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Rub-a-Dub-Dub, Fun in the Tub!

June 19, 2024 Children
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Bath time isn’t just about getting clean— it’s a chance to relax and have fun too! For many families, it’s part of the bedtime routine.

Making bath time fun is a great way to learn and play while getting clean. You can use simple toys like plastic cups and bowls or even kitchen items. Kids can pour water, mix it in a bowl, and see what floats. As they grow, they can practice putting their face in the water and blowing bubbles. It’s also a good time to learn body parts and how to wash themselves.

You can get creative with bath crayons, eating popsicles, or blowing bubbles—it’s a fun way to make a mess that’s easy to clean up. These activities are perfect for days when you can’t play outside due to bad weather.

If you’re short on time, you can make bath time a game to see how quickly they can get clean or even brush their teeth in the bath. This can help avoid tantrums if they want to stay in longer.

Making bath time fun is a great way to learn and play while getting clean.

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Safety is super important during bath time. Never leave kids alone in the tub, even for a second. Keep the water temperature low to prevent burns, use a non-slip mat, and make sure they don’t get too wild, especially if they’re bathing with a sibling.

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Keep bath toys clean and replace them if they start to get moldy. Some kids might find the water overwhelming and need extra help to get used to it. If you’re worried about your child, talk to WIC or a specialist who knows about sensory therapy.

Bath time is not just about staying clean—it’s also good for our mental health. So, even when life gets busy, try to make time for some bath time fun and learning.

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Feeding a 6-7 Month Old

Feed solids with a spoon and from a bowl, never from a bottle.

Feeding a 10-12 Month Old

Breast milk is the most important source of nutrition for your baby, even after you start offering solid foods.

Feeding a 8-9 Month Old

Feed solids with a spoon. Never put cereal in a bottle.

Tips

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Breast milk and formula feeding:

Around 2-3 weeks, 6 weeks, 3 months, and 6 months of age, babies may experience a growth spurt when they feed more often.

As they grow babies can hold more milk, so feedings may become further apart and take less time.

To prevent choking, always hold your baby when feeding. Never prop up a bottle to feed.

Start offering whole milk when your baby is one year old.

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months and that breastfeeding continue for at least 12 months and beyond.

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Feeding solid foods:

Wait to offer solid foods until your baby:

  • Can sit up and hold up their own head.
  • Opens their mouth when they see food.
  • Can close their lips around a spoon.

To prevent choking, always hold your baby when feeding. Never prop up a bottle to feed.

Try one new food at a time. Wait 5 days before trying another new food to watch for allergies. Food allergies may include wheezing, rash, or diarrhea.

Introduce peanut butter around 6 months. Spread a small, thin smear of peanut butter or nut butter thinly on a cracker.  Watch your baby for any reaction for the next 2 hours.

Babies under one year should NOT have honey due to the risk of botulism. Also, babies should not have foods that can cause choking like nuts or whole grapes.

All babies are different. Talk with WIC or your baby’s healthcare provider about your baby’s needs.

Feeding Cues

Feeding a 4-5 Month Old

Before teeth come in, wipe gums with a soft, clean wash cloth after each feeding, especially before bed.

Feeding a 0-3 Month Old

Newborns have tiny tummies and need to be fed often. In the first few weeks, you may need to wake your baby to feed if they sleep longer than 4 hours.

Growth Spurts

Many babies are fussy during a growth spurt and will want to nurse longer and more often. This is called cluster feeding. This is your baby’s way of helping you increase your milk supply so that you can keep up with their needs. Remember, the more your baby nurses, the more milk your body makes.

Growth spurts can happen at any time, and every baby is different.

They often happen at these ages:

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2 to 3 Weeks

6 Weeks

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