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What does 1st time parents would like 2 know about infant bathing?

Hi! I'm doing a project about infant bathing. I need 2 teach new parents on how to do infant bathing. So, I would like 2 know what parents-to be would like to know about infant bathing.
Thanks in advance.

Public Comments

1. In general, how to do it
How often should you bathe your child Is too frequent bad?
Can you or can you not use adult soap? Whats the difference between infant and adult soap?
Also for newborns, there's the cord concern, so you should touch on that topic

there's alot more, but thas where doing your homework comes in

hollyy

2. They should ALL know that you should NEVER turn your back on the child while he/she is bathing.
Always tighten the bath knobs as tight as possible so the infant cannot turn the hot water on by him/herself.

In general, they would want to know what sorts of soap you should use on the infant.
What sort of temperature the water should be.
How long the child should stay within the bath.
Things like that.
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3. how to have everything they need in arms reach and ready before you bath baby (i.e towels, nappies and clothes). having a partner around helps, like passing things.
they must hold and support their baby at all times. esp their heads. unless they buy supports made of foam or fabric (i.e from mothercare)NEVER LEAVE BABY UNATTENDED. ignore the telephone and the door bell.
the water should never be cold or too hot, ideal temp is 36-38`c (you can buy bath therometers) always put cold in 1st. water should not be too deep ideal 4 inchs, infants can drown in only a couple of inchs
for newborns its best to top and tail until the umbilical stump has fallen off (as it needs to dry out)
sometimes washing babies hair 1st over the bath makes it easier.
make sure the room they bath baby in is warmer enough (when baby is naked and wet)
never bath baby when its hungry or over tired as it will upset baby
theres no need to bath baby everyday as they dont really get dirty and their skin has a tendency to dry out to much from being in water (top and tail between baths) untill there at least weaning
baby does not use adult stuff they have their own range (i.e johnsons)
dont pull the foreskin back on a newborn baby boy to clean as its still attached until their older