Babys Bath
November 5, 2008
New mothers are always interested in effective methods of nurturing their babies, despite the fact that such comes naturally. Of the numerous questions concerning nurture of newborns, and infants, baby’s bath is one of the most prominent. Questions of frequency, technique, and precautions, prevail.
FREQUENCY
Because there is little chance of babies becoming soiled, and because at this age skin is prone to drying, bath time can be limited to twice per week. However, thorough cleaning of the face, crevices, and genitals is suggested with each diaper change.
BATH
SPONGE BATHS
In the early stages of a newborn’s life, sponge baths are ideal, since they are convenient, and easier on the newborn. Sponge baths are performed most frequently at changing tables, or sturdy beds, in a location that is warm, and that maintains body heat.
1. Gather washcloths, cotton swabs, towels, moisturising soap, and other bath implements, and place them in arms length of the cleaning area.
2. Fill a plastic dip basin with lukewarm water and place it with the bath implements set aside.
3. Undress the baby and place on a towel or blanket spread on the work surface.
4. Wet the washcloth and squeeze excess water from it. Use the damp cloth to wipe the baby’s face.
5. Use a damp cotton ball to wipe clean the delicate crevices of the face, such as the eye lids, ears and nose.
6. Add moisturising soap (preferably in liquid form) to the washcloth and use to clean the rest of the baby, including all creases and crevices.
7. If the hair is extraordinarily dirty, wash it, while supporting the baby’s head and shoulders with the free arm.
8. Rinse the shampoo from the hair.
9. Use another damp soap free washcloth to clean the soap from the baby.
10. Dry the baby, and clothe.
TUB BATHS
It is advisable to graduate to a tub, as the baby gets bigger. Due to baby’s size, small plastic tubs are better those bathtubs. They are also easier to operate and eliminate the effort and pain associated with leaning over a bathtub. The tub tips are similar to those of the sponge bath.
1. Assemble the necessary bath implements, such as soap, towels etc.
2. Fill the tub with two inches of lukewarm water.
3. Undress the baby and gradually slip into the tub, while ensuring the support of neck and back.
4. Do not dunk the baby, rather pour cupfuls of bath water over the baby, ensuring that drafts do not hit.
5. Pour soap unto the washcloth, lather and use to clean the baby, paying particular attention to hard to reach places. Care must be taken, as with sponge baths, when cleaning the facial area, and genitals.
6. Rinse the baby thoroughly, using the hand, to ensure that all soap is fully removed from the body.
7. Wrap the baby in a white towel or blanket (coloured dies run, and cause allergic reactions and rashes).
8. Pat the baby dry.
9. Apply a moisturizing lotion, and dress the baby with clean diaper and clothes.
A newborn’s bath is stressful and difficult, at first, but with time the stress dissipates, and bath time becomes a special period in parenthood.
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