Born Angels

Bringing a child into the world is one of the most exciting moments in the lives of new parents, but can be a stressful time. You do not have enough experience to raise a newborn and one of the most complicated tasks presented the first time is to bathe the little. So we’ll let you ten tips to make the experience a great day for both.

• 1. Sponge baths at first: Before the umbilical cord falls off and the circumcision to heal completely, it is best to bathe the baby with the sponge and you should not wet the wound areas.

• 2. Use baby bath: Manage a small baby in a bathtub-sized adult is very difficult, so there are some tubs designed for newborns.

• 3. Place all tools at hand: Once you start the bathroom is difficult to reach with one hand all the products needed if they are not ready nearby.

• 4. Bath thermometer: Water bath to a baby should be warm.

• 5. Clean the folds: The folds of the neck, behind ears and knees are prone to accumulate point dirt.

• 6. Trust: We must always focus on keeping the neck and head supported for the baby to feel safe in the water.

• 7. Use soap sparingly.

• 8. Do not let water run while the baby is in the tub: We will fill the tub with water to the desired level.

• 9. The right time: Do not overdo it and keep the baby half an hour in the water. A quick bath is sufficient.

• 10. Avoid chills: Heat the bath so that the environment is warm and comfortable and prevent colds.

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