HOW TO FACE THE BABY'S FIRST BATH, THE KEY IS IN THE PREPARATION

There are many doubts and fears that assault rookie parents when they have to bathe the baby for the first time. It is normal to feel fearful and insecure. Wondering how to hold it and what precautions to take. What is the ideal water temperature, how to put the baby in the bathtub or when to take it out. Quiet, they are normal doubts. The key is to have everything ready.

What is needed for the baby's bath?

Before bathing our baby It is important to have everything at hand and well organized, to feel more secure.

This is all you'll need:

Neutral gel and baby shampoo (the latter is optional as long as the baby is bald).
Baby moisturizing oil for water or moisturizing lotion for later.
Bath thermometer (optional).
An extra soft sponge (optional)
Cotton towel or bath layer.
Comb or brush
Diapers
Clean cotton gauze.
Clean clothes.
A suitable bathtub

The bathtub you use will be key so that your baby's first bath is a comfortable and pleasant experience for both of you. The Cuddle & Bubble bathtub It will facilitate your baby's bath by allowing you have everything at hand thanks to its organizer.

In addition, your jar and container with aeration for sponge or wet toys and your removable slide tray, will make you not have to separate a single moment of your baby during the bath.

The baby's bath, step by step

When you have all the necessary material gathered and prepared, wash your hands and close the door and window of the room where you go to bathe your baby to Avoid the currents.

Then follow, step by step, this decalogue:

Check the room temperature of the bathroom: the ideal temperature for newborns and babies is between 23 and 25ºC.
Make sure the bathtub is clean and fill it with warm water. Water must be at body temperature, that is, between 35 and 37 ° C. Insert the elbow or the inside of the wrist to check that the temperature is appropriate. If you are not sure, you can always use a bath thermometer to check it.
You can take some oil droplets body or almond for babies in the water, to hydrate and care for your skin.
Undress your baby and clean her diaper area before immersing it in clean water.
Hold the baby with your right arm, so that the inside of the elbow holds its head and your hands reach to touch your ass. Tilt it over the tub and, with your left hand, wash your head with a minimum amount of shampoo or gel. Rinse well.
Once the head is cleared, Wash the rest of your body. Always make sure with one hand that your head is out of the water, while using the other to wash it.
It is important not stop smiling and talking while you bathe him. Your baby recognizes your voice already from the womb. Talking to him gently will make him feel calm and secure.
With or without sponge, wash, rinse, and dry Always from top to bottom. First the chest, the arms, the hands and then the legs and feet.
Once it is completely clean and well rinsed, gently lift the baby and wrap it in a towel or shower coat. While wrapped in it, gently clean your face, your ears and the folds of your skin with the tip of a gauze of cotton slightly moistened with water or physiological serum.
Dry it well Y wrap it for heat. Never rub it sharply. Dry it carefully, lightly and gently tapping it with the towel. Now you have to start dressing him from top to bottom so he doesn't lose heat.

For many babies, changing clothes is not pleasant at all. A high changer and comfortable will make the experience more comfortable for both. Cuddle & Bubble is a bathtub changing table It offers the advantage of being 2 by 1. Bathtub with organizer on one side and changing table on the other.

Folds quickly and easily with a simple movement to not occupy space and its design is designed to adapt to Any type of home.

Umbilical Cord Care

Before dressing your baby, it is important that you check the status of your umbilical cord and the navel area. Traditionally, this area used to be disinfected with a few drops of 70ºC alcohol and subsequently wrapped with a clean gauze.

At present, more and more experts advise not throw anything in this area, since it is enough to keep it clean and dry so that it heals on its own. Of course: if the navel suppurates, has a reddish color or emits a bad smell, go to the pediatrician with the baby.

Important tips for bathing a newborn

There are some special care that you should always keep in mind during your baby's bath:

Never leave alone to your baby during the bath.
The bathtub height It should be appropriate to the height of the person who is bathing the baby, so that the back does not suffer.
Lava and always sterilize the bathtub before and after use.
It is important dry all the folds of the baby's skin, especially those under the chin, behind the ears and in the diaper area.
Take advantage of bath time to check the baby and thus monitor the appearance of rashes, inflammations and redness in the skin or milk crust on the head.
Don't be discouraged if your baby cries a lot during his first baths. You will get used to it thanks to the routine. And with the right environmental conditions, you will enjoy this moment.
Bathe him Always at the same time of day. Habits and routines are basic to the well-being and emotional balance of your baby. If you notice that your baby relaxes the bath, bathe him at night, just before bedtime and when he has already had dinner. This will help you induce sleep and also prevent him from falling asleep before eating. If, on the contrary, your baby is excited by water, it is best to bathe her in the morning.
You can bathe a newborn from day one, but According to experts it is not advisable to bathe a baby every day. This habit acquired by habit is harmful to the ultra sensitive skin of babies. It is best to bathe them 2 or 3 times a week until they begin to crawl.

The baby's bath is a special and relaxing moment. Newborn babies can become familiar with the bathroom since the first day. In fact, they love water! It is logical, as it reminds them of the environment in which they developed within the mother's womb for 9 months.

Bath time is a unique opportunity to get your little one to have a sense of well-being. Immersing you in warm water will relax you and your touch will make you feel satisfied and happy. Your arms will give you all the confidence and security you need. Take the opportunity to establish a very special contact, which reinforces your emotional bond.