Probably, all young parents were nervous when they were going to bathe their baby for the first time. After all, so many dangers lie in wait for the baby and his still inexperienced parents! In awkward hands, it seems that he can easily slip, fall and bump. The main thing is to be calm and attentive, and you will succeed.
Instructions
Step 1
Prepare everything you need for bathing and subsequent swaddling. Prepare a tub of water, place soap and a towel so that it is easy to take. If there is an assistant, then it is good, because one can hold the child, and the other can wash. Bring the baby in, supporting the head with your palm and undress him.
Step 2
Slowly lower the baby into warm water, supporting the back and head with your left hand (if you are right-handed). Some people think that it is best to put the baby's head on the elbow. This is not entirely true. In this position, it is convenient for him to lie. But washing is not convenient, especially if you do not have an assistant. The kid will be able to slip off the hand. It is better, having lowered it into the water, hold the neck and the back of the head with your hand, and support the ass with your right hand. You can hold it by the shoulder, resting the baby's head on your elbow. This is convenient when you have to carry out water treatments without assistance. Then you can wash it with your right free hand.
Step 3
With a lathered cloth, gauze or hand, thoroughly and gently wash the child's neck, chest, then stomach, arms, legs, then inguinal folds, armpits, back. Rinse all wrinkles carefully and thoroughly to prevent diaper rash.
Step 4
Wash the genitals of girls thoroughly, but without using soap - only with water and by hand. When washing the genitals of boys, soap is acceptable. It is necessary to carefully move the foreskin and wash well.
Step 5
When bathing, make sure that no water gets into your child's ears. The baby's head should be above the water. The baby's head is washed last. To do this, you need to fold it back a little and pour it with clean water prepared in advance. Wet it and apply some special baby shampoo that is hypoallergenic and non-tear-inducing. You can also lather with baby soap. Lather up with shampoo or soap, then rinse gently but thoroughly.
Step 6
Many children are afraid of bathing, especially at first. Therefore, all your movements should be very careful and smooth. This is especially important when shampooing, which many children do not like. Talk sweetly to your child during this so that he hears your calm voice and does not get intimidated.
Step 7
At the end of the bath, douse your child with water. If you do not have an assistant, then it is difficult, but possible. Take the baby in your arms, bend over the bathtub and gently douse the baby with water from the prepared jug. After that, wrap the baby in a towel or diaper.
