BABY ZIPPY TIPS - Bath
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HOW TO PREPARE THE BABY BATH
Bathing the baby is another moment that raises some doubts for first-time parents: is the water too hot?How should I hold the baby?What time should I do it?
However, even the most experienced parents may have some doubts, as each baby is different and what worked for the first child, may not work for the new family member.
So, we give you some tips on how to prepare the baby's bath.As for the time to start the bathing ritual, this time should be defined in an almost intuitive way, and it will depend on the answer that the baby gives him.
BETTER THAN ANYONE, YOU WILL KNOW HOW TO INTERPRET THE SIGNALS THAT THE BABY TRANSMITS TO YOU.
Let's prepare the baby's bath
1 — Prepare the environment of the room where you will bathe the baby. It should be around 22º C and without drafts.
2 — Ideally, the water temperature should be around 37ºC. Add cold water first and then hot water. Check the temperature with a bath thermometer.
3 — Baby cleaning should always be done from top to bottom, from head to toe. The head should be supported by your hand. Discover hygiene items to help baby clean.
Toys during the bath
When your baby is a little older, it will certainly turn bath time into a time of play and discovery and this is where bath toys come in. We also leave some suggestions that can make a difference:
1 — Celebrate your baby's every achievement, from floating a toy to learning how to lather up your own sponge.
2 — Learning is fun. Exercises like “let's play with the yellow duckling” or “bath with the blue sponge” are great for helping to learn colors.
3 — Let yourself be carried away by your imagination, coloring the bath water with a special magic wand.
HOW TO CHOOSE A BABY BATHTUB
The choice of the baby's first bathtub should take into account the space where it will be inserted.Will you bathe the baby in the bedroom or bathroom?Will you need to put it away after showering or will you have space to keep it always available?
Bear in mind that there are different types of bathtubs that can be adapted to the different needs and routines of each family.We present them to you so that you can choose the one that will best suit yours.
Dressers with Bathtub
Placed in the baby's room, the chest of drawers with bathtub and dressing table are a very practical, versatile and utilitarian option.At an early stage, you can bathe the baby in the bathtub built into the dresser, keeping the baby in the comfortable environment of the room, avoiding temperature differences between the rooms in the house.Once the bathtub becomes small, you can remove it and use its space for a drawer, increasing the storage of the chest of drawers and keeping the dressing table for changing diapers or dressing the baby.
Bathtubs with Dresser
Bathtubs with dressing table are a 2-in-1 that allows you to bathe and dress or change your baby's diaper without leaving the same physical space.The bathtubs integrated in this system are generally anatomical and have two seating positions, allowing the baby to be bathed in a sitting or lying position.The folding or detachable structure, depending on the models, facilitates its storage.There are also models designed to be placed on top of the sanitary ware, in order to take up little space in the bathroom.
Seats & Bath Rings
Economical and adaptable to adult baths, the seats and bath rings have suction cups that ensure stability inside the bath and an ergonomic construction to keep the baby seated and comfortable during the bath.Some options even bring toys to entertain the baby, as well as built-in thermometers to always know the current water temperature.For safety reasons, bath seats and rings should not be used on bath mats, as they do not allow the suction cups to grip well and could tip over, causing an accident.
Traditional Bathtubs: Wide or Ergonomic
Traditional bathtubs are light and easy to transport and can be used on the floor, in the bathroom bathtub or on any other flat, stable and regular surface.In traditional baby baths, there are two types of baths: large baths and ergonomic baths.Large bathtubs are generally more economical, with a more spacious interior that allows free handling of the baby.In turn, ergonomic bathtubs have a structure that makes it easier to bathe the baby in a lying, reclining or sitting position, depending on age, thus transmitting greater confidence to parents, especially first-timers.
Ergonomic bucket-shaped bathtubs
Compact and ergonomic, bucket-shaped bathtubs, like the Shantala, have been gaining more and more prominence in parents' choices.Designed especially for the first months of a newborn's life, they are bathtubs that allow you to bathe your baby in the fetal position, just as he was in the mother's womb, recreating a feeling that is familiar and comforting.At the same time, it helps to relax and relieve cramps.Also taking into account the small format of the bathtub, the amount of water needed for the bath is less compared to other bathtubs, keeping it hot for longer.
Enjoy every second of your first baths: they are unforgettable!
If you want to know more about this topic, visit our Childcare area dedicated to Baby Bathing and Hygiene, where you can find all the essentials for your baby's bath.
