How to Bathe Your Little One

Zeke is now two months old! *clap clap clap* He has been very energetic lately and his sleeping pattern is changing as well. He's now awake (again) mostly at night but can sleep up to 6 hours. His nap times are mostly under 2-3 hours and three times a day.

Zeke at 2 months in his Moses basket

Anyway, my husband and I are planning another party tomorrow to celebrate his second month and since it's my birthday, it'll be a double celebration! I'm thinking of doing like a pica-pica theme (this means no huge meals, just a little something-something to be eaten by hand). Of course, there will be chips and salsa, pizza and who knows what else! I want a cake too or maybe ice cream.

Spaghetti Party for his 1st month

Pizza and Chips Party for his 2nd month

So, this means another thing. We need to bathe our little baby to make sure that he smells fresh and is presko since it's hot during the afternoons. It's a bit tricky to bathe a baby especially my Zeke since he's wiggly and malikot. Good thing he loves the warm water in his tub or else the whole experience would be a disaster.

Here's a step by step guide on how we bathe our little Zeke:

1. Assemble all necessary bath accessories (his tub, top-to-toe wash, baby towel, hooded blanket, wash cloth and dipper). Make sure you have his clothes ready as well (including his brush, new set of diapers, cotton buds for his ear

2. Make sure the room is warm and the bath water is comfortably warm but not hot. To check if the water's in it's perfect temperature, use your wrist or a bath thermometer (about 38 degrees Centigrade / 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit has been shown to help babies to retain body heat)

3. For newborns and babies up to 6 months old, fill the bath with about five inches of water, or enough to allow your baby to settle in the water with his shoulders well covered. Never fill the bath more than waist-high (in sitting position) for older children.

4. Bring your baby to the bath area and undress him completely.

5. Gradually slip your baby into the bath, using one hand to support his neck and head.

6. Use soap sparingly as you wash him with your hand, a face towel, or sponge from top to bottom, front to back. Wash his scalp with a wet, soapy cloth. Use moistened cotton wool to clean his eyes and face. As for your baby's genitals, a routine wash is all that is needed. If dried mucus has collected in the corner of your baby's nostrils or eyes, dab it several times with a small section of a moistened cotton wool to soften it before you wipe it out.

Gently yet thoroughly clean him

7. Rinse your baby thoroughly with a clean face towel.

8. Wrap your baby in a towel and pat (don't rub) him dry. Dress him.

Now, don't get too excited when bathing your baby. Newborns don't need to take baths everyday. According to Zeke's pedia, 2-3 times a week is enough since he's not yet crawling. But do give your baby warm sponge baths daily since washing your baby's eyes, face and genitals are essential.

Okay, that's about it. Ciao bella!