Baby Bathtime Basics
Your delicate baby is likely to feel quite at home in a bath of
warm water. For you, baby's bath will require some dexterity and a
bit of planning. Bathtime also offers you and your baby a chance to
learn about your child's body and about the wonderful pleasures of
touch Tubtime Tips for Infants
● Before you put
your baby into the tub, fill it with two inches of water
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Have everything you'll need - soap, washcloth. shampoo, towel
and robe - close at hand
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To prevent scalding, install an antiscald device on your water
heater, which will keep the water temperature set below 120° F
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Never leave your baby unattended, not even for a second. A baby
can drown in less than two inches of water
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Drain the tub after you remove the baby. The sounds and sight of
an open drain may frighten him
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Make sure that there's a bath mat or floor covering if water
should get on the floor |
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