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BATHTUB TIME-OUT

Treat yourself to a soothing bath with your baby, making bath time a cozy, relaxing playtime instead of a chore. (Put the answering machine on first.) Be sure the room is warm—heat it, if necessary, by running the shower on hot for a few minutes before or when filling the tub. Keep two large towels nearby. Put one on the rug outside the tub to place your baby on momentarily when lifting him or her in and out.

As you enjoy the water together, sing to your baby. Sing your favorite pop tunes or Sinatra classics. Music creates intimacy and connectedness.

Even in the bathtub, you can rock your baby in your arms as you sing or hum. Or you can nestle your infant on your legs or your lap—and move with the music the two of you are making together.

Keep both of you submerged in the warm bath water as much as possible because the air always feels cool to a wet baby. Or consider keeping your baby wrapped in a light cotton diaper or light cotton blanket while in the water for that feeling of being “swaddled” that some babies prefer.