What is the appropriate water temperature for a newborn baby's bath?

Bathing a newborn is a difficult problem for every new parent. Young parents dare not bathe their newborns because they have no experience and do not know enough about the proper posture and water temperature for bathing newborns. However, bathing the baby can not only clean the skin but also accelerate blood circulation. Therefore, every parent should learn to bathe the baby. So what is the proper water temperature for bathing a newborn? Let’s take a look below.

The water temperature for bathing a newborn should be between 38 and 41 degrees Celsius. The baby should be bathed 1 to 2 hours before feeding to avoid vomiting. It is best to use a dedicated bathtub for newborns. Brush the basin clean before bathing. If possible, rinse the bathtub with hot water to avoid leaving bacteria.

The baby's skin is delicate. To avoid burns on the baby's skin, the water temperature for bathing the baby should be controlled between 38 and 41 degrees Celsius. Cold water should be added first and then hot water (every parent should pay special attention to this order. If you add hot water first and forget to add cold water, it may easily cause burns to the baby's skin), and then test the water temperature with the back of your hand or wrist. Because the skin in these two parts is more delicate and closer to the baby's delicate skin, they can sense what water temperature is more suitable for the baby, and the water temperature should not feel hot. You can also use a special water thermometer to measure the water temperature, which is more accurate.

The above are some suggestions on the water temperature for bathing newborns. When bathing a newborn, be careful to prevent water from flowing into the baby's ears, and also pay attention to cleaning the baby's hands, feet, mouth, nose, eyes, etc. If you really don't dare to bathe a newborn, try not to be stubborn. It is recommended to seek help from your family.