Nurture Magazine | Page 26

Baby bedtime Bath JOHNSON’S® Baby are bringing the secret of a calm and quiet nursery to homes around Ireland with their Bedtime Bath routine. A clinical study conducted by sleep experts found that a new Before Bedtime routine pioneered by Johnson & Johnson significantly improves infant sleep and reduces mothers’ tension, anxiety and fatigue by over 50%. The study found that babies fell asleep faster, stayed asleep longer and night awakenings were reduced by half. In addition, JOHNSON’S® found that 8 out of 10 mothers recommended this bedtime routine. The JOHNSON’S® Baby Bedtime Routine consists of a warm bath with JOHNSON’S® Baby Bedtime Bath™ followed by a gentle massage with JOHNSON’S® Baby Bedtime Lotion™ and then a quiet activity such as reading, cuddling or listening to soft music. Step 1 – Bathing your baby Bathtime can be an enjoyable experience for you and your baby. Remember a young baby needs constant support in the water, so never take your hands off or leave her alone in the bath. 1 Have everything ready before you start. Keep B