Sammy Says Blog

There’s nothing quite as adorable as when babies realize their splashing abilities. Most babies love bath time, but it’s also important that they stay warm and comfortable. Ensure that the bath water is not too hot or too cold. In general, the bath water should be no less than your body temperature at 98.6 °F or the baby could be easily chilled. Right around 99 to 100 °F is an ideal temperature for infant bathing. Add a bath tub liner for an extra layer of protection. It’s also important to keep your infant warm when they’re coming out of the bath. Under these circumstances, terrycloth blankets or baby bath robes are great.

Remember to let your baby have fun in the bath too, and bathe them regularly. It’s important that infants have an early exposure to water so that they don’t become afraid of it later in life. For smaller children, bathing in the sink works out just fine!

When feeding babies, it would seem wearing a poncho would be wise at times.  Infants love to spit, and laugh, and talk with their mouths full which can make it hard for a mom who is trying to avoid changing her clothes.  To prevent your infant from making a mess, first use a high chair if you are not. This will keep the infant’s food localized to one area. In addition to a high chair, a baby bib works great both for keeping the food off your baby’s clothes, and also for wiping food off their faces and in some cases, clothing (it’s bound to happen regardless).

If your baby is fussy and doesn’t want to eat, don’t force them. When it comes to feeding your baby, a little patience will preserve your sanity.