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<div>The Original Blooming Bath creates a cheerful and practical bathtime experience. Simply plug the sink drain, insert the Blooming Bath, and pool water to desired level and temperature. Lower baby into flower and admire the smiles. Never run water directly on baby, as temperate could change without notice.</div><div></div><div></div><div>Once bath time is over, caring for your Blooming Bath is a breeze. Once baby is safe and warm, simply wring out the excess water and place in the dryer for 10-15 minutes, or hang dry using the hangtag on the back.It's also washer and dryer safe on the delicate cycle!</div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div>baby bath</div><div></div><div>Download: https://t.co/nPlgMrN0sD </div><div></div><div></div><div>The Blooming Bath is ideal for newborns to 6 months. But because babies range so dramatically in size, there are no set age or weight limitations. The Blooming Bath is held up by the sides of the sink so it is more a matter of whether or not your sink can comfortably and safely accommodate your baby. Many parents also use Blooming Bath with traditional plastic tubs to create a plush, soft, safe and fun experience.</div><div></div><div></div><div>The Blooming Bath does not hold water. You will need to first insert the stopper inside the drain, then fill up the sink to the desired level and desired temperature before inserting baby. Never run water directly on your baby as water temperature can change quickly.</div><div></div><div></div><div>Are you nervous about giving your newborn baby a bath? Bathing a slippery baby may feel daunting at first, but with a little practice, you'll start to feel more comfortable at bath time. Start by learning baby bath basics.</div><div></div><div></div><div>That's up to you. Choose a time when you're not rushed or likely to be interrupted. Some parents opt for morning baths, when their babies are alert. Others prefer to make baby baths part of a calming bedtime ritual. If you bathe your baby after a feeding, consider waiting for your baby's tummy to settle a bit first.</div><div></div><div></div><div>Undress your baby and wrap him or her in a towel. Lay your baby on his or her back in the prepared area. To keep your baby warm, only expose the parts of your baby's body that you're washing. Wet the washcloth with plain, warm water. Then wring out excess water and wipe your baby's face. Wipe each eyelid from the inside to the outside corner.</div><div></div><div></div><div>To clean your baby's body, use a dampened washcloth dipped in plain or soapy water. If you use soap, make sure it's mild and moisturizing. Pay special attention to creases under the arms, behind the ears, around the neck and in the diaper area. Also wash between your baby's fingers and toes.</div><div></div><div></div><div>Once your baby is ready for a bath, you might use a plastic tub or the sink. Line the tub or sink with a clean towel. Gather the supplies you'd use for a sponge bath, a cup of rinsing water and baby shampoo, if needed, ahead of time. This will allow you to keep one hand on the baby at all times. Never leave your baby alone in the water.</div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div>A common recommendation is 2 inches (about 5 centimeters). During bath time, always be sure to give your baby undivided attention and hold your baby securely. If you forget something you need for the bath, take your baby with you. Never leave your baby alone in the tub even for an instant.</div><div></div><div></div><div>Warm water is best. To prevent scalding, set the thermostat on your water heater to below 120 F (49 C). Always check the water temperature with your hand before bathing your baby. Aim for bath water around 100 F (38 C). Be sure the room is comfortably warm, too. A wet baby can be easily chilled.</div><div></div><div></div><div>If your newborn has hair and you think it needs washing, go ahead. With your free hand, gently massage a drop of mild baby shampoo into your baby's scalp. Rinse the shampoo with a cup of water or a damp washcloth, cupping one hand across your baby's forehead to keep suds out of his or her eyes.</div><div></div><div></div><div>Most newborns don't need lotion after a bath. If your baby's skin is very dry, apply a small amount of unscented baby moisturizer to the dry areas. The massage might make your baby feel good. If dryness continues, you might be bathing your baby too often.</div><div></div><div></div><div>No. If you prefer to conserve water, you can close the drain plugs and fill both the bathtub and water reservoir. Allow the water to run over the thermistor to find the perfect temperature, then close the drain plug and fill up the tub and reservoir. Once filled, turn off the faucet and use the excess water from the reservoir to wash/rinse your baby. When finished, simply open the drain plug to release the water from the bathtub.</div><div></div><div></div><div>2. It makes it VERY hard for mildew and mold to grow on the tub. The tub literally dries 10 minutes after you drain the tub. Which is perfect for me! I am able to get both my kids dried off, lotioned up, and dressed in that 10 minutes. Once I am done with it I go and take the bath support out of the tub without any water dripping on me.</div><div></div><div></div><div>The bath support also has a handle on each side of it, and one on the back as well. This makes it extremely light weight. It also makes moving the support in the tub a lot easier. Since the baby bath support is so light that just makes moving the tub easy all around.</div><div></div><div></div><div>This bath would be great for newborns. You can even bath your baby with an umbilical cord as well with this tub, because of the slanted support. This also would be nice to bath all three children at once (6, 3, & newborn).</div><div></div><div></div><div>I liked that the bath support helped you bathe your 2 month old and 2 year old at the same time. I have a 3 month old and a 2 year old and it would save me a ton of time each day to bathe them both at once.</div><div></div><div></div><div>My son turns 1 next week and we're still using the infant to toddler bathtub inside our bathtub but I'm so sick of moving it around when we need a shower. When did you just put baby in the big tub without a bath seat?</div><div></div><div></div><div>Bathing your baby is an experience many parents treasure. It's a great time to bond, distraction-free, as your tiny new family member enjoys the sensation of warm water on their skin. Yet this common parenting ritual often comes with questions, and sometimes anxiety, about when and how to do it well.</div><div></div><div></div><div>Body temperature & blood sugar: Babies who get baths right away may be more likely to become cold and develop hypothermia. The minor stress of an early bath can also make some babies more likely to have a drop in blood sugar (hypoglycemia).</div><div></div><div></div><div>Bonding & breastfeeding: Taking the baby away for a bath too soon can interrupt skin-to-skin care, mother-child bonding and early breastfeeding success. One study showed a 166% increase in hospital breastfeeding success after implementing a 12-hour delay in baby's first bath compared to those bathed within the first couple hours.</div><div></div><div></div><div>Dry skin: Vernix, a waxy white substance that coats a baby's skin before birth, acts as a natural moisturizer and may have anti-bacterial properties. Learn more about vernix here. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) advises that it's best to leave vernix on a newborns' skin for a while to help prevent their delicate skin from drying out. This is especially important for preemies, as their skin is highly prone to injury.</div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div>Only give your newborn sponge baths until the stump of the umbilical cord falls off, which usually happens by about one or two weeks of age. If it remains beyond that time, there may be other issues at play. See the baby's doctor if the cord has not dried up and fallen off by the time the baby is 2 months old. Learn more here.</div><div></div><div></div><div>Start washing baby's face first. Use the dampened cloth to wash their face, being careful not to get water into their eyes or mouth. Then, dip it in the basin of water before washing the rest of their body and, finally, the diaper area.</div><div></div><div></div><div>Keep baby warm. During the sponge bath, wrap your baby in a dry towel and uncover only the parts of their body you are actively washing. Pay special attention to creases under the arms, behind the ears, around the neck and, especially with a girl, in the genital area.</div><div></div><div></div><div>Once the umbilical area is healed, you can try placing your baby directly in the water. Their first baths should be as gentle and brief as possible. They may protest a little. (If this happens go back to sponge baths for a week or two, then try the bath again). Babies usually make it clear when they're ready.</div><div></div><div></div><div>Use a safe infant tub. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recommends a hard plastic baby bathtub that has a sloped, textured surface or sling that keeps your baby from sliding. Only use an infant bath tub manufactured on or after October 2, 2017 so it meets current safety standards. Some parents find it easier to bathe a newborn in a bathinette, plastic tub lined with a clean towel, or sink. (Note: Be extra careful if using a sink, which can be slippery and have faucets and handles sticking out. Also, keep the faucet off while your baby is in the water. See "Check the water temperature," below.)</div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div>Avoid using bath seats. These seats provide support so a child can sit upright in an adult bathtub. Unfortunately, they can easily tip over. A child can fall into the bathwater and drown.</div><div></div><div></div><div>Use touch supervision. Have a towel and other bath supplies within reach so you can keep a hand on your baby at all times. If you've forgotten something or need to answer the phone or door during the bath, you must take the baby with you.</div><div></div><div></div><div>Start practicing  infant water safety now: Never leave a baby alone in the bath, even for an instant. Most child drownings inside the home occur in bathtubs, and more than half of bathtub deaths involve children under 1 year of age.</div><div></div><div></div><div>Keep baby warm. Once you've undressed your baby, place them in the water immediately so they don't get chilled. Use one of your hands to support her head and the other to guide them in, feet first. Talk to them encouragingly, and gently lower the rest of their body until they're in the tub. Most of their body and face should be well above the water level for safety, so you'll need to pour warm water over their body frequently to keep them warm.</div><div></div><div></div><div>Use soap sparingly. Soaps can dry out your baby's skin. If a cleanser is needed for heavily soiled areas, use only mild, neutral-pH soaps without additives. Rinse soap from the skin right away. Wash baby's hair two or three times a week using a mild shampoo or body wash.</div><div></div><div> dafc88bca6</div>

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