I think one of my favorite times to bond with Eli is during bath time. My mom had gotten us this Johnson’s bedtime bath stuff, its lavender scented or whatever. I used to put him in the shower with me, when he was a lot smaller, it was just easier. Now, he can kinda sit in the tub and he actually really loves the warm water on himself. First we do the feet and legs, then his “delicates”, next the belly and arms, especially the hands. Then we do the back and behind. Finally I wash his hair. As you have probably seen from my little man’s pictures, he’s got a lot of hair!
After we bath I put him in the towel and lay him on the floor on a blanket so he can be naked! He loves his naked time. His legs go and go like he’s running. I like to put him on his stomach at this time which now, at 3 and a half months, he is getting that head up off the floor! I’m such a proud mommy. He does not cry as quickly now on his belly like he used to. Usually he likes to pee at some point during naked time so I’ve learned to keep him covered better and pad the area, when my boy pees, boy does he ever pee! Usually I can get him smiling and talking a bunch during naked time. Finally we get him into his pajamas then its just about time for bed. Well, final feeding then bedtime! I love bath time.
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I love that Johnson’s lavender baby wash! My mom and I have been using it for years.
Posted by Rachel Grove Rohrbaugh on May 21, 2008 at 9:08 am | Permalink