Tactile contact with a parent is very important, especially in the first year of a child's life. Through touch, a psychological connection is established - the child feels the care, attention, protection of the parents. Therefore, joint bathing with the baby is useful, the main thing is to follow some rules.
Instructions
Step 1
It is better to start swimming with your child not from birth, but when he is about 2 months old. During this time, you will already learn how to deftly and confidently handle him, since during bathing, the child must be supported gently but firmly. When bathing together, you will need help - dad or grandmother should give you the child, and after bathing, take him and wrap him in a towel so that you can calmly get out, dry off and get dressed. You can be an assistant yourself if the child is swimming with dad.
Step 2
An adult must shower for hygienic purposes before bathing together. It is also necessary to thoroughly wash the bath. Bathing water should be of medium temperature, according to the recommendations of pediatricians, the water temperature should always be constant - 37 ° C. In order not to be mistaken, buy a water thermometer at the pharmacy - there are many beautiful and safe thermometers on sale now.
Step 3
When bathing, make sure that the child does not play with the faucets, as if you do not have a safe faucet that limits the supply of hot water, then turning off the faucet can cause serious burns to the child. After all, just a couple of seconds of contact with hot water is enough to burn the delicate skin of a baby.
Step 4
Don't pour too much water into the bath. It should be higher than the waist of the child if he is sitting. For convenience and safety, a dedicated bathing seat can be used. Place a non-slip rubber mat on the bottom. Do not allow your child to stand up while bathing; he may lose balance, fall and be injured.
Step 5
Have a swim together about once a week. Use a little fragrance-free, pH neutral wash for your baby.
Step 6
After bathing, hold the baby in a towel for 5-7 minutes so that he does not freeze. Then you can unfold it, wipe it dry, if necessary, lubricate the skin with baby oil or cream and put it in clean clothes.
