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5 Super Savvy Tips for Bathing Your Baby

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August 21, 2014 by Elizabeth 105 Comments

 5 Super Savvy Tips for Bathing Your Baby

That first bath is always extra special but at only 3 lbs at birth, Keira’s first bath was given as a bed bath by a nurse.  The first bath I gave her was in a tiny tub in the level 3 NICU and I was carefully watched over and guided by a nurse. Fast forward nearly two years and I once again missed Ava‘s first bath because of one leg I couldn’t stand on after her birth.  Instead my sister went and gave her that bath and documented it with fabulous pictures.

Of course the first bath in the hospital is a whole different ball game from the first bath at home.  No matter how big or small, learning to bathe your new baby can be a little scary even for experienced parents – there’s a lot to juggle and of course you want to keep your little one safe. But as long you’re properly prepared, bath time can be a great bonding experience and a whole lot of fun! Disney Baby has some great tips on how to protect and pamper your little one in the tub, and some adorable products to help you to do it! From towels and toys to cleansers and creams, Disney Baby has you covered.

 

Tip #1: Start small

Your baby is little, so his bathtub should be too! When you start bathing a baby, it’s easier to do it in the sink, or using a small plastic tub. That way, you won’t have to kneel or lean awkwardly over the side of a big bath while keeping your baby upright.  Some baby tubs feature built-in toys, ensuring that bath time is fun for everyone!

Tip #2: Get some tub toys

For older babies, the bath can be a great place to learn and explore. Once your little one has graduated to a big tub, introduce them to some squirt toys, fun floaties or sponges.  Toys can keep your baby distracted and happy, helping make bath time a breeze.

Tip #3: Ditch the daily dips

Babies don’t need to bathe everyday – in fact, daily baths can dry out or damage your little one’s skin. It only takes two or three baths a week to ensure that baby stays squeaky-clean, as long as you stay vigilant about keeping face, hands and diaper area clean between washes.  

Tip #4: Lock in that moisture

If your baby does have dry skin, rub on a little moisturizing lotion, cream or oil post bath. There are plenty of products out there that both you and your baby can use!

Tip #5: Keep baby warm

Wet babies can become easily chilled, so throughout bath time it’s important to keep your little one warm. Ensure that bath water is around 37 degrees and that the air in the bathroom is comfortably warm as well. After the bath, wrap baby up in a soft, clean towel and give him a little snuggle!  A hooded towel keeps baby feeling cozy and looking cute.

 

What are your favourite tips for bathing a baby?

 

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Comments

  1. tammy jeffery says

    August 21, 2014 at 9:06 am

    Taking them in the bath slowly in your arms to give them security and comfort.

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  2. Teressa Bignell says

    August 21, 2014 at 9:11 am

    Talk to them as you bath them, remain calm & take it slow.

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  3. Marla says

    August 21, 2014 at 9:13 am

    Slowly dip them in

    Reply
  4. Victoria Ess says

    August 21, 2014 at 9:32 am

    Put them in the water slowly and speak to them to soothe them throughout.

    Reply
  5. kathy downey says

    August 21, 2014 at 9:41 am

    calming and softly talk to them,And take it slow every washing lower them a bit lower in the water.Be patient

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  6. Rachel Cartwright says

    August 21, 2014 at 10:25 am

    Lower them into the water slowly, and speak softly/calmy to them as doing so.

    Reply
  7. kristen visser says

    August 21, 2014 at 10:28 am

    sing to them or talk in a gentle voice as you bath them and definitely don’t let that deter you from bathing them as often as you like. Sometimes it just takes them time to get used to the bath/water

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  8. Susan Hanley says

    August 21, 2014 at 11:12 am

    I lower baby slowly into the water and maintain as much physical contact as possible. Speak soothingly to baby.

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  9. Joni W says

    August 21, 2014 at 11:13 am

    Talk to them, slowly put in water. don’t force them to like it. gently persuade them

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  10. May says

    August 21, 2014 at 11:42 am

    Introduce the water gradually and slowly.

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  11. melissa says

    August 21, 2014 at 12:13 pm

    have everything ready and do it quick but be calm

    Reply
  12. KD says

    August 21, 2014 at 1:42 pm

    I don’t have any tips, I’m afraid, as my daughter is a little water baby!

    Reply
  13. angela m says

    August 21, 2014 at 2:28 pm

    I would introduce them slowly giving the sponge baths

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  14. Suzie M says

    August 21, 2014 at 3:16 pm

    Be calm a little soft music & nice warm water

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  15. Judy Cowan says

    August 21, 2014 at 3:32 pm

    Slowly introduce them to the water, starting off with sponge baths and gradually adding more water to the tub. Talk to them while you are doing the bath.

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  16. Megan Willis says

    August 21, 2014 at 4:02 pm

    Introduce them to it slowly and talk to them while doing it, try to keep them calm!

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  17. Lynda Cook says

    August 21, 2014 at 4:34 pm

    Ear Plugs..lol…put them into the water slowly and keep calm yourself, babies can sense when your stressing also

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  18. charityk says

    August 21, 2014 at 9:32 pm

    dont use alot of water just a wet cloth to spot wash and do it quick

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  19. Dayna Wilson says

    August 21, 2014 at 11:11 pm

    Both of my kids love bathtime, so I don’t really have too much advice.. I’d say try to distract them as much as possible with toys.

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  20. Darlene Schuller says

    August 22, 2014 at 12:51 am

    Make sure the environment is warm..and get it done quickly.

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  21. Lisa Cannavan says

    August 22, 2014 at 2:58 am

    Slowly ease them into it

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  22. Silvia D says

    August 22, 2014 at 5:09 am

    keep water low and use a wash cloth.

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  23. ivy pluchinsky says

    August 22, 2014 at 11:46 am

    sing songs and put them in the water slowly

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  24. Chris Stockford says

    August 22, 2014 at 1:03 pm

    Slow and steady

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  25. jessica eapen says

    August 22, 2014 at 3:40 pm

    go slowly and have everything ready before you start

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  26. Marie Constantineau says

    August 22, 2014 at 5:16 pm

    Slow and easy, soothing voice and lots of smiles.

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  27. Kaycee @ My Crafty Zoo says

    August 22, 2014 at 7:28 pm

    We are having our first baby January 30th so I don’t have any tips yet.

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  28. Aqdas Ahmed says

    August 22, 2014 at 7:48 pm

    Make the bath super quick for babies who don’t like water.

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  29. Gillian Morgan says

    August 22, 2014 at 7:50 pm

    Ease them into it. Don’t rush

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  30. Rebecca Marno says

    August 22, 2014 at 11:43 pm

    sing and make it as fun as possible. Make sure they are not tired or hungry or fussy first!

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  31. Tari Lawson says

    August 23, 2014 at 8:41 am

    Make sure the water is an appropriate temperature (thermometers are a help as we often tend to like water hotter than babies). If baby really seems distressed, try giving a bath outside of the tub, keeping the baby mostly wrapped an unwrapping only the parts you are cleaning.

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  32. Florence C says

    August 23, 2014 at 12:55 pm

    Just use small amount of water and use a cloth to wash this with. Be gentle.

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  33. Nicky says

    August 23, 2014 at 1:46 pm

    sponge bath!

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  34. Rosanne Robinson says

    August 23, 2014 at 2:14 pm

    hold the baby with one arm while slowly getting them used to the water, talk softly and get the job done quickly until they get more comfortable in the water

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  35. Sunshine G says

    August 23, 2014 at 5:47 pm

    Lots and lots of bubbles to distract them!

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  36. Sharon lalonde says

    August 23, 2014 at 5:48 pm

    Slowly add them to the water humming to them.

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  37. Raki C says

    August 23, 2014 at 9:43 pm

    Cuddle and smile a lot and play some music while gently pouring warm water

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  38. lisa bolduc says

    August 23, 2014 at 9:43 pm

    do it in bits, wash their hair while ther are out of the body and then wash their body

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  39. tammy ta says

    August 23, 2014 at 10:03 pm

    Play soothing music while they are in the tub

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  40. shea says

    August 23, 2014 at 10:07 pm

    who doesn’t love disney

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  41. Doris H. says

    August 24, 2014 at 9:29 am

    Take it slow…and always comfort them as you bathe.

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  42. Kayla Gilbert says

    August 24, 2014 at 1:02 pm

    Do it gradually. Start with a sponge bath and make sure the water is just the right temperature!

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  43. mickeyfan says

    August 24, 2014 at 1:09 pm

    I found that putting a warm washcloth over the baby’s middle was almost like her being “clothed” so she didn’t hate it so much. I also got it over with as quickly as possible. Luckily, she only hated it for a brief time.

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  44. Valerie Taylor Mabrey says

    August 24, 2014 at 4:42 pm

    My hint would be to use a sleeping bag and only partially unclothe the baby. That way they feel safe.
    vmkids3 at msn dot com

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  45. Doreen Lamoureux says

    August 24, 2014 at 4:47 pm

    I smiled and made them giggle with tickles to distract them…. next thing they knew , they were in the nice warm water.

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  46. Jessica Padilla says

    August 24, 2014 at 5:33 pm

    If they hate water make sure the water is warm and go in and out quick. Then soothe them afterwards,

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  47. Rick F says

    August 24, 2014 at 6:45 pm

    Been way too many years since I’ve done that.

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  48. Jennifer P. says

    August 24, 2014 at 7:37 pm

    My tip is to distract them with toys, bubbles, singing etc – whatever engages them and takes their mind off the bath itself.

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  49. Autumn Reid says

    August 24, 2014 at 9:26 pm

    Toys, music, and smelly things sometimes help 🙂

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  50. darci says

    August 25, 2014 at 12:23 am

    Soothing music and toys to distract

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  51. Sherry K says

    August 25, 2014 at 6:12 pm

    Start with just a little bit of water and add a little more every day

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  52. Jennifer D says

    August 25, 2014 at 8:49 pm

    Have everything ready so it can be over as soon as possible!

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  53. Becky Best says

    August 26, 2014 at 9:02 am

    Uncover one body part at a time, wash that with a sponge and then move on to the next part! 🙂

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  54. MOHAMMAD ANJUM says

    August 26, 2014 at 9:02 am

    TOYS AND MUSIC

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  55. sabrina worrall says

    August 26, 2014 at 9:39 am

    I have no suggestions as both of my preemies are fish and love water!

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  56. patty george says

    August 26, 2014 at 10:24 am

    let them splash with their hand first,,, then slowly add a little more and more with then safely on you in the bath,,, comfort in mothers arms

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  57. Toby says

    August 26, 2014 at 12:15 pm

    If they’re showing a real dislike that day, a sponge bath wouldn’t hurt…

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  58. Juliee Fitze says

    August 26, 2014 at 12:46 pm

    I have never had a baby that was scared of the bath.

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  59. Terri O'Donnell says

    August 26, 2014 at 1:05 pm

    Have everything ready and play some music during bathtime. Don’t make it take too long and be sure to talk in a soft voice with your baby.

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  60. Shellie Clark says

    August 26, 2014 at 2:05 pm

    keep water low, warm and use a wash cloth

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  61. Darrah Bailey says

    August 26, 2014 at 4:28 pm

    Use a laundry basket for baby to sit in the tub in and make it very shallow

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  62. neha gupta says

    August 26, 2014 at 6:40 pm

    talking to them distracts them, singing whatever suits

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  63. francine says

    August 26, 2014 at 8:06 pm

    bathe them with a damp cloth instead of putting threm in the water.

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  64. Heather S-H says

    August 26, 2014 at 9:24 pm

    Use a receiving blanket to wrap the baby and use less water.

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  65. William Stewart says

    August 26, 2014 at 9:25 pm

    Sing to the baby.

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  66. aarone m says

    August 27, 2014 at 12:30 am

    I would ease them in gently to it.

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  67. kim cayford says

    August 27, 2014 at 3:06 pm

    make sure you have all neccesary items before you start the process

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  68. Jayne Cameron says

    August 27, 2014 at 10:09 pm

    I use a warm cloth under baby and slowly lower Baby into the water with the cloth under. I then put the warm water slowly over baby with my hand gently touching baby all the time while bathing.

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  69. Karine says

    August 28, 2014 at 10:07 am

    Nice and easy does it 🙂

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  70. CYNTHIA MATHESON says

    August 28, 2014 at 12:57 pm

    Try taking them in the bath with you, orif that is not an option use a small amount of water in the baby tub

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  71. Angela Mitchell says

    August 29, 2014 at 12:21 am

    You may have to get into the bath with them and hold them tight:)

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  72. Kristi Renout says

    August 29, 2014 at 12:22 pm

    Try a different water temperature. My son hated baths when he was a baby, but it turns out he didnt like warm water, he liked it rather cool, so once I had a slightly cooler bath water, he was fine!

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  73. Lucy says

    August 29, 2014 at 9:44 pm

    dip them into the water slowly

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  74. bn100 says

    August 29, 2014 at 11:17 pm

    do it slowly

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  75. Carole Dube says

    August 30, 2014 at 3:16 pm

    Just use a small amount of warm water and gently talk to them.

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  76. krystyl olson says

    August 30, 2014 at 4:35 pm

    it really depends on the age, at 3, if my DD hated water, I’d make it fun! put a bin of water in the bath and let her sit naked (and dry) and shplash in the water (like a water table) I’d wash her that way — sneak in some scrubbing while shes busy playing

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  77. Tanis says

    August 31, 2014 at 1:26 am

    Make it quick!

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  78. Debbie F says

    August 31, 2014 at 2:56 am

    Just do a sponge bath until they get use to bathing.

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  79. Amy F says

    August 31, 2014 at 3:58 am

    I sing/him to try and soothe her.

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  80. Janet M says

    August 31, 2014 at 1:46 pm

    Being very calm and soothe as you bathe.

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  81. Doris Calvert says

    August 31, 2014 at 5:15 pm

    With my niece I used a small pool at first and made it a happy thing, after a few times it was okay!

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  82. Burcu says

    August 31, 2014 at 7:45 pm

    Putting some attractive toys in the water

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  83. Belinda McNabb says

    September 1, 2014 at 9:54 am

    Keep the water shallow and music always helps to keep things fun

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  84. ron says

    September 1, 2014 at 4:55 pm

    Get them to have fun splashing

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  85. kellypc says

    September 3, 2014 at 12:37 pm

    never had that problem.

    Reply
  86. Kristy Vassell says

    September 3, 2014 at 4:27 pm

    Engage them with fun bath toys and songs!

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  87. Jenny Major says

    September 3, 2014 at 9:08 pm

    get their arms and legs wet first

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  88. eleanor says

    September 4, 2014 at 8:35 pm

    I usually sing a song about bathtime to distract and calm my baby. I wash arms and legs first, body next and lastly, the head so my baby doesn’t get too cold.

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  89. Kristine Ewald says

    September 5, 2014 at 11:36 pm

    gentle, hapy faces and sing a song

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  90. Karen Drake says

    September 8, 2014 at 6:22 pm

    I don’t have a good tip, I have never seen a baby who hated water.

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  91. tennille says

    September 9, 2014 at 2:49 am

    sing sweet little songs and use nice warm water

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  92. Viv Sluys says

    September 10, 2014 at 11:12 am

    Get in the bath or shower with them and hold them close while they get clean. Rub their back and speak in soothing tones.

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  93. Lisa V. says

    September 11, 2014 at 6:00 pm

    I think soothing music and a gradual introduction to the water is good.

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  94. Erica B. says

    September 12, 2014 at 2:01 pm

    Keep them as warm as possible.

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  95. Kassie Brown says

    September 13, 2014 at 8:04 am

    Talk to them the whole time you are bathing them.

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  96. Lori Walker says

    September 13, 2014 at 9:02 am

    keep the water “baby temperature.”

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  97. Rosey says

    September 13, 2014 at 12:52 pm

    We kept a hoodie towel on our little one’s head when bathing him. After we washed his hair we put it back on. It seemed to help. I think he just didn’t like the chill in the air.

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  98. Samantha says

    September 13, 2014 at 4:38 pm

    Definitely keep the water pressure low and keep it off of them as often as possible.

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  99. Brittney House says

    September 13, 2014 at 6:04 pm

    I usually distract him with toys and sounds.

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  100. susan smoaks says

    September 13, 2014 at 8:25 pm

    be gentle and calm and patient.

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  101. betty league says

    September 13, 2014 at 9:03 pm

    I really don’t have any new tips on babies who don’t like bath water. I guess I was lucky – it was hard to get mine out of the bath. Just be gentle and make it fun time with music or toys. thank you

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  102. Donna M Byrd says

    September 13, 2014 at 10:42 pm

    Slow and easy when u put them in the warm water and give them time to adjust before you start the clean up 🙂

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  103. Sarah Jestings says

    September 14, 2014 at 9:55 am

    Make sure the water is pleasantly warm but not hot and use a very soft wash cloth.

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  104. Kari W says

    September 14, 2014 at 9:10 pm

    Make sure the water is luke warm and sing softly to them.

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  105. Elva Roberts says

    December 1, 2016 at 6:33 pm

    I talked softly to my babies all during their bath. After a while, the little one would babble back to me and laugh. It is a wonderful time to completely relax and bond. I loved all your tips.

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