“ Bathing a newborn is not just about water and soap; it’s about creating a safe and tender space for a beautiful beginning”.
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Why bathing is needed for newborn
From ensuring the water temperature is just right to giving a bath to the newborn, it’s a process that becomes the symphony of care. Regular bathing is super important for newborns to ensure the following:
- Hygiene: Giving a bath once a day helps to keep the newborn skin clean and free from dirt, sweat.
- Maintains temperature: Bathing helps to maintain the temperature as newborns are adjusting to the external environment.
- Relaxation: A soothing bath gives a calming effect on a newborn to help them sleep better.
- Removal of residual substances: Bathing helps to clean any vomit, milk from your baby’s body, and clean out any bits of potty.
Frequency of bathing a newborn
- If the weather is hot, the newborn can have a bath once a day.
- If the weather is cold, bathing 2-3 times a week is enough to keep your newborn clean and fresh.
- Wash your newborn hair once a week.
Some important keynotes for bathing a newborn
- Prefer to give a bath to the newborn according to the weather outside.
- Never give a bath to the newborn when they are hungry or they want to sleep or straight after a feed.
- You can give a bath to the newborn baby in any room which is warm, safe, and clean.
- Use a bathtub. It prevents any potential slippage.
- Always check the temperature of the water before bathing a newborn.
- Use a baby cleanser to clean your baby such as Johnson’s Baby Top to Toe Baby Bath 500ml.
How to give bath to a newborn
- Before undressing the baby, wipe their eyelids ( from inner eyes to outer eyes ) with a soft washcloth.
- First clean the newborn’s neck and body.
- Then, their genitals and at last the bottom to clean out any bits of potty.
- After the bath, support your baby’s head and neck.
- Then, lift your baby out of the bath and place them on their soft, clean, and dry towel.
- Pat dry their armpits, under the chin, around the neck, and behind the ears.
Using a bathtub for bathing a newborn
- Before bathing a newborn, make sure that everything you need is within your reach.
- Then, fill the tub with lukewarm water.
- Keep the newborn baby in the tub.
- Then pour water slowly and gently over them.
Even if you are using a bathtub, bath seat, or cradle, never leave your newborn alone in the bath.
After the bath
- To moisturise the newborn’s skin, you can use coconut oil or any chemical free moisturiser, such as Himalaya Baby Body Lotion, For All Skin Types (400 ml).
- Coconut oil is best to apply near their genital area, such as Max Care Cold Pressed Virgin Coconut Oil, 500ml.
Conclusion
Keeping all the points mentioned above in your mind, I can say that with the gentle touch, or giving complete attention, parents not only cleanse but also create a shelter of comfort and connection for their newborn. As I conclude, I understand that the art of bathing a newborn is more than a routine– it’s a beautiful journey to build a foundation of love, trust and security in the starting phase of a newborn. For newborn care related more articles, see our Wellness page.
