It is every parent's joy to welcome a little one in their family, take care of them and watch them grow.
Even though parenting comes with some challenges, parents have to ensure the safety of their little ones. Since little babies are so tiny and delicate, it can be so terrifying and stressful to bathe them.
Watch out for these mistakes when bathing your little one;
1. Using too much water
Your baby does not need a tub or basin full of water. Keeping the water level above your baby's knees is just enough to wash his/her body and hair hence without covering their face.
2. Washing your baby in unclean tub or basin
Your baby's immune system is very sensitive and not as strong as yours. It is important that you ensure that the tub or basin you are using is clean. Otherwise, you will expose your child to skin irritation and different infections.
3. Not checking the water temperature
You should never place your baby in a tub or a basin without checking the temperature of the water. It might be very cold or hot which can result in either sickness or irritations. Make sure the water is lukewarm.
4. Leaving your baby unattended
It is very important to give much attention to your child during bath time. This is because accidents happen very fast and your baby can be prone to drowning. Prepare everything you need before your baby's bathe time.
5. Not drying the baby completely
If you do not dry your baby completely, there is a risk of either becoming sick from the water that remains on the skin or skin irritations due to soap residues.