This is probably my favorite bonding time of any. I began doing this with my first baby, and by the time I gave birth to Gabrielle, I could not wait until her belly button healed, so that we could begin our bathing experience together. Who needs those little plastic tubs that hurt your back to bend over, but most importantly, the skin to skin contact with your baby is so incredibly soothing to both you and the baby.
Each evening after dinner, I ran some warm water and would get into the tub, and then have Robert hand the baby to me. It is such a wonderful, peaceful time for us to bathe together and sing and talk.
I usually will do this for about 4-6 months, and it is very interesting each night to see the developments that the baby accomplis View the rest of this article
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