Bathing the baby in a baby tub

Before bathing, prepare the supplies and the room. Fill the tub with enough warm water to cover the baby's body and be sure to check the water temperature with a thermometer; the recommended temperature is from 35 to 37 degrees.

Both parents are involved in bathing. One parent holds the baby in the tub, and the other pours water.

Hold the baby on your left arm, so that your thumb is under one armpit, and the other fingers on the other side of the chest; then gently lower his/her legs into the water, lightly wet his/her thighs, back, arms with water from the tub, and when he/she gets used to water, lower him/her into the water in a lying position, supporting him/her with your right hand.

The baby lies on his/her back, with the head raised and resting on the parent's forearm (the head should be about 5 cm above the water); you can use a bath pad (plastic or terry).

With gentle movements, wash the baby's face, head, arms, then move downwards and wash the genitals last; turn the baby on his/her side and wash the back of the neck, back and buttocks.

Then pick up the baby, hold him/her over your arm and rinse with the water you prepared in a rinsing jug; this is done by the other parent; rinse the head first, then the body and finally the legs.

After bathing, cover the baby with a cotton towel and wrap him/her. Dry the skin well by gently patting, without rubbing; rub the scalp well, with circular motions, until the hair is completely dry. 

The best time to apply a moisturizing product to your baby's skin is immediately after bathing, as this is when the skin layers can absorb the most moisture. Finally, rub his/her hair once more with a dry towel and comb it with a brush or comb that is not shared with anyone. Babies older than 6 months, who can sit stably and independently, can be bathed in a sitting position, but with constant support.

Do not leave the baby alone in the tub even for a moment while bathing.