Baby's first baths at home They may seem difficult to us, the baby may not like us or make us a mess ... It is a matter of practice and we may need help the first few days, but in the end, the baby's bath is almost always a pleasant moment that relaxes the baby.
Here we leave you some tips for preparing the baby's bath and that this is a pleasant experience for everyone, not only the moment of hygiene (which also matters) but a shared moment in which to know our baby a little more and he is safe and comfortable.
Before bathing, prepare everything you need. We cannot leave the child alone for a moment, so we must have everything ready to avoid having to leave the bathroom.
Do not forget, therefore, shampoo or gel, although remember that not all cosmetics are always suitable or necessary for your delicate skin.
Make sure that the room temperature is adequate, around 24 degrees when it is cold so that the baby does not cool down.
The water temperature should be around 34-37 degrees, we can take it with a thermometer but it is much simpler with the hand, that does not burn or be cold.
It is necessary to fill the bathtub a little more if it is cold, so that it covers more the baby (more or less until the chest). If it's hot, we can put less water in the tub.
Leave the towel or coat ready to wrap and dry the baby at your fingertips.
It is also convenient to have ready the clothes that we will put on, as well as the diaper and the protective cream for the culete.
If we can, better dress it in the same bathroom because the temperature is hot. If we are to leave the toilet, cover the baby well and have the other room also at a pleasant temperature.
If you like music at bath time, keep in mind that you have to put it on before you start, so you don't have to leave.
Remember also that you have to support the baby at all times with an arm behind the back and neck (keeping his head) and all the safety tips for the bathroom, to take into account when they are babies and also when they grow up ...
Be clear the essential preparations for baby bath time It will help us avoid risk and that the little one and we enjoy more of this special moment.
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