When to start bathing baby
Bathing a Newborn Baby (with Umbilical Cord): Step-by-step Video
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congratulations mommy and daddy on your
new arrival hygiene is an important
aspect of baby care and a daily bath is
essential to keep your baby clean and
fresh you can make a baby anytime but it
is advisable to do so before our feet
bathing your baby too soon after feet
can cause your baby to be uncomfortable
and spit out milk if it is your first
time bathing your little one you will
probably feel anxious but with constant
practice you will gain confidence and
your baby will get used to bath time and
enjoy it
most babies find warm water soothing and
embark may help a fussy baby to relax
and calm down if you are still new to
baby bathing you may want your spouse to
help you you will need the following
items to bathe your baby a bathtub jug
of water cool boil water cotton wool
balls bin or a plastic bag to contain
soil cotton wool balls a face cloth
towel bath soap baby clothes a diaper
and a baby wrap if necessary before you
start do remember to wash your hands
with soap and water and ensure that you
have all the necessary items remember
never leave your baby unattended during
bath time preparing the bath fill the
basin with cold water first then warm
water up the one-third level of the tub
mix the water well and use the inner
part of your forearm to test the
temperature of the water make sure it is
comfortably warm and not too hot
squeeze two drops of baby soap into the
water and mix well place your baby on to
the bath towel and gently remove the
best talk to your baby so that he feels
reassured
leaf has diapers on and wrap them up
with the towel keeping his head and feet
wrapped within the towel cleaning your
baby's eyes dip the cotton ball into the
cool boiled water and squeeze out the
excess water clean your baby's eye by
starting from the inner corner of the
eye and move outwards use a new piece of
cotton ball for each eye and him in one
stroke do not be use the same piece to
clean back and forth observe for any
sticky or yellowish discharge on your
baby's eyes and bring him to the doctor
if the discharge persists cleaning your
baby's face wash your baby's face using
cool boil water you can either use a
face cloth or cotton balls dipped in the
water clean your baby's face from center
outwards making sure you wipe the
forehead the nose the cheeks and the
mouth area
washing your baby's hair carry her baby
using a football fold with the palm of
your hand supporting his head and neck
and tucking him between your arm and the
side of your body tilt his head slightly
backwards over the bath basin and wash
his hair then dry his head gently with
the corner of the towel wrap please your
baby on the table to unwrap him and
remove his diapers
if your baby is soil clear this buttocks
area with wet wipes wash your hands
after cleaning if your baby has passed
motion you are now ready to place baby
into the tub of water for his bath
washing the baby's body position your
left hand on the baby's shoulder to
support it and hook your fingers under
the baby's armpit to have a good grasp
slide your right hand under the buttocks
and grip the baby's tie and lick the
baby into the bathtub
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allow your baby to sit in the tub with
your left hand still supporting a baby
shoulders while keeping your baby's head
above the water level release your right
hand grip and bathe the babies front and
private area with the help of a face
cloth once done use your right hand to
take over the grip under the baby stamp
it and allow him to lean forwards over
your right arm while you clean his back
and buttocks with your left hand talk
and sing to your baby as you bathe him
to make bath time enjoyable when you are
done lift him out of the water the same
way you brought him in place your baby
gently onto the towel and pat him dry
pay attention to the skin force and be
sure to dry behind the ears in between
his fingers and toes under his armpit
and private area
before dressing your baby be sure to
clean the umbilical area the UH glycol
cod will drop off in about five to seven
days if you notice any bleeding or
foul-smelling discharges you should
relieve the cord and consult a doctor if
symptoms persist cleaning your baby's
umbilical cord wash your hands before
cleaning them like a cod use cotton
balls dipped in cool boil water and
squeeze dry to clean the base of the
cord with one circular motion discard
the swap after use then with a clean
swab clean the sides of the card from
the base upwards each time using a new
piece of swamp
clean the core clamp and the tip of the
cord dressing your baby do not move a
dress your baby wear clothes that are
comfortable for the environment you may
apply baby lotion on your baby before
dressing him up but baby powder is not
encouraged cuddle your baby often to
reassure him to encourage your spouse to
take part in bathing your baby as it is
a wonderful opportunity for bonding with
your baby feeling clean fresh and
comfortable it is time for a good feed
babies usually sleep better after one
bath - congratulations on successfully
bathing your baby practice makes perfect
and all mommies and daddies can do it
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