Baby's first bath- any tips?

Question

Do moms have any tips to share for giving baby their first bath? (FTM here). What products are you using to bathe your baby ?

Answer

I highly recommend co-bathing if you have a bathtub and the time. It's such a great bonding experience and I found that my little guy prefers it and feels more safe versus bathing on his own in the sink or in an infant tub.

As for products, for the first few baths I liked using soaps that were ultra moisturizing and had good oils for his skin. It was really helpful for when his skin was peeling in the beginning.

Answer

You don't need a tub for the first few baths. Just lay a soft towel on your dining room table, fill a bowl with skin-temperature water with a teesy bit of soap, and then use a washcloth to do a sponge bath. Try to keep any bits you've just washed covered with the towel. Don't let the cord stump get wet. Then  I hold my baby like a football under my left arm (still wrapped in the towel) over the kitchen sink to wash his hair. Just use a tiny bit of shampoo, and make sure the water is wrist temperature before rinsing.

Answer

Sponge bath and I make soap from liquid Dr bonners, and water. Just put it in a foaming soap dispenser!

Baby's first bath- any tips?

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