How to Bathe Your Baby

Raising a child is one of the most rewarding experiences one can have. However, it can often get quite overwhelming as well, especially if you are a new parent. Everyday tasks, that you do not normally give another thought to; tend to have you second guessing yourself when a baby is involved. When it comes to your babies’ hygiene, as new parents, you will catch yourselves asking questions like “how should I bathe my baby?”; “is it safe to bathe my baby more than once a day?”; “how can I help keep my baby stay clean without being too harsh on her skin?”. There is no need to dismiss any of these questions. For a parent, their child’s safety and comfort are the foremost concerns. We, at Jumpy Moo’s, want to answer all your queries and concerns when it comes to bathing your precious child and helping them stay clean and fresh. Read ahead and make this your go-to guide for tips and tricks to help you through the (somewhat daunting) task of safely bathing your little one!

As new parents who just want to make sure their baby stays squeaky clean, you might be tempted to overdo it with the little one’s bathing. However, remember the age old saying, less is more! Especially for newborns, not only is it not necessary to bathe them more than 2 to 3 times a week, but it can also have negative effects on the child. Newborn children are just as precious and delicate as flowers in full bloom! Just like overwatering can cause a flower to wilt, bathing your newborn baby too often can cause their skin to dry out and strip their skin of its natural moisture. Not to mention, a baby this young is very prone to catching colds as well. This is why it is important to quickly dry off your child as soon as you get them out of the bath. Hooded towels are great to serve this purpose as they do not only dry your baby, but the hood is perfect to keep your little one warm while you rush to get them dressed! An even better idea is to opt for bamboo hooded towels to keep your little boys and girls warm and dry. The special feature of these towels is that since they are made of bamboo fibers which comes from the stems and leaves of bamboo; not only are they super absorbent, but they are also very durable!  

Not bathing your child everyday certainly does not mean that you cannot still keep them clean and fresh. Bathing your little one on alternative days and using a washcloth to gently clean them on the rest of the days is a good routine. Again, washcloths made using bamboo fibers will be gentler on your baby’s skin and will last you longer as well. 

While you can choose to bathe your baby at any time of the day, it might be better to bathe them at a time when it is warm outside so that your baby does not catch a cold due to the bath. Besides that, bathing your baby right after you have fed them is not the best idea. If your baby makes a mess while eating, make sure to wait at least an hour before you decide to bathe them.