If it is the first baby that you are having, then of course as first time parents you might be going through tough times giving bath to the baby. You want to do your best for the baby but then this is a new experience and it is quite understandable.
Human skin contains glands that produce oil, which protects the skin surface, and babies too get the same protection. Therefore you should not bathe the baby with too much of soap or too many times whereby the oil content from the skin is washed away.
There are many soaps and shampoos meant for babies and infants. However it is better to buy the products as recommended by the baby’s pediatrician, which is safer for the baby.
It is enough if you give bath once a day to your baby. But then the mouth and other parts do need frequent cleaning specially after the baby is fed and when it passes motion or urinates.
Make sure that you rehearse all steps mentally before giving bath to your baby so that you do not make mistakes. First of all ensure the hot water is maintained at body temperature and not too hot nor too cold. Baby’s skin is very soft and sensitive. Secondly, always check the water temperature with your hand before you let the baby into the tub. Thirdly use the recommended soap to clean the baby’s body and rinse away the soap with water. Lastly wipe the body dry with a soft cloth or towels made especially for babies.
Always make sure you use soft and dry towels that are recommended for baby’s use so that when you wrap the baby, they feel soft, warm as well as secure and there is no chance of any damage or irritation to the skin.
Take a large portion of moisturizer recommended for babies and run it on the baby’s hands, legs and rub it into the skin of the baby so that the skin looses its dryness and becomes soft and smooth. This is sure to bring a smile to the baby’s face when he enjoys the message. Alternatively you can use baby talcum powder too.
Make it a point to enjoy the baby’s bathing experience everyday and soon you will see that your baby enjoys it too and the bonding between you and the baby increases. These are precious moments, which should be thoroughly enjoyed by you.
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