When can you bathe a baby in a large bath ~ Children's City Clinic No. 1 of Magnitogorsk

When can you start bathing your newborn in a large bathtub?

Let's start with the fact that, in general, the baby needs to be bathed every day, starting from the day he arrives home from the maternity hospital. If your baby was vaccinated against tuberculosis on the day of discharge, start bathing the next day. This means bathing, not washing with soap and shampoo. It is enough to use baby hygiene detergents a couple of times a week; you don’t need to soap your baby every day.

There are several opinions about bathing in an “adult” bath.

the umbilical wound heals . Its healing can take about a month. At this time, it is recommended to bathe the baby in boiled water to avoid infection. Agree that it is difficult to boil water for a large bathroom, especially if you do it every day.

Another common belief is that you can start bathing your baby in a large bathtub after he can sit up .

In addition, some experts do not set any restrictions for water procedures in a large bathtub from the very first bathing of the baby.

Preparing your baby for water procedures

Before starting water procedures, the newborn needs to undergo massage and gymnastics. After all, for a baby, bathing is a real stress on the body, so a little warm-up before taking a bath should become a kind of ritual.

There is nothing to be afraid of - you don’t need to take any massage courses. The main thing is to understand the basic principles. The recommended time for these procedures is 20-30 minutes (10-15 for each).

A strict sequence must be followed: massage/gymnastics. You can use a changing table for this. The naked baby is laid on his back, and a massage begins, consisting of 2 stages: stroking and kneading. First you need to stroke, that is, run your hand over the newborn’s skin without significant pressure.

The sequence is as follows: legs - feet, legs and thighs, arms - hands, forearms and shoulders. Then you need to turn the baby over on his stomach and start with the buttocks and back. Then the child turns over onto his back again and stretches his stomach, chest, neck, and head. After completing this procedure, the sequence is repeated, but only with kneading the muscles.

Abdominal massage deserves special attention. It is used not only before taking a bath, but also for pain syndromes. After the massage is completed, you can begin gymnastics.

Its basic principle is non-violent attempts to bend everything that bends. The sequence is similar to the one presented above, but the emphasis is on the joints.

First, one hand takes the shin, and the other carefully bends in different directions, tilts and twists the ankle joints. Then it's time for the knees

The actions are similar - one hand fixes the thigh, and the other bends the lower leg. Then the hip joint - both hands hold the baby's shins and movements are made that are reminiscent of riding a bicycle.

Do the same with your hands. After completing the massage and gymnastics, you can wash the child. The naked baby is transferred to the bathroom, which is, of course, already ready. Most often, responsibilities are divided between parents.

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True, both parents are not always present. But if everything is organized correctly, you can successfully cope with such a procedure alone. You must first prepare a bath with a water temperature 1-2 degrees Celsius higher than necessary. Then massage and gymnastics are performed.

Many parents do not know what kind of water to fill the bath with - boiled or not. At first, until the navel is overgrown, it is better to go with the first option.

Rules for bathing a baby in a large bath

Firstly, before each bathing the baby, the bath needs to be washed . You should not use various chemical cleaning agents for this; ordinary soda and a brush will work well.

Of course, it won’t be possible to boil water for a large bathroom, but the water should be as clean . Therefore, if you do not have a water filter installed, you will have to get one when your baby arrives.

You should not take a full bath of water; the baby’s shoulders and head should be visible above its surface.

When bathing in a large bathtub, you need to use various devices that simplify the process and increase its safety: a bathing slide, a hammock, a circle, special hats, etc.

It is better for two adults to bathe the baby - one should hold the baby, the other should wash it.

Diving and diving

1. Immerse the mouth of a one month old baby under water for 2-3 seconds. allows you to train and hold your breath through the nose. Usually in these cases, holding the breath is determined by the sensation of a hand supporting the chest - the child stops breathing - for a few seconds (4-10).

2. Momentary immersions of the mouth lead the child to immersion of the nose, which all babies breathe.

Diving of the nose, and then the eyes, usually occurs during independent play, in a sitting position, when the child takes out an object from the bottom of the bath. Immersion of the mouth under water must be carried out with double manual support in a standing position from 3-4 to 6-8 times per lesson. As practice shows, all children, except infants with a runny nose, do immersion of their mouths under water. While the baby is crying, immersing the mouth is strictly prohibited due to the danger of water getting into the respiratory tract. You cannot perform mouth dives during the maneuver because of the oncoming wave entering the nasal passages. During games, in a sitting position, the child immerses his mouth well. Independent movement towards the toy while holding your breath is a prelude to independent swimming. In principle, a child can be trained by an experienced methodologist to dive headlong under water. Experience shows that many parents carry out such forced immersions with their children, starting from 3 months. However, the degree of the art of teaching varies among parent trainers. Therefore, this technique is designed only for forced immersion of the mouth and independent immersion with the head in games. Forced head-first immersion by throwing the baby into the water or pressing him to the bottom with your hand is strictly prohibited: this can lead to severe fright and choking. A child who has learned to hold his breath while immersing his mouth, nose and head, and who knows how to row well with his hands, can swim independently.

How to prepare a bath for your baby

As mentioned above, before each bathing the baby, the bath should be washed with soda.

Next, install auxiliary devices, if any, and draw water and measure its temperature. Separately, fill a jug with water to rinse your baby with it at the end of the bath.

Prepare a large soft towel made of natural material, as well as things you will wear after bathing, baby cream or oil, and powder.

You can start swimming.

Third stage - SELF-SWIMMING

Age: 7-9 months. The third stage of independent swimming is designed for infants trained to swim in the second stage, adapted to a full bath and a water temperature of 33.5 ° C; duration - up to 42 minutes. Children dive underwater on their own. ON LAND (introductory part) - Increase the dose of massage, general and special gymnastics by 2-3 minutes. Crawling to a toy in a playpen with a ball and toys. Swimmer's pose: hands pressed to the hips, extended to the sides, forward. Pulling up by the fingers of the methodologist from a position on the back and chest. IN WATER (main part) - Swimming on the back and chest with and without manual support behind a toy, swimming with autonomous support. Independent diving under water (diving) for a toy.

Fourth stage - IMPROVEMENT OF SWIMMING

Age: 10-12 months. The fourth stage is organically connected with the previous one. At the last stage, infants can independently swim the entire length of the bathtub and the Malyutka pool, visit the water treatment room 3 times a week, and love to dive long and deep for toys. The total training time is 62-72 minutes, temperature -31.5-30.5°C. ON LAND (introductory part) - The total time of massage and gymnastics reaches 10-12 minutes. and more. Games on land lying down, sitting, standing with a ball and toys. Performing on command various positions of the swimmer in the position on the back and chest. Perform leg and arm work with or without the help of an instructor. Try dolphin rowing and breaststroke with the help of an instructor. The exercises are accompanied by conversation using special swimming terms both on land and in water. IN THE WATER (main part) - Start of the lesson - games in the water with sinking, floating and hanging toys. Independent swimming along the length of the home bath (2-3 times without stopping) and the Malyutka pool, swimming with toys, on toys. Sliding with arms outstretched, hands pressed on the back and chest. Swimming on legs breaststroke and crawl with the help of an instructor and independently. Long and deep dives for toys, jumping in water, games.

What should be the temperature of the room air and water?

When bathing the baby, the bathroom should be warm - about 23 degrees. But there should not be a large temperature difference between the bathroom and the rest of the apartment. Under no circumstances should there be drafts.

The water temperature for bathing babies should be about 37 degrees. You can check it with a water thermometer. Over time, it is recommended to gradually lower the temperature to 30 degrees.

Bathing a newborn in a large bath has a significant impact on the formation of the child's body. It is important to take this procedure seriously.

Using the slide

A special device will free up an adult’s hands, which is very convenient for gently lathering the baby’s entire body. How to bathe a child in a bathroom with or without a slide? If the child lies comfortably on a special device, an adult can calmly wash all parts of the body.

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Pros of using a slide:

no need to constantly support the baby's head;
the adult's hands are free;
An adult’s back does not get tired from tension, there is no need to rush into bathing;
Can be done by one adult.

There are also disadvantages. The child does not have as much freedom of movement, so if nothing bothers him, you can do without a slide. Just in case, secure your head with a circle collar and go on a long voyage.

Newborns in the bathtub quickly get used to the extra space. The choice of parents is whether to accustom their baby to adult swimming or not. The listing of all the advantages and features of swimming is advisory in nature.

When can you bathe a newborn in a large bathtub?

During the bathing process, the child expends a lot of energy, which contributes to fatigue and rapid falling asleep. Therefore, the optimal time for swimming is in the evening. If the baby is overexcited, then evening bathing should be moved to the morning or afternoon. The baby does not need to be fed before bathing. This can serve as a source of regurgitation of what you eat. It is better to bathe a newborn before feeding - buy, feed and put to bed.

Is it possible to bathe a newborn in a regular bath? Bathing a newborn baby in a large bathtub provides more opportunity for the baby to move actively. If you follow the rules of hygiene and have a formed navel, you are allowed to bathe your baby and enjoy the process.

Proper bathing of a newborn in a large bathtub video:

At what age can you bathe a newborn in a large bathtub? Until the navel wound has healed, the baby is bathed in a bathtub (baby bath) filled with boiled water. After healing, you can bathe your newborn in the bathtub. This time occurs at two weeks of age. Not all children's navel heals on the 14th day. You can bathe a newborn in a large bathtub from 1 month. It all depends on the condition of the navel.

Bathing together

For a baby, the bath seems huge. So that he is not afraid, you can practice joint water procedures with your mother.

How to bathe a newborn in the bath? The joint procedure requires compliance with certain recommendations:

It is not recommended to be in the same bathroom with a child if the woman has not completely cleansed herself after childbirth;
before bathing, mother should take a shower;
everything necessary for water procedures should be placed nearby;
It is necessary to place a mat near the bathroom so that the woman does not slip;
Bathing is ideal if the child and mother are helped by the father.

The main benefits of bathing together include:

Possibility of accustoming to regular water procedures.
The ability to quickly overcome fear of water.
Maintaining a close emotional connection.
Provides space for joint games and entertainment. After all, the child will not be afraid to swim and dive with his mother.

Despite the advantages of swimming together, there are also disadvantages:

When swimming with a parent of the opposite sex, a child older than one year may experience a violation of sexual development.
Infection if adults do not follow personal hygiene rules.

Bathing together with parents has not only positive aspects, but can also be harmful to the child.

How to clean the bathtub before bathing a newborn?

All family members use the bathroom. Dampness, scale, rust are favorable conditions for the development of microbes. Simply rinsing is not enough.

How to treat the bath before bathing a newborn? Regular cleaners and detergents will not work. In children, the sensitivity of the skin is increased, and products that are not completely washed off will provoke an allergy. Cleansing gel or washing powder (for children) works well in cleaning the bathtub. You can use baking soda. After treatment, you need to rinse the bath with boiling water. Since ancient times, laundry soap has proven itself well, but it must be of high quality.

When to start bathing a child, frequency, time

You can start bathing your baby a few days after leaving the hospital. The main rule is that the umbilical wound of a newborn must heal. However, some pediatricians advise carrying out water procedures earlier, since a decoction of the string can contribute to faster healing of the ring.

Until the navel heals, you can only wash the baby with clean boiled water. Although not everyone adheres to this rule, and some wash babies under the tap.

Water procedures should be carried out every day. To begin with, 10-15 minutes will be enough, and then the bath time can be increased. If the child begins to cry and be capricious, bathing should be stopped.

Newborn bathing equipment

Bathing a newborn in a large bathtub can initially cause discomfort for an inexperienced mother. Modern manufacturers have taken care of convenience and offer devices for bathing newborns in the bathtub:

Musical circle for swimming. Fixed on the baby's neck. Contains a recess for the chin and handles (the child holds on to them). Plays music.

How to bathe a newborn in a large bathtub with a circle video:

removable. After performing hygiene procedures, the slide can be easily removed and the baby can swim freely;
stand. The frame, covered with fabric, is fixed to the sides of the bathtub. It has the disadvantage of lacking lateral support and support for the legs;
anatomical. Made from plastic. Has an adjustable leg rest and armpit support. Attached with suction cups.

Supportive bathing mattress. Designed for babies weighing 3-8 kg. The polypropylene case is filled with polystyrene balls. Anatomically correct shape suitable for all types of bathtubs. After use, the mattress is rinsed, shaken and hung by the loop to dry.

Sponge shape for swimming. The grooves take the shape of the child's body and prevent him from sliding along the bottom of the bath.

Seat. There are a variety of models available:

ordinary. Fixed to the bottom with suction cups. Has a limiter (in the groin area) and a rim for insurance. The seat can be corrugated, with a foam mat or without safety pads;
rotating. Rotation around its axis (convenient to wash the baby). It has regular suction cups and rotating ones. The front panel is equipped with toys;
hanging. 180 degree rotation. Attaches to the sides of the bathtub. Equipped with a non-slip seat and a high backrest.

Universal folding chair (2 in 1). When swimming, it is attached with suction cups, and the legs are removable. Used for feeding in the room (legs are attached). The set includes rotating toys.

For the arrival of the baby, caring parents probably bought everything they needed, including a baby bath with all the necessary accessories. But the question of when it will be possible to bathe a child in a large bathtub may arise from the first days of the baby’s stay at home. Especially if the family lives in a small apartment, and many items purchased with the birth of the baby create certain inconveniences.

First bath

Water procedures in a large container after a small one have their own characteristics.

How to properly bathe a newborn in a large bathtub? First, lower the baby into the water, carefully wetting the arms, legs and body. You need to hold the baby with your hand in such a way that the mother’s little finger is located under the neck, and the remaining fingers are under the back of his head. If water gets into your eyes, it’s not a big deal; getting it in your mouth or nose is dangerous. The body does not sink to the bottom of the bath; on the contrary, it floats up and stays on the surface so that the chest and stomach are above the water.

When the baby is in the bathroom, he will move easily without the risk of hitting the walls.

Parents need to monitor their child's behavior. If he is not active, then he does not like the bathing process. Then the baby can be led from one side of the bath to the other. This is how it is activated. This should not be done the first time, because the child needs to adapt.

For bathing in a large bathtub it is enough:

lying on your back with your head supported;
swimming on the stomach, with the chin in the hand of an adult;
sitting pose.

During the bathing period, parents are required to follow certain rules and monitor the baby’s behavior. If he starts to cry, then it is not recommended to forcefully take water procedures. Therefore, parents should be sure to set their child up for positive emotions before bathing: smile, talk to him affectionately.

Be sure to monitor the temperature of the water in the bathroom. After just 15 minutes it can drop by several degrees.

When can you bathe a child in a large bathtub?

Bathing your baby is a daily procedure that is best done before evening feeding. When bathing, especially in a large bathtub, the child spends a lot of energy, which will provide better appetite and more sound sleep. But what is the best way to bathe a newborn, in a special baby bath or in a large bathtub? Advice on this matter varies, and there is no exact limit when you can bathe a child in a large bathtub:

The first and most common landmark is the umbilical cord. It is believed that until it heals, it is worth bathing the baby using only boiled water. Of course, it is not realistic to fill a large bathroom with boiled water every evening. Complete healing of the umbilical wound ends by 14 days after birth, but for greater peace of mind, it is recommended to wait up to 1 month.
Reaching 7 months of age, when the baby has learned to sit, allows parents to bathe the child more comfortably in a large bathtub. However, special circles for bathing newborns, caps with foam, slides and bath mats will provide comfort during the procedure and until the child reaches 7 months.
According to other experts, it is advisable to bathe a newborn baby in a large bathtub at least from the first day. However, many parents, fearing infection, prefer to postpone bathing in a large bath for a while.

How to choose a time to swim

Baby's weight at 5 months

Pediatricians recommend choosing a time of day to bathe a baby in a large bathtub when parents can devote approximately 40-45 minutes to water procedures. This time interval includes preparation and actual washing. If the baby is naughty, you need to wait for the right moment.

Important! Procedures should be avoided immediately after eating to avoid the natural reaction of regurgitation with a full tummy.

The selected time must meet the following conditions:

during the break between feedings;
nothing bothers the child;
parents have enough time not to have to take forced breaks.

The optimal time for bathing a baby in a large bath is before evening feeding and subsequent bedtime. Water procedures are an active time for babies. He spends quite a lot of strength and effort. If compared with an adult load, this is equivalent to 35-40 minutes of physical exercise. After such efforts, the baby is left with two desires - to eat well and to fall asleep. If parents can do everything correctly, the child’s natural response will be to sleep soundly almost until the morning.

I'm already asleep

It sometimes happens that instead of a relaxing effect after bathing, the baby, on the contrary, is animated and does not want to calm down. In such cases, bathing must be postponed to the first half of the day.

Important! For each child, you need to find a convenient routine for taking a bath so that the baby gets the maximum benefit and pleasure.

How to properly bathe a child in a large bathtub

Of course, before bathing a month-old baby in a large bathtub, you need to wash and brush the bathtub itself with soda or laundry soap.

We carefully lower the undressed baby into the water. First the legs, and then the whole body.
If the baby is not capricious and everything suits him, you can start some exercises in the water. Up to 3 months, these are usually four simple procedures:

swimming on the back, when the mother holds the baby's head from below by the back of the head;
sitting position, the mother also holds the child’s head, and his legs are bent, and he seems to be sitting;
swimming on the tummy, mother holding the baby by the chin;
“figure eight”, in the position on the back or tummy, the baby, while swimming, describes a figure eight around the perimeter of the bathroom;

In order to harden the child, after bathing, pour water on the baby 1 - 2 degrees cooler than in the bath. To do this, before immersing the baby in the bath, fill a jug or ladle with water, and while you bathe the baby, the water will cool to the required temperature.
You should not use soap or other detergents for children every time. This will dry out delicate skin and cause irritation. It is enough to bathe the child with soap once every 7–10 days.
You should bathe your baby with a special baby washcloth made of natural hypoallergenic material, which will gently cleanse the delicate skin and will not damage it.
The water temperature for swimming should be between 27 - 38 degrees. When you first swim, 37 - 38 degrees. Subsequently, the temperature should be lowered by 1 degree, reaching 27 degrees.

Bathing is a useful general strengthening procedure that will help the child quickly adapt to a new environment and strengthen the baby’s immunity. It is important to remember that you cannot leave your baby alone for a single second! Bathing is another wonderful opportunity to spend time with the whole family with great benefit for the little one.

Bathing a newborn baby in the bath is a daily family ritual that involves all its members (even the shaggy and tailed ones). The process itself is not complicated, but it is always exciting for young parents. To make bathing your child in the bath a pleasant procedure for you and your baby, you just need to carefully prepare all its stages.

Time and temperature references

Daily bathing trains the child’s body well, strengthens it, and water also relaxes the baby’s nervous system.
This is the key to good health!

How often should you bathe your baby? The answer to this question will be determined by the child’s well-being.

Preferably daily, if there are no contraindications, allergies, or rashes.

The water temperature must be carefully monitored using special thermometers. But, if it seems that it is unreliable, then there is a simple folk method: dip your own elbow in the water.

The little one knows how to regulate body temperature well. Over time, you can set a comfortable individual water heating mode for it.

But first you need to proceed from the average optimal norms and recommendations:

You should act on the principle of gradually reducing the temperature from 36°-37°C during the first bathing to 27°-28°C during subsequent bathing.
Cool the water gradually, reducing it by no more than two degrees, and observing the child’s well-being and behavior. Parents can teach their baby to swim in water at 22°-24°C.
When swimming, the water cools down and you need to periodically add hotter water from the tap.
It is recommended to keep the child for no more than 15 minutes during the first bathing in hot water (35°-37°C). But, when the baby has grown up and the water is already colder (24°-28°C), you can spend half an hour or more in the bath. This water tones all the baby’s muscles, and he moves more actively, improving blood circulation, which means he becomes healthier. With hot water, babies “soften” and feel blissful. They may like this kind of bathing, but there will be no healing effect from it.

Newborn baby bathing

As for bathing time, you should follow these tips:

It is advisable to bathe at the same time. Optimally: before feeding at night. Usually this is in the evening, around 9 o'clock. There should be no more than 1.5 hours left before bedtime. After the water procedure, the baby gets tired and sleeps peacefully.
But for some children, bathing has a stimulating effect, and they may not fall asleep for a very long time. An attempt to forcefully put the baby down will end in a waste of energy and nerves. In this case, it is recommended to start water procedures even earlier: at 7 or 8 pm.
It happens that a baby falls asleep while swimming. Or, without having time to eat, immediately after it. Then it’s also worth reconsidering the time and starting the water procedure earlier.

To harden your baby, you can pour water on him at the very end of all procedures, a degree or two cooler than the one he bathed in.

When should you bathe your baby? ↑

First of all, you should decide on the bathing time. Pediatricians (including the now popular Dr. Komarovsky) definitely recommend evening bathing. Indeed, an evening bath helps the baby relax and prepare for subsequent sleep. However, not all children, and especially infants, react calmly to the bathing process, which means they become overexcited, capricious and then refuse to fall asleep. In this case, you can absolutely safely move the bathing time to the daytime or even morning. After all, in the end, the main task of bathing a baby is hygiene, which can be observed at any time.

Having figured out the bathing time, we decide on the container. A small bathtub for bathing babies is not at all necessary, but it makes life much easier due to its size. It is easy to wash, you can take it with you on trips to visit grandparents and relatives, and it is convenient to install with one hand. There is perhaps only one downside to baby baths - babies outgrow them very quickly.

If you decide to bathe your baby in a large bathtub, you should follow one strict rule - the bathtub must always be clean before placing the baby in it. Absolute sterility, of course, cannot be achieved, but this is not required. It is enough to rinse the bathtub with a brush, baking soda and hot water. It is better to try not to use modern cleaning products.

How to hold a baby correctly

It is recommended to follow the rules for immersing a child:

A newborn baby is able to bathe in many positions: on his back, on his stomach. It is not at all necessary to hold the baby’s body tightly in “four hands”. Easy enough to support under the neck. His head fits comfortably in an adult's palm.
If the child has a desire to roll over (he will begin to twist), he needs help. Usually the first signs of a revolution are observed after 1-2 months. The adult’s task is to hold his head with one hand and lower the other onto his chest. At the same time, with a little effort, the young bather is turned over.
To prevent your child from becoming capricious, you can use a little trick: you need to place your finger parallel to his lips, he will reflexively begin to suck, and will calm down.
To teach him to swim, you need to move him back and forth. Soon the baby will begin to take an interest in his condition.

How to support your child

To increase interest in water activities, you can use several plastic toys: a duck, a boat. A 2-month-old baby will be happy to be busy contemplating, and as he grows up he will begin to play on his own.

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Adaptations that may be needed when bathing a child in the bath:

Thin diaper. From time immemorial it has been recommended for accustoming babies to water, especially to a large bathtub. The baby, wrapped in a swaddle, is lowered into the bath, gradually pouring water over the body from the palm and unrolling the layers of fabric.
A plastic bathing slide or a bathing hammock is a device that helps parents calmly bathe a newborn in a large bathtub. A device in the form of a concave container that is attached to the bottom of the bathtub. When bathing, the baby is placed on a slide (in a hammock), thereby freeing the hands of the parents.
Swimming circle. It is inconvenient for bathing as it is attached to the neck. If you remove the circle from the baby and continue washing, the child will feel insecure and begin to worry. More suitable for learning to swim and overall a lot of fun.
Swimming cap. It comes in different modifications and is worn on the head. Allows parents to calmly wash their child while entertaining him with swimming.
An older child who can already sit may need a special non-slip mat or baby seat for bathing. Relevant for children who do not want to sit quietly in one place.

Further questions from young parents concern the bathing process itself - whether it is necessary to boil water for bathing a newborn, whether it is worth adding potassium permanganate to the water, what temperature must be maintained for bathing a baby in the bathtub, how long to bathe a child, etc.

Briefly we can say the following. Boiling water and bathing the baby with the addition of potassium permanganate are recommended, i.e. desirable for use. Since by the time of the first bath the umbilical wound will have already healed, there will no longer be a special need for sterility and disinfection of the water. Therefore, here we can only advise parents to act at their own discretion.

Pine-salt bath for infants

Water treatments using pine needles are an excellent opportunity to safely strengthen your baby’s immune system. This also has a great effect on the child’s psychological and emotional state, making him sleep soundly and deeply. In the treatment of colds and neurological diseases, pine baths occupy an important place as an aid.

Most parents are stopped by the fact that pine needles can be a fairly strong allergen, but with proper organization and the right approach to the bathing process, no allergies should arise. Pediatricians believe that it is necessary to start pine-salt bathing no earlier than six months of age, and if you are prone to allergies, even from the age of one year.

Adding salt to bathing water in combination with pine needles has a double positive effect. It is better to bathe newborns with a very easily excitable nervous system in such a bath. The main active ingredients dissolved in the liquid have a mild sedative and calming effect. The baby will sleep very well after such procedures. Tannins, minerals, essential oils and microelements, which are contained in excess in the solution, have a beneficial effect on the cardiovascular and respiratory systems, improve immunity, as well as the condition of the skin. However, you should not start the process if the baby has a fever and is not feeling well. This can only make the situation worse.

Benefit:

establishing sleep and wakefulness patterns;
strengthening and simultaneous relaxation of muscles;
relief of corset muscle tone, as well as mild pain relief;
strengthening the cardiovascular and nervous systems;
additional therapy for recurrent acute respiratory viral infections;
strengthening the immune system;
removing toxins from the body, as well as improving metabolism;
prevention of rickets;
improving well-being and relieving nervousness;
improving the condition of horse diseases, relieving itching due to diathesis.

Important! It is better to start bathing your child in pine-salt baths gradually. Initially, it is better to add only salt to the water and wait for the reaction

If everything goes well, then you can proceed to adding pine extract.

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The same applies to the temperature of the water for bathing an infant. In general, it is believed that water at 37 degrees will be comfortable for a baby. You can find out the temperature by measuring it with a special thermometer for water. In addition, the degree of suitability of water can be further understood by briefly dipping your elbow into it. If you do not feel that the water is hot or too cold, then the temperature is suitable for bathing a child.

E. Komarovsky suggests starting swimming at 37 degrees, reducing the water temperature every day to 25 degrees. By bringing the water temperature to room temperature, says Komarovsky, parents will provide their child with all the conditions for hardening. In principle, the doctor’s advice is not satisfactory, but not all newborns can easily tolerate swimming in lukewarm water, since they are simply cold. In this case, you can advise making the water a little hotter, having learned experimentally what is the most comfortable option for the child. Hardening can be ensured by listening to another piece of advice from E. Komarovsky - do not close the bathroom door when bathing the baby, thereby eliminating a large temperature difference in the rooms.

The last thing you should pay attention to is accessories for bathing a newborn in the bathtub. Or rather, their absence. Because babies, as a rule, are washed without soap and a washcloth, adding bathing products in the form of gel or liquid soap only once a week. The washing process itself looks like a gentle stroking and massage of the baby in water, without effort, pressing or rubbing. A little later, from 3-4 months, you can start using a soft mitten or sponge for washing (preferably natural).

So, the procedure for bathing newborn children in a large bathtub involves the following simple scheme: choose a time for bathing - clean the bathtub by this point - draw water at the desired temperature - undress the baby - lower it into the water - rinse the face and head - wash the groin area, perineum and folds - poured water from the shower/jug over it - took the baby out of the water, wrapped him in a towel. The whole process takes from 10 to 15 minutes of pure time. And for washing to be more than just a hygienic procedure, you should bathe in a good mood, with songs, smiles and warm cooing from mom and dad.

Photo and video: How to properly bathe a baby in a large bathtub

The child lived in an aquatic environment in his mother’s tummy for 9 months, so the baby feels quite confident in the water. Up to 3 months the child retains the ability to swim. If you want to teach your baby to swim from an early age, hurry up