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When can you bathe a baby with a circle around the neck: how often, from how many months
Bathing a small child is an exhilarating procedure for inexperienced parents. A special circle comes to the rescue. We figure out when you can bathe a child with a circle around his neck and how to do it correctly so as not to harm the baby.
At what age can you use the circle
Don’t think that the baby swim circle is just another new fashion. This is a really useful thing that young parents should have in their arsenal. Experts have developed it in such a way that it is completely safe for the child. With the help of the circle, the baby is accustomed to water procedures and enjoys them, and for adults, such a circle makes life much easier.
Manufacturers write that you can use a circle from the first days of life, if there are no special contraindications from a doctor, but in practice, bathing with a circle is better to start after the navel heals. The ideal age for swimming is from 1–1,5 months. However, the famous TV doctor Dr. Komarovsky advises to wait up to 2 months. At this time, the baby is already able to perceive the swims in the bathroom as a game.
“This will relieve the lower back of mom or dad,” explains the doctor. Indeed, standing over the bathroom for half an hour in a crooked position is still a pleasure.
Do not be afraid that the child does not yet know how to hold his head. The circle supports it in such a way that there is no load on the neck at all.
How to use the circle correctly and how often
There are no restrictions on the frequency of bathing. Do this as needed and as desired. If the child does not like this method of support on the water, use the traditional one – on the hands of the parents.
How to bathe a baby with a circle around his neck
Let your child examine and feel the circle before putting it on. The novelty should not scare the child.
Spread the clips at the back of the circle, put it on the baby’s neck and bring the divorced parts together.
Use the clamps to adjust the tightness of the circle to the neck. A small gap must be left.
Check that the chin of the young swimmer lies firmly in the space provided for him.
Do not leave the bathroom while the child is bathing with the circle. It is not safe! Support your child with your hand during the first few swims.
If you did not succeed in bathing the child with a circle the first time, do not despair and try again. Both you and your baby need to get used to this device. Remember to wear the circle outside the bathroom for safety reasons. The first few times, do this together, since it is difficult for yourself to control the fidgeting child and put on the circle correctly.
By the way, they managed to build a cute business on this device in Australia – they arranged a spa for babies so that they could swim to their fullest. And yes, they use a circle for the baby’s neck.