Bathing with your baby can be a great bonding experience, and something that daddy can do too. Your baby will be moving, squirming and very slippery so be sure you (or daddy) have a good grip on your baby at all times. Once you're sitting in the tub, have someone hand you the baby. First rest the baby's head on your forearm, if you're a righty use your left forearm (and vice versa). Rest his bottom down slowly into the water --ALWAYS keep his head above the water. You may want to use your legs for additional cradle-like support. Use your free hand or a cup to wet your baby’s skin. With a gentle baby soap and washcloth wash your baby. Make sure to wash in the folds of the skin, including the neck, under the chin (milk and sweat are generally collect in this area) and diaper area, then rinse well. Using a gentle baby soap will not require you to change the water for rinsing.
See washing head and hair here.
Do you get in the tub with your baby?
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