{"id":9238,"date":"2021-01-28T11:06:21","date_gmt":"2021-01-28T05:36:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.niniobaby.com\/?p=9238"},"modified":"2021-05-13T17:34:36","modified_gmt":"2021-05-13T12:04:36","slug":"a-step-by-step-guide-to-bathing-your-new-born","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.niniobaby.com\/staging\/blog\/a-step-by-step-guide-to-bathing-your-new-born","title":{"rendered":"A step-by-step guide to bathing your new-born"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Bath time is something that is a part of the daily routine since the time a baby is born. But\u00a0the question is \u2013 what is the safe way to go about it? You certainly don\u2019t want to hurt your\u00a0beloved\u00a0in\u00a0any\u00a0way,\u00a0so\u00a0let\u00a0us\u00a0guide\u00a0you\u00a0through.<\/p>\n

Doctors\u00a0generally\u00a0recommend\u00a0delaying\u00a0bathing\u00a0the\u00a0baby\u00a0for\u00a0the\u00a0first\u00a0few\u00a0days\u00a0to\u00a0prevent\u00a0washing\u00a0off\u00a0the\u00a0vernix\u00a0which\u00a0is\u00a0a\u00a0waxy\u00a0layer\u00a0on\u00a0your\u00a0baby\u2019s\u00a0body\u00a0to\u00a0shield\u00a0it\u00a0against\u00a0germs.\u00a0After\u00a0a\u00a0hospital\u00a0delivery,\u00a0nurses\u00a0generally\u00a0clean\u00a0the\u00a0amniotic\u00a0fluid\u00a0and\u00a0the\u00a0blood.\u00a0Once\u00a0you\u00a0arrive\u00a0home,\u00a0you\u00a0can\u00a0use\u00a0a\u00a0sponge\u00a0for\u00a0the\u00a0same.<\/p>\n

Wait for the umbilical cord to fall off before submerging your baby in shallow water and\u00a0giving it a nice bath. You can bathe your baby thrice a week during its first year. Though it\u00a0should serve well if you clean the genital area properly after changing every time, you can\u00a0also\u00a0bathe\u00a0your\u00a0baby\u00a0every\u00a0other\u00a0day.\u00a0Avoid\u00a0increasing\u00a0the\u00a0frequency\u00a0as\u00a0it\u00a0can\u00a0dry\u00a0out\u00a0your\u00a0baby\u2019s\u00a0skin.<\/p>\n

Now,\u00a0let\u2019s\u00a0make\u00a0bathing\u00a0your\u00a0baby\u00a0a\u00a0piece\u00a0of\u00a0cake\u00a0with\u00a0the\u00a0help\u00a0of\u00a0this\u00a0step-by-step\u00a0guide.<\/p>\n

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  1. Giving a sponge bath<\/li>\n
  2. Bathing in a bathtub<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    1.Giving\u00a0a\u00a0sponge\u00a0bath\u00a0<\/b><\/strong><\/h2>\n

    At least till the umbilical cord falls off, this is the safest option. If you have a baby boy who has undergone circumcision, giving a sponge bath is a fantastic idea to give that area some time to heal. Babies tend to be messy, and if you want to clean only a part of their body without\u00a0getting\u00a0it\u00a0soaking\u00a0wet,\u00a0a\u00a0good\u00a0sponge\u00a0will\u00a0come\u00a0to\u00a0your\u00a0rescue.<\/p>\n

    Here\u2019s\u00a0a\u00a0list\u00a0of\u00a0the\u00a0supplies\u00a0you\u00a0must\u00a0have\u00a0within\u00a0easy\u00a0reach,\u00a0besides\u00a0a\u00a0warm\u00a0room\u00a0to\u00a0have\u00a0a\u00a0comfortable\u00a0experience\u00a0\u2013<\/p>\n

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    • padding\u00a0for\u00a0hard\u00a0surfaces,\u00a0such\u00a0as\u00a0a\u00a0blanket\u00a0or\u00a0towel<\/li>\n
    • a\u00a0bowl\u00a0of\u00a0warm,\u00a0not\u00a0hot,\u00a0water<\/li>\n
    • washcloth<\/li>\n
    • mild\u00a0baby\u00a0soap<\/li>\n
    • clean\u00a0diaper<\/li>\n
    • baby\u00a0towel<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      The\u00a0process<\/p>\n

      Step\u00a01\u00a0<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

      Ensure that the room is warm enough (say, around 24 degree Celsius) before removing your baby\u2019s\u00a0clothes\u00a0and\u00a0wrapping\u00a0it\u00a0in\u00a0a\u00a0towel.<\/p>\n

      Step\u00a02\u00a0<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

      Lay\u00a0your\u00a0baby\u00a0on\u00a0a\u00a0flat\u00a0surface.\u00a0Alternatively,\u00a0you\u00a0can\u00a0also\u00a0keep\u00a0your\u00a0baby\u00a0off\u00a0the\u00a0ground.\u00a0Your\u00a0hand\u00a0should\u00a0support\u00a0your\u00a0baby\u00a0at\u00a0all\u00a0times\u00a0to\u00a0prevent\u00a0it\u00a0from\u00a0falling.<\/p>\n

      Step\u00a03\u00a0<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

      Unwrap\u00a0the\u00a0towel\u00a0gradually\u00a0exposing\u00a0only\u00a0the\u00a0area\u00a0that\u00a0you\u00a0are\u00a0washing.<\/p>\n

      Step\u00a04\u00a0<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

      Clean your baby\u2019s face with a clean cloth dipped in warm water. Don\u2019t use body wash or soap as it can get into your baby\u2019s eyes or mouth. Starting from the top of the head, clean\u00a0the outer ears, chin, neck folds, and eyes.<\/p>\n

      Step\u00a05\u00a0<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

      Now,\u00a0add\u00a0some\u00a0soap\u00a0to\u00a0the\u00a0water\u00a0and\u00a0dip\u00a0the\u00a0warm\u00a0cloth\u00a0in\u00a0it.<\/p>\n

      Step\u00a06\u00a0<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

      Use the soapy water to clean the rest of the body. Pay special attention to the underarms and\u00a0the genital area. However, avoid cleaning the penis if your baby has undergone circumcision\u00a0to\u00a0keep\u00a0the\u00a0wound\u00a0dry.<\/p>\n

      Step\u00a07\u00a0<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

      You\u00a0are\u00a0all\u00a0done!\u00a0Dry\u00a0your\u00a0baby\u00a0with\u00a0a\u00a0clean\u00a0towel\u00a0and\u00a0put\u00a0on\u00a0a\u00a0clean\u00a0diaper.<\/p>\n

      Check\u00a0out\u00a0this\u00a0100%\u00a0organic\u00a0cotton\u00a0hooded\u00a0towel\u00a0by\u00a0Ninio\u00a0for\u00a0that\u00a0extra\u00a0care.\u00a0Keep\u00a0your\u00a0baby\u2019s\u00a0head\u00a0dry\u00a0with\u00a0a\u00a0hooded\u00a0towel\u00a0that\u00a0is\u00a0well\u00a0suited\u00a0to\u00a0the\u00a0sensitive\u00a0skin\u00a0of\u00a0your\u00a0baby.<\/p>\n

      2.Bathing in a bathtub<\/b><\/strong><\/h2>\n

      After\u00a0the\u00a0umbilical\u00a0cord\u00a0falls\u00a0off,\u00a0you\u00a0can\u00a0safely\u00a0bathe\u00a0your\u00a0baby\u00a0in\u00a0a\u00a0bathtub\u00a0by\u00a0following\u00a0these\u00a0steps\u00a0\u2013<\/p>\n

      Step\u00a01\u00a0<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

      Fill\u00a0the\u00a0tub\u00a0with\u00a0two\u00a0to\u00a0three\u00a0inches\u00a0of\u00a0water.<\/p>\n

      Step\u00a02\u00a0<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

      Undress\u00a0your\u00a0baby\u00a0and\u00a0place\u00a0it\u00a0in\u00a0warm\u00a0water\u00a0right\u00a0away\u00a0to\u00a0prevent\u00a0it\u00a0from\u00a0catching\u00a0a\u00a0cold.<\/p>\n

      Step\u00a03\u00a0<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

      Use\u00a0one\u00a0hand\u00a0to\u00a0support\u00a0your\u00a0baby\u2019s\u00a0head\u00a0and\u00a0the\u00a0other\u00a0to\u00a0keep\u00a0their\u00a0feet\u00a0first\u00a0in\u00a0the\u00a0tub.\u00a0Make sure that the head and neck are above water at all times.<\/p>\n

      Step\u00a04\u00a0<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

      To\u00a0ensure\u00a0that\u00a0your\u00a0baby\u00a0is\u00a0warm\u00a0in\u00a0the\u00a0tub,\u00a0gently\u00a0splash\u00a0the\u00a0water\u00a0on\u00a0it.<\/p>\n

      Step\u00a05\u00a0<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

      It\u00a0is\u00a0safe\u00a0to\u00a0use\u00a0a\u00a0baby-friendly\u00a0shampoo\u00a0once\u00a0or\u00a0twice\u00a0a\u00a0week.\u00a0Clean\u00a0its\u00a0face\u00a0and\u00a0hair\u00a0with\u00a0a\u00a0clean\u00a0washcloth.<\/p>\n

      Step\u00a06\u00a0<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

      Use\u00a0a\u00a0warm\u00a0washcloth\u00a0to\u00a0clean\u00a0the\u00a0rest\u00a0of\u00a0the\u00a0body\u00a0from\u00a0top\u00a0to\u00a0down.<\/p>\n

      Step\u00a07\u00a0<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

      Finally,\u00a0lift\u00a0your\u00a0baby\u00a0from\u00a0the\u00a0tub\u00a0gently\u00a0and\u00a0use\u00a0a\u00a0clean\u00a0towel\u00a0to\u00a0pat\u00a0it\u00a0dry.\u00a0Don\u2019t\u00a0forget\u00a0the\u00a0creases\u00a0on\u00a0its\u00a0skin!<\/p>\n

      Note \u2013 Never leave a baby unattended in a tub of water. Even a shallow amount of water <\/b><\/strong>is enough to drown a baby quickly<\/b><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

      The\u00a0bottom\u00a0line\u00a0<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

      We are sure that these steps will make bathing time one of the favorite parts of your baby\u2019s routine. If your baby is fussy, make sure that the room is warm enough and the water isn\u2019t too hot. You can soothe your baby by wrapping it in a towel while giving it a sponge bath. For any additional queries, reach out to us!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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