| |
|
© 2011 R&J Cambrass, S.A. l contact phone +34 902 38 00 39 l e-mail: cambrass@cambrass.net l Legal notice
|
1. Bath time, guaranteeing the skin health of your baby
Bath time should not only be a matter of hygiene. This is a good moment in the day to pamper the baby and allow them to enjoy the time in the water.
- There is no fixed time in the day for bath time. Although experience shows that just before supper is an ideal moment. Bath time relaxes the baby and allows them to fall asleep better.
- At hand you should have; a natural soft sponge or bath glove which does not harm the baby, a towel and cleansing products adequate to your baby's skin type.
- Before placing the baby into the water it is convenient to test the water's temperature. The temperature should be between 37 and 38 degrees Celsius (98-100 Fahrenheit). To test the water you should use a thermometer.
- The baby should be placed in the bath securely and safely. The best way to place them in the water is gradually, so as they become acclimatised to their surroundings gradually. For this task hold the baby firmly, you should place your left fore arm around their back and head and hold their arm and shoulder with your hand.
- The first step is to wash their head. This tends to be uncomfortable for the baby. To avoid problems maintain the baby in a horizontal position, resting their head on your arm. Apply soap to the baby's head and gently lather. Rinse off immediately.
- The back should be the following. For this hold the baby by the shoulder so as they feel more secure. Gently apply soap, lather and rinse off.
- Once the head and back have been cleaned, gently apply soap to the rest of the body. Carefully clean all of the baby's body crevices. It is recommended not to make sudden movements in the bath. If this is the case the baby might get scared and start to cry.
- The best way to dry the baby is to carefully lie down them on a towel then wrap this around them, make sure that all the crevices are fully dried.
- The recommended cleansing products for babies should have an approximate Ph value of 5.5. Once the baby is dry a moisturising cream may be used.
- The hair should be washed once or twice a week. During the first year you should avoid using shampoos which contain potentially irritating substances.
2. Nappy changing (I)
Never leave the baby unattended where you usually change them. Always hold the baby by placing a hand over their body. In the case of boys, always have an extra nappy at hand to cover his penis in case he decides to urinate, otherwise he could end up wetting you.
Frequently change the nappies, specially if they suffer from reddening. This can be done before and after they fall asleep. Check the nappy a few minutes after each meal. Cloth nappies should be changed more regularly than throw away nappies (four to six throw away nappy changes equal six to eight cloth nappy changes).
If you use warm water rather than wet wipes, do not use soap, this could cause irritation. When cleaning the genital area, always wipe from the front to the back. If you use throw away nappies and your baby frequently suffers from reddening, consider the possibility that your baby may suffer an allergy to perfumes contained in the nappy.
4. How should my baby sleep
You should take great care when putting your baby to sleep. It should be done slowly and gently, should you move them abruptly they will loose balance and get scared. This feeling is know as the "Moorish reflect".
The world Association of Paediatricians now does not recommend lying the baby face down when putting them to sleep - in the same way that they should not be over wrapped - this increases the possibility of cot death. Also, chiropodists do not recommend this posture for babies over the age of six months, since this could cause a malformation due to the position of the feet with respect to the hips.
It is recommended that that they should sleep either face up or on their side. With regards to the face up position, you should not be worried about a possible choking since the baby will automatically turn it's head to one side.
