Slides for bathing newborns: types and tips for choosing

With the advent of the baby there is a need to purchase many of the necessary things and accessories. One of them is a slide for swimming. This is a very necessary and useful thing that makes bathing your baby convenient and comfortable.

The baby necessarily needs water procedures that play a huge role in its full development. The process of bathing is not only hygiene and keeping the baby clean, but also his physical development. After such procedures, babies behave more calmly, their appetite increases and they sleep well.

Baby like to swim, but his parents at this time have a hard time. After all, you need to stand in an uncomfortable position, while at the same time managing to keep a child and bathe, paying attention to each fold. And you need to be careful not to let water get into your eyes and ears. Some children are very active, splashing and trying to roll over. In short, it is very difficult for parents to undergo water procedures baby.

The situation radically changes with the slides, which are designed just for bathing babies. With this device, the load on the parent’s arms and back is greatly reduced. The slides are very comfortable, have an anatomical construction and are absolutely safe for the child.

This “unit” can be used from birth, but not from the first days of life. It is necessary to wait for the moment when the umbilical cord will disappear, and the wound will be tightened. It usually takes a little more than a week. No need to wait until the baby is several months old to start bathing. Usually the shape of the slides has an anatomical structure, in which everything is provided down to the smallest details. She accurately copies the back of the newborn, because he does not feel discomfort while bathing.

In a huge variety the hill for bathing of newborns is issued. It is not surprising that with the choice often have problems. Each model seems better than the previous, more beautiful or more practical. There is nothing left for us to do but to sort out this assortment and divide the existing models into distinct groups.

• Plastic stand in the bath for a baby has a small weight, it is convenient to take care of it and the process of its operation is not associated with any difficulties. Models are equipped with armrests and fastening between the legs, due to which the baby is well fixed. Even the most active baby will not fall out of such a hill. It is very important that the design includes legs with suction cups that will secure it in the bathroom. These slides are available in different colors, some have seat belts.

• Children's soft hill from foam rubber - A popular option among young parents. Such copies are sold in many stores, are inexpensive, easy to use and unpretentious in the care. Such models are created according to a single scheme, because their construction consists of foam rubber with a height of about 20 cm.One side is reserved for the headrest. Such constructions must be well washed after each use, since water is well absorbed in foam rubber, and with it bacteria, which will continue to actively proliferate in a humid environment. Foam rubber slide for children can not boast a long service life, but then the cost of it is low.

• Rag design is equipped with a frame. It is covered with flannel material. Tissue slide has no anatomical grooves, seat belts and other fixing elements, because its operation is not convenient and safe. The hands of parents still get busy, because they have to keep the child. Even numerous reviews of parents confirm the presence of such a minus.

• Anatomical baby slide is the safest and most convenient (for baby and parents) device for swimming. The form is specially designed to meet the anatomical features of the body of the baby, because it is comfortable and feels safe. The design can be silicone or plastic.

• Hammock does not fit in the tub like other options slides, and is mounted on its sides. The main part of the slide consists of a fine mesh, hooks are located on the sides, which allow you to securely fasten the structure on the bath. It is convenient for a child to swim, his movements are not constrained, but the body is well fixed.

• Slide Mattress designed for a certain weight of the child (from 3 to 8 kg), which is their only drawback. In use, they are very comfortable, their design is soft and anatomical. Such slides are easy to wash and dry quickly, soft material does not deteriorate due to frequent exposure to water.

With the species figured out, but questions of choice still remained. An ideal slide should meet the following requirements.

• Compliance with the parameters of the body of the child and his temperament. Baby should not be constrained in movement. For a very active baby, you need a slide with good locking legs, seat belts and restraints.
• The slide should fit the size of the bath / tub so that it can be conveniently located.
• The strength and safety of the material, the absence of harmful chemical components that are not intended for infants. The surface of the slide should be smooth, without rough edges, sharp elements.
• Product need to smell. If you feel an unpleasant chemical smell, then the purchase must be abandoned.
• Girls usually buy a pink slide, boys, respectively, - blue. But there are universal designs that are suitable for any baby, for example, green, light green, orange, white. Perhaps the slide is useful for the second baby, or you want to sell it.

We could not find a single decision as to which hill is the best, because opinions are divided. Some pediatricians tend to foam structures. Other experts more like plastic slides, and others advise buying a hammock. So you can focus on these options and choose the most acceptable design for yourself and your baby.

For bathing a child in a large bathroom, a foam piece will be convenient, a hammock will also work. If the baby has its own small bath, then you can buy a plastic construction or choose an anatomical model. For a very active child and a restless baby, a slide in the form of a grid or a hammock is more suitable.

Finally, we consider the models that are the most common and successful.

• Bebe confort products differs in high comfort and reasonableness of a design. The manufacturer took into account every little thing and provided all the details, because the model is equipped with clamps, bedding, a system that prevents slipping. This slide can be folded after use, which makes it compact, convenient for storage and transportation. The cost can not be called low or even average - after all, 1000 rubles per slide is a lot.

• Geoby Company It is a folding rag design that is designed for bathing babies. Not the most successful model from the range of slides from this manufacturer, especially for the price that is offered in most stores. For 700 rubles, we get a design that can not be used in all bathrooms. For example, on a rounded base, the slide will be unstable, dangerous for the child and inconvenient for the parents.

• A real discovery could be a model. "Dolphin", which has many advantages. Firstly, it can be used for children with a large build, they will not be crowded and their movements will not be constrained. Secondly, the installation of the slide is possible in the bathroom of any shape and shower. This advantage makes it universal. The cost of this design does not exceed 500 rubles. Agree with this set of features, the price seems very low.

It is very important to know how to properly bathe the baby with the help of a special slide. This procedure is simple and consists of several stages.

• Be sure to have a slide before use. It does not matter if it is new or has already been in use. Simply rinse the structure under warm water.
• Securely fix the slide in the bathroom. It is necessary to thoroughly check the reliability of each attachment / sucker or hook.
• To the slide did not slide on the surface of the bathroom, you can buy a special mat. In some cases, the usual diaper can save.
• You can put a diaper on a plastic slide to make your child more comfortable, soft and comfortable.

• When you first swim it is not necessary to pour a lot of water. Its amount can be increased gradually, to the level of the baby’s chest. More pouring is not worth it, it will be dangerous.
• The temperature of the water must be checked with a thermometer. It should be 37 degrees. For an adult, it will seem cool, but you should not raise it. For a baby, it will be comfortable water heated to 37 degrees.
• While swimming, you can not leave the baby alone, even for a second. He should always be supervised. Therefore, it is desirable to prepare in advance everything that may be useful during this procedure: soap, towel, shampoo, toys.

Reviews of young parents who are users of the slides for bathing babies, vary depending on the chosen model of construction. This information will help to make the right choice, which will be based not only on the opinion of experts. Before the birth of a child, it can be difficult to make a choice, because many parents postpone the purchase until the baby arrives.

Many parents praise the hill with anatomical relief, but some users are unhappy with it. The reason lies in the inconsistency of the protrusions on the structure and parameters of the children's body. This often happens with premature babies or babies with small body parameters.

The hammock for a kid of many parents enthralls, because on its honor a lot of positive reviews fall. But there are also users who mark the moment when a child slips off the material that forms the basis of the design. Here rescue models with locking elements. There are also situations where the child does not recognize any of the existing slides, and calmly bathes only in a circle that is fixed around the neck.

On whether a baby bath is needed for bathing a child, see the next video from Dr. Komarovsky.