Previously, apart from soap and towels, there were no special accessories for bathing a child. But now there are many devices that allow you to carry out this procedure easily and without tears. Not all young parents know what it takes to bathe a newborn baby.
The main rule when bathing is to always be with the baby. You can’t leave him alone for a second. It is unacceptable to go from room to room if something is forgotten before the procedure. A helpless baby needs very little water to choke, so you just can’t leave him. It is necessary to prepare in advance everything that may be needed.
What accessories will be useful?
There are many different items, but initially you need to buy a baby bath for bathing. In the first bath of the child and the next few months, a special container will be required. An adult bath is not suitable for this. But you can also use the basin to bathe the baby.
In a small a bath it is easier to control the temperature of the water. Secondly, the bath or basin is easier to disinfect correctly. Thirdly, the small size and weight allow you to reach other necessary items.
There are a large number of baby baths for sale. They are classic, folding, and inflatable. The design of such a container should be as simple as possible: the presence of various protrusions and depressions makes washing difficult.
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Hammock for baby bathing
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Often, bathing the baby has to be carried out by the mother herself, but do not be in despair: manufacturers have come up with many devices to facilitate this procedure. One of these products is a hammock for bathing a child. It stretches over the sides and allows you to wash the baby, without holding it with your hands. A rug has a similar function, but it fits on the bottom.
Slide and bath mat
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Many parents buy such a device as an anatomical slide. It is attached to the bath and allows mom to free her hands. Slides can be made from a variety of materials, but plastic is the most popular. Often they are equipped with additional special belts to fix the baby in the desired position.
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A rubber mat is placed at the bottom of the bath. It prevents the baby from sliding and partially covers the bottom from dirt. Caring for both accessories is easy: they are simply rinsed with water.
The slide is considered more reliable than a hammock: children grow out of a hammock very quickly.
Anatomic bath
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An alternative to a slide, a hammock, a rug can be special baths with a built-in slide. They accurately follow the contours of the baby’s body, but they can be used only in the first few months. Then the child will want to play and splash, and such a bath will seem uncomfortable to him.
Baby bath chair
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At the age of six months, children can already sit on their own without the support of their parents. At this time, you can buy a chair for bathing a child. This is a very convenient device that can be used not only in a baby bath, but also in a regular bath. This chair has special holes for the legs. The product itself is usuaaly made in bright colors. For example, in the form of an animal from your favorite cartoons. Thanks to such accessories, bathing turns into an exciting game.
Bath water temperature
Baby Bath Thermometer
In the first months of a baby’s life, parents should provide a constant comfortable water temperature, which should be the same as the temperature of the human body. At such a young age, babies do not accept any other temperature.
To monitor water levels, parents used to use their own elbow as the most sensitive part. But now there are thermometers for this. Of course, we are not talking about ordinary thermometers, which are too fragile for such a task.
There are many thermometers in the form of toys on sale. They could be dropped, bumped etc. For example, you can buy a product in the form of a beautiful starfish or other toy. As a rule, such devices are equipped with a digital scale on which the temperature is indicated.
Bathing gel and oil
Up to 6 months, the baby’s skin is very delicate, so it is strongly not recommended to use ordinary soap. Its composition may cause irritation. In addition, getting a minimal amount of ordinary soap into the eyes and nose of the baby will certainly lead to severe tears. Fortunately, there are special baby oils and bath gels.
You need to bathe a newborn every day, but even the advertised baby soap is not suitable for daily use. Experts recommend using it no more than twice a week.
On other days, it is advised to use special oils and gels based on decoctions of herbs, such as calendula. The extract from this medicinal plant will take care of the health and cleanliness of the skin.
The composition of the oil also includes extracts of other herbs (motherwort, aloe, etc.).
Despite such benefits for the skin, no more than 2-3 caps of the product should be poured into the entire baby bath. And at the very first water procedure, one cap will be enough.
Washcloths
In the first few months, when bathing, it is not recommended to use any washcloths. Next, you can use a soft cloth. A large number of special mittens for washing the baby are produced. These mittens are made in the form of funny animals, so the child perceives bathing as a fun game.
Bathing a child without tears
The first bath is a responsible event for the mother, which makes her worry. But there is nothing difficult in this procedure. The main thing is to be patient and have the necessary accessories. For example, a device such as a slide or a hammock allows you to free your hands.
The whole process takes no more than 7-10 minutes. At this time, you need to gently rinse each skin fold of the child. Shampoo and soap are not recommended to be used more than once a week. In the first 2-3 months, ordinary warm water is enough.
In the first six months of life, the baby is bathed daily. This allows you to wash off all dangerous bacteria from the skin, reduce the risk of diaper rash. After six months, the baby is washed 2-3 times a week. With experience, the bathing procedure will cease to be difficult and will turn into a favorite exciting game.
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