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Even if you were shown how to bathe your baby in hospital (usually the nurse will show you all the caring of baby steps). perhaps even having your first go with a member of staff standing by – it can still be quite a daunting experience when you get home and have to do it yourself!

Lots of mums find it easier to give their baby a sponge bath for the first week or so, until they feel more comfortable handling their baby. For this, you’ll just need to clean your baby with a warm, wet flannel or sponge. Do this in a warm room and keep a warm towel underneath them for drying them off.

 What things will I need to bathe your baby?  

 Bathing your baby is easier if you’re well prepared. So, before you start, these are the things you’ll need:

• A plastic baby bath. Much smaller in size than a regular bath so it makes the task of bathing your baby much safer. The other plus is that you can move it into the warmest room to keep your baby at a comfortable temperature. Try and place it at a good working height so that you don’t have to bend your back too much -placing it onto a table works well

• A couple of warm towels

• Cotton wool

• A baby sponge or cotton flannel

• For newborn babies, plain water is sufficient as some newborn baby products may have perfumes and chemicals that may cause skin irritation. If you do use a cleanser, look for a mild, pH neutral one and use it sparingly

• A clean nappy

• Nappy cream

• Clean clothes or bedclothes

That is the entire thing you need to bathe your baby.  If you are new or first-time mums, then this article is really for you. Sometimes when we are so excited or panic we tend to forget even a very small thing. So, get the things ready now, don’t wait until the very last minute. Trust me, if you do that you will be fine.

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