How often should I bath my baby?

Its up to you how often you bath your baby. Some babies love being in the water, and giving your baby a warm bath can become a fun and relaxing daily ritual.
That's not to say you have to bath your baby every day. If your baby is newborn, a bath once or twice a week is enough to keep him clean. Bear in mind that if you
live in a hard water area, too much tap water may dry out and damage your babys skin.
Between baths, wash your baby's face regularly, clean his genitals and bottom after each nappy change, and wipe any muck off his skin.
When you do bath your baby you may find it a little scary the first few times. It's a good idea to have someone with you to give you a bit of support. It's also helpful
if you've forgotten something you need for your baby. Until you get into a routine, you'll probably find this is a common occurrence!
Handling a wriggling, wet and slippery baby takes practice and confidence, but you and your baby will get used to bath time and enjoy it. Most babies find warm
water soothing and a bath may help a fussy baby to relax and calm down.

Where should I bath my baby?

To begin with you may find it easier to use the kitchen sink or a small plastic baby bath.
You could use your big bath, but it can be awkward as you need to kneel or lean over the side. If you do use your big bath, it may help to use a bathing seat or
support, or a rubber mat or sponge bath base.

When should I bath my baby?

Choose a time of day when you're not expecting any interruptions and have time to devote to your baby. It's best if your baby is awake and contented before you
start, and in between feeds so hes neither hungry nor full.
When your baby is newborn you may find it easiest to bath him during the day. But after a couple of months, a bath can become part of his bedtime routine.
Warm water can help to relax your baby and make him sleepy. It's also an opportunity for other family members to get involved. The nightly bath is a part of
babycare that dads often enjoy taking on.
If someone comes to the door or the phone rings and you feel you must answer it, scoop your baby up and take him with you.
Never leave your baby unattended in the bath, not even for a few seconds. That could be all the time it takes for your baby to get into difficulty in the water, even
when he's in a bath seat.

What's the best way to give my baby a bath?

At first, bathing your baby may seem like a huge undertaking, with all the things you have to remember to have to hand. It will get easier. It won't be long before
your baby's bath becomes another routine you've got done to a fine art.
Before you start your baby's bath, gather all the things youll need. These may include:

A bowl of warm water, boiled and cooled if your baby is less than two months old, for face washing.
Several clean pieces of cotton wool.
A sponge or flannel.
Baby cleanser, mild soap or bath emollient.
At least one clean, dry towel. Hooded towels are good for wrapping up your baby from top to toe.
A thermometer, if you have one, for testing water temperature.
A muslin square or old towel if you have a baby boy. He may do a wee when his nappy comes off and he feels the fresh air on his skin.
A clean nappy and clothes.
A warm blanket
Before you bath your baby, wash his face. It's easier than trying to do it while your baby is in the water. There's no need to use soap or cleanser on your baby's
face.
Wash your baby's face with clean pieces of cotton wool dipped in warm water (previously boiled if your baby is under two months) and squeezed out.
If your baby has dried mucus in his eyes or nostrils, dab it first to soften the mucus. Wipe each eye from the nose outwards with a fresh piece of dampened cotton
wool.
Now, follow these steps to make baby bathing easy:

Keep the room warm and bath water comfortably warm but not hot. If you have a bath thermometer, warm the water to about 37 degrees C.

For newborns and babies up to six months old, fill the bath with about 13cm (5in) of water. Or just make sure theres enough to allow your baby to
settle in the water with his shoulders well covered. Never fill the bath more than waist-high (in sitting position) for older babies.

Bring your baby to the bath area, undress him and remove his nappy. If there's poo in the nappy, clean your baby's genitals and bottom before putting
him in the bath.

Gradually slip your baby into the bath, using one hand to support his neck and head. Keep a good grip, as he might get quite slippery when hes wet.

Wash your baby with a little mild, unperfumed soap or pH neutral liquid baby cleanser. If your baby's skin is dry or tender you could add a little bath
emollient to the water. The emollient will make your baby slippery to handle, though.

Use your hand, or a flannel or sponge, to clean your baby from top to bottom and front to back. For your baby's genitals, a routine wash is all thats
needed.

Lift your baby out of the bath, and straight onto a dry towel. Wrap him up warm and pat, rather than rub, him dry. You may want to smooth on a mild
moisturising lotion or cream, or oil if his skin is dry.

Dress your baby in clean clothes, wrap him in a dry, warm blanket, and give him a kiss on his sweet-smelling head.
Once your baby is a couple of months old, you or your partner could share a bath with him. Being in the bath with your baby is a lovely way for you to be close to
each other. It's a great way for dads to have precious skin-to-skin time with their baby, too.
Have a quick shower or wash before you get in the bath. Make sure the water is warm, not hot. Use mild baby cleansers and washes, as your normal bath
products will be too harsh for your baby's skin.
It can be tricky, and risky, to get in and out of the bath while holding your baby, so ask your partner or someone else to help.
They can pass your baby to you once youve got in and lift him back out again when you've finished.
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You dont need to bathe your baby every day but you should wash their face, neck, hands and bottom carefully every day. This is often called topping
and tailing.
Choose a time when your baby is awake and content. Make sure the room is warm. Get everything ready beforehand. Youll need a bowl of warm
water, a towel, cotton wool, a fresh nappy and, if necessary, clean clothes.
You may find the following step-by-step guide useful:

Hold your baby on your knee or lay them on a changing mat. Take off all their clothes, apart from their vest and nappy, and wrap them
in a towel.

Dip the cotton wool in the water (make sure it doesnt get too wet) and wipe gently around your babys eyes from the nose outward,
using a fresh piece of cotton wool for each eye. This is so that you don't transfer any stickiness or infection from one eye to another.

Use a fresh piece of cotton wool to clean around your babys ears, but not inside them. Never use cotton buds to clean inside your
baby's ears. Wash the rest of your babys face, neck and hands in the same way and dry them gently with the towel.

Take off the nappy and wash your babys bottom and genital area with fresh cotton wool and warm water. Dry very carefully,
including between the skin folds, and put on a clean nappy.

It will help your baby to relax if you keep talking while you wash them. The more they hear your voice, the more theyll get used to
listening to you and start to understand what youre saying.

Bathing
Babies only need a bath two or three times a week, but if your baby really enjoys it, bathe them every day.

Dont bathe your baby straight after a feed or when theyre hungry or tired. Make sure the room is warm. Have everything you need at hand: a baby
bath or washing-up bowl filled with warm water, two towels, baby bath liquid (unless your baby has particularly dry skin), a clean nappy, clean clothes
and cotton wool.

The water should be warm, not hot. Check it with your wrist or elbow and mix it well so there are no hot patches.

Hold your baby on your knee and clean their face, following the instructions given under Washing.

Next, wash their hair with water or a liquid soap or shampoo that's designed for babies. Rinse carefully, supporting them over the bowl.

Once youve dried their hair gently, you can take off their nappy, wiping away any mess.

Lower your baby gently into the bowl or bath using one hand to hold their upper arm and support their head and shoulders.

Keep your babys head clear of the water. Use the other hand to gently swish the water over your baby without splashing.

Never leave your baby alone in the bath, not even for a second.

Lift your baby out and pat them dry, paying special attention to the creases in their skin.

This is a good time to massage some oil or cream (not aqueous cream) into your babys skin. Dont use anything that contains peanut
oil as some babies are allergic to it. Lots of babies love being massaged, and it can help them relax and sleep. Its best if you lay your
baby on a towel on the floor as both the baby and your hands can get slippery.

If your baby seems frightened of bathing and cries, try bathing together. Make sure the water isnt too hot. Its easier if someone else
holds your baby while you get in and out of the bath.

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Your baby may love splashing about in the water, but there are important rules to follow to make bath time safe as well as fun. The first and most important rule is
never leave your baby alone in the bath. Read on for more tips on how to keep your baby clean and out of harm's way.

What's the right water temperature for my baby's bath?

Make sure the bath water is comfortably warm but not hot before putting your baby in. Water thats warmed to about 37 degrees C is just right.
You can buy a thermometer to check the temperature of the bath water. Some thermometers are designed as a safe and fun bath toy.
Put cold water in the bath first, then hot. This will reduce the risk of scalding your baby. Never put your baby into a bath when the water is still running. The water
temperature can change quickly.
If youre using the family bath, cover the taps. Try to teach your baby not to touch the taps as she grows into toddlerhood. Even if she can't turn them on now she'll
be strong enough to do so soon, and she could scald herself.
If you have separate hot and cold taps on your bath, you could fit a mixing valve to the hot tap. This will control the water temperature so it wont get too hot as it
comes out of the tap. A child can get second and third-degree burns within seconds of being in water thats too hot.

Although her bath may be warm, your baby can quickly lose heat when you take her out of the water, so keep the room warm. When you lift your baby out of the
bath, wrap her in a hooded towel and dry her before putting her nappy on.
Then wrap your baby in a dry towel or blanket again, and give her a cuddle for about 10 minutes to help her keep warm. Once she's dressed, wrap her up again in
a dry, warm blanket.

How deep can I make the water?

For newborns and babies up to six months old, fill the bath with about 13cm (5in) of water. Or just make sure theres enough to allow your baby to settle in the
water with her shoulders well covered.
Never fill the bath more than waist-high (in a sitting position) for older babies and children. Never put your baby into a bath when the water is still running. The
depth could quickly rise too high.

How can I safely support my baby in the water?

You may wish to use a bath support to allow you to keep your hands free for washing your baby. If your baby cant sit up yet, a bath cradle will support her in the
water. If shes old enough to sit up, you can use a bath seat.
Always stay with your baby while she's in the bath, whatever type of bath or bath support you use. Babies can drown in less than 3cm of water and it can take just
seconds for a baby to slip into the water and be helpless.
In the UK, about one baby every other year drowns and others are left with serious injuries after being left alone while in a baby bath support.
If you're using your big bath, put a rubber bathmat in the bottom of the bath. As your baby grows, teach her to sit in the bath at all times. This will discourage her
from standing up, slipping or losing her balance.

How often can I bath my baby?

It's up to you how often you bath your baby. Bath time may be a fun and relaxing daily ritual for you and your baby. But if you don't want to give your baby a bath
every day, once or twice a week should be fine during the first month or so.
Provided you top and tail, and wash off any obvious dirt on non-bath days, your baby will be clean enough.
When your babys a couple of months old you may want to start making a bath part of her bedtime routine. However, you wont need to wash your baby's hair
every day. Her hair will produce very little oil, so once a week is plenty.
Choose a mild, unperfumed soap or a pH neutral liquid baby bath product. If your baby's skin is dry or irritated, you could add a little bath emollient to the water.
Using emollient can make your baby's skin slippery, so keep a gentle but secure grip of your baby while she's in the water.

Is it safe to share a bath with my baby?

It's quite safe to have a bath with your baby once she is about two months old, and you're confident about handling her. You'll need someone there to help you by
handing you your baby, and taking her from you while you get out of the bath.
Alternatively, your partner may like to get in the bath, while you help. There's nothing like skin-to-skin contact for strengthening attachment between dad and baby.
Whichever one of you is getting in the bath with your baby should shower or wash first. Then simply prepare the bathroom and bath as set out above.

Can I nip out of the bathroom just for a few seconds?

No. Never leave your baby unattended in the bath. (Yes, it's so important we're saying it again.)
Have everything you need for your babys bath ready before you start, with towels, toiletries, a clean nappy and pyjamas within reach. If someone knocks at the
door or the phone rings and you feel you must answer it, scoop your baby up in a towel and take her with you.
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Rub-a-dub-dub, your babys in the tub! Give your baby a bath every 2 to 3 days. Bathing him more often can dry
out his skin.
How do you prepare for bath time?
Collect your supplies:

Baby shampoo or soap

Wash cloths

Towels

Clean clothes and diaper

A small, plastic tub or a sink for a tub bath

If you need to leave the room to get something, take your baby with you. Babies can drown in just a little water.
NEVER leave your baby alone near water!
How do you give your baby a sponge bath?
A sponge bath is when you clean your baby using a wet washcloth without placing him into water. This helps keep
the belly button or circumcision dry for healing.
Heres what to do:
1.
2.

Place your baby on a flat surface, like a changing table.

Undress him and wrap him in a towel.

3.

Use a washcloth in plain water to gently wipe his eyes.

4.

Use a soapy washcloth to clean the rest of his body. Wash one area at a time. Clean between skin folds. Keep the rest of him wrapped in a
towel so he doesnt get cold.

5.

Wash the diaper area last to keep germs from spreading.

6.

Rinse him off with plain water and pat him dry.

How do you care for your babys umbilical cord stump?

Until your babys umbilical cord stump falls off:

Tuck her diaper below the stump.

Keep the area clean and dry. If it gets dirty, clean it with a baby wipe or rubbing alcohol.

Call her provider if you see signs of infection, like pus or redness, or if she cries when you touch the area.

How do you care for your babys penis after a circumcision?

Until your babys penis heals:

During bath time, wash the penis and diaper area with soap and warm water.

For the first few days, put a new bandage on the penis each time you change your babys diaper.

Use petroleum jelly on the penis or on the part of the diaper or bandage that touches the penis. This helps prevent the diaper or bandage from
sticking to or rubbing against the penis.

How do you give your baby a tub bath?

Once your babys belly button or penis is healed, you can give your baby tub baths. Heres how:
1.

Fill a small tub or a sink with 2 to 3 inches of warm water. Use your elbow to check that the waters not hot. Support her head with one hand
and use the other to hold her body as you place her in the tub feet first.

2.

Pour warm water over her so that she doesnt get cold.

3.

Gently wash her face with plain water.

4.

Wash her body with soapy water.

5.

Use baby shampoo to wash her head. Be careful not to get shampoo in her eyes.

6.

Wash the diaper area last.

7.

Rinse her with warm, clean water.

8.

Wrap her in a towel and pat her dry.

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By Vincent Iannelli, M.D., About.com Guide

Updated December 12, 2004

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Preparing Your Baby's Bath

Plan for your baby's bath. Get everything ready before you start the bath. This makes bathing your baby easier and safer.
If you can, turn down your water heater to 120 degrees. Babies can get scalded easily. Fill the sink or tub you're going to bathe your
baby in with warm water. Always test the water with your wrist or elbow. The water should be comfortably warm, not hot.
Make sure you have everything you need for the bath. You can keep mild soap, cotton balls and a clean diaper in a shoebox or other
container. Then you can bring the box in with the towel and washcloth to the room where you bathe your baby. When everything is ready,
get your baby.
If you forget an item, you will have to carry your baby with you. This is hard to do when the baby is wet and slippery.
Never leave your baby alone in water. It's best not to answer the phone or the doorbell during your baby's bath. If you do, pick up
your baby and carry her with you. If your spouse, relatives or friends call you often, let them know when your baby's bath time is. Tell them
you won't take phone calls at that time.

Bathing Your Baby

Your baby needs sponge baths at first. Give your baby a sponge bath until her umbilical cord or his circumcision, if any, is healed. After that,
your baby can have a tub bath.
Fill a bowl or basin with warm water: Use your wrist or elbow to check the water to make sure it is just the right temperature. Be sure the water
is not too cold or too hot. Very hot water can be dangerous.
Take the bowl of warm water and a soft washcloth to the place where you are going to bathe your baby.
Pick a place for bathing that is warm and not drafty. You don't want your baby to get chilled. You can put your baby on a bath towel in her crib
or any other flat surface. If you put your baby on a table, make sure she cannot roll off. Do not leave your baby alone, not even for a few
seconds.
Take your baby's clothes off. Put the washcloth in the warm water and squeeze it out until it is just damp. Use the washcloth to gently wipe
your baby all over. Wipe her head and neck, behind her ears, and between her fingers and toes.
Your newborn does not need to have a bath every day. Just clean her face, neck and diaper area whenever they are dirty.

Be Gentle When Bathing Your Baby

You can use your bathtub, kitchen sink or a plastic baby tub. Use something to line the tub to keep your baby from slipping. If you
use a foam liner for a tub, it needs to be dried out after each use. This prevents the growth of germs. Or you can line the tub with a bath
towel. Be sure to wash and dry it after each use.
Use a clean, damp washcloth, without soap, to wash her face. Gently wash the outside and back of each ear and wash and dry
under her neck.
Don't use bubble bath or detergents in the bathwater since these may cause rashes.
Use damp cotton balls or cotton pads to gently wipe your baby's eyes before you put her in the tub. Be sure to support your baby's
head when she is in the tub.
Wash your baby's hair and scalp very gently, using soap or a baby shampoo. Do this only once or twice a week. Rinse with a damp
cloth. Make sure that soapsuds don't get into her eyes. Wash her body, starting with the chest. After washing with a soapy washcloth, rinse
the washcloth and rinse her off. Pat your baby dry with a bath towel. Always keep her covered and warm when she is wet.
These tips were reproduced from the U.S. Department of Education.

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Bathing the Baby

When to bathe the baby
You do not need to bathe your baby every day as long as the diaper area and skin folds are kept clean. Bathing may also be used as a comfort measure.
Babies often cry and act startled when placed in the water for their bath. Premature infants who startle easily and have tremors seem to fuss more when
their clothes are removed and they are placed in the water. This will improve as your baby matures and becomes older.

Bathe your baby anytime that is convenient for you. Before feedings is usually a good time since most babies fall asleep shortly after eating. If your baby
has trouble feeding, it may be better to wait and bathe him between his feedings.
Bath supplies

Washcloth

Towel for drying

Large towel to place baby on

Mild soap and shampoo

Clothes

Diaper

Basin or tub

How to bathe the baby

There are two ways to bathe your baby: sponge bath or tub bath. Gather all the items you need for the bath and place them so you can reach them.
Make sure the room you are bathing your baby in is warm-at least 75F. You may want to turn up the heat in the room! Do not leave baby unattended at
any time.
Sponge Bathing

You may give a sponge bath on a bed, a counter or on a table. If using a hard surface, you will want to place something waterproof and
padded under the infant.

Wash your baby's face and scalp with a washcloth and clear warm water. (The scalp and hair can be shampooed every other day. More
frequent shampooing may increase the chance of developing cradle cap.)

Lightly soap the rest of your baby when and where needed with the washcloth or your hand. You may want to wash, rinse, and dry small
areas at a time. This helps keep baby warm.

Wipe the soap off by gently going over the body several times with the rinsed washcloth, paying attention to creases.

Tub Bathing

Before starting the bath gather everything you will need. bath can be given in a washbowl, dishpan, kitchen sink or baby tub placed on a
table. It is more comfortable if you can bathe your baby at your level.

The water should be comfortably warm, not too hot or cold. First test the water with your elbow or wrist.

Use a couple of inches of water in the tub until you get used to handling your baby. A tub is less slippery if you line it with a towel or diaper.

Hold your baby so his or her head is supported on your wrist with the fingers of the same hand holding him or her in the armpit.

Wash the baby's face with a washcloth without soap, then his or her scalp. The scalp needs to be shampooed only once or twice a week.
Rinse the scalp with a damp washcloth several times. Take care not to get soapy water in your baby's eyes.

Soap the rest of your baby's body, arms and legs using the washcloth or your hand. If the skin becomes dry, don't use the soap except once
or twice a week.

Wash only the outer ear and the entrance to the ear, not inside. Wax is formed in the ear to protect and clean it. Do not clean nostrils or ear
canals with cotton-tipped swabs.

If you are afraid of dropping your baby, soap him or her on the table and rinse them off in the tub.

Use a towel to pat dry.

NEVER TAKE YOUR HANDS OFF THE BABY DURING THE BATH. NEVER LEAVE THE BABY UNATTENDED.
Lotions and powders
Babies do not need additional lotion, oil, cream or powders on their skin. Often these products result in rashes. Oil should not be placed on the hair
because it frequently leads to seborrhea-a condition like dandruff. Powders should be avoided as well because they can get into your baby's breathing
passages. Skin and urinary tract infections have been linked to use of powder.
Other bathing hints

If your baby has cradle cap (flaky scalp-especially over the soft spot), use a soft toothbrush or baby brush to clean the scalp and brush scalp
daily with a baby brush.

Use a mild soap.

The circumcision area should be healed before a tub bath is given.

Sponge baths are usually given until the umbilical cord falls off and heals

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You may be nervous about bathing your newborn baby find out how to bath your baby, keep her clean and other useful bathtime
tips here.
If you are anxious about bathing your baby, you dont need to put her in the bath at all until you feel confident. Instead you can top and tail her, in other words just
wash her face and bottom regularly. When you are more confident, you can wash your baby in the main bath or in the sink, or in her own small bath, or you could
have her in the bath with you. The time of day doesn't matter: choose a time which suits you. Remember that your baby won't be happy if she is hungry or too
tired. In fact, bathing can tire newborns out so that a bath and feed before bedtime can help your baby to sleep longer at night.

Bathing your baby

Bathing your baby can be lovely, although it may feel stressful at first. Some babies take to baths well, others dont seem to like them, so you may have to
experiment with different methods before you find a way that you can both enjoy, but as time goes on and you become more confident in handling your baby, you
will probably find that you both come to enjoy bath times.

Keeping your baby happy

Always check the temperature of the bath water before you start and ensure that the room is warm so your baby doesn't get chilly.
Some babies dislike being unwrapped as they can feel unsupported and unsafe. In this case you could keep her swaddled in a towel until the last
minute.

Lower her slowly into the water so she does not feel she is falling. It might also help to hold her arms by her sides while you lower her.
You could also co-bathe babies love to lie on a parents chest in the bath; however, when you want to get out, make sure there is someone in your
home to pass your baby to as it is difficult to get yourself and the baby out together.
A bath in warm water can sometimes help to soothe a colicky baby and bathing with your baby can also help you both relax and encourage
breastfeeding.

Topping and tailing

If you can cope with kneeling, you might want to work on a changing mat on the floor, as you wont need to worry about your baby rolling off as she

gets bigger. If not, you can use a special changing unit.

You can wash your babys face using cotton wool balls. Use a new piece of cotton wool for each wipe to avoid spreading infections.
Wet each piece of cotton wool in a bowl of cooled boiled water, then squeeze it out so its just damp when you use it.
Start by wiping each eye with a separate piece, working from the inner corner outwards. Use another ball to wipe around her mouth and nose.
Finally, take another piece and clean her ears, neck and face, paying attention to the neck creases where milk and fluff can get trapped.
Never put anything like a cotton bud in your babys ears or nose; just wipe what you can see. You can then wash her hands and feet, looking out for

sharp fingernails. Babies often scratch themselves with these, so remove any scraggy ends, either with tiny scissors or you could chew them off.
Finally tail her take off her nappy and wash her bottom. If your baby has a dirty nappy and you want to start with the tailing then change the water
before you top.

Step by step guide to how to bath a baby in a bath

Gather together towels, cotton wool, cooled boiled water, clean nappy and sleepsuit.
Fill the bath, using cold water first (you can also bath the baby in a sink or baby bath using a similar process), until it has 8-10 cm or so in it and turn
off the taps.

Make sure the bath is body temperature - test it with your elbow - it should feel neither hot nor cold but neutral or comfortably warm.
Undress your baby except for her nappy. Wrap her in a towel on the changing mat next to the bath. Wash your babys face, as for topping and tailing,

before she gets in.

Take off your babys nappy last and clean her bottom.
Lift your baby into the water with one arm behind her shoulders and neck, holding her outside arm with your hand. Place your other hand under her

bottom. Once her bottom is resting on the floor of the bath, you can free that hand to wash her.
When you are both ready, slip your free arm back under her bottom and hold her legs as she will now be slippery, then lift her out onto the towel.
Dry, paying particular attention to skin folds.
This could be a good opportunity for massaging your baby, if you like.

Bathing together with you

First settle yourself in the bath with the water deep enough to come halfway up your bent legs.
Ask your partner to pass you your undressed baby and lay her on your legs facing you.
Now you can lower as much of her into the water as you and she want by straightening your legs.
You can gently splash the warm water over her to wash her and her hair if you wish. There is no need to use shampoo for a baby.
When you have finished, your partner can lift your baby out and wrap her in a towel.

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