{"id":50245,"date":"2026-11-10T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-11-10T07:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/petitmaxou.com\/?p=50245"},"modified":"2026-10-29T19:22:04","modified_gmt":"2026-10-29T18:22:04","slug":"baby-bath-temperature","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/petitmaxou.com\/en\/blog\/temperature-bain-bebe\/","title":{"rendered":"Baby bath temperature: what water, what room, what thermometer?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bath time is a moment of relaxation for baby, provided the water and room temperature are set correctly. Too hot, the water can burn their delicate skin; too cold, it makes them shiver. Here is how to prepare a safe and pleasant bath.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is the right water temperature?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Baby's bath water should be lukewarm, around 37 \u00b0C. A bath thermometer is the most reliable way to check it. The <a href=\"https:\/\/petitmaxou.com\/en\/product\/bath-thermometer\/\">accurate and safe bath thermometer<\/a> or the <a href=\"https:\/\/petitmaxou.com\/en\/product\/baby-whale-bath-thermometer\/\">whale bath thermometer<\/a> go directly in the water and can be read at a glance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What about the room temperature?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The bathroom should be pleasantly warm, around 22 \u00b0C, with no draughts. Prepare everything you need before undressing baby: towel, nappy, clothes, any skincare.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to prepare the bath step by step<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\n<li>Fill the bath by turning on the cold water first, then the hot water, to avoid leaving a scalding surface.<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Mix the water with your hand, then check the temperature with the bath thermometer.<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Do not put baby in the water until you have checked the temperature.<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Always keep baby within arm's reach and never take your eyes off them.<\/li>\n\n\n<li>After the bath, dry them immediately and dress them without delay.<\/li>\n\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How long should the bath last?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A few minutes are enough, roughly 5 to 10 minutes for a newborn. Too long a bath can chill baby or dry out their skin. For a well-run bath, also read <a href=\"https:\/\/petitmaxou.com\/en\/blog\/new-born-bath\/\">how to bathe a newborn<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bath safety rules<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\n<li>Never leave baby alone in the bath, even for a second: a child can drown in very little water.<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Use a <a href=\"https:\/\/petitmaxou.com\/en\/blog\/baby-bath-mat\/\">non-slip bath mat<\/a> to prevent slipping.<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Limit the temperature of your water heater to avoid any risk of scalding.<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Do not rely on how it feels alone: the thermometer is more reliable than your hand.<\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">After the bath<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A <a href=\"https:\/\/petitmaxou.com\/en\/product\/baby-bath-poncho-bathrobe\/\">poncho bathrobe<\/a> or a <a href=\"https:\/\/petitmaxou.com\/en\/product\/baby-animal-hooded-towel\/\">hooded animal bath towel<\/a> wraps baby as soon as they come out of the water and keeps them warm. Dry the folds, the neck and behind the ears carefully. For older babies, a <a href=\"https:\/\/petitmaxou.com\/en\/product\/floating-baby-bath-toy\/\">floating bath toy<\/a> makes the moment more fun; discover our selection of <a href=\"https:\/\/petitmaxou.com\/en\/blog\/baby-bath-toys\/\">bath toys<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently asked questions about baby's bath<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Should you bathe baby every day?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is not compulsory: several baths a week can be enough, with a daily wash of the sensitive areas. Ask your paediatrician for advice depending on baby's skin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What to do if the water is too hot or too cold?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Adjust with cold or hot water, mix and check the temperature again before putting baby back in the water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is a bath thermometer essential?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is not compulsory, but it makes bath time safer by checking the water temperature precisely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For fever or body temperature, a different type of device is needed: see our guide to the <a href=\"https:\/\/petitmaxou.com\/en\/blog\/baby-thermometer\/\">baby thermometer<\/a>. Find bath equipment in the <a href=\"https:\/\/petitmaxou.com\/en\/product-category\/bath\/\">bath<\/a> category of the PetitMaxou shop.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What temperature for baby's bath? 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