Learning Curve

[lollardfish]

Today, I learned how to take my son out of his tub without getting soaked. See, first you lay his towel out on the ground (well, the bathmat), then you pick him up, put him on the towel, wrap him up, and carry him away. Generally, we bathe him when both of us are here, so the solo act tends to get one soaked. But not any more! Just ... damp.

He's a little rashy today. It might be "diaper rash," as it is in his diaper, but Shannon thinks it's as likely from heat (sweat) as it is from anything else (i.e. pee and poo irritating his little skin). Anyway, the bath helped, and in a bit we'll have naked baby on the blanket time out in the front yard.

I've gotten to spend more time with him the last few weeks than ever before, as Shannon has gone back to work and I really haven't, although I need to. It's pleasant.

Comments

[jbru.livejournal.com]

Ran into a great blog entry for you guys: Parenting Lessons from Animal Husbandry.

[creidylad.livejournal.com]

Diaper rash and heat rash are almost six of one half a dozen of the other as you pretty much treat them both the same -- lots of air time, and some ointment to sooth the skin/prevent further rashiness.

Give-the-kid-a-bath-without-getting-soaked was never something I could master, myself. Usually I just give in and strip.

[lollardfish.livejournal.com]

Well, I wasn't really wearing much at the time ... but still! Not soaked! Just damp.

[mmagidow.livejournal.com]

And it's so cute when the little boys pee at you in the tub!