What we need for baby bath?

The baby bath is a great opportunity for your child to convey feelings of well being. Being immersed in warm water relaxes and pleases the baby and this must be done every day the same time, such as before going to bed to enjoy a good night sleep. You should take this time to establish a special contact with him, that will strengthen your bond.

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What we need for baby bath?
It is important to have everything ready, with good organization you will feel more secure. To do this, nothing better than gathering and you have everything you need: soap and baby shampoo, cotton towels, comb or brush, clean clothes, diapers, a bath thermometer, and a sponge.

Tips for Baby Bath

• Make sure the ambient temperature is warm bathroom and ranges among 23 and 25 º C.
• Never be left baby alone in the bath.
• Always wash the tub before and after use.
• You must essure that the water temperature is adequate, because babies may get cold quickly.
• With or without sponge, washed, rinsed, and dried upside down. First the chest, arms, hands and then, legs and feet.
• Turn baby carefully to wash his back and buttocks.
• Dry it well, and wrap for warmth.
• Once totally clean and well rinsed, gently lifted the baby and wrap it up in a towel.
• It is important to dry all the folds of the baby's skin, especially those found under the chin, behind the ears and the diaper area.
• It is advisable not to use powders or colonies, especially the first few months.
• It is important not to smile and talk during the time that.
• The height of the bath must be appropriate to the stature of the person who is bathing the baby, to not suffer back.

Soaps, shampoo and liquid may dry your baby's skin and may cause irritation, it is best used in moderation. They can also cause irritation of the urethra, that can cause urinary tract infections. So to prevent your baby is sitting too long in water full of potentially irritating soap.

We hope these tips will be of assistance and that the baby's bath time, can become a pleasant time for both.