Bathing baby

Bathing newborn is very important. It's a special moment of bonding between parents and baby and also allowing them to get to know him.

Before bathing your  baby make sure that everything needed is close at hand and ready.
Check water's temperature with your elbow or your arm it has to be comfortably warm.
Room temperature should be between 22ºC and 24ºC. Bathing baby can be done at any time when baby is awake.

Getting ready.

• Sponge baths for newborns
• Mild soap
• Soft cotton balls
• New clean diaper
• Baby towel
• Wash cloth
• Bay shampoo
• Clean cloth

Never ever leave your baby alone in the bathroom. Do not be disturb by anything when baby is still bathing.( Don't answer the phone or people at the door.)
Always carry your baby with you to get a forgotten item needed  for his bath.

A newborn may not need to take his bath everyday. Just clean his face, his eyes, behind the ears, his neck, genitals and bottom every day with a soft cloth.
When cleaning his eyes or ears use a different soft cotton balls for each eye and each ear to avoid spreading minor infection. You can also use a different corner of a wash cloth for each eye and ear.
Don't forget to clean also his nostril with another corner of wash cloth.

Take off your baby's clothing and diaper. Put a wash cloth in lukewarm water and squeeze it properly, clean gently all his body.
Once or twice a week you may wash your baby's head and scalp smoothly with a mild soap or a baby shampoo. Rinse his hair properly with a soft cloth and clear water.

To keep your baby warm cover him with a dry towel after he has been rinse gently and  smoothly.