BABY BATHING                      
                      
 

Dear new mother, do not give a full bath to your baby in the first week. Wait till the umbilical cord has fallen. You can do warm water sponging followed by quick drying and clothing. You can bath your baby daily in summer and hot, rainy season. However, in winters twice a week bathing is enough, either in a pre warmed room or a sunlit corner in afternoon where there are no air currents. But even in winters wash their hands and face at least twice a day, and keep the nappy area clean. In summer and rainy season you should specially clean areas where there is less air exposure and more sweat deposition like skin folds around neck, groin area, between hips on daily basis.

       Baby Bath Tub                   

Baby bathing

You should not use any specially labeled “baby” soaps and “baby” shampoos. Use any good non scented soap .There is no need to apply powders .Powders may even harm your baby by causing allergies and even lung disease. At the most you can use it on the moist creases of skin like nappy area.

Some Facts about Baby Bath

·         Newborns enjoy bath time, but many don't, and it can sometimes be stressful.

·         Bath time should be fun so if you are feeling stressed take a few minutes to relax before you begin.

·         The room should be kept warm at so the baby doesn't get too cold between changes. Babies can lose heat very quickly, especially if they are wet.

·         The bath should be warm, not hot. Test the water with your hand or wrist before putting the baby in the bath.

·         Never leave your baby alone in the bath or on a changing table.

·         Many babies enjoy bath time but some don't, so you may like to wash only parts of their body at once instead of a full bath.

·         A sponge bath for newborns may be easier in the first few weeks.

·        Get everything you need ready before putting the baby in the bath because this will make it easier.

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Chapters of A-Z Bay Care

1. Prepration for Baby's Arrival
2. Common Problems of the New     Born
3. Danger Signs in the New Born
4. How Frequently Your Baby     Should Go for Check Up
5. Does Your Baby Need Vitamins     & Supplements
6. Where Should Your Baby Sleep
7. How to Ensure Baby's Safe Sleep
8. Burping Your Baby
9. Which Oil, Soap & Shampoo      Should I Use?
10. Baby Massage
11. Baby Bathing
12. Using Nappies
13. Your Baby's Vaccination
14. Growth of Your Baby
15. Introduction of Semi- Solid       Foods
16. Dental Care of YOur Baby
17. FAQ on Baby Care
18. Successful Breast Feeding
19. Expressed Breast Milk
20. Using A Breast Pump
21. When Giving Breast Milk is Not       Possible
22. How to Make YOur Home       Safe for Babies
23. Is Your Older Child Jealous of       Baby?

24. Developmental Milestones