8 Tips for Traveling to the Bathtub with Your Baby

Bath-time can seem like a daunting experience for first-time moms. By following these few tips, it might very well become the highlight of your day together. Next bath, travel to the bathtub with everything you need.

1. The most important stepping block is assemble all the baby bath accessories in one place. It is a lot easier to clean your baby's little fingers and toes when everything you need is by your side.

2. Feel the room to make sure it is warm. You might want to run a hot shower in the bathroom and close the door to trap some warm steam. If you're bathing in the kitchen, turn off the ceiling fans to eliminate draft.

3. Make sure the bath water is comfortably warm but not hot. A good measure is to tap your wrist in the water to assess the comfort level.

4. Bring your baby to the prepared bath area and undress your little one close to the bath.

5. Place your baby in the warm bath water, making sure to support his/her head.

6. Use a mild soap to gently hand wash your baby's skin or use a soft washcloth. Try airless, spill-proof pumps for this part of bath-time. You can fill them with any cleanser that you want and you don't have to worry about squeezing a container, or juggling your baby's head while you try to pour from a big bottle.

7. Wrap your baby in a plush infant robe and pat everything dry.

8. Depending on your baby's skin, you may want to apply a mild moisturizing lotion to keep everything soft and comfortable.