At home, bath your baby at the most convenient time for you. It is not essential to bath your baby every day – you can alternate with “topping and tailing”.
Bath time suggestions
- Bath time should be a pleasant experience for you and your baby.
- Make it a fun time of undivided attention to your baby.
- Try to establish a bath routine, preferably before a feed.
- Prepare the room before you begin, with everything you need at hand, including the clothes.
- The room temperature should be between 20°C and 22°C.
- The temperature of the water should not be higher than 37°C.
- Dip your elbow, not your hand, into the water to test the temperature.
- Never turn your back or leave your baby unattended.
- Apply baby care products to your own hands first, then to your baby’s skin.
- Use a baby bath if you wish, but from an early stage, try to take your baby in the bath with you or your partner. This can be a special time when you relax with your baby in the water.
- Your baby will discover the pleasures of relaxation and the joy of cleanliness.