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Baby Bath-Time Basics
Bathing you baby can be a lot of fun for both of you when you keep a few simple tips in mind:
- During baths, babies need a room temperature of 70-75 degrees to keep warm. To minimize energy use, heat the bathroom by taking a bath or shower yourself right before bathing the baby.
- Consider using a small basin or tub to bathe your baby - you save both water and energy.
- Ideally, bath water temperature should be between 90-100 degrees. An easy way to check if it right is the "elbow" test. Put your elbow in the water, and if you can't tell whether it is warm or cold, it the right temperature.
- The safest way to fill the tub is to put cold water in first, followed by hot water. If you start with hot water first your tub can retain the heat and can burn your baby.
- At first, your baby can simply be wiped and rinsed with a wet washcloth and dried with a warm towel. During bathing, try to minimize the cooling of your baby's body. Never leave your baby unattended.
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