Monday, 10 March 2014

Bonding First - Bathing Later

6 Reasons to delay the Baby's First Bath

 

The following article looks at six really important reasons to delay the baby's first bath:


1. Babies are born with a natural skin protectant - Vernix offers immunity & moisturises.

2. Baby wants to be near mum - After birth is a special time for bonding, not bathing.

3. Lowered body temperature - Skin-to-skin is the ideal place to regulate a baby's temperature.

4. Keep stress hormones low and blood sugar normal - Give baby time to adjust to the world around her.

5. A bath with mum or dad sounds nice - creating a special moment with the parents instead of medical staff bathing the baby.

6. Handle with gloves - Medical proffessionals will handle your baby with gloves if she hasn't been bathed reducing the risk of infection.


For more information please see the full article:
6-Reasons-To-Delay-Babys-First-Bath

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