During the first 6 months, it is recommended to bathe children daily, in the summer even 2 times a day. The ideal time is before bed and one of the evening feedings. Water treatments in warm water soothe. Bathing a newborn in a large bathtub can be done right away, but it will take some skill. Of course, the bathtub must be thoroughly cleaned with baking soda or baby soap. To make bathing comfortable and pleasant for your child, follow these simple rules.
Necessary
soda or baby soap, potassium permanganate, soft towel
Instructions
Step 1
The water should be warm (36 to 38 degrees). You do not need to boil water. To prevent the air in the bathroom from being too humid, pour cold water first, and then add hot water, stirring to distribute the heat evenly. The temperature of the water is measured with a special water thermometer, and if it is not there, then you can use the old "grandmother's" method: lower the elbow of the hand into the water.
Step 2
Better to leave the bathroom door ajar. This is done so that the air temperature in the bathing room is about the same as in the rest of the rooms. Then the transition after from the bathroom to others will be soft.
Step 3
Do not forget about your own hygiene: wash your hands with soap, remove jewelry.
Step 4
Better to bathe the baby together. One will support, the other will wash. If there are no assistants, then you can use a special device for bathing children - a hammock. But don't leave your baby unattended in the bathtub even for a second.
Step 5
Until the umbilical wound has healed, add a solution of potassium permanganate to the water (the water should be slightly pink).
Step 6
Lower the baby into the water carefully so as not to scare him. Hold the child correctly: grasp the shoulder farthest from you with one hand or hold it in the armpit, hold the back of the child's head with your wrists. This is a kind of insurance for the baby. Gently wash any wrinkles on the baby's body.
Step 7
It is better to wash your hair last. Tilt the baby's head back slightly, holding it with your palm, gently lather with baby soap or baby shampoo. Rinse off with some water from face to back of head. You can pour clean water from the back of the head to the forehead to teach the baby to hold his breath. It is better if at the same time you talk to the child, warning him that you will water his face. For example, "one, two, dive!"
Step 8
The bathing is over. Wrap the baby with the head in a towel, blot it and take it to the room. Wrap in a dry towel.
Step 9
Treat the umbilical wound, and lubricate the baby's skin with natural baby oil or cream. If the room is cool, dress your child in soft clothing. The baby's body keeps the temperature for 15 minutes, then the heat is lost and the baby will freeze. Therefore, all procedures are best done during this time.
Step 10
Feed the baby and put him to bed. Sleep will be calm and pleasant.
