6/28/2023 0 Comments Babyproof hot water bathIf he likes it, lower him in slowly.Īlso, if it’s possible, make sure the temperature in the room is nice and warm. ![]() ![]() You can even carefully hold your baby over the water and dangle his feet into the bath to get a feel for the temperature. Make getting into the bath feel enjoyable right away. They want it to feel comfortable at first touch. Babies and children aren’t likely to enjoy baths that way. But be aware, you’re probably used to getting into water that feels a little hot and letting your body adjust. If you run your hand through the water, it should feel comfortable. You don’t need a thermometer, just common sense. Aim for water between 90-100 degrees fahrenheit for a temperature that’s both safe and comfortable. Of course, water that is too cold isn’t too pleasant, either. Water that is too hot could be a safety issue for young children-especially babies. This will help ensure that you don’t have to leave your child unsupervised at any point during their bath. Keep everything within arm’s reach.īefore you put your child in the bath, make sure you have everything you’ll need for the duration of the bath: soap, shampoo, washcloths, a dry towel (or two), and any toys your little one wants to play with that day. You’ll be much more vigilant when you’re not distracted. Of course, it’s safe to keep the phone out of the mix, too. Leave the phone in another room, so it’s not tempting to pick it up. Your phone will steal that opportunity from you and your child. To make bath time special for you and your child, make sure it’s a focused time, with lots of eye contact and interaction. This can lead to a lot of missed opportunities to connect with our kids. While phones bring a lot of good to our lives, they also keep us distracted and take our attention away from our children. And we often turn to them when we’re bored, or when things are quiet. We tend to keep our phones with us all the time. The more you focus on your child, the safer they’ll be, and bath time will be on track for being a great experience for both you and your child. It causes you to focus on your child, which is the most important aspect of bonding. There is no substitute for vigilant supervision when it comes to keeping kids safe around water. Most importantly, keep them from putting their face under the water, even for a second, especially if they aren’t old enough to know how to hold their breath. It’s important to recognize the signs of secondary drowning. Kids who slip under the water and come back up, could still be at risk of secondary drowning if they inhaled bathwater. ![]() If a child falls and hits her head becoming temporarily unconscious, she’s likely going to fall back into the water, losing her ability to keep her head up.ĭrowning is very serious, but it doesn’t always mean they drown under water. And what’s worse, it adds to the drowning risk. A fall in the bath is especially dangerous, due to the hard surfaces. For older children (that can reliably sit up on their own), it means being in the bathroom with them and keeping eyes on them at all times.Įven with a bathmat or textured tub floor, the bath is one of the most common reasons children (and adults) slip and fall. For infants and young toddlers, this means you should keep a hand on them at all times during the entire bath. The best way to keep your child safe in the bathtub is to provide constant supervision. Don’t leave your baby alone.ĭrowning occurs quickly and quietly. Make bath time more enjoyable-and safer!-with these tips. Likewise, some kids think bath time is the best part of their day, and others fight tooth and nail against it.Įither way, you’re going to give a lot of baths in your time as a parent, and bath time is a wonderful opportunity for you to bond with your child, so you might as well learn how to make the most of it! Or at least, how to help your kids enjoy it. Some parents cherish bath time for the joy of sweet, bubbly faces and playful splashes, while others dread the wet bathroom floors and “shampoo-in-the-eye” screams. ![]() Love it or hate it, bath time is a necessary part of parenting.
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