Baby Bath Ring Seat

I was scared, Baby Bath Ring Seat, to give my baby her first bath, but being totally prepared made it a smooth and special event! After bathing her and two newborns after her I'm a pro, but that basic set-up is still essential to newborn bathing success!

Here's what you should have on hand as you prepare to bathe your little one in those hazy early days, and a step-by-step way to keep him sweet and clean:



For a Sponge Bath

A soft, thick towel to wrap your baby in.



Several fresh washcloths - adult or baby sized.
Cotton balls or additional fresh washcloths.
A basin of warm, clean water.
A very mild, all-natural baby soap.
An all-natural baby oil, almond, or olive oil (optional).
Fresh clothes, booties, diaper, and a hat.

For a Tub Bath

Gather together all the supplies you would need for a sponge bath, with the exception of the basin of water. For a tub bath you have several tub choices:

Take your baby into the big tub with you.
Use a special baby tub sitting inside your tub or on the counter.



Use a soft fabric reclining seat in, Baby Bath Ring Seat, your bathtub.
Bathe your baby in the sink.
Bathe your baby in a clean bucket or plastic container.

Now it's time to bathe your little one!

Take off your baby's clothes and wrap him or her in the towel.



If you're giving a sponge bath, uncover the half of your baby you're washing.
If you're giving a tub bath dip your baby in the water - support your baby under the arms. Have somebody hand her to you if you're taking her in the tub with you, and lean her back against your legs, facing you.
Put a tiny amount of soap on one washcloth and gently bathe your baby's arms and legs, hands and feet.
Bathe his belly and then his back, being sure to get into creases under arms and in the folds of the neck.



Bathe your baby's genitals carefully, cleaning in creases. Wash from front to back.
Get a fresh washcloth and gently wipe your baby's face and around (not in) her ears.
Wash his head and hair gently, but don't be afraid to wash over his soft spots.
Use a fresh washcloth or a cotton ball to wipe your baby's eyes clean. Wipe from the inside of the eye to the outside. Use a fresh cotton ball or corner of the washcloth with each eye. Use another fresh cotton, Baby Bath Ring Seat, ball or wash cloth to clean around her nose if you need to.
Wrap your baby up in the thick towel to warm and dry him.
If you'd like to use an all-natural oil on your baby's skin, now is a good time to do it.



Like with the sponge bath, keep most of your baby covered while you apply the oil. Massage your baby at this time if you'd like.
Dress your little one and you're done!

Kristen Hart is the owner of http://www.naturalbirthandbabycare.com a website devoted to your healthy pregnancy, birth, and helping you give your precious baby the most natural care. Learn more about bathing your baby and caring for him or her on NBBC's natural baby care pages.

What is the best gift you can give to parents for their tiny person whom they regard as the best gift in the world? Actually many parents create a gift list to let their friends and family know what they really need. However, these lists can be quite long, and if you are the giver, you'll probably try to narrow it to two or three choices. Below are baby shower gift list ideas for both the parents who want to create a list and for givers to consider as appropriate gifts for the newborn.



The best baby shower gifts are those things the baby really needs.



These must-haves can be classified under the categories of clothing, feeding, play things, and nursery needs.



Under clothing, you can list undershirts, tie-sides, mittens, booties, and frog suits. As babies grow a little older, heavier sweaters, pants, and shoes are added to their clothing line.



For feeding, babies need different sizes of feeding bottles with soft nipples, bibs and wash cloths, and dishwasher-safe training dishes.



Most consider play things to make babies coo and laugh, like safe rattles, dolls, and musical toys, as genuine needs.



To address their most common nursery, Baby Bath Ring Seat, needs there are the disposable and washable diapers, towels, baby blankets, pillows, and other beddings, all of which make ideal gifts.



Perhaps less essential items on the list are keepsake items like photo albums, picture frames, baby books, and growth charts. You can also go for bathing supplies like baby soap, mild shampoo, hypoallergenic oils and fragrances, and grooming items like a baby brush, comb, toothbrush and nail clipper.



Undoubtedly the parent's gift list will include more expensive things, too. Examples that one might consider buying are a baby crib, dresser, stroller, car seat, baby swing, or even a rocking horse.



Sometimes friends or family will join together to buy a more expensive item, like a really nice stroller, sharing the expense so it's not a burden on one individual. Another idea is to pass on used, but well preserved, car seats, cribs, and strollers which have been outgrown, Baby Bath Ring Seat, by one's own children.



Believe me, the parents won't mind that it has been used.



Another great gift option, whether on the gift list or not, would be to give things which parents and children can do together, such as picture or reading books. Child experts agree that reading to or going over picture books with one's baby, not only results in great parent child bonding, but also produces a love for reading in the child, which will help them develop scholastically. They recommend reading to babies long before the child understands the words.



The baby will associate it with the parent's love, and thus develop a fondness for books.



Some would say that the very best baby shower gift you could give might be a starter savings account, thereby motivating the young parents to start saving for their child's education. You won't likely find that on the parent's gift list, but you can be sure they will appreciate the gift.



As givers, we tend to look for unique gifts, perhaps things not included on the parent's gift list. That's OK, especially if the gift is something useful, but sometimes we tend to overlook the fact that the best gifts we can give babies are what their parents would like to give them but can't afford.



These are the things you'll probably find on their baby shower gift list.



So then, before you buy something for the baby shower, find out if there is a gift list, and if so, what is included on it. Once you know,, Baby Bath Ring Seat, ask, Baby Bath Ring Seat, the parents, family and close friends to see what others have given or intend to give so you don't duplicate the gift. Such communication may result in collaborating with a group of friends to buy matching outfits, or this may be the time when several decide to pitch in for one gift of greater value.



It may take a little more effort to communicate with others like this, but it will be well worth the effort when you go to the baby shower and you witness how pleased the parents are that the needs of their new bundle of joy has been so well-provided for without cost to them.

Shannon Summers is a teacher and party planning enthusiast who delights in teaching others how to create magical parties. Shannon's website http://www.partyplanningmagic.com provides many more great party planning ideas. Also, click the following link for more baby shower gift list ideas.