Bathe Baby in a Big Tub - Purchase a plastic tub or bathing seat for your baby. Plastic tubs or bathing seats are designed to fit into the big tub. These tubs are smaller and can help support a baby during his bath. They often have sponge lining on the inside bottom to prevent baby from slipping.
Have your supplies all together. Before bathing baby, gather all of your supplies and put them in the bathroom. You'll need a washcloth or two, a towel, baby wash and a cup to help rinse your baby's hair.
Bathe Baby in a Big Tub
Invest in a small room heater. Babies can easily chill when coming out of the bathtub, and small infants can have a hard time warming up quickly. A small electric room heater can help keep your baby warm after a bath.
Run only a few inches of water into the bathtub. If you are using a smaller tub in the tub, add only a few inches of water inside of that. Be sure to test the temperature of the water before emerging baby.
Start with baby's hair. Use your cup to pour water over baby. Gently lather up your baby's hair with baby wash and then rinse thoroughly. Wash your baby's bottom last.
Making the transition from sponge bathing to tub bathing can be scary. Having a child in any depth of water requires a careful eye to prevent accidental drowning or injury. Having the right supplies and having all your supplies ready to go can help make bathing baby in the big bath tub easier. - by eHow
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