How to bath a child is one question almost every new mother will want to know. The technique of bathing children is something that requires patience and a lot of careful handling. When you want to bath a child follow these simple steps.
1. Before you start, remember babies loose body heat very quickly and hence you got to do this fast and not waste any time while the baby is having a bath.
2. Firstly, you need to fill about 5 inches (depth) of lukewarm water (not hot) in a baby tub. You may use your elbow to test the water.
3. Next, smiling gently undress the baby and with it's head supported lower the baby into the water. if the baby cannot sit up right then you may use a bath safety seat. Make the baby feel comfortable in the water all the time gently smiling and talking to baby to keep it reassured about your presence and attention. Hold the baby with at least one hand at all times.
4. Use one hand to gently apply a little soap. The soap used should not be too harsh, Use a special baby wash and baby shampoo, preferably natural ones with calendula oils as regular soaps and shampoos can be too harsh or drying.. Apply soap to the body only and not the head and eyes or face. The face may be cleaned using a clean damp cloth. (Since you are just learning how to bath a child, the technique of bathing children may seem a bit weary at first but gradually you will get used to it).
5. Wash off all the soap from the rest of the baby and gently lift the baby out of the water.
6. Immediately warp the baby in a soft towel and pat dry.
7. Apply lotion or powder and dress up the baby. That is it. You now know how to bath a baby or the technique of bathing children.
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