Bamboo For Babies Bathtime Bliss

Most babies love water and introducing them to regular bathing from an early age can mean the difference between bath time struggles and bath time bliss later on.

That's not to say you have to bath your baby every day, but whatever you feel is right.

When you do bath your baby you may find it a little scary the first few times. It's a good idea to have someone to assist.

Before you begin, be mindful of avoiding interruptions. ie make sure there is nothing boiling on the stove that you might need to attend to or if you an urgent call to take, make sure your phone is with you. Never leave your baby unattended in the bath, not even for a few seconds.

Before you start your baby's bath, gather all the things you’ll need. These may include:

 •A sponge or flannel and or cotton wool if you prefer

 •Baby cleanser, mild soap or bath emollient.

 •At least one clean, dry towel. Hooded towels are good for wrapping up your baby from top to toe. Bamboo Baby Towels are ideal as they are super absorbent and soft to the touch with many environmental benefits as well.

 •Test the water temperature with a thermometer or once experienced, your elbow, but always test before lowering your baby into the water. It should be around 38° degrees.

 •A clean nappy and clothes.

 •A warm blanket

Before you bath your baby, wash his face. It's easier than trying to do it while your baby is in the water. There's no need to use soap or cleanser on your baby's face.

If your baby has dried mucus in his eyes or nostrils, dab it first to soften the mucus. Wipe each eye from the nose outwards with a fresh piece of dampened cotton wool.

Placing a plastic bath support that suctions onto the bottom of a full size bath or a plastic baby bath is useful for supporting baby and allowing you to use your hands to wash rather than hold. Note, that you should never leave your baby unattended in these supports as they can wriggle out.

Make sure there’s enough to allow your baby to settle in the water with his shoulders well covered. Never fill the bath more than waist-high (in sitting position) for older babies.

Undress baby, clean any poo from the bum area and lower them into the bath.

Wash your baby with a little mild liquid baby cleanser and a soft flannel.

 Lift your baby out of the bath, and straight onto a dry bamboo baby towel. Wrap them up warm and pat, rather than rub, baby dry.

You could also massage some mild unperfumed baby lotion onto baby at this stage, but be aware that if baby is cold, this probably won't be very enjoyable, so ensure a warm room or skip this step on chilly days.

Dress your baby in clean clothes, wrap him in a dry, warm blanket