8 Baby Bath Basics

1. Consider using a baby tub instead of the regular tub in your bathroom. This allows you to have more control over your baby and you won’t have to kneel and lean over the tub to wash your baby. As your baby gets older, move on to using the regular tub.

2.Never leave your baby alone while in the tub. Babies can drown in an inch of water, so you must be very careful. Make sure you have everything you need for the bath before putting your baby in the water. If you must leave, wrap your baby up in a towel and take him or her with you.

3. Keep your bathroom, or whichever room you choose to put the baby tub in, reasonably warm so that your baby doesn’t get cold. If he or she gets little red lines on his or her skin that resemble roadmaps, it means he or she is cold.

4. Don’t put your baby in the tub while it is being filled. Wait until you are done adding water, before putting your baby in the tub.

5. Make the bathwater comfortably warm, but not very hot. It shouldn’t be as hot as water would be for an adult.

6. Use soap and shampoo sparingly since they tend to dry out a baby’s skin. Avoid letting your baby sit in the soapy water for a long period.

7. Set your water heater to 120 degrees Fahrenheit so that your baby will not suffer any burns.

8. If you choose to use the large tub, make sure to put a rubber bath mat on the bottom to prevent your baby from slipping. Also, make sure that all glass doors are made of safety glass and to put a cushion on the spout to prevent possible head-bumping injuries.