How to bathe your baby?

Bathing your child might develop into more than a simple hygiene ritual. It's an opportunity to play with her and spend time with her, so it's enjoyable for both. It could take some time for your baby to become used to the idea of taking a bath. The baby's anxiety during bath time can be attributed to several factors like becoming naked, getting soaked, having soapy hands, etc. But rest assured—nothing there's to worry about because this phase typically passes very quickly. Here is a quick guide on how to make taking a bath enjoyable.

Don't use soap or shampoo for the first several weeks; water will enough. Bathe your baby two or three times per week.

Till the cord stump has come away and healed, refrain from giving the new born a tub bath. Giving a sponge bath instead is preferable.

To keep your infant warm, place a moist rag or flannel across her chest.

Play games, sing songs, and converse with your infant so that she learns to cherish this time as a unique one with you. These are the best times to bond with your new baby.

Since your wrist is more heat-sensitive than the rest of your hand, you should always use it to check the water's temperature. Another option is a bath thermometer.

It's a good idea to first add cold water to the bath before adding hot water. By doing this, you can avoid burning yourself on the bath's hot bottom.

Hold your infant firmly. Support her across the shoulders if the infant is in a regular bath (not a sit-in tub) so that the baby's head is against your forearm. Hold the infant beneath one arm if it is in a bathtub. You will have a spare arm to wash your baby's body from head to toe as a result.

Giving your child a gentle massage while showering them is a lovely way to get to know her bodily reactions and priceless expressions.

At any point of time, use only rash free diapers for your baby after bathing. Apply handful of powder before dressing him/her up.

About cleaning the cord stump:

Within a week to ten days of her birth, your baby's umbilical cord stump dries out and falls off. The hospital might advise you to clean this region every day or that you don't need to clean it too thoroughly. Ask your doctor for appropriate guidance if you observe any redness, drainage, or other infection-related symptoms.