The newborn’s bath
, especially in the first months of life, is a moment of discovery and relaxation that strengthens the bond between the child and the parents. The newborn’s skin is generally less dirty than that of an older child, but it is It is easier for milk or baby food residues to remain, particularly between the fingers or in the skin folds.
For this reason, water alone may not be sufficient and it is important to use a specific cleansing product for children, which cleanses while respecting the physiological and structural characteristics of their delicate skin.
These small attentions are important not only in the first months, but throughout childhood; bathing remains an important moment of hygiene, especially when the little one is crawling, walking, running and sweating.
For this reason, water alone may not be sufficient and it is important to use a specific cleansing product for children, which cleanses while respecting the physiological and structural characteristics of their delicate skin.
These small attentions are important not only in the first months, but throughout childhood; bathing remains an important moment of hygiene, especially when the little one is crawling, walking, running and sweating.
How to bathe a newborn baby
There are no precise rules regarding the carrying out of this ritual, but you can follow some simple advice
that is good for the skin and respects the psychophysical balance of the child.
The ideal time to bathe the baby is the moment before the evening meal as the water and the parent’s caresses relax the baby and help him fall asleep. When the bath water is ready, gradually immerse the baby excluding the head: keep it raised and resting on your forearm, while with one hand you firmly grasp the baby’s shoulder and arm, with the other you can wash him. At the end of the bath, wrap the little one in a soft towel, pat the skin dry and carefully dry the areas where skin folds form, such as armpits, fingers and groin. Remember not to leave your baby alone in the bathtub, even for a few seconds.
The ideal time to bathe the baby is the moment before the evening meal as the water and the parent’s caresses relax the baby and help him fall asleep. When the bath water is ready, gradually immerse the baby excluding the head: keep it raised and resting on your forearm, while with one hand you firmly grasp the baby’s shoulder and arm, with the other you can wash him. At the end of the bath, wrap the little one in a soft towel, pat the skin dry and carefully dry the areas where skin folds form, such as armpits, fingers and groin. Remember not to leave your baby alone in the bathtub, even for a few seconds.
After the bath it's time for hydration
Immediately after bathing, when the skin is dry and clean, is the ideal time to give your little one a massage. Physical contact with mom or dad and the affectionate communication that is created strengthens the child-parent relationship. This pleasant ritual combines pampering and skin care, thanks to the massage with hydrating products. To hydrate the baby’s skin it is a good idea to apply a body milk with emollient properties that respects the baby’s delicate skin. To promote relaxation and deeply nourish the skin you can perform a massage, which must be practiced on the baby’s bare skin. In this case, use a nourishing oil that allows your hands to glide gently over the skin. The touch must be delicate, slow and rhythmic.
To moisturize baby's skin after bathing
If the child has dry, sensitive or atopic skin, both during and after bathing it is best to use specific treatments that protect the hydrolipidic film of his skin.
ADVICE FROM THE BABYCOCCOLE EXPERTS FOR MOISTURIZING YOUR BABY'S SKIN AFTER BATHING
If the child has dry, sensitive or atopic skin, both during and after bathing it is best to use specific treatments that protect the hydrolipidic film of his skin.
