Baby’s First Bath: Tips for First Time Mommies

Your baby’s first bath is another milestone for you. We understand you’ll have a lot of questions especially if you’re a first-time mommy. It will get easier every time you practice it, so relax! We are here to guide you through your baby’s first bath.

When’s the right time to give your baby his first bath at home?
Take a deep breath, there’s no hurry in bathing your newborn baby. Your baby will already be washed in the hospital after birth.

There’s no rush to bathe your newborn baby right away. You can wait for a few days until your baby’s first bath at home. Meantime, you can keep their face, hands and bottoms clean by using a warm cloth everyday. We recommend using Suzuran Baby Gauze Bath Towel to get them cleaned. Just damp it with warm water and you’re good to go!


How often should you bathe your newborn baby?
There’s no need to bathe your newborn baby on a daily basis because they don’t get dirty – they don’t sweat like adults or play like toddlers. Of course you have to make sure your baby’s diaper area is getting cleaned thoroughly (read Cleaning Baby’s Poop and Pee). Two to three times a week is enough. Some parents may prefer to bathe their babies on a daily basis as part of a bedtime routine, which is fine as well.



In the beginning, a sponge bath with a warm, damp washcloth (Suzuran Baby Gauze Bath Towel) are good enough to get your newborn baby cleaned. Then wait until your baby’s umbilical cord falls off to give him first tub bath, which usually happens 10-14 days after birth.

Sponge bathing your newborn baby
This is typically done before your baby’s umbilical cord falls off to avoid it being wet.
1. Get all your baby bath supplies ready
At this stage, all you need is a basin of warm water and a soft washcloth or a baby gauze towel. Make sure all your baby bath supplies are within arm reach so you don’t have to step away when giving baby bath.
2. Lay your baby on a flat surface
Place a clean towel on the flat surface is recommended. Then, remove your baby’s clothes and diaper.
3. Clean small areas at a time
Lift only a small area at a time and gently wipe it with a damp washcloth. Pat the area dry and start on the next area. Pay special attention to his diaper area and any creases and folds.

Giving your newborn baby the big bath
You can start giving your baby the full bath once the umbilical cord stump falls off. You’ll need a large towel, a soft washcloth (Suzuran Baby Gauze Swaddle Bath Towel), baby soap and shampoo (if you want but it’s not necessary) and cotton pad (Suzuran Baby Antibacterial Cotton or Wet Cleaning Cotton)

1. Filling the baby tub with warm water
Fill the baby tub with 2-3 inches of warm water. The bath temperature for a newborn is between 32'C and 38'C. Test the water by dipping in your wrist is a good way to gauge the water temperature. If you’re nervous about getting the temperature right, you may use a thermometer.

2. Gently wipe your baby all over
Using a soft washcloth (Suzuran baby Gauze Bath Towel), gently wipe your baby all over, including his head and face. Baby soap and shampoo are not necessary but there’s no harm in using natural, mild baby soap. Using warm water and a soft washcloth is good enough to get them clean.


Hold your baby firmly and gently wash them. You’ll need to cradle your baby’s head and back as you wash him. Pay attention to these areas:
- Creases under the arms
- Behind the ears
- The genital and diaper area
- Between fingers and toes
- The folds at the backs of the knees, the neck and thighs
- The face – if debris has accumulated around his eyes, you can use Suzuran Baby Antibacterial Cut Cotton or Wet Cleaning Cotton to gently swab it away using an outward motion.
If you do opt for shampoo, cup your hand across baby’s forehead when rinsing his head so the shampoo doesn’t run into his eyes.

3. Pat your baby’s skin dry
Now your baby is out of the bath. Use a clean dry baby towel (Suzuran Baby Gauze Swaddle Bath Towel) to pat your baby’s skin dry after bath. Then, you can wrap your baby up with a big towel.
Do I need to apply baby lotions and powders after bath? Babies are born with soft, supple skin and natural oils so they don’t really need lotion. Also, paediatricians don’t recommend using baby powder because the particles can get into baby’s lungs and cause respiratory problems.

Your newborn baby may cry during his first few baths and that’s normal because it’s still new to him. Don’t get panicky or worried you may have done something wrong. You can soothe him by caressing and singing to him. He’ll learn and sooner or later he will be splashing away in the tub and love his bath time.
 Baby’s First Bath: Tips for First Time Mommies

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Get Suzuran Baby Gauze Large Bath Towel to quickly and comfortably dry your baby after bath or Suzuran Baby Gauze Swaddle Bath Towel to create a more relaxed bathing experience for you and your newborn baby today.

Gauze Swaddle Bath Towel 3 pcs
Before putting your baby in the bath tub, wrap your newborn baby with Gauze Swaddle Bath Towel.
Gauze Swaddle Bath Towel 3 pcs
Suzuran Baby Swaddle Bath Towel
Gauze Swaddle Bath Towel 3 pcs
Suzuran Baby Gauze Swaddle Bath Towel is made from 100% pure Japan medical use standard absorbent cotton gauze and is OEKO TEX Certified.
Suzuran Baby Gauze Swaddle Bath Towel has no chemicals, additives or fluorescence added, suitable for all babies.
Suzuran Baby Gauze Swaddle Bath Towel is highly breathable, absorbent and dries quickly so there's no odor.
Create a more relaxed bathing experience for you and your newborn baby with Suzuran Baby Gauze Swaddle Bath Towel today!.
Suzuran Baby Gauze Swaddle Bath Towel will absorb the warm water quickly to keep baby feeling warm and secured during bath time.
Swaddle bath with Suzuran Baby Gauze Swaddle Bath Towel helps keep baby warm and secure during bath time.
Suzuran Baby Gauze Swaddle Bath Towel is soft and gentle for baby's delicate skin.
Gauze Swaddle Bath Towel 3 pcs

Gauze Swaddle Bath Towel 3 pcs

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Creating A Better Bathing Experience with Swaddle Bath Technique

Gauze Swaddle Bath Towel is specially designed for newborn swaddle bath to help create a more relaxed bathing experience for you and your newborn baby.

1. Before putting your baby in the bath tub, wrap your newborn baby with Gauze Swaddle Bath Towel.
2. Slowly put your newborn baby into bath tub filled with lukewarm water. The towel will absorb the warm water quickly to keep baby feeling warm and secured during bath time.
3. Then, unswaddle, wash, rinse and re-swaddle each of your newborn's limb individually. 

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Soft & Gentle Fabric for Baby's Delicate Skin

Gauze Swaddle Bath Towel is highly breathable, absorbent and dries quickly so there's no odor. Some other usages of Gauze Bath Towel include:
Cleaning baby during bath time and drying baby after bath time
 Use as burping cloth
 Use as baby pillow by folding it or baby blanket