Every baby perceives bathing differently. Someone is frightened, others, on the contrary, are cheerful and playful. You can organize the process in a small bath or large bath. This is a matter of taste, the main thing is to have a positive attitude and confidence in your own actions.
It is necessary
- - bath;
- - towel;
- - bathing agent;
- - potassium permanganate or herbal decoctions.
Instructions
Step 1
Smile and talk to your baby as you prepare for and during bathing. Wash the baby after feeding, it is better to wait about 20 minutes. In the first month of life, add potassium permanganate, decoctions of herbs (string, chamomile) to the bath. They relieve skin irritation and inflammation well.
Step 2
You can add decoctions of hops, sage, pine needles. First, prepare a strong infusion, strain it and only then add it to the bathing water. You cannot pour potassium permanganate in the form of crystals into the water, they may not completely dissolve and cause a burn to the baby. Make the solution in advance, put it in the refrigerator and use it as needed.
Step 3
Bathe your child daily, use special shampoos and complex washing products 1-2 times a week, the rest of the time, plain water is enough. While the baby is not actively moving, bathe him in a special baby bath. Before the procedure, wash it with soap and water, then pour over it with boiling water. Support your baby's head by yourself or use a headrest.
Step 4
Boil bathing water in the first weeks of your baby's life, then you can use regular tap water. If the water is hard, add a little starch. To do this, dilute 100-150 grams of the mixture with warm water and stir, add to the bath.
Step 5
Wash your hands with soap and water, check the temperature of the water in the bathroom. For the first bathing, it should be 36-37 degrees Celsius, if the baby is premature - 38. Gently wash the baby's neck, body, head, tilt it back so that water and soap do not run down on the face. Place the baby with your belly on your hand and wash from behind. Up to 6 months, babies are washed by hand; after 6 months, you can use a pre-boiled cloth or sponge.
Step 6
Take your baby out of the bath. Prepare water in advance (1-2 degrees cooler) and pour over the crumbs from a jug. Cover with a large soft towel. Boil water and wash your child's face. Dry your baby and place him on a flat surface with a pre-laid diaper. Examine all skin folds, lubricate them if necessary. Be sure to wipe his ears so that no water remains in them.
Step 7
Prepare everything you need in advance. To bathe a newborn, you will need a bath or a large bath, water, a ladle, cream or powder, clean clothes, decoctions of herbs. Do not bathe your baby if he is crying.
Step 8
Dip the baby into the bath in the diaper so that he is not frightened, moreover, it is easier to hold the soapy baby this way. Over time, you will be able to establish joint bathing.
