Different products and bathing accessories age are available in the market today. However, the most important bathing essentials are given here to ensure that bathing is always a safe and fun activity.
Baby bath
You may like to have a special baby bathtub for your baby. There are a number of designs available in the market to choose from. Most new-born baby baths have special back and headrests to support the baby, whereas some are bucket-shaped, which enable your baby to sit up. Some bathtubs are designed to fold; whilst others can monitor water temperature.
Bath support
Baby baths can be used only for a few weeks before the child overgrows it. Therefore, some people use bath support in an adult bath. Your baby requires a specially-designed bath support until the baby can sit up on their own. Bath supports are made of foam, plastic, or fabric and are ergonomically designed to ensure the baby’s comfort. Bath supports do not occupy much space and are ideal to carry.
Shampoo and conditioner
Despite spending a lot of time sleeping, babies’ heads and hair are prone to getting dirty and tangled. Using a gentle shampoo to wash their hair plays a vital role in caring for the sensitive skin on their scalp.
A lot of options are available for infants, babies, and toddlers. However, you should use a shampoo designed for babies as most adult shampoos contain chemicals and are not suitable for children. It is best to use organic shampoo as these do not expose kids to any dangerous chemicals.
Conditioners smoothen the hair tangles and make combing easier. After shampooing, use a little amount of conditioner and evenly spread it throughout the hair before rinsing.
Shield your baby’s eye
You often end up becoming a distorted figure grimacing all the way when you try to stop water or shampoo going into your kid’s eyes. In the unfortunate event of shampoo entering your kid’s eyes, you have a terrible time of trying to stop the little one from crying. It is therefore advisable to buy a shampoo guard, which will keep everyone happy, clean and calm. There are lots of devices that protect your toddler’s eyes from water and shampoo, while also being fun for little ones to use. A shield or specifically designed rinse cup means you have greater control in the bath when washing hair.
Baby towel
It is important for a baby to have their own towel. The primary reason for this is to avoid the risk of transmitting conjunctivitis and other easily-communicable illnesses. These diseases, which are largely harmless to older children and adults, could be problematic in new-born. It is best to have softer towels as your baby's skin is also very sensitive.
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These days, there are plenty of high-tech ways to predict baby gender, but it's still loads of fun to use the low-tech ways though they are not so accurate.
Predicting Baby Gender the Low-Tech Way
If you do not wish to get involved in tests, you can certainly have fun experimenting with the many old wives’ tales that focus on baby gender prediction. These techniques are fun for family gatherings and each has a 50-50 chance of being correct.
The most common methods of knowing the gender of your child using the folklore-inspired, gender-prediction tests are given below.
Several studies have linked various pregnancy symptoms mentioned above and other factors to predict baby's sex.
Predicting Baby using ‘Baby-Gender Prediction’ Kits
If you know that you are not going to take the high-tech way but simply want to find what you are going to have, gender prediction kits are available in the market to predict your baby's sex, although they are not very accurate. You can check online and find ‘home baby gender prediction kits that claim to provide results with an accuracy rate of anywhere from 80 to 90 percent and as early as the first trimester. Some of those kits require you to pee into a cup, while others ask you for a blood sample. Both these kits predict the gender of the baby based on the amount of testosterone in your urine or the presence or absence of male-specific DNA in your blood.
These gender prediction kits are another way to predict your baby's sex but they are not particularly accurate. Another drawback of these kits is the cost. The blood-sample tests can cost you a few hundred dollars, while the urine-based tests can set you back by $40 a kit.
Predicting Baby Gender the High-Tech Way
Some details of the high tech ways to predict the baby’s gender are given below:
The Final Word. Whether you end up going with a high-tech method to predict your baby’s gender, an old wives’ tale, or you find out the old-fashioned way in the delivery room, you will fall in love with that baby in your arms no matter what.
So go ahead and enjoy the guessing game.
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There is no dearth of advice for new parents on when to buy, what to buy, or how much to buy. Innumerable items are available in the market for the new born baby, but certain items are absolute necessities. A list of bare essentials for your new born baby are discussed below.
Nursery
A baby’s room calls for adorable decor, but you also need furniture which makes your infant’s care easier and safer. A lightweight crib, cradle or bassinet is the first item that goes for any nursery. A bassinet cradle or three-sided crib (co-sleeper) can be a good option for the first few months. Most cribs do not come with mattresses so you will require a fire-retardant mattress. In addition, you need a nightlight, a toy basket, and a baby monitor.
Bedding
Sleep is precious and important, both for you and your baby. If you decide to co-sleep, it is necessary to keep the baby’s area firm and safe. Quick dry sheets are necessary to ensure your baby has a dry, comfortable bed to sleep in. Mosquito net is another necessity. A good quality mosquito net can protect your baby from bites and diseases.
Diapers
Diaper holds the first position in the shopping list. You also need a pad for the baby to lie on while changing, wet wipes to clean your baby’s bottom. Wet wipes let you retain the moisture in your baby’s skin while leaving the area clean, and diaper rash ointment or cream. To keep the dirty diapers before throwing them, separate garbage bags is a good option.
Clothing
Clothes of a new born baby must be comfortable, and cotton based. Buy soft fabrics and avoid, glitter, ribbons, and buttons as these could be choking hazards or a source of skin irritation. The basic essentials are sleep suits designed for easy changing followed by a few pairs of socks or booties to keep the feet warm. A cotton cap and swaddle cloth are also essential to ensure that the baby always feels warm and safe.
Bathing & Cleaning
Bath time can be lots of fun if you are prepared with all the right gear. For bathing, you will require a tub. For the little ones, you can get tubs with sponge inserts. You will also need a few bath towels or hooded baby towels, baby soap and shampoo, hair brush and comb, massage and hair oil, and a baby cream to keep the skin moisturised.
Feeding
Whether you breastfeed or bottle-feed, you need the right gear. You need to sterilise the teats and bottles before feeding. As it is important to clean the bottle after every feed, a bottle steriliser and a cleaning brush are important to ensure cleanliness and hygiene. While feeding, use a bib on the baby to avoid spills.
Health
Talk to your paediatrician about their recommendations for the medicine cabinet. They can tell you what kinds of medications, ointments or first aid kit is necessary. Making regular visits to the paediatrician clinic is important to keep your new born child healthy. Hand sanitizers are also essential to keep your hands clean while managing your new born baby.
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