The Mom I Want to Be

 

1. Run a warm bathtub of water for your baby (and yourself, if you like).

2. Slowly place your baby in the water, allowing him to get used to the water.

3. Show your baby the properties of the water by lightly drizzling, splashing, and pouring water over him.

4. When your baby is ready to play Water Wiggler, hold him firmly on his tummy with both hands, and move him slowly back and forth over the surface of the water, being sure his head is above the surface.

5. Make motorboat sounds while you wiggle your baby back and forth in the water. Let your baby rest a few minutes between rides.