Baby, It's Bath Time!

Sharing this to all moms out there especially to those first-time moms like me who is not quite sure how frequently babies should take a bath in a week and how to properly do it. I got this useful information from the American Baby Magazine, FEB 2009 Edition. Here goes...

Overdoing it with the soaps 'n' suds can irritate baby's skin. The biggest mistake parents make? "Doing more than necessary," says Daniel Krowchuk, MD, a pediatric dermatology expert at Wake Forest University. Use these tips to make baby's skin less irritated.

~ SKIP A DAY. Baby's bum is the only part that gets really dirty, and you're cleaning it often anyway.

~ USE LUKEWARM WATER. Set your water heater so the temp can't go above 120 degrees.

~ CUT BACK ON THE SOAP. Use it for areas like the bottom where extra cleansing is important. For other places, wipe baby down with a soft washcloth.

~ PAT, DON'T RUB, BABY DRY. This cuts back on skin irritation.

~ MOISTURIZE. Apply lotion to damp skin immediately after baby's bath.

Not sure what lotion to buy? Well, I asked Jaden's pediatrician and she recommended Cetaphil and Eucerin. Hope this helps! :)