In many countries it is common to bathe a newborn baby once or twice a week, but in Spain we have a habit of bathing them daily, in the same way that we ourselves do as part of our usual routine. Whether it is a practice that you do daily or if you prefer to bathe your baby on alternate or more separate days, here are some tips to make bath time a pleasant experience.
Bathtime
There is no universal time to bathe your baby. Most parents prefer to book this moment facing the sunset since the water relaxes the baby and helps him catch the dream more easily. However, there are families who allocate this routine first thing in the morning since the water exerts the opposite effect on their baby and espabila. The best schedule will therefore be the one that best suits your child or, simply, the one that is most compatible with your workday. The important thing, as with almost all the tasks related to your baby, is to establish a routine. Whether you decide to bathe it in the afternoon or if you do it in the morning, reserve that time every day.
Step by step
Once you have chosen the perfect time to bathe your baby, choose the right place to do it. As you know, there are many options of the most practical, such as the Cuddle and Bubble changing bathtub, which will make your task easier, so, get to work!
The first thing you should do is have all the utensils you need nearby. Remember that you cannot leave your baby alone at any time, so you should be careful to prepare all the required ritual before taking action.
Fill the tub between 7 and 10 cm with warm water. You will need a suitable thermometer to measure the temperature since it cannot rise from 36-37 degrees Celsius. With the fun Chicco thermometerWith digital technology, the baby can be entertained while watching how it floats and it will help you to have the temperature controlled at all times.
You undress your baby and before putting it directly in the water, immerse it little by little so that it will gain confidence and hold it firmly using one of your hands to support the head and neck area. With the other hand you can take a natural seaweed sponge and caress the entire body at the same time you clean it.
Keep in mind that it is a special bonding time with your baby. Take the opportunity to pamper, sing, talk, smile, caress or do all kinds of things that convey affection, complicity, love and relaxation. Let him kick and play with the water. Try putting soft and floating toys on him, his curiosity will make him not stop until he gets them and interact with them. Your smiley face in response to those stimuli will be your reward.
If you choose to bathe him daily, use a specific soap for sensitive skin That does not dry out your skin. Hydration of the skin is essential, it is advised to choose products formulated to protect the baby's skin. It is important that they are dermatologically tested and free of parabens and detergents, because the baby's skin is half as thick as that of an adult, so it is more hydrophilic and more exposed to the aggression of external agents. Therefore it is necessary to use products that respect the pH of the skin, while moisturizing it with nutrients such as chamomile, marigold, almond oil etc. Even some days you can bathe him with water without using other products.
Do not leave any crease or corner of your body unwashed. If you have mucus, moisten the area with a stick to soften and facilitate cleaning. Use the same procedure to clean other areas of the face, such as the eyes.
Once you have bathed it, wrap it in a towel with a hood and, without rubbing it, dry all parts of your body. This is also a good time to strengthen the emotional bond with your baby. Sing her favorite song, kiss each area of her body that stays dry, even accompany the drying process and dress with relaxing music. It will be the closest thing to paradise your child can experience.
What if my baby cries?
It is possible that during the first days, your baby does not relax and can not enjoy that quiet and pleasant moment. There may be several reasons why you don't feel comfortable but everyone has a solution. Control the temperature to prevent it from being too cold or hot, avoid submerging it too quickly and, of course, do not bathe it at the time of eating.
Following these tips you will see how, little by little, you get the bathroom to become one of your favorite moments of the day.
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