[blparent] [Bulk] bathing an infant

[Elizabeth Cooks]

I use an infant tub for a while, then, I get inot the tub with them when 
they areolder.
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From: "Dena Wainwright" <dena at envogueaccess.com>
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> 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
>
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> From: "Pickrell, Rebecca M (IS)" <REBECCA.PICKRELL at ngc.com>
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>> 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
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>> 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
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>>
>>> 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
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>>> 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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