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Bathing a baby is always a nerve-wracking experience for first-time parents who constantly think they are doing something wrong. The first month this is especially noticeable, by the second month confidence increases, but new questions appear.

How not to get confused in a large amount of information, let’s try to figure it out one by one.

Bathing attributes for two-month-old babies

Bathing equipment for two months is not particularly different except for a few points. We will need:

• baby bath;
• thermometer for water and room;
• towel, diaper;
• herbal decoction;
• Changes are clean.

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Carefully choose cosmetics for bathing your baby. Some manufacturers use components that cause allergic skin reactions in the production of bathing cosmetics:
- dyes;
- synthetic components;
- silicones;
- products of animal origin;
- Vaseline, paraffins.

Dear mothers, before you grab bathing shampoo from the store shelf, ask a question: is your baby so dirty at 2 months that you need to wash it with cosmetics, like the hero from “Moidodyr”?

Your child only needs a bath with properly selected herbs, which will bring much more benefits than shampoo or bathing gel.

Conditions for water procedures

• It is advisable to bathe your baby at a certain time - this will help you accustom your child to a certain regime. It is better to choose the time in the evening before meals, approximately from 20:00 to 21:00.
• You can bathe every day, believe me, your child will receive a lot of positive emotions that will improve his sleep.
• The temperature of the room or room where the child will take a bath should be on average 22-23ºС.
• The water temperature should be 36-37ºС.

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If you don't have a thermometer handy, test the water by dipping your elbow into the bath. You should not have any temperature discomfort.

• It is better to wrap the baby in a diaper, so the difference in temperature between water and air will not be noticeable, and the child will not feel obvious discomfort.
• The baby should be placed in the water gradually, first the legs, then the buttocks, back, and only at the end, wash the baby’s face and head.
• Bathing can also be done in a large bathtub, previously washed.
• There is no need to boil water for bathing if the umbilical wound has healed.
• Prepare in advance a change of clothes, a towel, a changing table, oil for treatment after bathing, and a diaper.

What not to do

Dear parents, bathing is a responsible procedure, so you need to be extremely careful what happens at this moment.

• You cannot leave a child unattended - this applies if during water procedures special devices are used for bathing the baby, for example an inflatable ring around the neck.
• You cannot bathe in the bath with your baby.
• You should not make sudden movements while taking water procedures.
• If you add hot water to a baby's bath, this should be done outside of the baby's presence in order to avoid burns.
• You should not put your baby in a bathtub of water abruptly, this can leave a negative imprint and your child may subsequently be afraid of water procedures, even if he is only two months old.
• You cannot lift your baby out of the bath by his head. Many parents find this method useful, but it can cause trauma to the cervical spine with subsequent complications.
• You should not bathe your baby immediately after feeding or after being hungry; the interval between feeding and bathing should be about 30 minutes.
• You cannot bathe a child if he is crying.
• You cannot bathe your baby in a turbulent environment at home; believe me, even at such a young age he feels anxious because of this.

How to prepare a herbal decoction

Pour about 2 liters of water into a saucepan and heat to a boil. Then add a handful of herbs, close the lid and let it brew for about 20 minutes. Strain the broth and pour it into a bath of water.

What herbs can be used:

• Oak bark – promotes wound healing, has cleansing properties;
• Chamomile – has anti-inflammatory, cleansing properties for the skin;
• The series - has anti-inflammatory properties, especially indicated for water procedures for diathesis in infants;
• Valerian root – promotes calming properties, is used for intestinal colic, neurological pathologies with hypertonicity, usually used in combination with motherwort, sage;
• Lavender – has anti-inflammatory and calming properties;
• Calendula – has many beneficial properties necessary for the delicate skin of a child;
• Bran - a bath is indicated in case of rashes in infants (diathesis, miliaria, etc.)

Remember, herbs should only be used after consulting with your doctor. Each plant has its own indications and contraindications, so the wrong choice can cause an allergic reaction in the baby.

Herbs should be purchased from specialized pharmacies or retail chains that have appropriate certificates of conformity. Not all medicinal plants collected in different places can be beneficial for a child’s health.

Frequently asked questions from parents

- What to do if water gets into a child’s ear while bathing?

Don’t worry, after bathing, blot the outer entrance of the baby’s ear with a cotton pad.

- Is it possible to bathe a baby if he has sniffles?

In order not to worry about the worsening of the baby’s condition, you can refrain from bathing. Contraindications to water procedures are:

• increased body temperature;
• vaccination;
• acute periods of illness.

- What to do if a child chokes on water while bathing?

If your baby accidentally tastes the water from the bath, it doesn’t matter, it won’t cause harm to his health, after all, he won’t drink half the bath.

It is more dangerous if water gets into the respiratory tract. In this case, the child’s skin becomes purple or bluish in color, and foam is released from the mouth or nose. The main thing here is not to get confused, call an ambulance to provide further professional assistance. It is urgent to begin providing first aid before doctors arrive. You should remove the baby from the bath, turn him face down, and clear the airways of foamy secretions.

Then the baby's position following: head must hang down, gently but firmly press between the shoulder blades in the lung area to release water from the lungs, or simply take it by the legs and turn it upside down, patting it on the back. If water flows out of the mouth, then your actions are correct. The baby should cry and the skin should turn pink.

Bathing a child should be carried out by two adults to avoid unpleasant situations. Remember bathing should be a pleasure for your treasure, not a challenge.

When a baby appears in the house, parents have many questions related to bathing the child.

Why bathe a child? Isn't it enough to just wash?

Most parents are sure that bathing a child is necessary, first of all, for cleanliness. However, in addition to the hygienic role, regular water procedures have a broad impact on the baby’s body and psycho-emotional state.

Bathing your baby is beneficial because:

1. During bathing, the child hardens. Since the thermal conductivity of water is 30 times higher than the thermal conductivity of air, even a small one of 1–2 °C, the difference between the temperature of the body and water is enough to achieve a powerful hardening effect, exceeding that of hardening with air baths. This effect will be enhanced by pouring cool water over the baby at the end of the procedure at a temperature several degrees lower than the one in which the bath was taken.
2. Bathing a child has a positive effect on the child’s nervous system and his psycho-emotional development. Movement from air to water and back leads to stimulation of many nerve receptors located in the skin. In this case, the activity of various parts of the nervous system is trained and regulated, a certain balance is achieved and their work is optimized. In addition, bathing provides the child with vivid emotions and impressions, which has a positive effect on his intellectual development. Using different toys according to the baby’s age and short sessions with them in the water enhance this effect.
3. The child's movements are improved. It is more difficult to move in water than in air due to its increased resistance. Flapping its arms and legs, the baby strengthens its muscles and trains its heart. The greatest effect can be achieved when bathing the baby in an “adult” bath, where he can move his arms and legs more freely and change his body position. It is very useful to perform small complexes of water gymnastics with the baby.
4. Helps improve the condition of the baby. Being in water reduces or completely eliminates pain, which helps calm the child, for example, when he is being tormented.
5. Bathing for a baby is communication and a valuable experience. During the process of bathing a baby, emotional contact occurs between the child and adults, which has a positive effect on the development of relationships between the baby and the loved ones around him.

Bathing a newborn: questions from parents

It would seem that what’s so difficult about bathing a child? However, many young parents are afraid of this simple procedure, afraid of doing something wrong, because a newborn baby is so tiny and defenseless. We have collected the most popular questions that parents ask about bathing.

When should you start bathing your newborn?

According to the recommendations of domestic pediatricians, a newborn can be bathed on the day of discharge from the maternity hospital - if the BCG vaccination was done the day before, or the next day - if the BCG was given on the day of discharge. Until this point, the child is simply washed several times a day after each bowel movement. Bathing is contraindicated in case of any acute diseases accompanied by fever, as well as in the presence of pustular skin lesions.

What is the best time to bathe a baby?

The answer to this question depends both on the characteristics of the child and on the rhythm of life of the entire family. As a rule, children calm down and sleep soundly after water procedures, and therefore bathing is often carried out before one of the evening feedings. For those babies for whom bathing is exciting, bath time can be moved to the afternoon and even morning hours. It is important that the procedure begins no earlier than an hour after meals and no later than 30–40 minutes before the next feeding.

How to prepare a room and bath for water treatments?

It is most convenient to bathe a child directly in the bathroom. The optimal temperature in the room where water procedures take place is 24–26 °C. It is better to lay a rubber mat on a slippery tiled floor in advance, and set a clock on a shelf within sight to help you navigate the time.

The location of the baby bath should, first of all, be convenient for parents. It should be noted that there are currently many different models of bathtubs on the market - for every taste and budget. For example, double-walled baby bathtubs ensure long-term maintenance of water temperature at the original level, and built-in temperature sensors help monitor its level. “Slides” are designed to help keep the child in the bath; they can be built-in or removable. It may be convenient to have a drain hose in the bathtub, thanks to which you will not need to turn it upside down to pour out the water - you just need to open the drain. There are even changing tables or chests of drawers that have a built-in bathing container. To ensure that an adult does not have to be in a half-bent position during the procedure, special stands for bathtubs have been invented. Some of them are installed on the floor, with the bathtub being approximately at the level of an adult’s waist. Others are placed on the sides of an adult bathtub. In both cases, you need to make sure that the bath is firmly attached to the stand.

The bathtub in which the baby bathes must be washed with hot water and soap immediately before each procedure. If a child bathes in an adult bathtub, it is recommended to clean it with baking soda. During the bathing process, the bathroom door can be kept slightly open, of course, in the absence of a draft, so that too much steam will not accumulate in the bathroom. Then the child’s subsequent transition from the bathroom to the corridor will not be very abrupt.

Should you boil water for bathing?

Currently, provided there is a centralized water supply, there is no need to boil water for bathing a baby. However, if you live outside the city and water is not supplied from centralized sources, boiling the water is mandatory at least in the first month of the child’s life.

How to disinfect water?

It is recommended to carry out minimal water disinfection until the umbilical wound has completely healed and the crust has fallen off: as a rule, this happens by the 2-3rd week of the baby’s life. For disinfection, a solution of potassium permanganate is usually used. Potassium permanganate is diluted in a separate container to obtain a saturated solution, which is then filtered through three-layer gauze to prevent undissolved crystals from getting on the baby’s skin, which can lead to a chemical burn. The strained solution is added to a bath of water until it turns pale pink.

Bathing a baby with the addition of potassium permanganate causes dry skin, so they stop adding it as soon as the umbilical wound heals and the crust disappears.

Herbal decoctions - calendula, string, chamomile - are also traditionally used as disinfectants. To prepare the infusion, a glass of dry herb is poured with a liter of boiling water, after which it is infused for 3–4 hours. Then the resulting broth is filtered through three-layer gauze and added to the bath. It is recommended to use decoctions of antiseptic herbs when prickly heat or diaper dermatitis appears on a child’s skin. If the baby's skin is healthy, there is no need to add herbs.

What temperature should the water be for bathing a baby?

The optimal water temperature for bathing a newborn is 36–37 °C. It is recommended to use a thermometer to measure the water temperature. The so-called elbow method, that is, lowering an adult’s elbow into water - in this case, the water temperature should be practically no different from body temperature - is inaccurate due to the difference in subjective sensations when the air temperature and humidity in the room change.

In an “adult” bath, the water cools quite slowly. And when using a baby bath, it is better to monitor the water temperature with a thermometer throughout the entire process and add warm water if necessary. To obtain a hardening effect, the temperature of the bathing water can be reduced by one degree for 7–10 days to 32–33 °C.

It is useful to finish bathing the baby by pouring cool water from a jug, ladle, etc. The water temperature should be a couple of degrees lower than the one in which the child bathed: for example, 34–35 ° C if the bathing took place at a temperature of 37 ° C.

How long should water procedures last?

The baby's very first bath should not take more than 5–7 minutes. By 2–3 months this time increases to 15 minutes, and by six months – to 20 minutes.

How often should you bathe your baby?

For normal psycho-emotional and motor development and to improve the health of an infant, it is necessary to bathe it daily. During the hot season, water procedures can be performed twice a day to prevent overheating of the body and prevent prickly heat.

What detergents are best to use when bathing a child and how often can you use them?

When bathing a baby, it is better to use detergents intended specifically for infants - there should be a corresponding mark on the label. Let's list some of them:

Baby soap - liquid, gel or solid. Its main difference from conventional soaps is the minimum alkali content - pH neutrality. In this regard, baby soap does not cause unwanted drying and irritation of the skin. A newborn should be bathed with use no more than once a week, not counting regular washing. In the second half of life, when the child begins to actively crawl around the apartment, you may have to bathe him with detergents more often.

Baby shampoo. Used from 2–4 weeks of age to wash the baby’s hair, usually no more than once a week. It should be noted that you can also wash your child’s scalp using baby soap or bathing gel. To soften and remove gneiss - a seborrheic crust on the scalp - before using baby shampoo, you can use any natural vegetable oil.

How to bathe a baby correctly?

The process of bathing a child should evoke positive emotions: only in this case will all the positive effects that we talked about at the beginning be achieved. If the baby doesn’t like something, then, first of all, the adults themselves need to tune in to the positive and analyze the entire bathing process, trying to find out what upsets the baby. Perhaps the time of the procedure or the temperature of the water is not suitable for the child, he is bothered by too bright light or is frightened by the noise of the water from the tap. We need to figure this out and create suitable bathing conditions for the baby.

A young mother (especially if the child is the first-born in the family) often does not know how to properly approach such a process as bathing a newborn baby.

In this article we will try to figure out how bathe a baby correctly, what requirements to comply with and what means to use.

Typically, during the first and subsequent examinations, pediatricians give recommendations on bathing. But let us repeat once again at what time you should start water procedures.

If the baby is healthy, the birth occurred on time, and the baby is full-term, then bathing can begin immediately after arrival from the hospital. But with caution, because the umbilical wound has not yet healed. If the wound is very wide, then you should refrain from swimming for the first month. It is enough to wipe the baby's skin with a damp soft cloth.

Use baby soap with caution. Be sure to look at the label to see what age the detergent is intended for. If you are not sure, it is better to use plain water. After all, an allergic reaction at this age is very dangerous.

Bathing facilities and facilities

Conduct baby water procedures can be done in any room. The main thing is that it is warm and no drafts. And then choose according to convenience: in the bathroom, in the kitchen or right in the children's room. Moreover, the ambient temperature should not be less than 21 degrees.

The water for swimming should be 37-38 degrees, no more and no less. A child may freeze in cold water, but he will feel uncomfortable in hot water.

Very often, new mothers are taught to check the water temperature with their elbow. It is not right. The elbow is not such a sensitive part of the body to accurately determine 37 or 38 degrees. Don’t be too lazy to use a thermometer to avoid unnecessary problems and hassle. Let’s say from experience that if the baby doesn’t like bathing for the first time, then with each hygiene procedure the whole process will turn into torture for both you and the baby.

It is better to bathe your baby in a specially purchased bathtub. But you can't use it for anything else. Don't think of washing clothes in it.

Some bathe the newborn immediately in a large bathtub. But there are several significant disadvantages:

• A large bathtub will have to be very thoroughly washed and disinfected every time, even if the adults who use the shared bathtub are absolutely healthy (which is not often the case). The slightest infection can cause very big health problems. After all, a small organism is not yet equipped to deal with serious threats.
• You will have to bathe your child in a very uncomfortable position, bending low over the bathtub. It’s good if dad or grandma helps with bathing. But it will be problematic for one mother to do this: she needs to keep the baby suspended, and at the same time manage to lather and wash off the soap from the skin.
• Large amounts of water can frighten a newborn.

After bathing, use moisturizers that are designed specifically for newborns (creams, moisturizing gels or milk). They are usually hypoallergenic and do not contain any harmful impurities.

How often should you bathe your newborn?

Traditionally, it is believed that bathing should be done daily. For example, before going to bed at night. But there are caveats to this issue: a baby’s skin is very sensitive, and daily water procedures can cause severe dryness and irritation. Does an infant get that dirty? Moreover, with the condition that after defecation you will wash it.

Many doctors advise bathing a newborn 2-3 times a week, and the rest of the time wiping the folds with a damp cloth soaked in warm water.

In summer, when it is hot, the number of baths can be increased. After all, at higher air temperatures, the baby may sweat a lot. Don’t forget to wipe the areas behind the ears, in the groin, under the arms – where sweat and sebum accumulate.

Sometimes various herbal supplements can be used for bathing. But you should use folk remedies (such as chamomile, lemon balm) only after talking with a pediatrician.

When and how long should you bathe your baby?

Immediately after returning from the maternity hospital, bathing the child should not be delayed for more than 5 minutes. By three months, the duration of stay in water can be increased to 15 minutes.

Bathing time is usually scheduled for the evening. But sometimes it happens that water procedures only invigorate the baby, and he does not want to fall asleep. Then move this process to the day, for example, after lunch.

How to wash a newborn?

Today, cosmetic companies offer a wide range of products designed for babies. These are products for bathing and skin products after water procedures. You can also use herbal decoctions, so to speak folk remedies. Once again, herbs should be used with great caution after consultation with a specialist.

• To reduce inflammation or irritation, you can use chamomile or calendula infusions.
• If your baby is too restless, you can prepare a bath with lemon balm, mint or lavender. Sometimes valerian is used, but this herb has a rather unpleasant odor that the baby may not like.

Even if your child has long hair, you should not get carried away with shampoos. Special detergents that are intended for the entire body are sufficient. In any case, you need to monitor the condition of your skin and hair in order to choose a specific product.

• Bathe your child in a special bath that you do not use for anything else. Disinfect the bath container periodically.
• Before the bathing process, prepare everything you need so that everything is at hand and you are not distracted by extraneous things, but only watch the child.
• After bathing, do not move a wet baby to another room. Wrap him in a towel and then take him to the changing table.
• Before swimming, cut your nails short and wash your hands with soap, remove rings, bracelets, and watches.
• Do not rub the baby with a towel, but simply pat it dry.
• After drying, lubricate the baby's skin with cream. Using moisturizing oil, you can give a relaxing massage. Just learn how to do it first so as not to cause harm.
• After this, dress the child in the clothes prepared in advance. While your hair is still wet, put on a thin cotton cap.
• The whole process is accompanied by conversation; talk kindly to your baby. Mom's voice will calm the child.

You need to accustom your child to the bath only after the umbilical wound has healed, that is, on the 10-14th day of life. Until this time, the immune system is very weak and the only way of hygiene is wiping with a napkin or cotton swabs dipped in warm water. It is highly undesirable to use soap, as it can damage the baby's delicate skin.

How often should you bathe your baby?

It all depends on the purpose of bathing. If bathing is a purely hygienic procedure, then according to international standards, 2-3 times a week is enough so as not to cause the baby’s skin to become too dry. At the same time, you need to wash and wash your baby every day. Only when the baby starts crawling can this process be done daily.

If we consider bathing as a hardening process, then it should be done daily. During the first procedure, the water temperature should be 37 °C. The temperature should be reduced gradually to 26 °C, every day by half a degree. This process will help improve the child’s health, normalize appetite and sleep.

How to prepare for swimming?

To make bathing safe, water must be boiled for at least the first month of a child’s life.

You can bathe your baby in a regular bath, but before bathing it must be treated with special means, because in addition to the child, the whole family bathes in it. Parents also need to get an inflatable neck ring or a swimming slide. These things will protect the child and make the parents' task much easier. You can purchase a special baby bathtub for bathing. This bathtub is more convenient for parents and safer for the child, but its size will limit the child’s movements.

Before bathing, the baby should be warmed up with a massage and light exercises to reduce the load on the body. The right time for bathing is before the last evening feeding. Bathing before bed will help relax and calm your baby. Under no circumstances should you bathe your baby immediately after feeding. The duration of bathing depends on the child’s mood. But until two months of age, no more than 5-10 minutes, then this figure can be increased to 15-20 minutes.

After bathing the baby, you should dry it with a diaper, but under no circumstances should you dry it with a towel. Then you need to treat all the baby’s folds with special baby oil and, if necessary, use powder. Particular attention should be paid to the wound in the navel area; it must be treated with hydrogen peroxide.

Also, do not overuse various herbal supplements, as they can dry out the baby’s skin or cause allergies.

Ekaterina Morozova

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Questions about bathing the baby arise for parents immediately after the maternity hospital. The baby's skin is more delicate and, accordingly, more susceptible to diaper rash, various injuries and the penetration of microbes through wounds. Therefore, it is better to find out in advance what temperature the water should be, how often to bathe the baby, and how to choose a bath so that bathing will bring only positive emotions to the child. has its own important features - young parents should know about this. You can easily perform subsequent baths for your baby by learning the secrets of this parenting science.

Is it possible to bathe a child of the first year of life every day?

Water itself is not capable of causing irritation to children's skin. And the frequency of bathing a baby up to a year depends, first of all, on the means and devices used by the parents. And also, of course, on the baby’s well-being. Ideally, A baby up to six months can be bathed every day . After - a day later.

Video: Bathing a newborn - basic rules

What do you need to remember about bathing a child under one year old?

• Potassium permangantsovka , which mothers often add to disinfect water, dries baby's delicate skin . And its illiterate breeding can cause skin burns. Therefore, you should be careful with it, and it is not recommended for daily use.
• Can be used to soften water herbal decoctions (string, chamomile, etc.).
• After swimming you should be sure to dry the baby’s skin and lubricate it with special oil – the skin of a baby up to three months is very delicate.
• Daily bathing also depends on the baby's health. If you have allergies or skin lesions, it is better to consult a doctor . But at elevated temperatures it is absolutely forbidden to swim.
• Experts recommend bathing a baby with a cold with the addition of herbal infusions to the water . But, again, in the absence of temperature.

Bath for bathing a child - which one to choose?

In the first year of life, a bath is a must. It is quite difficult to keep a shared bath perfectly clean. In addition, herbal infusions spoil the color of the bathroom enamel, and it is much easier to disinfect a baby bath. Another point in favor of the bath is that it is easier to fill. What types of baths are there?

• Anatomical.
  Ideal for a newborn. It has an anatomical slide, indentations for the butt and armpits, and support between the legs.
• Classic.
  There is more space in this bathtub than in the previous one - the baby has room to turn around. The downside is that you need to buy a slide or hold your baby in your arm.
• Bathtub with stand.
  The main selection criterion is stability and maximum safety.
• Bath for the shower stall (or “mom’s tummy”).
  Traditionally – round shape. The bathtub is convenient for a cottage or a tiny apartment, but you can only bathe in it while sitting.
• Bath built into the changing table.
  This design is combined with a stand for swimwear and a changing mattress. Drain the water using a hose; some models are equipped with wheels with locks.
• A chest of drawers combined with a bathtub.
  The principle of operation is the same as in the previous version.
• Inflatable.
  Convenient for travel, at the dacha, on the beach - inflate, bathe, deflate, put away.
• Antibacterial.

What to look for when choosing a bath?

The best time to bathe a child, the duration of bathing a child up to a year

As practice shows, the ideal time to bathe a baby is around 8-9 pm, just before feeding. If you are very restless, you can use special foams or soothing herbs when bathing. However, there is one nuance: if the baby, on the contrary, gets excited after bathing and does not want to go to bed, then it is better to postpone this procedure to the afternoon. Concerning The duration of the procedure is different for each age:

• About 4-5 minutes - after birth and up to 3 months.
• About 12-15 minutes - from 3 to 6 months.
• About 30 minutes – from 6 to 12 months.
• Since the year– up to 40 minutes.

Of course, it all depends on the condition of the baby. Keeping it in water for even 15 minutes does not make sense if the child is crying, categorically does not want to swim or is sick.

Convenient devices for bathing a child up to one year old - circle, hammock, slide, seat, canopy

In order to make the bathing process easier for the mother and more comfortable for the baby, you can use modern bathing devices children under one year old.

• Slide .
  Helps to insure the baby when swimming.
• Bath hammock.
  Made from fine mesh. It is pulled over the bottom of the bath using hooks.
• Circle around the neck.
  Promotes the development of the baby's muscular system, stimulates the swimming reflex.
• Seat.
  It is attached to the bottom using suction cups, has safety stops, and reliably keeps it from falling and slipping.
• Anti-slip mats.
  An indispensable thing when bathing a child. There are even models with temperature indicators - a change in color indicates that the water is cooling.
• Protective visor.
  Convenient for washing your hair. With such a visor, water will not get into your ears, nose and eyes.

Bathing a child in a large bath – your baby’s first swimming lessons

The main advantage of bathing a baby in a large bath is freedom of movement, the ability to move his head, legs and arms, without restrictions. Also The advantages of bathing in such a bath are:

• Longer cooling of water.
• Straightening the baby's lungs and cleansing them , increasing the strength of the respiratory muscles.
• Improved appetite and sleep quality.
• Heart and muscle training.

Video: Proper bathing of babies

At birth, the baby retains the skills of swimming in intrauterine fluid, and if he has a large bath at his disposal, then he will not have to learn to swim again at 5-6 years old. Swimming contributes to both physical and intellectual development, restoration of muscle tone and reduction of colic. But, before doing such exercises with your baby, you should consult with a specialist for contraindications, and, regardless of the exercises, the first procedures should be carried out only in the presence of an instructor.