5 Tips to Make Baby’s First Bath Relaxing

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Baby Dove.

You’ve just become new parents and you’re frantically trying to absorb as much information as you possibly can in order to be the best parents you can be.

You’re a little overwhelmed, tired and don’t have a nurse to guide you through this anymore, but that’s okay because you’ll have those natural parental instincts that kick in.

Of course, we were clueless when it came to caring for our firstborn child, but now that we’re 2nd-time parents we have a little experience under our belt and have some helpful tips to aid you in giving your newborn their first bath and making it as comfortable as possible.

First and foremost, you don’t want to give the baby a full-on bath until their umbilical cord stump falls off, which should be anytime from birth to 14 days. You want the umbilical cord to stay dry, so it can fall off and begin the healing process, but you can do a sponge bath if needed.

 

5 Tips to Make Baby’s First Bath Relaxing

Giving a fragile little newborn a bath for the first time is nerve-wracking, to say the least. I suggest having help for the very first or even few times until you get the hang of it.

1.) First, you’ll want to make sure baby is not hungry, cranky or sleepy when bathing or you’ll just have a non-relaxed, irritated little one who may start to dislike baths.

2.) Next, you’ll want to create a cozy, warm environment in the bathroom, so run the shower extra hot and keep the door shut prior to bath time. Babies don’t like being cold and lose body heat quickly which is why they will sometimes cry after getting out of the bath.

3.) Invest in a comfortable baby bath. I have one with a foam padded cushion and a built-in thermometer to make it easy to tell that the water is the right temperature.

4.) If your baby bath doesn’t have a thermometer, grab one at the store so you’re able to tell how hot or cold the water is. You don’t want it to be too cold nor too hot. The right temperature is anywhere from 90 – 100 degrees Fahrenheit. I find that putting it at the higher temp is better because the bath water cools off quickly in the little baby tubs.

5.) Baby’s skin is sensitive, so you only want the best. That’s why I recommend Baby Dove, since their cleansers and lotions are made with 100% skin-natural nutrients and are ultra-gentle for newborn skin.

We all know that baby skin is delicate and can become quite flaky and dry after being out of the womb for a few days. Baby Dove products provide our baby girl with the essential skincare that restores moisture. Whether it’s the tear-free Baby Dove Sensitive Moisture Tip to Toe Wash during bath time, or the soothing Baby Dove Sensitive Moisture Baby Lotion afterward, Baby Dove gives us confidence we are providing the best care for our baby girl’s skin.

After baby’s bath, have your partner or whoever is helping you hold the towel while you get baby out of the tub. They can grab and wrap and make sure baby is dry. Once done, apply the soothing lotion to baby’s body and gently give baby a massage. This is perfect to do around bedtime as it gets baby nice and relaxed. Baby Dove Sensitive Moisture Baby Lotion moisturizes and absorbs well into baby’s skin and I like that it doesn’t have a greasy feeling and is fragrance-free. I have noticed after using Baby Dove on my little ones that their skin is still soft and moisturized even after 24 hours. Baby Dove is a household staple in our home and will continue to be for many years to come.

 

This routine only takes us about 15 minutes and helps make bedtime more peaceful and less stressful.

If you’d like to try Baby Dove for yourself, download this coupon to save (the coupon doubles if you share it with another mom!).

 

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Baby Dove.

PIN IT: