While bath time baby hair care isn’t an infant or toddlers favorite routine of the day, there are ways to simplify the process and make it more pleasant for all involved. Prepare the bath area with all necessary supplies. Have baby shampoo on hand. Test the water before placing the baby in the tub. Make sure the room temperature is comfortable. Keep the baby secure and comfortable as much as possible throughout the process. Try to keep the water and shampoo out of the baby’s eyes when washing and rinsing. By doing these things, the baby will be as relaxed as possible during the shampoo process.
Baby Hair Care Bath Preparation
Prepare the bath area by laying out all the necessary supplies like baby shampoo, a baby washcloth or two, a rinse cup and a large towel. Make sure the bath water is a pleasant temperature. Bath water that is too hot or too cold will upset the baby and things will go downhill from there. Let the baby acclimate to the bath tub setting before jumping in with the baby hair care process.
All Natural Baby Products or Baby Skin Products
While there are many products available for infants’ delicate skin, try to use an all natural baby product or a line of baby skin products that advertise a safe and tear-free experience. Certain chemicals can burn or damage a baby’s delicate eyes so it’s best to use a baby shampoo that is made specifically for this age group.
Natural baby bath products will help the parents provide a safe and comfortable bath experience.
Baby Shampoo Process
Use a baby washcloth, a cup or a shower sprayer to gently wet the baby’s hair. Try to avoid splashing the infant’s eyes with the water. Keep one hand on baby while opening and pouring the baby shampoo onto the baby’s hair. Gently massage the baby shampoo into the baby’s scalp. Never leave the baby unattended. Wrap baby in a warm towel and take the baby along if an item is needed from another room.
Baby Shampoo Rinse Process
The rinse process is the trickiest part of the shampoo experience. Most infants don’t like water in their eyes, and even all natural baby shampoo will put them in a tizzy. If possible, lay or lean the baby backwards when rinsing their hair so the soapy water will run toward the back of the head. Do this by using a foam bath support, your arm, or lay the baby on a towel and only fill the tub with an inch or so of water.
Use the shower spray nozzle, a small cup or a wet washcloth to gently rinse the shampoo away. Make sure to rinse the hair at hard-to-reach area at the nape of the neck and behind the ears.
Not many babies like their heads messed with, but bath time can become a favorite activity if the process is relaxed and fun. Make preparations in advance and make sure the bath water is a safe temperature. Use all natural baby products if at all possible. Keep the bath area warm and the atmosphere pleasant. Spray rinse water toward the back of the head to avoid the baby shampoo making contact with baby’s eyes. It might be awhile before the infant enjoys the bathing process, but these simple steps will help ensure the most pleasant bath experience possible.
Paige Dooly - Paige Dooly is the author of nineteen books and novellas and has written and published over 200 articles. As a homeschooling mother of ...
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