Choosing a bath for bathing newborns

With the appearance of a newborn in the house, new items of furniture and accessories appear in the familiar household of the household. Their main purpose is to provide appropriate conditions for the care of the baby. Among the huge list of modern accessories is to provide a bath for bathing a newborn.

Matters regarding baby bathing are quite relevant for young parents. Today, pediatricians recommend starting water procedures the very next day after mother’s return with her newborn home. This fact implies the solution of a very serious problem, because strict requirements will be placed on the bathing tank.

Water procedures for a child make an invaluable contribution to its development, soothes him, because contact with a liquid medium temporarily brings the baby into a familiar atmosphere, similar to the one in which he spent the first months while in the womb. In addition, swimming has a positive effect on the development of the vestibular apparatus, removes the tone and muscle tightness, calms the nervous system, which in general has a beneficial effect on the emotional state of the child. And to make the bathing procedure even more pleasant for the child and the mother, a properly chosen bath will help.

The presented assortment of these products on the shelves of modern children's stores can even confuse an experienced parent, so you should examine the available types of products, as well as their positive and negative sides, before buying.

At least once in a life each person met a similar variety, such goods are sold everywhere, therefore, besides children's departments, a bath can be bought even in a hardware store. Models may have different cost depending on the manufacturer of the product. Such products are made in the form of an oval, and the size range varies based on the age category of the baby, for which the bath is purchased, usually in such models they bathe children, ranging from birth to one and a half years.

They are quite spacious, they do not hinder movement, so water procedures can be combined with swimming and playing. The disadvantages of the products should be attributed to the laboriousness of the process of bathing the baby by one parent in the first months, since the baby needs to maintain the head and at the same time wash it.

Feature of products is the internal structure of the tank. The bath has a stand that repeats the curves of the body of the newborn, which provides ease of operation and a high degree of safety for the baby, since the child is securely placed in the stand during water procedures.

However, the convenience of the baby is not the only plus of the anatomical bath, the bathing process is also made easier for parents, since both hands are free for mom or dad, so you can spend time not only ablution, but also water games. To the disadvantages of products it is worthwhile to include the fact that bathing is possible only when the child is facing the mother, and in the position on the stomach, the same slide will become an obstacle to swimming.

Such products can be both conventional and anatomical shape, but differ in the presence of additional fasteners, with which you can fix them to the sides of a stationary bath.Such models are very convenient for parents, as they are able to minimize the load on the spine.

Such products are made of lightweight plastic, as a rule, the product repeats the shape of the child's body, the bath will not take up much space, which facilitates storage in the combined and small bathrooms. When laid out, the reliability of fixation is provided by the grooves. As other positive features of products worth noting the presence of anti-slip stand and handles for transportation. Usually such products are produced with a drain for water. The disadvantage of the product is its high price.

Eco-friendly and flexible material is used as a raw material for the manufacture of such trays. Products are multifunctional, as they can act as a tank for bath procedures, as well as become a portable mini-pool for swimming and games. Due to the possibility in the shortest possible time to inflate and blow off her bath is convenient for traveling with the baby, it can be taken to the country, among the things in a deflated state, the product will take up minimal space.

For extra comfort, the baby has a headrest bath. The reliability of the model is provided by special valves that divide the bath into several sections and prevent the entire air from escaping. As standard, inflatable products have a pump.

Such baths are necessary for babies who have skin ailments. The main advantage of the models is antibacterial material. The manufacture of such plastic trays takes place by incorporating into the raw material a special microbun with antimicrobial properties. The antiseptic component does not lose its functions throughout the entire period of operation, reliably protecting the baby from infections. The only disadvantage of such products is the high cost.

Such products are made in the form of a large bowl; manufacturers use only anti-slip materials as raw materials. As practice shows, such a configuration of baby baths allows you to save the baby from the common ailment - children's colic, because it contributes to the discharge of accumulated gases. Even older children can be washed in such a bath, using it as a sit-down, because the volume, as a rule, allows to perform these procedures. Besides, "Mother's tummy" is an excellent option for use in the shower.

The device combines two important things that help young parents in caring for an infant. The bathing bowl itself is made of lightweight plastic, equipped with a hole for draining the water, and, moreover, is quite compact. The disadvantages of such multifunctional things include minor difficulties with washing and discharging water.

On sale you can find such products, where there are additional boxes for storing the necessary hygiene items. The multifunctional model is equipped with a drain hole and a hose. The design of the chest is made of water-repellent materials. The bath itself is not designed for a large volume of water, so it will not last long. The disadvantages of the products are the same as those of the tables - difficulties with draining the water after bathing.

Quite often, manufacturers offer to purchase a baby care kit immediately. It usually includes a bath, a basin, toys and other accessories for the child.Such sets are an excellent option for a gift to the family in which the replenishment occurred. However, inexperienced parents, purchasing such products, may be confronted with the fact that most of the things for which money was paid, in everyday life will not come in handy.

In addition, depending on the manufacturer, any of the above options may additionally be completed with some useful accessories, for example, a device for measuring water temperature, a slide or a stand, which can be made of either plastic or textile or sponge. Some brands sell baths with a hammock for the baby and various hygiene items for newborns.

As a rule, most of the baths for bathing babies are made of environmentally friendly plastic, but products made of metal can also be found on sale. But domestic and foreign pediatricians are not advised to buy products made of galvanized metal for babies, so plastic options that are more convenient to use, easier to transport, have different color variations, and are also mechanically strong, are popular.

As for the size, this parameter is a priority during the selection of the product. The size range varies from 80 centimeters and above. The smallest baths can be used productively for no more than six months, since the child is growing quite quickly.

The color options for baths delight a great variety. In the collections of domestic and foreign manufacturers can be found one-color products in pink for girls or green and blue for boys. However, beige baths and white products are very popular. For older kids, there are baths with images of cartoon characters, sea creatures and others.

Most of the products have a standard oval shape, with regard to both classical and anatomical, and inflatable models. And also in the assortment of Russian children's stores appear baths with high sides in the form of a bowl. The best option regarding the design is considered to be the most simplified type of product without many protruding parts, which will be difficult to wash well on bends.

The main purpose of acquiring a baby bath is hygienic bathing in her baby, because a large bathroom in the house is much more difficult to put in order. In addition, baby baths can be transported with you and used at a party or in the country, where it is more difficult to achieve perfect cleanliness. To choose the right model for bathing the baby, It is necessary to focus on the following important characteristics that the products must comply with:

• the product must comply with GOST, as well as just wash;
• it is very important that the surface of the product does not slip, otherwise there is a risk of traumatic situations; special attention should be paid to the bottom and fixtures, if any;
• should choose the right size of the tank, it is better to give preference to volume baths, which will last several years;
• it is more correct to purchase products with a drain; such a construction will facilitate the care of the bathroom, the preparation and the procedure of bathing itself;
• bumpers, fasteners and the surface should not contain parts that can injure a child during games or water procedures;
• Additional accessories will be a pleasant and useful bonus for parents - this applies to hammocks, floor mats, slides, seat belts and other items;
• you can opt for products made of thermoplastic, such trays will help parents to control the temperature of the water in it;
• All products for the baby must have quality certificates without fail;
• the purchase of products that have a specific smell should be abandoned, since they are unlikely to have a positive hygienic conclusion.

Criteria such as design and color mainly depend on the personal preferences of parents and their financial capabilities, so the choice in favor of a product in each case will be individual. The price category of goods does not always reflect the true quality of products, but depends on many factors, in light of which it is quite possible to purchase an inexpensive, but high-quality and functional bath.

After purchasing the bath, special attention should be paid to the care of the product. Proper implementation of the following simple rules will significantly extend the operational life of the purchased products:

• It is necessary to wash the container with the help of sparing means, and rinse thoroughly with plenty of water before bathing; in some cases, resorting to the use of home remedies, such as baking soda;
• special attention should be paid to bends and other grooved areas inside, since it is in these corners that residues of detergent compositions or soaps can accumulate, which will later become a favorable environment for the development of disease-causing bacteria;
• all removable elements are best treated separately;
• on sale you can find the compositions recommended for cleaning plastic surfaces; You can additionally rinse the container with boiling water, with the exception of inflatable products;
• after the end of the water procedures, the bath should be dried;
• the storage space of the bath must be dry, during storage it is necessary to exclude the contact of the product with pets, do not store foreign objects in the bath, avoid contact of the container with chemical and harmful substances;
• it is necessary to monitor the cleanliness of the drain hole, to remove accumulated debris and dirt from it;
• bath should be used only for the main purpose.

The manufacture of products for bathing children engaged in a huge number of brands. The following manufacturers should be highlighted:

• from a domestic company "Happy baby", according to parents, the classic model of the bath stands out for its good quality and convenience;

• trademark Brevi offers convenient and multifunctional kits that combine the supply, table and bath;

• Sevi baby offers various models of trays equipped with a water drain; all products are certified, therefore, completely safe for the health of the baby;

• products Happy baby notable for its affordable cost, baths are sold with an anatomical slide, which is recommended for use from the first days of a child's life;

• good reviews has a bath with changing table from the company Brevi bagnotime, the product has a metal frame that allows you to use the bath in the stationary bathroom; According to parents, such an arrangement facilitates the procedure of bathing a child.

On how to choose a bath for bathing newborns, see the following video.