one of the many processes that goes into giving a child the best care and thus should be treated importantly.
In the same way that each and every one of us has natural oils that function to protect our skin, so does a baby. Bathing a baby too often is therefore not a good idea as it will weaken the body’s natural oils meant to protect the baby’s skin.
When washing the baby, you will have to stay away from the powerful soaps that we adults use and go for only those soaps and shampoos that have the baby’s tender skin protected.
Contrary to what a lot of new parents may think, you do not need to wash your baby every single day, just every other day. There are parts like the face that you will however have to wash more often than others.
Your baby’s skin is more delicate than yours so you will always have to make sure that you do not use any water that feels hot to you. Use water that is around the body temperature. You can wash off the dirt and mucus on the skin with baby soap but always make sure to rinse it off totally when finished with a soft face towel.
Handle the baby with care when removing them from the bath and put them straight into a warm towel. You do not want any accidents and you do not want them catching a cold.
Once the baby is dry you can rub their skin with talcum powder or moisturizer to make sure that you keep it smooth and in good condition.
In this hustle and bustle society we live in it is imperative that you enjoy your quality times together such as these.
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