The first bathing of the newborn, especially the firstborn, is also disturbing for his mom, as well as the first word, the first step. Many know this procedure in the theory, and here is how to bathe the kid actually, for them for the present a secret. Once it is necessary to slightly open a veil over it nevertheless or maybe it is worth getting rid of some stereotypes which passed to modern generation from generation former in passing.
What is necessary for bathing of the newborn
That the procedure of bathing of the kid gave pleasure and to it, and to his parents, it is necessary to be prepared for it in advance and to buy necessary devices and means:
- children's bathing bath;
- thermometer for measurement of water temperature;
- disinfectants (solution of manganese and soda for a bathtub);
- herbs (train, camomile and t.p);
- children's soap (pharmacies offer a liquid form for convenience);
- shampoo;
- 3% peroxide of hydrogen and brilliant green for processing of a navel;
- big soft towel;
- clothes after bathing (panties and a baby's undershirt).
When it is possible to bathe the newborn the first time
Many parents worry concerning when for the first time it is possible to bathe the baby – at once upon return from maternity hospital or to wait for full healing of an umbilical cord. If there are no contraindications, then it is better to expiate the kid after arrival.
For the first bathing of the newborn it is better to boil water. For disinfection use weak solution of potassium permanganate or the made herbs. It is necessary to pay attention to temperature condition of the room where there will take place the procedure. It has to be not below 24 °C. Water temperature for bathing should not exceed 36 °C. Bathing usually relaxes the child therefore it is better to carry out the procedure in the evening and it is obligatory daily.
As it is correct to bathe the baby
The newborn looks such fragile that many parents to be afraid to take him on hands. You should not be afraid of it. The main thing is to put its head on the hand, and to support by other hand the kid for a bottom. Water itself will hold it. Holding a head and an upper body, it is possible to water accurately a free hand.
Having soaped a head of the kid, it is necessary to wash away means carefully. After that to start washing of inguinal area, axillary hollows. It is correct to bathe the newborn absolutely simply if there is an assistant. But also alone mom can quite cope. Many worry that water can get to ears and a nose of the kid. It is not terrible. It will only wash out and will exempt from unnecessary microbes.
During bathing of the kid it is possible to overturn on a tummy. After all procedure it is necessary to rinse the child with in advance prepared water from other capacity. It has to be a little more cool than that in which there took place bathing. There are enough 34-35 °C for rinsing of the baby. Better at the same time to put it on a hand a tummy down.
For the first time for bathing 5 minutes there are enough, and then it is gradually possible to increase time up to 15 minutes. The main thing that for this period water did not cool down.
That the kid was not nervous, during bathing it is necessary to talk or sing a song. He has to feel that mom is near, and he does not need to be afraid of an unfamiliar situation.
It is necessary to begin to bathe the newborn in a small amount of water, gradually increasing its volume if the kid is frightened and cries. As a last resort, it is possible to rub off the child wet towel wipes. Soap when bathing is enough to be used only once in a week.
Whether bathing of the newborn is dangerous
The high probability that many parents pay a lot of attention simple, apparently, and the simple procedure because of fear of the fact that during bathing the child can swallow water or even to choke. These are vain alarms. The organism of the newborn is perfectly adapted for such conditions: at hit of liquid in airways there is a reflex spasm, a breath delay. So the kid in principle cannot choke.
Modern courses and schools of training of young parents specially train to dip babies when bathing with the head that the child did not lose so useful skill longer. The fact is that if the newborn when bathing does not dive, the reflex dies away approximately at two-month age.
Several useful tips
What else needs to be considered when bathing the baby that the procedure became occupation, pleasant for it:
1. When bathing it is not recommended to close a door indoors. In this case temperature has to be identical both in the bathroom, and in the room where the kid will be dressed, put to bed.
2. Not to allow drafts in the apartment.
3. Since second month of life of the kid gradually to reduce water temperature to 32 °C for hardening.
4. During bathing of the newborn it is possible and it is even necessary to use special circles for swimming and the hill. It will create convenience to parents and comfort to the child.
You should not be afraid of this quite easy procedure. The kid will like process and soon he will already flounder about willingly in an adult bathtub.