Hello, good people today we are going to discuss on how to bathe a newborn baby after delivery.
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 ande 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 :
- Abathtub
-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 soapa water and ensure that you have all the necessary items *Remember, never 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 thew and mix well . Place your baby on to the bath towel and gently remove the best talk to your baby so that he/she 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 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 his 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.
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. Stamped 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 himt make bath time enjoyable.
When you are done lift him out of the water the same 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 then 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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