How To Bathe Your Newborn

Baby

Things to be Kept Ready Before Bath

Before giving bath make sure that required things are handy Towel, cotton, baby soap, shampoo, talcum powder, baby wipes Maintain the water temperature and level Keep some water toys to engage your baby

Let him sit comfortably in the tubSupport his back and head so that he won’t slipLet him play with toys and splash water

Make your Baby Comfortable in Bath Tub

Let his Body Feel the WaterYou can pour water on a baby’s body with the help of fingersIt is preferable to use your hands than the mugThis way you will become more comfortable with baby’s body

Let him Enjoy the FoamUse little body wash to form foamWith the help of your hands, massage gently all overClean the folds of the skin and baby’s headUse one hand under his head to avoid baby’s slipYour grip should be firm as the soapy water is slippery

After Soapy Wash, give him a Clean Water Bath

Now change the water to wash off the soapMaintain the temperature of waterWhen the bath is over just lift the baby up above the tub

Wrap a Towel Around

You can wrap a soft towel around the babyLie your baby comfortably in that towelWipe out the waterClean his genital area and skin fold area with small wipes

Baby Bath is DoneNow place the baby in a clean and dry sheetYou can sprinkle talcum baby powder under his arm and nappy areaUse cotton clothes as his first body hugging clothesBaby brush should be used to brush his hairNow baby is ready to have sweet dreams

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