How to give your baby a bath: Bathing (Mokuyoku) - When taking a bath together
Bathing is something that many senior moms and dads have struggled with while caring for their babies. It may feel difficult until you get used to it, but it's also an opportunity to discover skin problems, and it's also an important time for physical contact. Make your bath time enjoyable by remembering the steps and steps.
How do you bathe a newborn?
Babies up to 28 days old are called newborns, but to avoid bacterial infections during newborns, infants are bathed in a special baby bath rather than in the same bath as adults.
The best temperature for hot water is lukewarm, around 38 degrees. Their skin is thin and delicate, so be sure to use soaps and body washes that are clearly labeled safe for babies.
The location does not necessarily have to be a bathroom. Some senior moms and dads have laid out a tarpaulin and let their children take a bath on the dining table or in the living room. If you have space for a baby bath, you can use your kitchen sink. Choose a place where the baby will not be cold and where there will be less strain on the mother and father.
Babies have active metabolisms and produce a lot of sweat and sebum, so they should be bathed every day. Ideally, you would be able to attend at the same time of day. Try to finish it quickly, with each session taking about 10 minutes.
What is the procedure for bathing a baby?
First of all, let's start with the preparations after going up.
To prevent the bath from getting cold, remove buttons and strings from underwear and baby clothes, unfold them, and stack them so they can be put on immediately. Don't forget your diapers. Once you have changed your clothes, place a towel on top of it as well.
Place your hand on your neck for firm support, and use your other hand to support your buttocks as you slowly dip your feet into the hot water. Scoop some hot water with your hands and pour it over the shoulders that are not soaked in the water. Wet your head as well, then add the lathered detergent and gently wash your head and then your face. Carefully wash bent areas such as the neck, armpits, elbows, and knees, making sure to spread out the wrinkles. The trick is to gently wash your skin by stroking it without rubbing it.
After carefully washing your entire body while checking for any skin problems, finish by washing off the bubbles with hot water in a basin or shower.
Place your baby on a spread out bath towel and gently press the towel to remove moisture. Be careful not to scrub too hard.
Moisturizing is also important after taking a bath. Apply plenty of moisturizer, such as baby lotion, before dressing your pet.
There are many easy-to-understand instructional videos available on the Internet. It might be a good idea to use it as a reference.
What are the steps when joining together?
Once your child is cleared for a one-month checkup, they will be able to stop taking baths and start taking baths with mom and dad.
If you are going to take the bath together, it would be a good idea to split the duties between the person who takes care of your child's clothes, and the person who takes care of them, and the person who gives them a bath, but doing it all by yourself requires some planning and tricks.
First, the baby is stripped naked and waited in a changing room, and mom and dad wash their hair and body. Be sure to check the temperature and safety of the place where you will be waiting. After getting out of the water, change your clothes and prepare a towel in the same way as when taking a bath.
After mom and dad are done, wash the baby by holding the baby on your lap or laying it on a baby bath mat. When warming up in the bathtub, hold your child or place them on your lap, being careful not to submerge their face in the water.
Because both of your bodies are wet and you are handling soap and other materials, the risk of falls is higher than usual. Please be careful as your baby may move suddenly or act violently. It is also important to be careful not to let hot water or soap bubbles get into your mouth when you cry and open your mouth wide.
When the baby goes up, the baby is wrapped in a bath towel and left to wait, while mom and dad change their clothes first. Afterwards, wipe your baby and take care of their skin, then dress them.
What should I do if my older child also joins?
If you have two children, the eldest should be washed first, followed by mom and dad, and the baby last. While your baby is waiting in a changing room, etc., be sure to call out to him frequently to let him know that you are nearby and to reassure him.
When it's time to go up, only mom, dad and baby go up first, and the older child is left to wait in the bath. Please provide toys and other items to keep your child occupied, and be sure to speak to them and keep an eye on them to avoid dangers such as falls and drowning.
After mom and dad have changed their clothes and wiped the baby's body, let the older child sit up and wipe the baby's body. Apply moisturizing lotion or cream to the children's bodies, change their clothes, and you're done.
*The above procedure assumes that the older child is old enough to walk around freely in the bathtub (around 2 and a half years old to 3 years old or older).
Is there anything I should be careful about?
Avoid bathing right after breastfeeding or when your baby is hungry, and instead give your baby a bath when he is in a good mood. Ideally, your cat should be put in at the same time every day, but if your dog is restless or sleepy, he or she may become reluctant and become violent, which could lead to unexpected danger, so don't force it. In that case, don't be too picky about the time; you can shift the time depending on your baby's mood.
It is important to wash the wrinkles of the neck and joints properly as dirt tends to accumulate there, but it is also very important to rinse thoroughly so that no suds remain. After taking a bath, be sure to dry your dog thoroughly and then moisturize.
You'll sweat while taking a bath, so don't forget to rehydrate after you're done to avoid becoming dehydrated. Depending on the age of the baby, start drinking milk or barley tea as early as possible.
