Baby bath suitable for a 3-month-old baby

At 3 months, your baby begins to awaken and discover their hands. The first bath toys, such as squirters, make their appearance in the water, making rinsing more fun. Bathing a 3-month-old baby is done just as it was in the maternity ward. The ritual should remain the same, to gently cleanse the child's skin.

One bath a day for baby's cleanliness
Your child should have a bath every day. Many parents think that babies do not get dirty. However, babies often sweat from their scalp while sleeping and wear a diaper 24 hours a day. Just as daily hygiene is not questioned for adults, the same applies to newborns.

Bathing should be done outside the bathtub, washing with a washcloth from the cleanest to the dirtiest areas. Rinsing is done in the bathwater. For very young babies, you can choose a bathtub that is water-efficient, reassuring for the child with its cocoon shape, and small enough to fit in the shower tray.

It is strongly discouraged to rinse your baby with the showerhead. The water pressure can frighten them, and the parent cannot control the water temperature. Be aware that a 3-month-old can suffer third-degree burns in just 3 seconds with water over 50°C. If your tap water is hard, you can rinse your baby with thermal water before drying.

Care products for infants
For your baby, parents should choose simple and effective products for bathing, such as a cleansing gel for body and hair. A small amount is enough for a complete wash. Alcohol-free, paraben-free, fragrance-free, and phenoxyethanol-free, the product should have a healthy composition and a neutral pH to respect the child's skin. Cleansing milk is best reserved for quick clean-ups, during meals, or when out and about…

In the diaper bag, parents should have wipes for changing and a protective cream for the diaper area. The diaper should not be too tight for the child's comfort. Parents should be able to fit two fingers to check for comfort around the tummy. Be sure to clean the diaper area thoroughly and let the skin dry to avoid moisture fermenting between the folds before putting on a new diaper.

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