Bathing baby can be very fun! This was one of my favorite times with my little ones. The key is flexibility.
Babies don't get very dirty. And despite advice to the contrary do not need baths everyday. If they enjoy them, however, you are more than welcome to bathe them daily.
As with every baby task, gathering your equipment prior to beginning is essential. Once your ready there are a couple of ways to do it:
- Bathe baby with you in the tub
- Use a baby tub for the counter/sink
- Wash cloth and basin bath
While talking about bathing and keeping baby clean it's important to mention that soaps can commonly dry baby's skin. Other baby's are very sensitive to chemicals found in even the most gentle of cleanser. Keeping these to a minimum is a good idea, particularly the smaller the baby.
Bathing a Baby - Step by Step Photo Guide
Photo © Robin Elise Weiss
