We rounded up the 4 most common bath time mistakes new parents make ( and tips for how to avoid them! ) to help make your life a little easier! 

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This first month of parenthood has probably been a bit of a learning curve — to say the least.  And one thing that new parents can find stressful is giving their tiny human a bath. Their bodies are insanely slippery, and let’s face it — many newborns don’t exactly love baths. 

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We rounded up the 4 most common bath time mistakes new parents make ( and tips for how to avoid them! ) to help make your life a little easier!
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Bathing baby too frequently. 

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​While bath time may become part of your nightly routine as your baby becomes a toddler, during the first year, you should aim to bathe your baby every couple of days (around 3x per week) to help prevent their skin from drying out. We know this can feel weird to some adults, but if you are keeping your baby’s diaper area clean, we promise it’s enough!
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Not having everything you need within reach. 

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Babies and young children can drown in as little as an inch of water, so you never (never ever, ever) want to leave your baby unattended in a tub, even for a minute.

 

Since many parents bathe their newborns on the counter in a baby tub, it can also be helpful to have a shower caddy with all your supplies, so you can make sure you have everything with you and don’t have to run back to the bathroom to grab something. 
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Baby is too cold. 

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Even if the bathwater is perfectly warm, if your baby’s tummy is fully exposed to the air, they can still get cold, which can lead to tears. Next time, cover your baby’s belly with a warm washcloth and periodically pour warm water over it to help keep them warm. 
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Not using soap that’s made for babies. 

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Your baby’s skin is incredibly sensitive & delicate, and even the gentlest adult soaps can still be too irritating. This is why you want to use bath soap that’s made specifically for baby skin and is also unscented, mild, pH-neutral, and additive-free.

 

The good news is, though, that you don’t need to buy a separate baby shampoo. Generally, baby soaps double as shampoo.

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Why a gentle cleanser can make all the difference

Finding a gentle cleanser will serve you well not just for these first few months, but for the first few years, as your baby’s skin and immune system are still developing. That’s why we’ve partnered with Hello Bello! 

 

Hello Bello’s Shampoo & Body Wash is tear-free, fragrance-free, and made using good, clean ingredients and no nasty chemicals. Our kids have made some real messes (trust us), but Hello Bello always gets them clean without drying out their skin, thanks to ingredients like aloe vera, avocado, and cucumber extract. 
Baby wrapped in towel after a bath, featuring Hello Bello bath time products

Learn more about Hello Bello’s Shampoo & Body Wash (and all their newborn skin-friendly products) at the link below.
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