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The child is bathed every day. But until the umbilical wound heals, it is better not to bathe him.

And for the first time (up to 3 weeks of age), boiled water is used for bathing, or a solution of potassium permanganate is added to tap water, the crystals of which are pre-dissolved in a separate container. The water in the bath should be slightly pink in color.

The best temperature in the bathing room is 20–22°C. A hot heated kitchen is unsuitable for this procedure. Overheating can bring nothing but harm to a child.

Place the bathtub so that it is convenient for you to bathe your baby. But first you need to wash it thoroughly with hot water and soap and pour over boiling water.

Before undressing the baby, close the window, wash your hands thoroughly with soap and a brush, tie a clean apron so as not to wet the dress, and prepare on the table everything necessary for bathing and changing: a soap dish with soap, water in a jug for dousing, warm and large cotton diapers, diaper, head scarf, put a diaper or terry sheet on top for wiping. If the room temperature is below 20°C, then it is better to warm the baby’s underwear by placing a heating pad with hot water on it.

First pour hot water into the bath, then, adding cold water, bring the water temperature to 37°C, using a special water thermometer.

When you first swim, you will be nervous because you are unsure of yourself. Therefore, it is better that you have an assistant - your mother, mother-in-law or husband. Until the baby gets used to bathing and loves it, there should be little water in the bath.

When everything is ready, the baby can be undressed. If it gets dirty, you must first wash it and place a clean one in the bath. When the baby is in the water, his head should rest on your arm bent at the elbow. With the same hand, you hold the child by the upper third of the shoulder so that the upper part of his chest is above the water. With your other hand, scoop up water and pour it over the baby’s body.

First, wash your baby's face with cotton wool without soap. Then soap your hand or a piece of cotton wool and wash the scalp from the forehead to the back of the head so that the soap does not get into the child’s eyes.

You need to wash your child with soap at least 2-3 times a week. Crusts on the scalp, previously lubricated with petroleum jelly or sterile vegetable oil, are wiped with soapy gauze and then moistened with water during bathing.

After rinsing the soap from your head, with a soapy hand, wash the skin behind your ears, neck, under your arms, arms, then your chest, sides, and groin area.

Lift the washed baby upside down, and your assistant should pour pre-prepared water from a jug at the same temperature or 1°C lower.

Then place the baby on a sheet, cover the head and dry it - first the head, then the torso, then the legs - and quickly transfer it to clean linen, dress and wrap it.

After bathing, you can lubricate the skin folds with Vaseline or sterile vegetable oil.

Premature babies also begin to be bathed after the umbilical wound has healed, usually after 2 weeks. Very premature infants weighing up to 1000 g are bathed no earlier than the 15th–18th day of life. While the baby is not being bathed, he is washed right in the crib.

The air temperature in the room when bathing a premature baby should not be below 25°C, and the water in the bath should not be below 37.5–38°C. Before bathing, the baby's clothes are heated using heating pads. Otherwise, bathing is carried out in the same way as described.

Both full-term and premature babies should be in the water for no more than 5 minutes. Children should be bathed at hours convenient for family members, but it is best before evening feeding - at 8–9 pm. Immediately after bathing, the baby is fed and put to bed.

Good day, dear parents!

I, like you, was once interested in how to bathe a child. What temperature should the water be and how long to bathe, how to bathe and when, there were a lot of questions, and this article is devoted to them.

About the benefits of swimming:

Bathing a baby is, of course, first of all, a hygienic procedure, everything is clear to everyone here. Bathing has a relaxing effect, strengthens muscles, normalizes appetite, and strengthens the nervous system. And again we play, learn the properties of water and just play around and splash around.

What to bathe in?

For bathing, you can purchase a special baby bath, which is more suitable for bathing a newborn baby for hygienic purposes. Then, with an older child, you can move to an adult bath or shower; this will be more than enough for the child.

Temperature

The room temperature should be 22-25 degrees. It should not be too hot and not too cold. What is more important is the absence of drafts. Close the windows and vents during this time.

The water temperature, as our grandmothers measured: by immersing the elbow in water: if it is normal for the elbow, then it is normal for the child. When your child is very young, you can use a thermometer.

As the child grows up, it becomes too lazy to use it, and the mother becomes more and more like an “elbow”.

The optimal temperature for bathing a one-year-old child and older is 32-33 degrees, this is exactly the temperature in children's pools. If your child is sitting in the bathtub and you are worried that the water has already cooled down, you should not add hot water if the child is comfortable in it.

Bathing in hot water does not have any benefit: it only dries the skin more, relaxes it and can have a laxative effect. Swimming, on the contrary, in cooler water strengthens and strengthens the immune system.

Just not harshly: you decided to harden the child and immersed him in an ice bath, under no circumstances! Very, very carefully, by lowering each bathing degree by degree.

When not to bathe a child

You cannot bathe a child after vaccination, with open wounds or sores, or with a fever.

How long does it take to bathe a child?

We bathe the child until he gets tired, usually at this age it is not very long, about 15 minutes. If it’s more, the kids get tired and start acting up or rubbing their eyes.

Does a child need a washcloth?

Yes, it is necessary, just like an adult. We must remove the dead layer of epidermis.

Only it should be made from natural materials and soft enough, since children's skin is still very sensitive to various types of rubbing. It instantly turns red and can cause discomfort to the baby.

Is it possible to use the shower?

You can use a shower, but you won’t get the same effect as a bath. The shower should be used in rare, I would say, in emergency cases, when the child is in the sand or is very dirty. The child needs a bath.

How often should I bathe my baby after one year?

After one year of age, it is enough to bathe a child 2-3 times a week in the cold season. But if it’s not difficult for you to organize a bath for your baby, you can swim at least every day. At the discretion of the parents.

During the warm season, shower as needed. This happens several times a day, as the children play in the sandbox and launch boats in puddles. As they say, after dirty walks. And so, with soap, again 2-3 times a week.

What cosmetics are needed for bathing a child?

For bathing, you will only need baby soap, preferably in liquid form, it is more convenient to use, and shampoo for baby hair that does not irritate the eyes. And all the rest of the beauty is secondary fun for parents, it can be bath foam, bathing gel, etc.

Why do we need bath toys?

Toys are a great way to help your child have fun in the bath. Through play, he develops, learns the properties of water and objects: some drown, some don’t, some take in air or water, etc. The fear of water, if any, is smoothed out, and children really like such games in water and they enjoy swimming.

What toys can be used during bath time?

Bathing toys are usually water-resistant: these can be rubber animals, soft bathing books, wind-up toys are now very popular, etc.

What to do if water gets into your mouth?

Sometimes this happens by accident during the game. Sometimes, if a child does not bathe in special devices, he can dive and take a sip of water accordingly. Sometimes kids do this on purpose.

My Danil really likes to play “pour over” with cups and sometimes he can specifically drink from this very cup. What to do in such cases?

Well, first of all, do not panic or yell at the child under any circumstances. He's just as scared as you are. If you scream, you will scare him even more, and what could be even worse - the child will be afraid of water and water procedures. Secondly, nothing terrible happened; a second dive will not lead to bad consequences.

If your child coughs or sneezes, which is the natural way to clear the airways, give him a good cough. If he’s just crying, you can take him out and hold him close to you, but he’s wet, so the child will understand that mom is always there and nothing bad happened.

If he goes back into the water, then you can continue swimming, but if he flatly refuses, then don’t force him, that means swimming is over for today.

What to do if water gets into your ears?

There is nothing fatal about this either. Children accumulate a sufficient amount of sulfur, which helps protect the ear canal from external influences. And even more so, when your baby was in his mother’s belly for 9 months and his ears were in the water, nothing happened, so don’t worry!

What to do if water or soap gets into your eyes?

In this case, use a cotton swab to rinse your eyes with plenty of running water, towards the inner corner of the eye (towards the nose).

When should you feed your baby before or after bathing?

Here you must decide for yourself; you can bathe both before and after meals, the most important thing is that the baby is in a good mood and does not require food. And you tell him that first we swim, and then we eat. In this case, it is better to have lunch, it will be good for the baby and the mother will be calmer.

How to dry your baby after bathing?

If the child is still relatively young, around a year old or a little older, you can lay out a blanket with a towel and wrap it while lying down. We did this when Danilka was little, and after a year and a half we already had a terry robe or a large towel prepared. We take the child out and wrap him in a robe or towel while standing. We kiss and everyone is happy and clean!

What cosmetic products should I use after bathing?

After bathing, I smeared my son with baby moisturizing oil, the skin dried out a little, until 3 months. Now I've given it up. The skin is soft and silky, such is the quality of the water. That's why I don't apply anything at the moment.

You can use olive oil or baby moisturizing oil for dry skin.

Under no circumstances should you leave your child in the bathroom unattended, even if you think that he will not go anywhere, alas, this is not the case!

Happy swimming! All the best!

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Must be able to perform a certain number of actions that affect the organization of the daily routine and self-care.

a) Starting from the age of 3, the child gets dressed with the help of an adult, plays with children (in a group), builds a bridge from 3 cubes, draws a circle, says his last and first name, throws a ball, stands on one leg for 1 second.

b) Starting from the age of three and a half, he easily separates from his mother, knows his gender, understands and walks in three directions (forward, backward, etc.), jumps in place and forward.

c) Starting from the age of 4, fastens buttons, shows the longest ruler, draws a cross, draws a person (very approximately) from three parts, understands words and their opposite meanings (heat-cold, rest-fatigue), understands the prepositions “above”, “ inside”, “outside”, jumping on one leg.

d) Starting at four and a half years old, draws a square, draws a person from 6 parts, stands on one leg for 5 seconds.

e) Starting from 5 years old: dresses without the help of elders, stands on one leg for 10 seconds.

Child hygiene skills

- this is the main component of child care and in maintaining health. It is desirable that prerequisites be created (according to the age of the child), thanks to which hygiene would acquire interest and give pleasure. In order for a child to get accustomed to using a washbasin, he must have a low, reliable chair. Your own toiletries (soap, sponge, towel, toothpaste and brush, comb, etc.) should be placed on a shelf at the child’s height. The mirror should also be at such a height that the child can look at himself while performing hygiene procedures (washing, combing, etc.), supplement his information about his own body and rejoice in his neat appearance. The child must be taught to keep personal toiletries and clothes in order.

From the age of three, teach your child the following:

— Wash yourself in a small bowl that is placed on a low table or chair in the bathroom or kitchen; in modern apartments, children 4-5 years old should learn to use taps and wash themselves from the sink;

— Wash after using the toilet and after playing;

— Use water and; soap;

— Undress yourself- the child knows how to untie his shoelaces; Adults from 4 to 5 years old help remove underwear (T-shirts, etc.);

— Dress yourself(the child loves it);

— Fold your clothes carefully y;

— Go to the toilet yourself; (but when it’s really necessary), some children need the help of an adult, even though they would like to cope with this “task” on their own. At night, some children get up on their own to go potty or to the toilet;

— Wash your hands and brush your teeth before and after eating;

— Completely eat everything off the plate and put the dishes back in their place.

If your child wakes up in the morning, you should not leave him in bed for a long time: mindlessly lying in bed breeds laziness. If a child needs to leave home in the morning, it is advisable to wake him up gently, in advance, so that he starts his day calmly and has the opportunity to eat without rushing. The formation of a child’s personality occurs incorrectly if the mother or grandmother tries to do everything for him, explaining that he does not have time or that he is still small.

The Right Skills

The right skills are instilled at this age. It is desirable that friendship be established between the child and water - this will be the key to health for life. Washing your face in the morning should be a pleasure. The affectionate tone that parents use, the temperature of the water, the quality of the soap, the convenience when washing (the temperature in the room, the cleanliness and comfort in the bathroom, things for the toilet and washing that are easy to get yourself, the lack of persistence on the part of adults - these are the elements that should be taken into account when parents are trying to teach and encourage their child to use the morning toilet. This procedure should become a pleasant habit for him.

In the morning, the child washes not only his hands and face, but also the entire upper body (from the waist and above), and special attention should be paid to areas that sweat (armpits, neck folds). Be sure to brush your teeth and comb your hair! At the age of 5-6, some children even get used to taking a morning shower, and this, in addition to cleanliness of the body, also helps to harden the body and guarantees healthy and beautiful skin.

We take a bath daily

If conditions allow, then it is good if the child takes a bath every day. In order for this to be done willingly, the child must be allowed to open the taps, regulate the temperature of the water and its quantity in the bath (about 36.5-37.5 ° in winter and 35-36 ° in summer). Pouring with cold water and a “shower” (cold or warm) is arranged only with the consent and desire of the child. Starting from the age of 5, the child should be able to wash himself, albeit under supervision. It is advisable that children take a bath before going to bed. In rural areas, when it is not possible to bathe a child every day, it is necessary to have a “big” bath at least once a week.

Do not use caustic soap or alkaline solutions, as this will irritate the skin. It is best to use “fat” soaps; they wash cleanly and do not destroy the thin layer of lubricant that covers the skin.

When the child sits in a bathtub with water, you need to let him stretch out freely in the water. Then he is thoroughly soaped (older children can do this themselves). Use a nail brush to clean your fingers and toes. From the age of 4, a child is taught to use a washcloth; it hardens the skin and makes it soft. Begin to wash carefully, from the shins to the knees and back, as these are the least sensitive areas. Use a sponge (washcloth) to make rotational movements to activate blood circulation. The washcloth for washing a child should be soft; only after the age of 6 can you use a rough one, say, made from horsehair.

How to bathe a child

Regardless of what the child is washed with, it must be done carefully, because the skin at this age can be very dirty, because the child spends all day walking in the yard, on playgrounds, in sandboxes, etc.. Rubbing for the skin (as in water , and after bathing) also has a medicinal value: it stimulates lethargic and calms nervous children. After bathing, the child is immediately wrapped in a dry (warmed in winter) sheet (cotton or terry towel) and rubbed firmly. Your baby's skin should be clean, pink and soft. Use a cotton swab to clean your ears. Fingernails should be trimmed slightly rounded, and toenails should be trimmed evenly, without cutting the edges, because this can cause nails to grow into the finger.

Some mothers believe that the child’s face needs to be soaped, rubbed as hard as possible, and sometimes lubricated. Meanwhile, many children have a rough face, even with cracks. Up to 5 years of age, a child needs to wash his face simply with water and soap, and if the skin is very chapped and dry, then without soap; In winter, before going to bed, your baby can lubricate his face with a thin layer of baby or lanolin cream, but do not rub it (forehead, cheeks, nose and chin).

From 5-6 years old, when a child already washes himself, stains from ink or colored pencils, or dust and dirt after outdoor activities, may appear on his face, his face should be washed in the evening with only good quality soap; should be washed off with plenty of water. When a child knows how to use water and soap, he needs to be taught how to wash himself correctly - lather his face with light movements, without vigorous rubbing, with some caution so that soap suds do not get into the eye. You should not scold your baby if at first he washes himself “like a cat” (mouth, nose and chin).

How to cut a child's hair

Children under 4 years of age should not be allowed to have long hair. Regarding boys, this goes without saying. But as for girls, this already means a certain sacrifice. Until the age of 4, children's hair is very thin, fragile and easily tangled. When you comb a child, like it or not, some of the hair gets pulled out. Girls should not have a ponytail, because hair collected and tied with an elastic band begins to thin, becomes thin at the temples and around the forehead, and becomes like fluff. Thin hairs cannot grow back; they are diseased hairs. If a girl wears a ponytail for a long time, her hair will never be thick and strong. Girls who wear their hair in a parting should change its place after each wash.

Hair should be cut in the direction in which it grows. The back of the head and behind the ears should not be cut with a clipper right down to the skin.

When combing your hair, you should choose a brush made of bristles or horsehair (not plastic or nylon). The child's head is combed every evening to remove dust from the hair. Pass the brush in all directions along each strand, and finally comb it in accordance with the natural direction of the hair.

Water temperature for washing hair

After your child turns 2 years old, you can use shampoo to wash your hair. However, we should not forget that prolonged and frequent use of it can make your hair dry and brittle. Most children, as a rule, have normal hair (not dry or oily), and low-quality shampoos can give undesirable results.

The water temperature for washing your hair should be moderately warm, never hot. The shampoo is diluted with water in a glass and used in two doses. Washed hair is rinsed well several times. Wipe with a dry, warm towel, without rubbing or tugging. You can dry with a hand-held hairdryer set to medium heat. To maintain a beautiful hair color, you can rinse with Chamomile infusion after washing.

Air, sun and movement are the factors that are of paramount importance for hardening the child’s body. We must do everything possible to ensure that the child, especially, spends as much time in the fresh air as possible.

Plants have a good effect on children; flowers, branches with leaves that a child can touch, have such an attractive force and cause such satisfaction that it is difficult to explain. Tumbling in the grass is one of the most enjoyable activities for a baby. Shells, stones, glass, chestnuts, acorns - everything has a deep meaning and constant, enduring value for a child (they are different from flowers and branches that break and wither).

It is not easy to satisfy a child’s love for animals. Children often ask to walk near the yard where they know there are animals (dog, cat, poultry). The train station, airport, and fountains are of particular interest to children.

Walk outside

Time spent by a child in the fresh air also has the advantage that he is constantly moving, and this develops and strengthens the muscles of the whole body. Legs develop best when a child runs on uneven terrain. To prevent flat feet, the child should walk barefoot or in shoes with thin soles for several hours. You need to take a closer look at the child when he begins to walk crookedly. You can do the following exercises with it: walk on tiptoes, jump on one or the other leg, or both together (run on the grass, try to “grab” objects with your toes.

It is recommended that children wear closed shoes (but not boots) with flexible soles, not too loose, but not too tight. Any shoes should have a certain length to make walking easier. It is not recommended to wear pumps; they are too narrow in the toes and open in the front; when walking, the toes slide forward. In winter, the child needs to wear shoes or boots. Rubber shoes are harmful: your feet get cold and sweaty in them.

How to dress a child

Clothing should be adapted to the increased mobility of children and the time of year, it should protect them from cold, water and excessive solar radiation. It is important that clothing allows air and light to pass through. Linen and synthetic fabrics do not absorb moisture and promote sweating. The most suitable clothing for children is made from cotton or woolen fabric: and a small admixture of synthetic threads (for strength).

Clothes should be soft, easy to wash and not interfere with the child's movement. That's why it should be sewn loose at the chest and a little tight at the back. When a child does not move, it is easier for him to catch a cold. This is why children should wear pajamas at night. You should use clothes of a simple cut, they are easy to put on and take off, but you should not forget about the aesthetic side, cheerful, cheerful colors, a successful combination of colors, etc.

Underwear should only be cotton (it is allowed to wear synthetic products on a naked body!). The elastic bands should not be tight. For a small child you need 6 T-shirts and 6-10 pairs of panties.

Bathing and various water procedures should primarily bring pleasure to the baby. Many mothers are so concerned about the hygiene of their baby that they wash him several times a day, resorting to the use of soap and shampoo. Let's look at the question of whether you need to do this every day and how often you can wash your baby.

How to bathe a child at 2-3 years old

First of all, you need to decide whether the child likes to take baths and whether they calm him down. Or, on the contrary, water procedures are not a child’s favorite pastime.

• If your baby loves water and enjoys splashing around in the bath, then you shouldn’t limit him in this. Of course, you should never leave a child unattended, even if the water is knee-deep!
• You can take a bath every day. But using soap and shampoo more than once a week is highly not recommended. It is enough to wash the child in the morning or before bed in a basin of warm water or under the shower. Instead of soap products, you can add various herbs that have a beneficial effect on the body, for example, chamomile flowers are good for this.
• You need to wash your child daily, and you can use powders that are most suitable for the baby.
• In summer, on especially hot days, you can bathe your baby several times a day, but if the child does not like water procedures, then once is enough. Instead of bathing, you can wipe your baby with wet wipes.
• In winter, if you are afraid that your child may catch a cold, you can visit the bathroom only 2-3 times, but do not forget that frequent use of soap, even the most gentle, will not benefit the child.

How to wash little ones

• When a child is not yet a year old, many parents are afraid to bathe their babies. Then you can do it together - so that one holds the child and the other washes.
• Babies at such an early age do not get dirty so much, so they can be washed, but again without using soap, only 2-3 times a week. Children up to one year old do not need daily water treatments. Using napkins will also be very helpful. But daily evening washing, of course, is simply necessary.

For information on how to properly wash newborns, check out the articles.

Water procedures are the most favorite pastime for many babies; this is not surprising, since the nine months of life spent in their mother’s belly took place in an aquatic environment. However, despite enough time passed, many parents still do not know how to properly bathe a child at 3 months.
To clarify the conduct of water procedures, we will consider all aspects.

What you need for swimming

Learn to bathe your baby at a certain time, so you can teach your baby to follow a daily routine. This will help you later when he starts attending preschool and school.

The air temperature in the room should be +22°-+23°C, and the water temperature should be +36°-+37°C. This temperature regime is a comfortable condition for bathing a baby.

Before you begin water procedures, you must prepare everything you need in advance:

• room thermometer, water;
• baby bath;
• jug for pouring;
• herbal decoction;
• a washcloth or bathing mitten made of natural fabric;
• circle for baby's neck;
• baby towel;
• prepared changing table;
• a change of clean baby clothes.

What not to do while swimming

To prevent bathing your baby from becoming a stressful situation, you should not:

• Bathing should only be done when the baby and parents are in a good mood. Very often, we adults do not take into account small children, believing that they do not care about the scandals of adults. No, dear ones, leave your grievances outside the doors of the children's room. Now you have only one main person - this is your child;
• You can’t bathe your baby when he’s hungry. If you have fed your baby, wait 30 minutes, and then you can begin the procedure;
• If your baby is taking a bath with a bathing device - a neck circle, do not leave him unattended! You cannot trust the baby and older children, even if they are teenagers;
• do not bathe with your baby together - this is a violation of all hygiene standards;
• do not overheat the baby and make sure that hypothermia does not occur;
• do not remove the baby from the water by the head, this can cause serious injuries to the cervical spine.

Contraindications for swimming

A child should not be bathed in the following cases:

• increased body temperature;
• acute period of the disease;
• infectious diseases;
• persistent convulsive syndrome;
• the first day after vaccination.

Bathing scenario

So, if you are still afraid to bathe your child or your grandparents decided to give you the opportunity to fully enjoy parenthood, do not be alarmed, a detailed description of the entire process will help you overcome all the difficulties of the process.

The main characters of the action: baby, mom, dad

Chapter 1.
Preparation

Baby: busy according to daily routine. Plays and talks with dad.
Mother: prepares water for bathing, a decoction of herbs, a change of underwear, a towel and a diaper for bathing.
Dad: Helps pour water into the bath. Communicates with the baby, can sing songs, creates the mood for bathing.

Chapter 2.
Installation stage

Baby: calm, awake.
Mother: begins to undress the baby and continues emotionally positive communication. After undressing, he carries out air baths for 3 minutes, and can do a short massage. Checks the water in the bath.
Dad: Prepares a bath with the required water temperature, pours in the broth. Monitors the room temperature. Conveniently locates the bathtub and all the necessary items for bathing.

Chapter 3.
Immersion in water

Baby: gradually sinks into the water, this is accompanied by a riot of sensations, often familiar, because he spent nine months in his mother’s belly in the same environment.
Mother: in a clean diaper, lays the baby on a half-bent arm, the baby’s head is on the bend of the elbow. Slowly lowers him into a bath with prepared water, first the legs, then the buttocks, the back, gently wetting the baby’s chest. Lastly, wash your face.
Dad: at this moment he is on hand, promptly giving his mother everything she needs. Monitors the water temperature so as not to overcool the baby. Maintains a good mood during the procedure.

Chapter 4.
Bathing

Baby: receives positive emotions, because at this moment he unites the family more and this is COOL!
Mother: With his right hand he scoops up water and pours it on the baby. He washes his face, making sure that water does not get into his eyes or ears.
Dad: monitors the procedure time, communicates with the baby, checks the water in the bath.

Chapter 5.
Pouring

Baby: enjoys bathing.
Mother: gently turns the baby back up, lifting him out of the bath and saying: “Water will make our baby clean, healthy, strong.” At the same time, observing the child’s reaction to the dousing.
Dad: carefully pour water over the baby in a thin stream from a jug with pre-prepared warm water +37°C. Wraps the baby in a clean towel and hands it to the mother.

Chapter 6.
Wiping

Baby: a little tired from water procedures, you may cry, this is a normal reaction.
Mother: gently places the baby on the changing table. Blotters He dries it with movements and puts it on a dry diaper. Lubricates all the folds with baby oil, then dresses him in clean clothes and feeds the hungry baby.
Dad: cleans everything up after bathing.

Chapter 7.
Final: transition to sleep

Baby: quietly snoring in his crib
Mom and Dad: enjoy their child, share their impressions of the water procedure performed. Believe me, at this moment you will sincerely feel like the happiest parents.

Reference
During the bathing process, talk more with your baby, and not just with each other. At this moment, he develops sensory capabilities - visual and auditory reactions. Some parents play pleasant, calm music while bathing. This approach also has a beneficial effect on the child’s emotional status.

As you have seen, there are no particular difficulties in bathing a child. The main thing is not to get lost, and when you participate together, the fear quickly recedes. Remember, you are not the first and not the last who bathes your child on your own; after reading the article, you will become a “professor” in this matter.

Frequently asked questions from parents:

- Tell me, is it possible to bathe a child in a regular bath?

Today, expert opinions are divided; some argue that bathing should take place in a separate baby bath in the first year of life, since the child should be protected from exposure to pathogenic and infectious factors. I think it’s up to you to decide where to bathe your baby, but I still adhere to the teachings of the old school and am a supporter of bathing the child in a baby bath.

- Does a 3-month-old child still need to be bathed in boiled water?

No, your baby’s umbilical wound has healed a long time ago, so there is no need to continue bathing in boiled water.

When we start bathing our baby, he starts crying, although he still really loved water procedures. What could be the problem?

If the child no longer shows any changes in his general condition, crying may be due to the fact that you once violated the technique of immersing the baby in the bath, namely, you plunged him into the bath abruptly. Or the water in the baby's bath was too warm, which could frighten the baby.