Baby Bath: The bath shall follow once massage is over. Bath gives the baby a new energy and when the baby sleeps after the bath, it is pretty relaxing. Until the umbilical cord is not detached it is advised to give the sponge bath. After that even a baby bath tub can be bought, one shall choose a bathtub which doesn’t have chances of slipping. The temperature of the water can be Luke warm, mild soap to be used and shampoo to be used as the babies/infants tend to sweat more on their head than body.
Few point to remember:
- · Mild baby soap and shampoo should be used for baby bath.
- · Basic preparations before taking the baby for bath includes: Keep the towel and clean clothes ready for baby to wear after bath. The fan should be off in the room or place where baby is has to go after bath. Baby diaper and cream or lotion should be ready so that when baby comes after bath immediately she is given a warm wrap.
- · Make baby comfortable in the bath tub and give firm support to her.
- · The temperature of the water should be Luke warm, for testing dip your elbow into the water. The water should neither be cold nor hot.
- · Do not apply soap directly to the baby skin, make some lather and apply to baby gently.
- · Rub all the body parts of the baby , especially in between fingers of hands and legs, underarms, private parts.
- · Do not flow the water directly on baby’s head , keep your hand in between and let the water flow.
Happy Bathing!
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