Everything you need for baby hygiene

Soap, oil, cream, balm, sponge, soft towel .... are needed to make his moments of relaxation babies favorites.Bathing the child becomes an unforgettable moment filled with much tenderness, and love both for parents and baby.Warm water, gentle contact with his skin, soft whispering and reassuring words contribute to peace and happiness of the child. Baby's hygiene moments may be the ideal case for strengthening the relationship of respect and attention, making the connection between parents and child into something very special. It is good to have everything necessary for bathing ready and at hand so you don't break the magic moments while devoted to baby care.

What is needed for baby bath?

It is important to remember that bathing above all, must be fun for the child.To spend some time playing in the bath with hot water while receiving love and care from Mommy is very relaxing and enjoyable time for the child. Mommy's full time devotion is very important for baby's safety.

When to start bathing? Bathing starts after a couple of weeks time needed for healing after the fall of the navel cord. Before that baby's umbilical stump may not have fallen off yet and may still be a little swollen. You can clean it by wiping it with alcohol at every diaper change. At this time baby need only an occasional bath. Don't worry his body isn't dirty. Of course you continue to clean his genital areas after bowel movements but this is not a full bath.

Some people belief that daily bathing weakens the body and some others oppose that believe.Bathing too often may cause a child to develop eczema or asthma. Of course as your child gets older, bath every other day may be best.

It is very important that each phase of the bathing is done with specialized products not only cleaning but also softening and moisturizing baby's skin. It is known that baby skin is soft and smooth and is virtually devoid of natural protection. Therefore, I offer some tips how to select appropriate products for your kid.

To begin, you must have a mild soap and shampoo. Also you must have few other baby stuff:

• A pair of soft gloves bath.Natural sponge.
• Baby Cotton swabs for cleaning ears
• Soft towel with hood
  
• Clean diaper.
• Cream Conditioner against skin irritations.
• Alcohol and cotton cleaning for disinfecting the umbilical cord during the first days

Let's look in more detail the various products and their characteristics. I believe that baby product that helps to improve my baby health or my baby hygiene is always welcome in my shelves. I love organic baby products that contribute to baby well being.

1. Sponge Indispensable, especially if you think that the child does not particularly enjoy soaking in the water. I choose mushrooms from natural materials, because they are soft and do not act aggressively on the skin.

2. Soap powder Suitable for the first few months because does not form foam. It is rich in protein and corn starch. Enhances natural skin protection.

3. Soap type

• Marseilles: Symbol of purity and composed of natural products, remains the most popular tool for the baby shower. The lack of perfume provides, among other things, deep cleansing without irritating the skin.
• MILK SOAP: Created with pure vegetable oils, milk proteins and glycerin, moisturizing and ensure a protective effect on skin. Does not cause burning eyes and helps avoid lactic crust.
• Neutral soap: With the acidity level of between 5.5 and 5.7, similar to that of baby skin, which is approximately 5.5, makes miracle in protecting baby’s soft skin.
• Liquid:It may be pH neutral and contain less foaming substances in order to avoid side effects: flushing, irritating and more.

4. Shampoo: Make from neutral pH, with an average foaming and does not cause irritation. So you can wash your child's hair every two to three days. Remember to pay special attention to hair, try to keep it clean.

5. Cleansing Milk: Excellent way to pamper the most delicate skin areas. Does not contain aggressive substances to the skin, usually consisting of natural oils and chamomile, and vitamin E, which acts as an antioxidant and restores skin.

6. REST After the bath, which should not last more than five minutes. Baby should be dry and padded with towel.

7. Emollient cream: Protects against irritation caused by diaper and offers immediate relief through a combination of zinc oxide and pro-vitamin B5. Protects the skin due to it contains wheat proteins and natural milk, which improve the protective properties of skin.

8. Tonic lotion or perfume: Soft cologne, relieving the delicate baby skin after bathing. There is a toning effect and contributes to the pleasant sensation of freshness. In no case should contain alcohol and should be rich in moisturizing, revitalizing and regenerating substances.

Massage for better development

This gentle procedure can end with a light massage, to extend this very intimate moment. Can be made with almond oil, softening and soothing to ease friction and skin tones of the child. It is important to pay attention to nails, cut and trim them so baby doesn’t injure himself. You can sit cross-legged, leaning against the wall to hold the child on his feet, placing it on the bed or to hold in hand and with the other gently massage. Warm your hands before and smear them with oil. Start with a light touch, and increase pressure gradually, to allow the child to get used to massage.

Cleaning milk, often enriched with natural extracts of chamomile, a soothing effect is a wonderful tool for removing impurities from the skin in a delicate way. Ideal for travel and rest when it comes to baby wash without water. It is enough to put some milk on cotton to clean the skin of the child, maintaining proper level of acidity and moisture.

Toilet wipes, soft and delicate, always ready for use. Besides being clean, these products have protective effect on the baby's tender skin.

Gentle bathing: If your baby cry for fear of the water try to clean him/her with cleansing milk until she/he get used to water. In all cases, the bath should not exceed five minutes because the water will cool. Remember that the temperature in the room where you bath him/her, it should be about 24 degrees and that of water around 36-37 degrees.

Some parents enjoy sharing their time in the bathtub with their baby. There some precautions to take to keep your child healthy and secure If you decided to bring her/him in the bathtub with you.

1. Put a rubber mat in the bottom of the tub, so you won’t slip.
2. Cotton gloves provide a good grip on baby.
3. Have everything you need close at hand, so you don’t leave your attention from baby.
4. Hold baby’s head in your arm when you wash her/him.
5. Water is warm but not too hot around 36-37 degrees (below 120F)
6. In the water always slide baby’s feed first, then the body and watch baby’s reaction if appear to be scared take baby out of water immediately. No reason to stress him/her. Family tub should be a pleasant experience.

Choosing a baby bath equipment:

There are two types of bathtub seats. One helps keep baby sitting upright and in the other one baby can relax and enjoy the water. Both should stay stable in the bathtub. Before placing them there, always clean the bathtub surface thoroughly. Don’t forget never leave baby alone even for a second. Seat doesn’t guarantee baby’s protection.

Games to play with baby while in the water: Playing in the bathtub is always fun.

• You can encourage Dexterity:It is important for child development to practice picking up things that are different shapes and sizes. You can place floating toys of various shapes and sizes in the tub to play with.

• Make baby hairdo while shampoo it and place a mirror so baby can see.
• Get a bathtub hand puppet.
• Get a plastic straw, and blow bubbles in the tub.
• Bring colander or strainer, and pour water into it.
• For better coordination bring plastic container and balls, and let baby put the balls in the floating container.