Having a baby is one of the most wonderful experiences any parent could have. However, because of the sensitive body and health condition of an infant, proper procedures of taking care of him should always be considered. This is especially true in giving a bath to a newborn baby.
What are the proper ways of bathing a newborn baby?
There are numerous considerations that should always be employed when bathing a baby. Here are some of the steps to ensure the safety of the child :
The number of times that a newborn baby has to receive a bath depends on his health condition. Daily baths are not necessary for babies who are not yet crawling. As long as you are able to adequately cleanse your infant during diaper change and after meals, you can keep him fresh without actually giving a bath. On the other hand, an ideal of two to three times a week for a bath can keep your baby fresh.
The factor in giving a bath is to have the right tools and things when you are about to give him a cleansing activity. You should always use gentle and mild substances for your newborn. Soaps and shampoos specifically for babies are widely available in the market. Also, utilities such as sponges and soft towels can be purchased.
The first step in bathing your baby is to gently wet him with clean and gently warmed water. You can start wetting the sponge and lather it on his toes, arms and torso. Giving a gentle lathering technique will open his skin pores to make way for a relaxing bath. Never submerged a newborn baby in water, as this may increase the risk of infection as well as drowning.
Next thing for you to do is to put a little bath soap (preferably liquid) on the sponge. Then, you can gently lather the soap suds on the parts of the body previously wet. This will help cleanse out dead skin cells and other skin components from birth.
Afterwards, you can then use another sponge and wet it with warm water. You can cleanse away the soap materials from the infant's body by squeezing out water from a drenched sponge and let the water wash away the suds. This is the gentlest way of removing soap suds from the baby's body. With regards to the head and hair, the same procedure may be followed. Most pediatricians recommend that the head to be the last to be cleansed as this part needs special attention. You should always be careful not to let soap or shampoo to get into the eyes for your baby.
For his face, you can use a damp soft cloth to remove any dirt or dust that has accumulated on his face. It is not advisable to wash a baby's face directly with water, especially for newborn ones. After the bathing process, you can wrap your infant with a clean soft cloth to let it absorb excess water. You can now cuddle and kiss yours with a healthy and refreshed body after giving him a bath.
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