Bathtime often worries young parents and raises many questions.
Organization, precaution and safety are essential!
Whether it’s in the morning or in the evening, bath time doesn’t really matter. It is a moment of relaxation and exchange with your child. You need to find your own schedule and the best time to devote yourself to your baby. It is generally recommended that you give your baby 3 baths a week during the first few months of life, ideally before or at a distance from meals so as not to interfere with digestion. The more you bathe, the more you will find your routine and feel comfortable with your baby.
Preparing the bath
- You can use the bathtub in the bathroom or a free-standing bathtub to put in the shower
- Ideally, the changing table should be located in the same room with all the equipment available, so that your baby is never left alone on the changing table or in the water
- The temperature of the room should be around 25°C. Wait until the bath is full before undressing your baby, so that he or she never gets cold
- A baby’s skin is particularly fragile and sensitive. Use products that are adapted to his skin and that do not sting the eyes: a cleansing gel for corns and hair with a physiological PH, and an extra grease-free product if he has dry skin.
- The water in the bath should ideally be at 37°C. To check the temperature, use a bath thermometer or dip your elbow in the water. If the temperature is neutral, it is the right one.
Bathtime Procedure
- Pick up your baby safely by putting your arm under his neck and holding him by the arm. This position allows you to hold your baby securely, while freeing up one hand for washing.
- Gently lower your baby into the water. Start by immersing his feet, then his buttocks and his whole body so that he doesn’t get cold… Don’t hesitate to immerse their head in water up to their ears, leaving their face out of the water: it’s very pleasant for them.
- Once washed, if your baby is comfortable in the water, you can make the bath last a little longer. Don’t hesitate to talk to him, smile and play with him so that the bath becomes a real moment of pleasure.
Does your baby not like water?
For some babies, bath time is more complicated. If this is the case, try wrapping him in a diaper and gently dipping him in the water with it. This is called a wrap bath, and can make bath time easier for children who don’t like to be held. Your baby will soon feel reassured and start to get used to the contact of his skin with the water. When you feel he is ready, you can remove the diaper little by little. He will recognize the smell of his washing gel, the bubbles in his bath with which he likes to play and his games, which will allow him to build a little ritual.
Body and hair cleansing gel
The 2-in-1 cleansing gel for a gentle bath
- Convenient because only one product for the body and the hair
- Soap-free and enriched with a greaseproofing agent
- Does not sting the eyes
