How to give your baby a bath?

Bathing your child is as much about grooming as it is about bathing an infant. This bonding moment can be a little stressful at first.

However, by adopting the right rules and making sure that all the conditions are met, bathing will become an enjoyable moment that you will look forward to sharing with your child.

The amount of water in the bathtub, the temperature of the room and bath, the gestures to adopt, we give you all the necessary advice to make your life easier.

WHEN SHOULD YOU WASH YOUR BABY?

You can actually bathe your infant every day, especially if he calms down afterwards or loves to splash around.

However, you don't necessarily have to bathe him every day. A bath every two or three days is enough, as long as you wash and clean him every day. If you clean his buttocks, his face and his private parts every day, the bath is not compulsory.

Keep in mind that baths are a moment of grooming, but also a moment of relaxation and complicity between parents and baby. We therefore take advantage of these privileged moments, but don't feel guilty if you can't bathe him every day. Between 2 and 4 baths per week are sufficient.

HOW TO PREPARE YOUR CHILD'S BATH?

First of all, we must pay attention to several points:

The position: it is important that you are in a comfortable position to give the bath to your baby.
The temperature: both that of the room and that of the water are important.
Préparer soap and accessories: make sure you have the soap, washcloth, towel and bath towel on hand when washing.

Adopt a comfortable position

In order to make your task easier, it is important that the height at which you bathe your child is sufficient so that you do not bend over.

In a stable, easy-to-hold position, your hands will be free and all your attention will be devoted to your child. It is therefore recommended to use a bathtub for children that you will install high enough to perfectly control the situation.

Temperature

The temperature of the room and the temperature of the water are very important to your baby's comfort. His skin and body are very sensitive to changes.

The weather

The room temperature should be between 22°C and 24°C. In this atmosphere, b&e will not be cold when you undress him, nor when you take him out of the water.

The temperature of the water helps to recall à bé the conditions in which he grew up in the body of mom. Thus, the experience of the bath à a côté immersive, which will not fail to calm him.

Tip
in the first few days, control the temperature with a thermometer, but also with your elbow. As you go along, just with the help of your elbow, you will know if the water is good for bathing your baby.

Preparing the accessories

Before you get into the bath, make sure you have everything you'll need ready.

All necessary products (soap, etc.) will need to be carried on hand.
The bath towel will also have to be easy to grab. It is necessary to swaddle well and langer bé à the exit of the water.

Bathing a baby involves holding the baby continuously. In fact, it is important to prepare everything you will need, so you can grab it with one hand, easily. This simple, practical detail can really make your job easier.

Remember the important tips:

Install the bathtub so that your position is comfortable.
Always check the temperature of the bath water: between 35°C and 37°C.
It is necessary to avoid draughts, the skin of bé bé is very sensitive to it.
Always keep bé never leave it unattended.

Here are the main tips to remember for a safe bath that is as enjoyable for you as it is for bébé.