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Baby's First Bath

A Trendy or Traditional Approach?

By Joe Cooke

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Katie is 4 now, and her little brother just turned 2. Both of them love the water. Katie can hold her breath and stay underwater for almost 20 seconds. Carter can splash half a tub of water across the entire bathroom in about the same time span. More than 1,500 baths have come and gone since that very first one, and yet the first one is the one we remember best.

Make Bathtub Safety a Priority

Keep these safety tips from the Texas Children's Hospital in mind before giving your baby his first bath:

  • Drowning can and does occur in as little as 2 inches of water.
  • Most bathtub drowning deaths occur when the child is left alone. Some deaths occur because adults falsely believe a bath seat or ring will keep the baby safe.
  • Never leave young children alone in the tub or near water for any reason. There is no substitute for the supervision of a responsible adult.
  • Do not rely on an older sibling for supervision.
  • If using a bath seat or ring, check the suction cups to make sure they tightly adhere to both the seat or ring and the tub. Never use a bath seat or ring in a non-skid or slip-resistant bathtub.
  • Remove any loose items, such as toys, washcloths and sponges, from the tub so they do not block the drain and prevent the tub from emptying.
  • At its hottest point, water temperature should be set at no more than 120 Fahrenheit to prevent accidental burns.
  • Store electrical appliances away from children.

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