7 Infant Bath Safety Tips Parents Should Know

7 Infant Bath Safety Tips Parents Should Know  You should never leave your baby alone in a bath. If you have to leave the room, take the baby with you.  Use a small tub to put water, so you can adjust the water temperature accordingly and mix the water required.  Always keep the room temperature up to 70-75 degrees Fahrenheit where you are bathing the baby.  Only clean the body parts which you can see. You should refrain from poking around in the baby’s ears or nose.  Always keep a secure hold on the baby to keep them safe in the tub.

Support your baby’s head and neck throughout the bathing process.

1. Never leave water in the bathtub  Leaving water in the bathtub after bath time can put mobile infants at drowning risk.  Toddlers might move about the bathroom since the slippery water becomes a support system for them to get out of the tub.

2. Water temperature should not be high  Warm water is best for the baby bath. However, it shouldn’t be scalding.  Keep the water temperature below 120F.

3. Don’t leave the room often  Always keep an eye on the infant while making limited trips outside the room.  Keep ready all the bath supplies before starting the bath.

4. Never lock the bathroom  Leave the bathroom lock open with your baby inside.  The bathroom door should be opened from outside in case the baby locks itself in.

5. Handle the bath with gentle care  Refrain from rubbing clean the baby since their skins are fragile.  You can give a sponge bathe to the baby until the umbilical cord is attached.

6. Try to keep the baby warm  The bathroom temperature should be about 75F, so the water doesn’t turn cold soon.  Pat, the baby, dry and cover them with a fresh dry towel after the bath.

7. Secure one hand on the baby  The baby’s wet body can be slippery as they wiggle around and slide down in the water. Thus, always secure one hand around the baby.  Avoid using a bath seat, as they can tip over easily.

Newborn babies don’t need a bath too often, so you should keep the bathing minimal. Get in touch with Childventures to learn more about how to care for newborn babies.