How to Keep Your Baby Safe During Bathtime
Be prepared for every eventuality: Before beginning, have everything within arm’s reach (towels, soap etc.).
If you are missing something, just forget about it.
As the scouts say: Be prepared
Don’t inflict a hot bath on your newborn!
The temperature should be roughly 37⁰C.
Always test with your elbow – It’s more sensitive than your hand.
You only need 2-3 inches of water.
Choose the right temperature
Ease your baby into the bath with the safety hold.
Support head & shoulders with 1 hand and their bottom & legs with your other hand.
Remember: Go feet-first into the bath.
Learn the safety hold
Place a non-skid mat down to keep your child in one place.
Don’t make it more difficult than it should be for your little one to stay put.
Buy a non-skid mat
Buy a tap protector to avoid your baby’s soft head coming into contact with a solid tap.
They’re dirt cheap & come in novelty designs so will keep your baby amused at the same time!
Cover that tap!
Support their back with 1 hand, reclining the head ever so slightly.
With your spare hand, lather a small dollop of shampoo onto their head.
Rinse with a damp flannel.
Remember: Their hair produces little oil, so you’ll only need to do this once a week, twice at max.
Hair washing: The tricky part
Never top-up the bath with hot water - If you’re concerned about your child getting cold, heat your bathroom.
Never run the bath whilst your baby is in it: The sudden change in temperature will either startle or scaled them.
Top Safety Tips
Clean from head-to-toe: Starting from the cleanest part to the dirtiest.
Don’t clean the inside of your baby’s ears - This could damage their ear drums.
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