New parents are often confronted with new challenges. Having to give a baby a bath is something people don’t think about until they actually have to do it. Many people don’t know that giving a baby a bath requires quite a few big and small steps. Most people think it is a very scary and difficult task. Knowing what to do can make the process go a lot easier. One must follow known steps before, during, and after the bath in order to assure the baby’s safety and comfort.
I have never really had any experience watching children, until August 2014. My aunt was going back to work and had nobody to watch my four month old cousin.
“Hey Gabby, I know this is a very short notice but I need someone to watch over Mia, please, thank you” she said over …show more content…
One of the things babies cry for a lot is food. I fed Mia and I wasn’t aware of the big mess a four month old child could make. I realized she needed a bath. Thankfully my mom was there and she helped me with the process.
In order for the process to go a lot smoother, I had to gather the supplies first. I believe the first step is the easiest. I had to make sure the room where I changed Mia was at a comfortable temperature, if it was too cold I had to adjust it. I had to lay out a clean towel. I needed to get her a clean diaper and clothes. I also needed to get her the products for after the bath, I had to make sure they were the right ones since she has sensitive skin. Gathering up the supplies was a smart idea, it made me feel less worried about forgetting anything after.
Eventually I had to start the bath. I put her mini tub in the bath tub of the restroom first. I started the water and filled the tub with about 4 inches of it. I made sure the water felt warm, not hot. I brought Mia over to the restroom and undressed her. I placed Mia in the tub feet first, I used my other hand to support the back of her head and neck. I constantly put cupfuls of warm water on her so she wouldn’t feel as much
I have never really had any experience watching children, until August 2014. My aunt was going back to work and had nobody to watch my four month old cousin.
“Hey Gabby, I know this is a very short notice but I need someone to watch over Mia, please, thank you” she said over …show more content…
One of the things babies cry for a lot is food. I fed Mia and I wasn’t aware of the big mess a four month old child could make. I realized she needed a bath. Thankfully my mom was there and she helped me with the process.
In order for the process to go a lot smoother, I had to gather the supplies first. I believe the first step is the easiest. I had to make sure the room where I changed Mia was at a comfortable temperature, if it was too cold I had to adjust it. I had to lay out a clean towel. I needed to get her a clean diaper and clothes. I also needed to get her the products for after the bath, I had to make sure they were the right ones since she has sensitive skin. Gathering up the supplies was a smart idea, it made me feel less worried about forgetting anything after.
Eventually I had to start the bath. I put her mini tub in the bath tub of the restroom first. I started the water and filled the tub with about 4 inches of it. I made sure the water felt warm, not hot. I brought Mia over to the restroom and undressed her. I placed Mia in the tub feet first, I used my other hand to support the back of her head and neck. I constantly put cupfuls of warm water on her so she wouldn’t feel as much