Trekking in a bath with a baby

A visit to the steam room is a great way to strengthenimmunity of the baby. In order for the crumb to become accustomed to unfamiliar surroundings and adapt to the change in temperature, parents need to know some of the features of being with him in the sauna. The expert gives advice on how, how to properly prepare a child for a hike in the steam roomso that the procedure will benefit his health.

Visiting a bath together with a baby is possible only if he is already three years old. His cardiovascular system and the mechanisms of thermoregulation are still in the process of development, so if the baby is younger than this age, the probability is high that it can overheat.

Prepare a child for a hike in the steam room, tell him about what will happen there, for example, think up a fairy tale about hot countries. Then it will be easier to transfer the temperature change. remember, that feelings of the baby largely depend on your mood and behavior, so stay relaxed and calm. If you are with a crumb visit the steam room for the first time, it is better to keep it on hand. Thus, it adapts faster, and it will be easier for you to feel the reaction of the baby to what is happening.

Take with you to the bath favorite toys crumbs. They will help him to quickly settle in unfamiliar surroundings. Also you will need the means for bathing the baby, a soft towel, a warm gown, clean underwear and a cap on the head.

Before the procedure, pour the baby with warm water, and then put a hat on it and enter the steam room. It is important to make sure that the air temperature in it is 60-80 ° С. Remember that the baby should not be theremore than three minutes. If he felt unwell, he is capricious, it's worth bringing the baby to a room with the usual air temperature. In this case, pay attention to the fact that the next visit to the steam room should not last more than 10 minutes. If you notice that the child likes the sauna, it is better to increase the frequency of stay there, but not the time.

To soar the baby with a broom follows, if he is already used to bathing procedures. Remember that it is necessary to do thisgradually. First, let the crumb breathe through the foliage, bury the legs, feet, smoothly guide the back. When choosing a broom, give preference to collections of birch, oak and linden, they are suitable for kids. Also you can use infusions from various herbs, for example, sage, mint or eucalyptus.

After you and the child left the steam room, It should be poured with warm water, gradually cooling it, since sudden temperature changesundesirable for crumbs. Then water the baby. As a rule, after visiting the bath, children fall asleep, so parents should prepare everything necessary in advance to put the child. It is important to note that the crumb for recreation requires 2-3 times more time than it was in the steam room.

Contraindications

Before the first visit to the steam room with the baby should always consult with a specialist. remember, that a visit to the bath is contraindicated if the child has such chronic diseases as:

pathology of the central nervous system;
endocrine disorders;
problems of the cardiovascular system;
acute infectious diseases, high fever;
metabolic disease.

Also pay attention to the fact that The lower the humidity level, the more easily the high temperature in the steam room.

Cosmetic products for baby

Skin crumbs are very sensitive and prone to dryness and irritation. therefore it is necessary to pay special attention to the choice of cosmetic products for bathing a baby. It is recommended to use liquid shampooand cream-gels, designed specifically for children. Such cosmetic products do not have aggressive ingredients in their composition and help to preserve the protective functions of the skin. Remember that a solid soap contains alkaline components that help destroy the hydrolipid mantle. In addition, the toddlers do not fully develop a blinking reflex, so it is best to give preference to means with the formula "No more tears."

If you like to visit the sauna with you, then try to turn hiking in the steam room into a family tradition. A simple expert advice will help make this procedure not only interesting, but also useful for the baby.

Anna Leonidovna Karavaeva About the author:

Anna Leonidovna Karavaeva, neonatologist, doctor of medical sciences. Department of neonatal neonatology and pediatrics of the FGU NCSAGiP. VIKulakova, member of the expert council of JOHNSON'S® BABY.