Now that
there are three little ones in my home I feel like I am constantly bathing my
babies! My oldest has decided that he is now a big boy and at 4 years old he
should be taking showers and not baths. My younger son loves taking a bath with
all of his bath toys and there are quite a few bath toys. My baby girl has
graduated from sponge baths -those lovely damp washcloth “baths” newborns get
until their umbilical cord stump dries up, falls off, and heals- and is now
ready for bathing in an infant/toddler bathtub {Thank you Boon for
providing me with a sample of the Naked 2 Position Collapsible Baby Bathtub}. Since
I never seem to stop bathing these babies I have decided to put together a few
tips and tricks for a successful bath time.
Bathing a newborn can be a bit scary, as they tend to move around quite a lot during bath time and when they are soaped up they can be a little slippery… okay, they can be very slippery. My little lady loves to squirm and kick during bath time, so this means that I tend to get a little bath of my own when washing my little bundle of energetic joy. While bathing a baby can be scary it can also be fun and a great way to bond with baby and Boon has made bonding with baby during bath time even easier with the NAKED 2-positions collapsible baby bathtub.
I give
my baby a bath every 2-3 days. Since she is not mobile and is not getting into
anything that will get her too dirty this works for us. I am conscious about
not drying out her skin, especially as the colder weather approaches. I also
put on baby lotion right after bath time to help keep her skin from drying out.
It helps that I love the smell of baby lotion! So without further ado, here are
my tips for giving baby a bath:
Tip #1: Don’t leave the baby! The MOST important
thing to remember is that you should NEVER leave baby unsupervised.
Tip #2: Gather supplies. I like to have everything I
could possibly need and have it within reach so that when I am giving my baby a
bath I can keep at least one hand on her at all times. Some supplies I use when
bathing my baby are a baby bathtub, baby shampoo, a cup, a washcloth {or two},
and a towel for bathing baby. Once baby has been bathed it is a good idea to
have a clean diaper, lotion, and a clean outfit nearby as well.
Tip #3: Make sure baby is comfortable. I make sure
the room I am bathing baby in is not too cold so that baby doesn’t get chilly.
A cold baby is not a happy baby. I fill the bathtub with about 2-3 inches of
warm water. The water should not be too hot; we use a water thermometer to keep
our water temperature in the lower 90’s.
– Do not put baby in the bathtub when the water is running as the
temperature could change quickly or get too deep for baby.
Tip #4: Make bath time fun. I use the recline
feature on the Naked baby bathtub by Boon to help cradle my baby since she
is not sitting up on her own yet. This also brings baby closer to me for better
interactions. I sing during bath time and we splash about a lot.
Tip #5: Be gentle. I pour cupfuls of warm water on
my baby throughout the bath to help keep her warm and comfortable and happy. I
clean baby all over starting from the top at the scalp and working your way
down to the toes. I use a soft washcloth to gently clean baby – I do not scrub
very hard. I then give her a good rinse using cups of water, making sure to get
rid of any soapy residue. I do not dump water over her head; instead I gently
pour it down the back of her scalp so that it does not get in her eyes or
mouth. .
Tip #6: Get a good grip. Children are slippery when
wet! Now that baby has been cleaned it is time to take him/her out of the bath.
I try to be very careful when taking my baby out of the bathtub as she is
slippery when wet and tends to squirm a lot. I use both hands to remove her
from the bathtub and immediately place her in a towel to pat her dry.
Tip #7: Get a fresh diaper on immediately. Once baby
is clean and dry I try to keep them that way. As soon as baby has been dried
off they get a fresh diaper put on to avoid accidents.
Tip #8: Lotion after bath time is your friend. I
give my baby a gently massage with some baby lotion to avoid drying out her
skin and to keep it, well… baby soft. This also helps if baby is not a fan of
bath time {it really helped to calm my boys down after baths}. After the lotion
has been applied baby gets a clean outfit and some snuggles.
Tip #9: Clean up bath time after baby is cleaned,
dressed, and content. Once baby is clean and happy it is time to clean up. I
take my Naked baby bathtub and I drain it, collapse it, and hang it up right
alongside the towel I used to dry off baby girl. Then I pick up the rest of my
supplies and put them away until next time. The supplies are all picked up and
put away so that my other little ones will not get into them and wreak havoc on
my house.
What we love about the Boon NAKED 2-Position Collapsible Baby Bathtub:
I
love the recline feature on this bathtub. It allows baby to be in a cradled
upright position that makes interacting with baby easy and enjoyable for
everyone. This makes bonding with baby during bath-time a breeze.
This
is a bathtub that will grow with your child. The recline feature is great for
bathing a baby and gives me a sense of security when bathing my baby who cannot
yet sit upright unassisted. But that is not the end of it; the NAKED baby
bathtub can also expand and be used as a small bathtub for babies who can sit
upright as well as toddlers.
Boon solved the dilemma of where to store the baby bathtub when it is not in
use. This bathtub collapses into itself creating a nice flat product that can
be slid under a crib or hung up on the back of a door or a towel bar until it
is needed again.
I
am a fan of the sleek modern design. I think this is a very good looking baby
bathtub, and I don’t mind looking at it hanging up in my bathroom when it is
not being used. I love the bright green color and the fact that it is smooth
and easy to clean.
Bathing a newborn can be a bit scary, as they tend to move around quite a lot during bath time and when they are soaped up they can be a little slippery… okay, they can be very slippery. My little lady loves to squirm and kick during bath time, so this means that I tend to get a little bath of my own when washing my little bundle of energetic joy. While bathing a baby can be scary it can also be fun and a great way to bond with baby and Boon has made bonding with baby during bath time even easier with the NAKED 2-positions collapsible baby bathtub.
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Do you have any tips or tricks for bathing baby?
