Things To Know To Give Bath To Your Infants

Its very difficult to give bath to your infants without guidance. So I hope these tips will help all the moms to give bath to their infants. Its good to know about things attend them. My kid (Abhi) loves water and having bath.

Gather all of the supplies you will need and place them within arms' reach of where you will be bathing your baby.

• Adjust the temperature of the room you will be bathing baby in to make sure it is warm enough to comfortably accommodate a bare baby (around 75 degrees).
• Fill the infant tub with no more than 2 inches of warm water.
• Test the temperature of the water with your elbow, wrist or thermometer to ensure that it is only warm and not hot. The water should be no more than 100 degrees.
• Some infant tubs even come equipped with a special built-in thermometer that indicates if the water to too cold or too hot for your little one.
• Some infant tubs even come equipped with a special built-in thermometer that indicates if the water to too cold or too hot for your little one.
• Undress your baby and gently set him in the tub while making sure to keep him in a partially reclined position. You can purchase a bath sling to help keep baby positioned correctly.
• Keep one hand on your baby at all times. With your free hand, wet a soft washcloth or sponge and begin gently cleaning your baby. It's best to start with the "cleanest" parts first and save the diaper areas for last.
• Gently dab each area with the washcloth, instead of rubbing, which can irritate baby's sensitive skin. As you move to different areas of the baby, try to use a different spot on the washcloth on each part.
• Don't forget to pay special attention to the folds in baby's legs, arms and neck. These areas tend to build up "gunk" rather quickly so it is important to thoroughly them.
• Turn baby over on your arm to wash her backside. Be extra careful; a wet baby is a slippery baby.
• Use a second washcloth for rinsing your baby. Try rinsing each spot immediately after it has been cleaned, if you are using a mild soap and make sure to rinse completely clean.
• Washing your baby's hair, or scalp if he's a baldy, should be limited to once or twice a week. Use only a mild baby shampoo and rinse thoroughly.
• Remove baby from the tub carefully with both hands and immediately wrap in a dry towel or terry cloth infant robe. Pat her dry, don't rub, and redress her immediately.