Making Bath Time an Occasion to Cherish

Centuries ago, mothers massaged and bathed their newborns without anyone's intervention. Would you not want to follow their example and use bath time as another excuse to better bond with your baby?

Begin the bathing routine with a gentle massage. This relaxes the baby and improves the sleep patterns. Choose any light oil (almond, coconut) and tenderly massage your baby's body with fluid and smooth movements. Your newborn's body is extremely delicate so avoid pressing vigorously. Avoid massaging near the eyes, ears, nostrils, or the umbilical cord. After massage, some folks let the newborn soak up the early morning sunrays for a healthy dose of Vitamin D.