Bubble Bath Mat

Do you want your baby handed to you immediately after the birth or should he be cleaned first? In recent years, most babies were wiped with a towel immediately after birth before mum or dad has a chance to deliver. Now the choice is the keyword! It's your decision.

Research shows that the greasy film covering your baby, vernix, is a wonderful source of moisture from the delicate skin of your baby. And if you do not wipe, it is reabsorbed. Thus, your baby will be less likely to develop dry skin patches. Preemies more of this protective layer that babies born at term.

In the belly of your baby is submerged in amniotic fluid, then vernix is absolutely necessary to ensure waterproof protection. After birth, however, mother nature may need a helping hand!

Back at home can be intimidating for new parents. Give baby her first bath can be terrifying!

Your baby does not need a special bath although many parents are well prepared for the arrival of new ones. A clean sink or the big bath will suffice!

Probably the main concern for parents is to put the water temperature correct. After verifying that you have all the baby bits and bobs at hand, as a changing mat, towels, fresh coats, vest and clean clothes, place the baby in a safe place.

Run cold water into the first bath.

fill it with hot water. Swirl the water around to avoid hot spots.

Dip your elbow into the water to check the temperature. It should be warm. Like the skin of your elbow is very sensitive, it is a reliable way to test the water.

If you like you can add a little moisturizer, hypoallergenic, baby bubble bath. Stir it around with your fingers. Young babies do not need bubbles to play with!

Undress and the baby in a warm towel. Holding him over the bath, the toilet water bath in your free hand and gently run it over his head. Shampoo is not necessary for very small babies because it can irritate the scalp.

Dry the baby's head thoroughly. Babies lose much heat through the head. Wet heads lose more heat.

Establishment of baby neck in the crook of your elbow and your hand on the back of one of his legs, slowly descending into the water. (TIP If you are right handed, it is easier to place babies neck in the crook of your left elbow. Holding his left leg with your left hand, wash your right hand. The converse is true if you are left.)

Some baby hates being bathed but many really like it. It can become so relaxed he falls asleep!

Drawing water in your free hand gently trickle over his body. You do not need to rub or scrub as babies do not get dirty. They just need to be refreshed!

Be careful because it becomes very slippery when it is wet!

Only keep baby in the bath for a short period, as it will get cold quickly and never leave your baby unattended in the bath, even for the shortest space of time.

Lift him and wrap her in warm towel.

Quickly dry and place a fresh coat on him before he has any little accidents!

Finally, give him a big cuddle and dress him quickly ...

And there you have it - first bath baby!