[blparent] [Bulk] bathing an infant

[Dena Wainwright]

That's what I do, too. I generally dry her enough so I can put her diaper 
on. Then I cover her with the towel to keep her warm while I dry myself off.
Dena

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Pickrell, Rebecca M (IS)" <REBECCA.PICKRELL at ngc.com>
To: "NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Tuesday, June 09, 2009 11:15 AM
Subject: Re: [blparent] [Bulk] bathing an infant


> Two towels, one for you, one for her. You can't get totally dry this
> way, but it does take the chill off a bit.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org]
> On Behalf Of Jo Elizabeth Pinto
> Sent: Monday, June 08, 2009 5:57 PM
> To: NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List
> Subject: Re: [blparent] [Bulk] bathing an infant
>
> I've enjoyed baths with Sarah.  The part I don't like is when you both
> get out soaking wet, and you have to delay drying off and getting
> dressed till the baby is dry, and then you're freezing.  But it is a
> nice relaxing time in the tub.
>
> The other thing I bought to help my back is from Safety First.  It's a
> tubside kneeler that also can be used for a step stool.  It has a stiff
> foam platform to kneel on, and an elbow rest for the side of the tub,
> and it's a lot better than kneeling on the hard floor and having to lean
> way over.  It especially helps short people like me.  I got it at Babies
> R Us, but it can probably be found at Target.
>
> Jo Elizabeth
>
> "Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed
> until it is faced."--James Baldwin
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Tammy, Paul and Colyn" <tcl189 at rogers.com>
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> Sent: Monday, June 08, 2009 3:52 PM
> Subject: Re: [blparent] [Bulk] bathing an infant
>
>
>> Hi,
>>
>> Glad to hear your little one is doing well.  As for bathing, my little
>
>> gy hates the tub and has from day one.  I tried getting of those wire
>> things with the towelling on it that holds him up on a slant and that
>> worked okay for a bit, but did absolutely nothing for my back because
>> I was continuously bending over.  So finally I just decided to  take
>> baths with him and he loves it, as do I.  It's a good time to play and
>
>> let him float and kick and just be close and play together.  You might
> want to try this.
>>
>> Tammy
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Shannan Zinck" <shannanzinck at gmail.com>
>> To: <blparent at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Monday, June 08, 2009 2:54 PM
>> Subject: [Bulk] [blparent] bathing an infant
>>
>>
>>> Ok so did great with new born bathing since I had a tub that  was
>>> contoured but, my dilema here is my son grew really fast. His birth
>>> mom is tall and he apparently inherrited her height. He is too big
>>> for the baby tub but cannot sit by him self yet. I tried a bath ring
>>> and do not feel confident at all with it. He is still at a stage
>>> where bath time is relax time and likes to lay down still. If I sit
>>> him in the sink he hates it. Any idea on what I could possibly use
>>> for him. He is only 4 months but, is off the charts in all categories
>
>>> of physical growth. thanks.
>>>
>>> --
>>> Shannan Zinck
>>> Survival is letting GOD take over!!!
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