Bathtub necessities + cradle cap treatment

What you’ll want for baths actually is determined by age.

WHY YOU SHOULD CREATE A BATH ROUTINE

Bathing gives SO way more than simply cleanliness! It’s a sensory alternative that enables infants to course of totally different emotions, smells, contact, and extra! Making a bedtime routine that features a tub helps child know that bedtime is coming. They are going to affiliate the tub with bedtime and make bedtime straightforward! This transcends into toddlerhood.

Child’s pores and skin is delicate and delicate, so there’s no want to make use of cleaning soap daily if you wish to create routine.

NEWBORN (0-6 MONTHS)

New child pores and skin is so mushy and porous. Their little pores and skin sheds within the first few weeks after start (which is regular!) and might dry out simply, so baths aren’t obligatory each evening. Plus, in that new child stage, what day is it anyway??

If you’re registering for presents, listed here are my new child necessities:

I at all times most well-liked to tub newborns within the sink – it’s a bit of cozier! I like this cozy material tub lotus as a result of it molds to the newborn within the sink and makes them really feel safe! You’ll be able to toss it within the washer, too.

This Angelcare tub is my favourite as a result of it goes straight into the tub and you should utilize it till child sits up! The water at all times loses warmth shortly in stand alone toddler bathtubs so I most well-liked utilizing the precise tub. Plus, when you’ve got a couple of little one, it’s straightforward to have all of them in on the similar time. In case you’re quick on house, this collapsable model is a good choice.

My all time favourite child cleaning soap is Mustella. It smells similar to a child ought to! The new child equipment is a good choice to start out with to check out the way you just like the product. I like the no rinse cleaning water for non-bath days. The cradle cap wash is the perfect that I’ve discovered – use along side the FridaBaby cradle cap equipment. See my cradle cap suggestions under.

These merchandise are a bit dear, so in case you’re in search of a price range pleasant choice, I like Dr. Bronner’s line (I exploit it myself!). It’s clear, secure, biodegradable, and this huge bottle will final you FOREVER! I like the almond or lavender scent, however it additionally is available in perfume free.

In case you’re in search of a “cleaner” model – do that perfume free line that’s EWG licensed:

perfume free cleaning water
perfume free child wash
perfume free lotion

Or Beautycounter’s child balm – it’s secure for newborns and it helps with my youngsters’ eczema!

Don’t overlook washcloths and a towel! I like these Burt’s Bees washcloths or Aden and Anias (so mushy!) and this thinner and price range pleasant choice. You don’t want a towel for child, however it’s good to have a hood for them. I nonetheless use this Aden and Anias star towel set, however these star ones in navy are cute, too!

PRO TIP: Heat child’s towel in dryer and take it out simply earlier than child is prepared! Make sure that one grownup is supervising child.

In case you’re solo and bathing, I at all times used a bouncer to put child in after tub. Place the towel down over the bouncer and place child over the towel on the bouncer after which wrap in a towel. This helps forestall child from slipping out of your arms!

In case you’re wanting a splurge, we love our personalised Weezie towels! They’re ULTRA mushy and fluffy, and wonderful high quality that can final. The children have the blue personalization and piping.

I additionally love this bathe head sprayer that makes use of the bathwater already within the tub. It’s nice for laundry child (particularly their hair!) and transcends into toddlerhood (my youngsters’ FAVORITE!)

MY BABY HATES BATHTIME. IT’S STRESSFUL. WHAT CAN I DO?

That’s okay! Some infants don’t like bathtime. BUT you can also make them really feel safe by wrapping them calmly in a muslin swaddle whereas you bathroom them. It is a NICU trick!

To do a swaddled tub, drape a muslin swaddle over the toddler bather. Place all the factor within the water within the tub (water about as much as child’s stomach button {bather must be inclined}). Place child within the bather, wrap child calmly with the blanket.. Moist the blanket by pouring heat water over it whereas child is wrapped. They are going to find it irresistible! Cowl one half of their physique with the blanket as you clear the opposite. Preserve pouring water over the newborn to maintain the blanket good and heat.

CRADLE CAP

Cradle cap is the frequent time period for childish seborrheic dermatitis. It’s a situation the place oily and scaly patches develop on child’s scalp. It’s VERY frequent! It’s not contagious and it’s not brought on by poor hygiene.

Cradle cap develops inside weeks to months of child being born. It’s not uncomfortable or itchy, however most mother and father wish to reverse it. And right here’s how!

KATE’S CRADLE CAP REMEDY

Objects you’ll want:

Mustela cradle cap cleaning soap
FridaBabay cradle cap equipment
Child scrub brush
Mineral oil
if you would like natural, do that beautycounter child oil!

One of the simplest ways to deal with cradle cap is to stop it! Washing your child’s hair each 2-3 days with cradle cap cleaning soap and a child scrub brush will assist elevate away lifeless pores and skin cells on the scalp and forestall cradle cap.

In case your child develops cradle cap, it’s not because of poor hygiene. Some infants are extra inclined that others.

Observe my cradle cap treatment to reverse signs:

Place a heat washcloth as a compress on child’s head (don’t cowl their face!) throughout bathtime for about 5 minutes. This helps loosen the lifeless pores and skin.
Apply cradle cap cleaning soap with the FridaBaby cradle cap sponge in a round movement. Actually get it sudsy!
Take the child brush (the one with plenty of bristles) and scrub in a round movement for 60 seconds. This won’t damage child!
Use the child comb to comb out lifeless pores and skin.
As soon as child is out of the tub and towel dried, apply mineral oil. It’s very slippery so don’t apply within the tub. Comb by means of child’s hair. Go away in a single day or till subsequent tub.
Repeat at each tub till healed. Use the cradle cap cleaning soap and brush each bathtime to stop cradle cap from returning.

In case you’re following the cradle cap treatment with no success, contact your supplier. Generally, the cradle cap can turn into fungal (this is quite common and has nothing to do with hygiene, some child’s simply get it!) and would require a particular prescription shampoo or cream. Normally, the cradle cap will odor (typically described as a soiled sock odor).

Often, the cradle cap can unfold to child’s neck and face. Contact your physician in case you see this taking place.

6-12 MONTHS

As soon as child is sitting up or attempting to roll out of the Angelcare tub, you’ll be able to place them straight within the tub with about 3 inches of water. I like this tub positioner seat at this age as a result of it prevents them from slipping!

It’s essential that you’ve a tub mat as soon as child is ready to be positioned straight within the tub to stop them from slipping. This boon mat is my favourite! It has little slits to stop mould development.

Different enjoyable choices are this safe tub seat. Child will love taking part in with toys within the tub.

Make sure that to have this tub bumper – it duals as an elbow cushion. Finn has fallen twice within the tub and hit his chin in the identical place! Stitches each instances. UGH! So this soft tub guard is a should. See extra lavatory security suggestions in my “child + toddler proofing and security” submit.

I favor this tub toy scooper and bin.

12-18 MONTHS

At this age, child will begin crawling and transferring round within the tub independently (perhaps even sooner!) and trying to face. Encourage them to remain seated to keep away from any accidents! No want for a booster seat at this age, however a tub mat is a should.

Listed here are a few of my favourite toys for this age that stretch into toddlerhood:

YooKidoo toys
YooKidoo faucet
Bathe head sprayer
Duck dunk toy
Gentle up tub toys
Bathtub letters and numbers
Waterproof tub books
Tiny Tugboats
Rainbow Bathtub
Study to Say Thank You
This mermaid and this mermaid toy
STEM toys
- this cool cloud toy that rains if you take it out of the water
- these boon pipe gear tub toys
- boon jelly fish tub toys
I favor this tub toy sccoper and bin.

18 MONTHS +

Your toddler can be independently sitting (and trying to face!) within the tub. Make sure that to encourage them to sit down right down to keep away from accidents.