OK, first of all, you must know that newborns only need two or three times a week of thorough bathing. Other than that, all you have to do is completely clean her after feedings and dont forget also the diaper section when you change her diaper. If you bath your baby more frequent, it will only cause rashes and damages to her skin. Remember also that as long as the leftover of the umbilical cord remains intact, you should only bath your newborn with sponge. When should you bath your baby? Well, basically you can do it any time of the day, but if you want her to sleep better, you might want to bath your newborn just before bedtime. Prepare all of the bathing equipments you might need before you start your baby shower and place them near you. Things like towels, blankets, diapers and clothes should be ready. Of course dont forget to have wash-clothes and those cleaning stuffs close to you. You dont want to rush for those items in the middle of the bathing process! This is vital, because you must not leave your baby neglected even for a glance. You should always at least one hand on your newborn. When is your baby ready for a tub bath? Well, after sponge baths (that means after the umbilical cord leftover is healed), you can bath your baby in a sink, or a plastic tub lined with a clean towel. If your newborns been circumcised, then you should wait until it heals, then a tub bath is OK for her. Finally, here are some extra points you should consider during your baby shower: o Make sure the room where you bath your newborn is free from wind breeze. o Make sure the bath water is warm. Not too hot, nor too cold. Feel the water first with the inside of your wrist. o Wrap your baby in a towel instantly after pulling her out of the water, so she wont slip from you. Have a merry baby shower! |
