The sound of the water, the scent of the care, the attitude, the gentleness, the closeness, the warmth of the room... Bath time is one of the first big moments in your baby's life. Both unique and recurring, the minutes seem to dissolve into an enveloping calm. But beyond this peaceful image, is it really necessary to bathe your child every day? How can you avoid irritating their fragile skin? And how can you make bath time a wellness break, for them as well as for you?
Because it is much more than a hygiene base, Élhée invites you to discover or rediscover the frequency, methods and healthiest products to make each bath a soothing routine at the heart of your daily life.
SUMMARY
- Bathing your baby, how often should you bathe?
- What cleansing products should you use for your baby?
- After bathing, moisturize to maintain skin comfort
- Baby and bathing, a hygiene ritual, as sensory as it is emotional
- The organic skincare routine by Élhée, for softness and serenity
Bathing your baby, how often should you bathe?
In the first weeks of a baby's life, water is above all a sensory discovery . Its temperature, its movements, its contact and, later, playing and splashing, are all new experiences that make it unnecessary to give multiple baths, unless there is a visible need, such as heat or regurgitation.
According to pediatric recommendations , bathing your baby every other day is enough , since as long as he is not walking, he does not sweat or hardly ever sweats and gets dirty very little. Also, bathing is perfectly possible even when the umbilical cord has not yet fallen off. It is enough to dry him well afterwards, without rubbing, to avoid any maceration.
Between two baths , the washcloth is your ally, to pass over the necessary areas (face and neck, hands, buttocks and genitals) to keep your skin clean and healthy.
And if, in winter, you space out baths to avoid dryness and skin irritation, in summer, use them daily to refresh baby, but without necessarily washing him.
Have you heard of the " no-bath movement "? For several years, some maternity wards and healthcare professionals have been encouraging new parents to space out baths to better consider them. This approach, which originated in Nordic countries, helps preserve the hydrolipidic film and respect the fragile microbiota of baby's skin. Therefore, we prioritize quality over quantity.
Fewer baby baths, okay. But what time should you give it?
In practice, morning or evening, the right time is when you have the time to be fully by your baby's side . First, for his safety. Then to share. But, ideally, the bath is given at the end of the day, before breastfeeding or bedtime . This creates a moment of transition conducive to releasing tension and promoting future sleep .
What cleansing products should you use for your baby?
Babies' skin is thinner and more permeable than yours. Still maturing, it absorbs applied substances more easily and quickly. This is why choosing the right products for your newborn is essential.
Always favor natural and minimalist formulas
For your baby (as for you), there is no need to multiply the products : one or two well-chosen references, because well formulated, are perfectly sufficient.
Choose short and transparent compositions , based on ingredients of natural origin such as mild vegetable oils (sweet almond, olive, sunflower, etc.), washing agents derived from sugar or coconut (Coco-Glucoside, Decyl Glucoside, Lauryl Glucoside, etc.) and soothing extracts such as chamomile, aloe vera or vegetable glycerin.
Avoid synthetic perfumes , dyes , sulfates (like SLS or SLES), drying alcohols , endocrine disruptors and controversial preservatives (parabens, phenoxyethanol) . These chemical ingredients are potentially irritating and likely to disrupt babies' bodies.
In short, less is more! And choosing respectful care also means planting the seeds of a valuable habit: observing, understanding, and, later, remaining faithful to the simplicity of nature.
🩷 Focus on the 3-in-1 cleansing foam (face, body, hair) Élhée , which cleanses without drying out. An airy texture, 99% ingredients of natural origin , an ultra clean Ecocert Bio certified formula rated 100/100 by the Yuka app and made in France, guaranteed without animal testing. A simple, safe and sensory gesture, designed to accompany all babies from birth.
After bathing, moisturize to maintain skin comfort
Water, even soft water, can be irritating to infants' skin. After each bath, it is therefore important to moisturize their skin to ensure supple, comfortable, and healthy skin.
- Dry baby without rubbing , with a soft, warm towel.
- Apply the moisturizing milk immediately afterwards, to slightly damp skin , so that it better retains the nourishing active ingredients.
- Adapt the texture : moisturizing milk for daily use, dry oil for a gentle massage, or liniment to protect sensitive areas, especially the bottom.
🩷 Élhée organic moisturizing milk, with organic sweet almond and olive oil , its fluid and light texture, its non-greasy finish and its composition of 99% ingredients of natural origin , can be used daily, from birth and for the whole family.
🩷 At the same time, Élhée organic oleo-calcareous liniment, enriched with organic olive oil , cleanses, protects and prevents irritation of the bottom between baths. Its minimalist and 100% natural formula respects the skin's balance for a gentle and caring routine.
Baby and bathing, a hygiene ritual, as sensory as it is emotional
Beyond care, bathing is a meeting , a space of relaxation where the senses awaken and the bond grows. But for your baby, at this stage, it is above all an experience of learning, calming and confidence.
The contact of warm water, the light, and your familiar voice stimulate their parasympathetic nervous system (the well-being system): your baby's body relaxes and their heart rate slows. These are all micro-signals that teach them how to regulate stress and emotions. A skill they will develop throughout their life.
Quiet time for baby (and for you)
Sit comfortably, speak softly, and let your baby move in the water, whether in their bouncer, on your arm, or in their Shantala bathtub. The gaze, the voice, the skin-to-skin contact: everything helps build mutual trust and allow you to enjoy a bubble of shared tenderness.
When baby doesn't like baths (or not yet)
Yet, not all babies enjoy baths, and that's no surprise. Between the contact with water, the hot/cold transition, and undressing, it's easy to understand why.
If your child does not want to take a bath and you gradually start to dread it, try to reduce the contrasts as much as possible : warm up the bathroom, wrap your baby in a towel before gently immersing him, use less water, keep one hand on him, talk to him... You can also shorten the bath time, or opt for washing with a glove on days when there is too much crying.
Little by little, trust is established, and if it takes several months, it doesn't matter. A soft washcloth, a wrapped bath or even the Anglo-Saxon technique of topping and tailing , you will find the best way to do it together.
Washing, a moment of connection and mutual reassurance
For many parents, bathing is therefore a way to (re)connect with their baby , especially when breastfeeding is not practiced. A shared time that stimulates the secretion of oxytocin , the hormone of well-being and attachment, which soothes, warms and strengthens the bond until it takes the form of a space of love where everyone finds their place.
The organic skincare routine by Élhée, for softness and serenity
And because a ritual is not just a series of steps, the Élhée care routine has been designed to accompany baby's bath and changing , in their most essential simplicity.
If the bath soothes, hydration relieves and liniment protects in the same burst of tenderness. This is why the 3-in-1 organic cleansing foam , the moisturizing milk with organic sweet almond and olive oil and the organic oleo-calcareous liniment by Élhée have been brought together in a routine to discover and adopt urgently, from birth.
Three organic and natural formulas , developed to invite you to slow down, observe and savor. Baby smells clean and tender, you can move on to the most important things: a hug, a bottle, a look and then sleep.
Beyond the bath, a bond that is woven every day
Ultimately, you'll have understood that baby and bath time are less a question of frequency than a question of bonding. There's no rigid routine: one bath more or less, as long as hygiene is ensured and you both enjoy it, that's all that matters.
By respecting your baby's rhythm and skin, you care for their body and nurture their confidence. And this, the Élhée organic skincare routine, helps you cultivate it every day.
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