Soothing Soaks: Ayurvedic Bathing Rituals for Your Newborn

Childbirth is the most priceless moment for a family. The moment the little one smiles seeing you, they instantly capture your heart. Every moment spent with your child can impact your bond with them forever. Something as trivial as a bath can become the most cherishing time for your kiddo and you.

Did you know that Ayurveda has an elaborate three-step bathing process for infants and toddlers? It is designed to clean the body, offer nourishment, and promote kids' overall well-being. Each step nurtures the delicate body of the children with the right amount of natural herbs and warm parental touch.

In this blog, I have explored the specific Ayurvedic bathing rituals for your newborn. Follow the steps and create a nurturing experience for your kid and yourself.

Complete Baby Bath Ritual Steps

Ayurveda's bathing rituals consist of two steps. I have explained them in detail in the following section.

Step 1: Abhyanga

In Ayurveda, Abhyanga denotes the warm oil massage offered to the babies before their regular bathing routine. The process helps manage the Vata Dosha in the little ones. However, its primary motive is to emphasize the importance of touch therapy. Oil massages help create a strong bond between a mother and child.

Keep reading to learn more about the importance of Ayurvedic oil massages in kids.

Benefits of oil massage

• A good oil massage relaxes the child's bones, muscles, and nerves. This, in turn, improves their nervous system.
• It strengthens bones and muscles while also increasing blood circulation.
• Oil massages prove effective in enhancing the immune system in children. Plus, they play an active role in aiding their pulmonary function.
• With oil massages, you bless your child with good physical health and eventually give them the energy to stay active for all the fun.
• As you gently rub the oil on your baby’s skin, it rejuvenates the skin and helps remove toxins for improved overall health.
• Massages with an Ayurvedic oil aid digestion and bowel movements, too.
• The magic of oil massages allows a sound slumber in kids, leading to healthy and happier children.

The process

Giving an oil massage to an infant is undoubtedly a challenging task. These little beings refuse to stay stable or, even worse, stop crying as soon as you try to initiate the massage process. However, by following the right way, you are likely to be successful in giving your baby a healthy oil massage.

Lay the baby comfortably on your legs or any soft surface. Then, take a sufficient quantity of baby massage oil in your palms and rub it gently. Start by applying the oil on the neck, hands, legs, feet, spine, back, and waist. It is essential to focus on these areas during the first few months to strengthen them.

Gently massage your baby’s body with the oil without putting much pressure on the sensitive frame. Choose circular motions in the abdominal and lower regions and long strokes in other body parts.

Confused which Ayurvedic massage oil to buy for your little one? You can choose the BabyOrgano Soothing Baby Massage Oil. Loaded with the goodness of natural ingredients, this baby oil strengthens bones and muscles and nourishes the soft skin of your kid. It contains a mix of olive oil, wheat germ oil, almond oil, and sesame seed oil. Plus, it relaxes the body and helps aid sleep.

In case you don’t want to give an oil massage to your little one, you can trust an ubtan rub on their skin. The BabyOrgano Natural Ubtan has natural ingredients like sandalwood, rose petals, chickpea, manjishtha, and turmeric.

This Ayurvedic ubtan for babies promises to nourish skin, make it soft, protect it from skin problems, and free it from unwanted hair. Plus, it has a mild smell and smooth texture.

Step 2: Snana

As the word suggests, Snana represents rinsing your child’s body with water. It cleanses the body, soothes the nerves, refreshes the mind, and activates the body’s positive energy, making it an inevitable part of everyday hygiene, even for kids.

When buying bathing essentials for your kids, you are advised to choose natural products only. This is because harsh chemicals or fragrances can easily affect kids' sensitive skin. If you are looking for a good Ayurvedic body wash for your little one, BabyOrgano Gentle Baby Body Wash is for you.

Made with natural ingredients, the BabyOrgano Ayurvedic baby body wash cleanses and moisturizes your baby's delicate skin. Its soap-free formula gently nourishes the skin while locking the natural softness. Moreover, it has the nourishment of aloe vera, neem, turmeric, and hibiscus for a natural skin feel.

Step 3: Moisturization

Once you are done bathing, it's time to pamper your little one with some nourishing moisturization using natural ingredients. This essential step locks the moisture, hydrates, and retains the natural softness of your baby’s delicate skin. Moreover, as skin guards your baby against germs, healthy, moisturized skin becomes necessary for your child.

Thankfully, Ayurveda offers a plethora of moisturizing agents for your precious little one. For instance, you can trust ingredients like rose petals, shea butter, aloe vera, olive oil, and many more.

The importance of a good moisturizing lotion is undeniable, and BabyOrgano understands this. Our BabyOrgano Moisturizing Baby Lotion blesses your child with skin-friendly products like shea butter, olive oil, aloe vera, and wheat germ oil.

This dermatologically tested lotion has a non-sticky formulation with a mild fragrance. It also contains real natural ingredients that are gentle, offer deep nourishment, and restore the softness of your kid's delicate skin.

Wrapping up

Soaking in the goodness of Ayurveda, you can make your baby's bath time routine a cherished ritual for both of you. I hope you adopt these bathing rituals and steal quality time with your little one. Do share your thoughts in the comments section. Keep reading!