Kids In The Bath

Daily bath for children aged between 3-6 years should be a moment of relaxation but also for invigoration. Habits of hygiene are particularly at this age learning, so do not ignore this aspect of child life. There are kids who enjoy when they are put in the bath, so give your child a pleasant bath. In terms of modern life, you should be done daily. For this bathroom is done with pleasure, the child will attend the opening of valves and-and he alone will fix the bathtub water temperature and quantity, which should not be too hot (about 36,5-38,5 ° C 35-37 ° C in winter and summer). Cold water and "showers" (cold or warm water) is used with the consent of the child and pleasure.

Starting at 5 years, kids in the bath must be able to wash them, is true, under supervision. It is good to make the bath before bedtime. If bathrooms are not necessary general conditions (lack of bathroom installation, cold in the house, tours, travel), child will be used to wash with running water: hands, feet, neck and armpits. In such conditions, the general will be a weekly bath.

After the child has entered the tub, you should allow kids to relax in the water bath. Then you have soap everywhere (or if big enough, he does himself). With a nail brush will clean better nails and toes. After the age of 4 years the child will be accustomed to use a less abrasive sponge. It starts slowly, never brutally. It starts from the legs, knees and back is the least sensitive areas. You will use a soft cloth, possibly covered with cotton if the skin is very sensitive. After 6 years, you can use a normal sponge. Whether you simply wash soap or with a glove, or - finally - with a brush, the mother has a duty to wash well with thorough and persistent skin children at this age is full of dust.

Good friction (after water bath) is also a treatment that is stimulating for children, low energy, but at the same time calming for the nervous. Once the child leaves the water, they will be wrapped with a large towel, dry, well-heated and natural materials. Moisture will be removed first by buffering and then embrocating rigorous and fast. Skin after bathing the child should be pink, clean and soft. Then clean with cotton sticks for flags ears. Cut fingernails round, and cut toenails with scissors or tongs without cutting the corners, release may involve formation of incarnate nails.

Kids in the bath should be carefully supervised:

- Wash in the end the child's head with shampoo and a towel. Rinse carefully, without water to flow over the baby's face. Keep child care, supporting them behind the forearm and neck and head in hand.
- There is no need to rub the skin of the child, but many children prefer their arms and legs to be concentrated during bathing.
- Wrap the baby in bathrobe and hold it tightly in her arms to provide a feeling of comfort and safety.
- Follow the advice provided by your navel care pediatrician. May be needed cleaning with alcohol and dry place.
- Baby hair brush with a soft brush. Do not use hair dryer to speed up because there is a risk of burning the skin.
- Expect your child to cry at the first bait. It is a new experience for the child. If your child suddenly cries, make sure the water temperature is right and his eyes are protected from the soap.