All babies needs to take a bath every day, but how to prepare is a big thing for most mothers, especially when the weather is freezing cold, if not properly taken of baby will catch a cold. For some new parents, if not enough preparatory work being done, will easily cause an accident. Therefore, before taking the baby to shower, all the necessary supplies in advance will be ready to take a bath, in any place, more should pay special attention to avoid the slippery floor, so as to avoid accidents. Best time to take a bath half an hour before feeding or breast-feeding after 1 hour, to avoid vomiting. When the weather is cold, avoid taking a bath in the evening for the baby. Usually from the morning 10:00 am to noon time 3:00 pm is the warmest time of the day, in this time of the day is most suitable for baby to take a good shower. Bathroom or room doors and windows should be shut to avoid baby catching a cold, keep room temperature around 26-28 ℃ and the water temperature should be appropriate to put cold water in the tub first then pour in hot water (37-39 ℃), after mother can test the water temperature with her wrist, for about 5 to 8 minutes is appropriate. In the autumn and winter seasons when turning on heater should pay more attention to environmental security, the heater should be put to a safe distance so as not to scald the baby. Therefore, before taking a bath for the baby, a prior preparation of supplies and efforts is necessary, and parents and baby will enjoy a great time together.

Baby Bathing Supplies

1. Baby Bath Oil

2. Bath Tub

3. Water temperature gauge

4. Large bath towel and small towel

5. Long-sleeved underwear and clothing

6. Talcum powder, moisturizer

7. Diapers

Baby Bath Step by Step

1. First put cold water in the bathtub then hot water.

2. Test the water temperature (use water temperature gauge or wrist to test.)

3. Take off the baby's clothes, with a large bath towel wrapped the baby's body.

4. Wash baby face first with a small wet towel, clean baby eyes, nose, ears, face in sequence. (Eyes should be cleaned from the inside out.)

5. Hold baby with hand to their head and neck area, with their body in between mother’s arm and waist area.

6. Gently apply bathing water to baby’s body, cleaning the body from top to bottom and inner areas.

Note for Taking Bath

1. Bath time not too long, to prevent the water temperature decreased too fast, is easy for baby to catch cold.

2. Avoid using shower method, due to the temperature of hot or cold will hurt the children, parents prepare for baby tub is more appropriate.

3. Do not put the baby alone in the bathroom to avoid them play in the water alone, which can lead to drowning, falls, burns or other accidents.

7. After bathing, put baby onto the large towel and dry their hair and body, light sweeping movements.

8. First wrapped diapers, apply body cream, wear long-sleeved underwear and clothes.