by Angela V 
I remember giving my son his first bath like it was yesterday. It was the day after we came home from the hospital and I must admit that it was a little scary. Everything is new when you are a first time mom, there’s a lot to juggle and of course you want to keep your little one safe. My husband and my mom were both helping as I went through the steps the nurse showed us at the hospital. I will never forget how long it took and how relieved I was once I was done.
Fast-forward to our second baby and I can say with certainty that practice makes perfect and bathing your baby gets easier! My second baby was born at home and I gave him a bath right after he was born, on my own. So don’t stress, I promise you will be a pro at bath time in no time.
This month Disney Baby has some great tips on how to protect and pamper your little one in the tub as well, and some adorable products to help you to do it! From towels and toys to cleansers and creams, Disney Baby has you covered.
Tip #1: Start small
Your baby is little, so his bathtub should be too! When you start bathing a baby, it’s easier to do it in the sink, or using a small plastic tub. That way, you won’t have to kneel or lean awkwardly over the side of a big bath while keeping your baby upright. Some baby tubs, like this adorable Winnie the Pooh one, feature built-in toys, ensuring that bath time is fun for everyone!
Tip #2: Get some tub toys
For older babies, the bath can be a great place to learn and explore. Once your little one has graduated to a big tub, introduce them to some squirt toys, fun floaties or sponges. Disney Baby has a great selection of these, featuring characters like Nemo and Friends. Toys can keep your baby distracted and happy, helping make bath time a breeze.
Tip #3: Ditch the daily dips
Babies don’t need to bathe everyday – in fact, daily baths can dry out or damage your little one’s skin. It only takes two or three baths a week to ensure that baby stays squeaky-clean, as long as you stay vigilant about keeping face, hands and diaper area clean between washes. These Finding Nemo wash cloths are the perfect way to keep baby fresh between bath times.
Tip #4: Lock in that moisture
If your baby does have dry skin, rub on a little moisturizing lotion, cream or oil post bath. There are plenty of products out there that both you and your baby can use!
Tip #5: Keep baby warm
Wet babies can become easily chilled, so throughout bath time it’s important to keep your little one warm. Ensure that bath water is around 37 degrees and that the air in the bathroom is comfortably warm as well. After the bath, wrap baby up in a soft, clean towel and give him a little snuggle! A Winnie the Pooh Bathtime Wrap keeps baby feeling cozy and looking cute.
Bath time can so much fun! Enjoy the quality time with your little one and relax! Remember, practice makes perfect!
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- Minnie 5-piece Clothing Set (0-3 months)
- Winnie the Pooh Clip-on Rattle
- Hydration Bottle
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Disclosure: I am a Disney Baby Mom Ambassador and I receive special perks as part of my affiliation with this group; however all opinions expressed here are entirely my own.
72 Comments on “Tips For Bathing Your Baby {Disney Baby Giveaway}”
Expecting our first in October! I’m already dreading bathtime. lol I think my favorite item is the hydration bottle.
my husband and i were so nervous with bathing our first that we only gave her a bath once a week. but once we started to get the hang of it, it became very easy and we became more confident in what we were doing. Try doing it together
i love the outfit!
My daughter is expecting her first baby in March and I think what I’ll tell her about bathing her baby is that the baby will not break and to just have fun!
I like the outfit best
When I had my first child they gave bath classes in the hospital before we went home and the easiest way to bath yur baby is use a basin filled with water, make sure to test it with your elbow, it should be neither hot or cold on your skin, cradle your baby in the football position, put your thumb and middle finger over each ear love and push them inward towards the opening of the ear, this will prevent any water getting in baby’s ear…
My bathtime tip for new parents is not to bathe your baby too often – it really dries out their skin. I was bathing my first baby daily and her skin was getting dry and rashy – my doctor told me to cut it back to only a couple of times a week, as this is all that is necessary.
I bathed my babies when they were really little only when my husband could help me. It was safer, faster, and easier that way.
My best advice is to bath them in very little water and either do it in a tub inside the bath or just in the kitchen sink. Check tempeture with Ur wrist or elbow so u know it’s just right. Baby’s are very sentive to tempeture. Always have the towel ready when they come out they scream from any chill!
Always check the water temperature with your wrist before putting the baby in the water.
Bring toys for distraction. This works for young babies and well as toddlers.
My tip is to make bath time a family event where both parents help. the extra set of hands can make things much easier and safer.
Keeping them warm is key–washcloth over body and hooded towels 🙂
A great gift is a soft towel with a toy for bath time.
the clip-on rattle is so cute!
my tip is to have everything you need ready before you put baby in the bath and make sure its not to hot or to cold
bath toys work for a distraction
My favorite is definitely the outfit. Soooo cute!
we used the kitchen sink lined with a soft towel at first.
When your baby gets a little older and starts to splash but they still need the small baby bathtub to help them sit, place it in the bathtub. Then they can just go crazy.
Only bath baby every 2nd or 3rd day as it dry their skin. You can sponge batch in between.
Those little squirter toys are the WORST. So much grossness and mold grows in there. Take a glue gun and glue the hole shut.
my favourite item from the gift pack is the Hydration Bottle
Have both mom and dad do bath time when baby is young!
Love the Minnie outfit. Adorable.
love the little outfit, adorable
I like the outfit, it is very cute
My favourite item is the adorable Minnie outfit!
As a grandma the minnie clothes set is adorable.
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I like the hydration bottle.
they can be very squirmy. make sure you have everything you need within reach so u never leaver the baby alone
I like anything Disney!
I like the Minnie 5-piece Clothing Set!
the minnie out fit is so adorable
Minnie 5-piece Clothing Set
Enjoy the time, use clean and natural soaps
Always check the water , make sure its not to hot or cold !
I love Minnie 🙂
make sure you have everything ready in the bathroom with you, fresh clothes, diapers, lotion, everything!
I love the outfit!!
The Minnie 5 piece outfit is really cute but I’m hoping there is a Mickey outfit for the little boys.
I’m not a parent just yet, but I like the outfit.
Make sure the water isn’t too hot, have a towel sitting right beside the tub, as well as shampoo and everything else you need within arm’s reach.
I like the Minnie 5 piece clothing set
I love Minnie 5-piece Clothing Set (0-3 months). It would be an awesome gift
My favourite item in the gift pack is the hat. Don’t know why but i love baby hats!!
My tip is to run a space heater in the bathroom for when the baby comes out of the bath. I did that so they were always warm while getting toweled off.
make sure where ever you are bathing baby is nice and warm
My suggestion is to use lavender scented baby bath wash- it is soothing and calms baby. Easier for bedtime!!
My tip is to have a helper for the first couple of baths. Babies are slippery!
My tip is to have everything out and ready for before during and after bath time.
I love the outfit for my new niece!
Start at baby’s head and then finish at baby’s feet
I love the pink outfit
I love the Disney outfit
There’s no need to be scared. I remember being such a wreck, and now I chuckle looking back at it!
I love the Minnie outfit…sweet
The hydration bottle is my favourite item!
I think the clothing set is adorable.
I was soooo nervous about the temperature. I used my elbow but still worried. Once I had a bath thermometer I felt much better! That first picture is beautiful!!
Love disney clothes!
The Minne 3 piece clothing set is perfect
My favorite item is the outfit, it is adorable.
I always did a sponge bath until I felt comfortable putting in a baby tub.
It’s been a while, and such a while that I am going to have a granddaughter soon. My favorite is the 5 piece clothing set.
I’ve been told to keep the baby warm.
My advice is put a little bit of Vaseline on the babies eyebrows it helps from water getting into the eyes.
as the mother of 4 and grandmother of 7…best advice to remember is…they wont break..
The outfit is super cute.
Have a helper !!
my bathtime tip is to stay alert and attentive do not leave the baby unattended for any reason at all ever!
My tip take your time and try and do it as a couple if possible its great bonding
I always place a nice soft towel in the bottom of my baby’s bathtub so that it’s more comfortable and softer for them and less sliding and slippery for me.
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