Emotion, joy, satisfaction and a lot of fear. All these and many more mixed feelings and difficult to control, even for the safest, are the ones that overwhelm us when we return home with our first baby, well or every time we return home with a newborn.
In the clinic they gave us the baby bathed and clean, smelling like cologne, wrapped in his toquilla by expert professional hands, but when we return home it is we who must take care of everything and also, who want to do it. Many times grandparents, uncles, experienced friends are offered during the first few days, but We want to spend that special time with our baby.
Peace of mind, is the best advice
Your baby is delicate, but not of fine crystal, so just as you're not afraid to hug him, we shouldn't let the bathroom scare us. It's a good idea that bath time be before going to bed, since it will relax both of you and you will surely sleep better after all this activity. It is essential to have everything necessary for the baby's bath, to have everything at hand: soap, sponge, creams, rinsing jug, towels ... And dedicate ourselves to bathing the child with tranquility, transmitting a feeling of serenity and well-being.
Where do I take my baby?
If you went to classes of childbirth preparation and childcare During pregnancy, either as a protagonist or companion, you will remember that the first thing to consider is the water temperature, around 34-37 degrees Celsius.
With one hand holding the head, lather the entire body, with a special neutral soap for newborns, passing the sponge from top to bottom. It begins with the neck and continues through the chest, the tripita, the arms, the genital area and the legs, paying attention to the area of the skin folds. Then you should wash your back. If you decide to turn it around to do so, be careful not to wet your face as you probably won't like it.
At first wash your head with the same soap as the rest of the body, being careful not to get it in your eyes. After about fifteen days you can wash it once a week with a special shampoo, soft and neutral pH, which does not cause irritation if accidentally enters the eyes.
Chicco Baby Moments It is a range for the bathroom that offers everything necessary to clean the sensitive skin of the newborn with dedicated and specific products, which do not contain SLS and SLES, parabens, alcohol or dyes. With marigold extract, known for its emollient properties, respects the natural hydration of the most sensitive and delicate skin, maintaining the physiological Ph.
The baby face It should only be washed with water, never use soap. Many moms use a moistened cotton or a sterile gauze soaked in water, gently running it over the forehead and cheeks, and another for each of the folds of the neck to remove the dirt accumulated by sweat. We can also use natural sponges, remembering to use one for the body and one for the face.
Rinse your baby well and dry it with a soft towel, from organic cotton so that there is no danger of producing allergies, all newborn clothes, sheets and towels, should always be washed apart from the rest of the family and without softener.
Everything is easier with the right equipment
To bathe your baby, the ideal is to have a folding bathtub and easy to install in any corner, even on top of the bidet. If it is also ergonomic and its soft walls prevent the possibility of any blow to the baby, we are talking about Cuddle and Bubble de Chicco, a folding bathtub / changing table that ensures comfort and practicality.
It can be folded with a simple movement and includes all kinds of accessories: organizer, container with aeration for sponge or wet toys, tray with removable slide ... Once folded, it becomes compact and easy to transport, thanks to its two practical wheels, and barely occupies space, so you can easily find a hole.
As a changer, Cuddle & Bubble offers greater comfort for the first months of the baby thanks to the soft and padded ergonomic reducer That will welcome him. Have three different heights to adapt better to your needs and that you can easily handle the baby in the changing table, dry it, massage it and play a little with it. It is convenient to keep the bath impeccably clean with specific and non-toxic products.
Bathing your baby should become one of his most pleasant moments, so do not forget to speak softly and each sponge pass becomes a caress. Both you and your baby will be Looking forward to bath time.
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