Baby Care Part 2: How to bathe a baby

Hello mommies, this is part 2 of my baby care series.  I know you are probably saying I already know how to bathe a baby because i'm already a mom and I have grand kids as well.   Well, for those of you who already know how to do this, I'm just re-iterating this and I'm helping all the new moms out there and soon-to-be mommies.  On my previous post, part 1, I talked about how to change a baby's diapers, so if you missed it, you can click here.  

Step #1

Gather up all of the bath necessities. Items ranging from: baby body wash, brush, shampoo, towel, baby bath tub or whatever you will be using to bathe him/her. 

Step #2

Fill the tub with 2-3 inches of warm water (not hot water) at about 90 degrees Fahrenheit.

Step #3

Remove all of the baby's cloth and bring them to the tub.

Step #4

Slowly place your baby into the baby tub. Please use one hand to support their little neck and head. Remember to pour small amounts of water onto baby's body to keep them from getting cold.

Step #5

This is the fun part, you get to splash baby with water, washing their little body. Washing their little toes, fingers, back, neck, head and hair, and do this about a couple of times. Use a moistened cotton ball or wipe to clean his eyes and face. As goes for your baby's genitals, a routine washing is a great idea. If for some reason, there is dried mucus has gotten on the corners of your baby's nostrils or eyes, just use a small section of a moistened wipe to clean them.

Step #6

Rinse your baby thoroughly with a clean washcloth.

Step #7

Wrap your baby in a hooded towel or regular towel and pat him dry.  If their skin is a little dry, you might want to rub a mild lotion on them.

I hope this clears up some of your question that was puzzling you!

Best wishes to you and your new bundle of joy,
LaTersa Blakely

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Baby Care Part 1: How to change your baby's diapers

Changing diapers will become one tops things you will be doing during the first year of your baby's life.  Now, there is nothing too out of the ordinary about changing diapers.  It's pretty much still the same steps whether you're using disposable or cloth diapers.  I will share with you some key steps in order for you to properly change your new little bundle of joy!

Step #1

Lay your baby on a changing station, bed, or where ever you choose to change them.  

Step #2

Place a dry towel under the baby's bottom. take the dirty diaper off.

Step #3

Set the soiled diapers aside in a plastic bag.

Step #4

Place fresh diaper under baby bottom and hold baby's leg together

Step #5

Clean baby bottom with a baby wipe. Wipe baby bottom and genital areas from front to back. Now keep in mind that a baby girl might get stool in and around her vagina, so be sure to clean that area with wipes as well.

Step #6

Lower your baby bottom onto the dry towel, and pat the area dry. Afterwards, put some baby powder on the genital areas to help baby stay fresh.

Step #7

Fasten baby diapers (for cloth diapers, put a pin on each side to hold the diapers in place)

Remember to use this time to bond with your little one.

Best wishes,

LaTersa Blakely

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