https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 25 May 2026 02:19:18 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tips-for-first-bath#post-2056150 Thu, 05 Feb 2015 16:04:28 +0000 miramira 2056150@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No we never did anything to prevent water in ears since we didn't pour water over them. We were advised not to use any bath products on baby until he was 2 months old or so, just water. I did used to add a bit of coconut oil to the water though as it has antibacterial amd moisturizing properties. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tips-for-first-bath#post-2055718 Thu, 05 Feb 2015 12:47:44 +0000 Mamaof2 2055718@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>yes, ditto a warm bathroom - I would put a space heater in there for 5 mins before bath and keep the door shut - that way she was warm before, during, and after the bath! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tips-for-first-bath#post-2055694 Thu, 05 Feb 2015 12:36:35 +0000 Mrs.Waffles 2055694@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>When we give DS a bath we make sure the room temp is warm. We also use a towel that is shaped like a fish that you soak and put over his belly and chest to keep him warm while we bathe him. Oh, we also use a big sponge that is meant to sit in baby's tub to keep him from sliding in the tub. It's awesome, we got it at Babies r us. Also, my mother told me to do the cotton in the ears too, but I was afraid. So what we do is after he is all washed up, DH will pick him up and hold him like how you would hold a baby that is being baptize and then I wash my son's head. My MIL makes fun of our bath process, because it takes 2 people, but I don't care. :happy: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tips-for-first-bath#post-2054892 Wed, 04 Feb 2015 21:37:12 +0000 yoursilverlining 2054892@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I never put cotton (or anything) in my newborn's ears. My tips are warm water and to preheat the bathroom if you can. My LO might be a diva, but girlfriend still only likes a warm bathroom! :silly: Also, I got less protests from LO when I did everything in the warmed bathroom - lotioned her after her bath in the bathroom, and put her into her PJ's in there. </p> <p>Also, you don't need a ton of soap, especially if your LO has sensitive skin. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tips-for-first-bath#post-2054886 Wed, 04 Feb 2015 21:33:09 +0000 turquoisemama 2054886@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My DD only liked it when we put her about up to her waist in warm water inside the newborn sling attachment on the baby tub. We put it right in the kitchen sink and used the detatchable faucet to rinse her off. I was also worried about water getting in her ears, but I don't think she was wet long enough for that to happen. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tips-for-first-bath#post-2054570 Wed, 04 Feb 2015 18:15:20 +0000 CakeLady 2054570@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Make sure the water is warm enough. We were so worried about it being too hot that we made it too cold and DS screamed the whole time. As soon as we did a nice warm bath he loved it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tips-for-first-bath#post-2054537 Wed, 04 Feb 2015 17:48:06 +0000 looch 2054537@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes, get the drying station ready, preferably in the bathroom.</p> <p>If your lo's skin is flaking off, don't use too much soap. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tips-for-first-bath#post-2054529 Wed, 04 Feb 2015 17:43:26 +0000 Mrs. Confetti 2054529@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>One trick we swore by was laying the towel for drying over the rock n play (would work w bouncer too), so you have a spot to place baby easily when drying off. Babies are slippery when wet. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tips-for-first-bath#post-2054499 Wed, 04 Feb 2015 17:27:36 +0000 edelweiss 2054499@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>i didn't do that either. LO's ears were never submerged, the most was water pouring over them, but i never noticed a problem with water getting in his ears. my biggest concern was keeping LO warm. have fun! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tips-for-first-bath#post-2054462 Wed, 04 Feb 2015 17:02:49 +0000 Cole 2054462@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My best trick is lay a wet, warn wash cloth on their belly so they don't get cold. Also, have a pitcher of warm water handy for rinsing since the water will get soapy. Have fun! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tips-for-first-bath#post-2054453 Wed, 04 Feb 2015 16:58:38 +0000 HabesBabe 2054453@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I didn't put anything in my kids' ears, either... just have them propped up in the baby tub, bring a cup to pour water, a washcloth, baby soap, and a couple of towels! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tips-for-first-bath#post-2054451 Wed, 04 Feb 2015 16:56:10 +0000 blackbird 2054451@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I never did that! I found it was plenty easy to keep water out of a newborns' ears. Plus I wouldn't want to actually put anything in her ears </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tips-for-first-bath#post-2054429 Wed, 04 Feb 2015 16:41:36 +0000 Meowkers 2054429@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DD's umbilical cord fell off today. Yay! That means she's ready for her first bath. I'm a little nervous and looking for bathtime tips that work for you. I'll be bathing her in a baby bathtub, not in the sink.</p> <p>Also my mom told me I need to put cotton with a bit of baby oil in her ears to keep water from getting into her ears. But when I looked up videos and how to guides on baby bathing, none of them address this. Do you ladies do anything special to keep water out of your LO's ears? </p>