Babies are capable of making a mess.bath-time is a common event in your house.Before you bathe your baby, it's a good idea to learn how to do it safely.Learning how to bathe your baby correctly will help keep them clean, save time, and make bath-time as safe as possible.
Step 1: Do you think your baby needs a bath?
Babies don't need to bath everyday.Take a few minutes to determine if your baby needs a bath that day.Babies under two to three weeks old should only have sponge baths.Once the stump has healed, you can give a tub bath.Only bathe your baby two or three times a week.Dry skin can be caused by bathing your baby too often.
Step 2: There are different types of bath tub.
There are many types of bathtubs for babies.The tubs have different shapes and safety mechanisms in mind that will make bath-time safe and enjoyable for your child.There are stand-alone plastic tub that are designed for babies, so review the following styles to find one that is right for you.Most surfaces will hold the tub in place with a textured bottom.A sling or hammock may be used in other baby baths to hold the baby over the tub.A plastic basin or inflatable tub can be used inside a larger bathtub.
Step 3: The tub should be in a safe place.
You need to make sure the baby bathtub is used in a safe place after you have selected it.The bathtub should be placed on a sturdy surface and low to the ground.Make sure the tub doesn't move during the bath and that it has both water and your baby in it.The tub should not be placed near any areas where it could fall.Don't allow the tub to shift during the bath if the surface is safe.You can have full control over your baby in the tub.
Step 4: Pick out your items.
It is a good idea to fully prepare for your baby's bath before you start.Doing this will allow you to focus on the task, make it easier on both of you, and help make bath time safe and easy.To make sure you have the basics covered, take a look at the following list.There is a bath tub or bathing space.A cloth.A cup to wash your baby.The baby should be washed with towels after the bath.Change into clean clothes and diaper.
Step 5: The water's temperature should be safe.
Babies are sensitive to both heat and cold.You will need to make sure that your baby's bath water is the right temperature.Do not use hot water if the water is safe for your baby.The water in the bath should be warm.If you want to eliminate cold or hot areas, mix the water.The water should be tested with your wrist or elbow.The temperature should be 37c/98.6f or 38c/100.4f.Make sure the room temperature is comfortable.
Step 6: Put the right amount of water in it.
The process of bathing your baby can be dangerous.There is a danger to your child from too much water.Since this is the case, you need to make sure the bath has enough water.The bath should only be filled with 2” or 5 cm of water for newborns and very young babies.When seated, older babies and children can have the bath filled up to their waist level.The baby should not be left in the bath with the water running.Don't leave your baby alone in the bath.
Step 7: The baby should be in the tub.
Introducing your baby to the water is the first step in bathing them.Take your time and let your baby get used to it.Place one hand under the baby's bottom when you are lowering them into the bath.Place your other hand under the baby's head.This might alarm them if you put your baby in the water too quickly.
Step 8: At all times, keep a hand on your baby.
During bath-time, you will need to keep at least one hand on your baby.Taking both your hands off can endanger your baby.Always keep your child's safety in mind and never take a chance.Keep one hand on the baby's neck or head.You can wash your baby with your hand.
Step 9: Start washing your baby.
You can begin to bathe your baby once they are in the water.The child's hair and head will be washed first, followed by the rest of the body.When cleaning your baby during their bath, keep in mind the following tips: Start by washing the baby's head or face.Sometimes you won't need to wash their hair.The water should be poured over the baby's body to keep them warm.You should move down the rest of the body.Try to clean between skin folds.Carefully wash your baby.To keep rinse-water out of the baby's eyes, try cupping your hand.Last, wash your baby's diaper area.
Step 10: Don't leave your baby behind.
Do not leave your baby unattended in the bath.Doing so puts them in danger.It takes 3 cm or 1 inch of water for a baby to drown and they won't always give obvious signs that they are in trouble.
Step 11: Take your baby out of the tub.
After your child is clean, you can take them out of the tub.As you remove them from the water and dry them off, make sure you have a good grip on them.Pick your baby up with both hands, place one under their head and the other under the bottom of their body.Wrap them in a towel.Before dressing them again, dry them off.Make sure you dry off the skin folds.
Step 12: The tub has to be cleaned.
You will want to clean the tub after your baby is dried off.The tub can accumulate soap and other substances that can make the tub dirty, even if you just washed your baby.The baby tub should be cleaned after every bath in order to keep it clean.The baby bath can be cleaned with soap and water.If left on the bath, harsh cleaning chemicals may come in contact with your baby.