HOW TO BATH A BABY

tips on how to bath a baby

Your baby's presence just for the first time, then the process of bathing the baby would be fun and scary for you.
How not, the tiny helpless creature that was so weak, so you should be extra careful. Well, that's what this time you can listen to, what equipment you need to prepare before starting the process of bathing the baby.

Baby Shower Supplies Should You Prepare


1. Pillows and Towels
If you just want to wipe your baby, then the use of pillows and towels will greatly assist this process, let alone hand you've got to constantly holding the baby. Put a pillow wrapped in a towel and lay your baby on it. Do not forget, this activity should you do in a closed room, so that your baby is not cold.
2. Baby bath
Before you bring your baby a bath, make sure the baby bath is available and ready to use. You can line the bottom with a towel or a sponge, so that your baby feel more comfortable and safe. The use of the bath is usually for babies who are rather large.
3. Cloth washcloths
You will also need a cloth washcloth or sponge baths for babies. Begin to take off his clothes one by one so that he is not cold. Wash your body from the neck down.
4. Cotton balls
Cotton balls are very helpful to clean the baby's eyes. Start cleaning from the inside of his eyes toward the outside. Use a different cotton ball for each eye.
5. Towel-capped
Towel dry the cap is good for your baby after a bath. Remember, do not rub the towel into the body, because then the skin may blister. Simply pat it dry.
6. Clean diaper
Before you would clothe him, provide clean diapers for her first.
7. Alcohol
If your baby's umbilical cord still attached, then you can use alcohol to keep it clean. However, should first check with your doctor whether or not the use of alcohol is permitted for your baby.
8. Baby skin products
A lot of controversy around the use of lotion and powder for babies. What is clear, avoid using products that use perfume, and avoid the use of talc powder, because it can cause respiratory problems in your baby.
9. Baby soap
The use of soap, can actually disrupt the stability of the pH of your baby's body. In fact, the pH of the body can help protect it from various germs. Well, any baby soap you choose, try to choose products that are fragrance free and hypoallergenic. The use of soap was not necessary every day ... just 1 time every week or even every 2 weeks, until your baby grows bigger and interact with more dirt.
10. Baby shampoo
Choose which does not make her eyes sore. Use a shampoo 1 or 2 times per week. The trick, drop 2 or 3 drops of shampoo on your baby's head, then rub your scalp slowly.
11. Nail clippers
After his bath, nails become very soft. So this is a good time to after finish nails.
12. A soft brush
To clean the crust or dirt in your baby's scalp, use a very soft brush. You can do it every day, after bathing.
Good luck!