2006-10-21 06:38:13 · 15 answers · asked by H0TTCHiCK 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
One part I didn't notice anyone else say...use your elbow to test the water temp. Your hand is not a good measure. You elbow is more sensitive and is a better measure whether or not its too hot. You don't want to use what feels good to you because the baby's skin is MUCH much more sensitive....since its basically new skin, not worn by years of being the sun. And don't worry about answering the phone until you know what you are doing. No distractions!!! Try making dinner while talking on the phone and see how many mistakes you make. Bathing is an area that mistakes can be costly! Be careful and do everything with love!
2006-10-21 07:48:08 · answer #1 · answered by sixfoot8bkr 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Really, you shouldn't be babysitting a baby if you don't know how to give it a bath.Do you have a baby bath tub?If you don't then just fill the bath tub up with about 3-4 inches of water. Warm, but not very warm.Use baby soap and one of her wash clothes if she has them, if she doesn't,then use the softest clean one you can find.make sure you hold her up, and don't leave her alone for a second.
good luck, and next time ask your parents how or tell them you don't know how to babysit a baby that little.If you plan to babysit again, watch how you mom and dad dose it and learn from them.
2006-10-21 08:32:01 · answer #2 · answered by wvcountrygirl_93 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the last question you said your sister was 3 years old. Now she is 5 months? HHHMMMMM
If you are telling the truth (which I doubt) then wait for your parents to come home before you bathe her. Don't bathe her if you have to get on the computer to find out how.
2006-10-21 17:18:40 · answer #3 · answered by TRUE PATRIOT 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is best to use a baby bath tub. I used the drain board in the kitchen. Never attempt to give a small baby a bath in a regular bath tub. Have your mother run through the procedure with you, before you attempt it on Your own. Always keep in mind the safety of the baby. Never even for one second take your eyes off of her. Keep her in your field of vision, no matter what.
2006-10-21 06:44:18 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use warm water. Not a lot of water in the tub either, is there a baby bath thing you can use? wash her gently, make sure no soap gets in her eyes, or use the no-tears kind...NEVER LEAVE HER ALONE. take the phone with you wherever you go incase you have to answer it...just be careful.
2006-10-21 06:43:17 · answer #5 · answered by ♥Elizabeth♥ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just use a soft washcloth dipped in warm water. Just lay her on a towel on the bed or changing table and wash her with a wet washcloth. Don't even bother with soap today. Next time ask your mom how she wants her to be bathed. Be careful with her! She's very fragile.
2006-10-21 07:04:33 · answer #6 · answered by veus 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Call your parents and ask them how to do it. If you cannot contact them then maybe you should wait until they get home to show you how to give the baby a bath.
2006-10-21 06:58:20 · answer #7 · answered by Rosey55 D 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you dont Know how to give her a bath, then dont do it, even though they told you to. Just wait for them to come home and tell them that you didnt feel comfortable doing it and that you would like ot watch them do it first and learn how to exactly
2006-10-21 06:58:18 · answer #8 · answered by Blondi 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
In very very shallow water in the tub. Like 4 inches deep. just use a sponge and soap and water. basically a sponge bath.
2006-10-21 06:41:48 · answer #9 · answered by martin h 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
use the sink or a baby tub.you should use the baby tub.make sure the water is VERY WARM.use baby soap(tears free soap).Don't take your eyes off of her AT ALL.and if you have a cordless phone make sure you have it close by you.make sure you get all the soap off when you rinse her.get a towel ,and wrap her in it and do not cover her face.dry her off and put her diaper and her clothes on.make sure you put powder or something in the diaper,and put lotion on her.then your finished.
2006-10-21 06:54:24 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋