Bath time

I’m yet to give my month old baby a bath because I’m really anxious. Any tips?

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Have everything you’ll need for during/ after laid out ready.
Do it at a time your partner/ someone is around to lend a hand.
Pick a time once baby is fed and content.
Pop a muslin over them in the bath and keep it wet - both of mine have always found it super calming just keep it wet so it doesn’t go cold.
Make sure the house is nice and warm, no breezes/ open windows as they get cold easily.
Take lots of photo’s and enjoy it! They likely will too.
I wouldn’t add anything to the bath once a week with just water is plenty at this age x

Get in the bath with them x

If you want a really nice experience have a bath with them and enjoy lots of skin to skin cuddles ❤️❤️❤️ xx

My tip would be keep it short, and make sure you have stuff ready to get them dry and clothed quickly after. The first time they may not like it but the second time, my baby liked it a lot more. My baby is 6 weeks old, and only bathed her twice as find it easier to give her a head to toe wash regularly. I have not put pressure on myself, at first I was getting in my head about it. As long as they are being cleaned they really don't need to be bathed too often! Don't worry yourself 😊

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