Baby Bathing And Baby Body Care
For new parents, bathing your baby for the first time can be very scary. Babies have delicate skin that needs to be cared for properly, in order to avoid dry, itchy skin and other problems babies are sensitive to. Read below for the best way to bathe a baby and excellent skin care tips to ensure a healthy, happy baby.
For the newborn baby that still has the umbilical cord attached, bathing is a bit trickier than bathing babies who are slightly older. These babies do not like to get cold, and get cold very quickly. Before undressing the baby, make sure to have everything ready – the water, washcloth, towel, soap and maybe a pacifier. Undress the baby and wrap him or her in the towel. Uncover one area at a time, as that part is being washed. Hold the baby while washing his or her hair.
Moisturizing baby’s skin is also important. Use only products that are approved for baby, as these products tend to be more hypo-allergenic. Fragrance is a personal preference. For parents who don’t particularly like the smell of certain lotions, try another lotion, making sure not to exclude the generic or store brands. Pay attention to the diaper area on baby. It’s not a bad idea to keep some sort of moisture protection on the diaper area, especially at night, to avoid a rash.
Bathing baby can be scary, but it doesn’t have to be. Take the time to relax and then bathe baby when he or she is relaxed. New babies don’t need to be bathed every day, and soap is not needed during every bath as it tends to dry out the skin. Make bath time a relaxing experience and baby will eventually learn to love it.
