Your baby's first bath is a very special moment indeed, and there’s nothing quite as adorable as seeing your little baby giggling and splashing around in the bubbles.
Your baby's first bath is a very special moment indeed, and there’s nothing quite as adorable as seeing your little baby giggling and splashing around in the bubbles. While there’s no need to give your baby a bath in their first few days, you can if you like and going forward, you only really need to bathe your baby a few times a week.Start with a sponge bathstump falls off , you’ll need to keep this area clean and dry.
, this is also known as topping and tailing and is great for when it comes to keeping them clean between baths.You want your baby’s first bath water temperature to be comfortably warm, but definitely not hot. Run cold water first then add in the hot water, mixing well to ensure there aren’t any hot spots. The temperature you’re aiming for should be 37-38 degrees which is around body temperature.
If you’re not using a bath thermometer, the old wives’ trick of sticking your elbow in to test it should work – you use your elbow as your hand has thicker skin, so can cope with higher temperatures. If the water feels gently warm on your elbow, it should be ok for your baby.As your newborn adjusts to life outside of the womb, her skin starts to form a protective barrier called the acid mantle.
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