Should I shower my baby while he's asleep?

My boy is 1 month old & recently, my parents said I shouldn't wipe his face or shower him while he's asleep. I should wait for his awake window and shower him. But the concern I have is what if by the time he wakes up, the weather gets too cold for a shower. I tried waking him up but he's too drunk to even open his eyes. If this is true, what is the rationale?

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It's totally understandable to have concerns about showering your baby while he's asleep, especially with the weather getting colder. The rationale behind not wiping his face or showering him while he's asleep is mainly to avoid startling or disturbing him, as well as preventing any potential respiratory issues from water getting into his nose or mouth while he's lying down. A good solution could be to wait for a time when he's already awake, but before the weather gets too cold, to give him a shower. You can also try keeping the room warm and cozy before and after the shower to ensure he doesn't get too cold. Additionally, using a soft washcloth to gently wipe his face while he's asleep can be an alternative to a full shower. Remember, each baby is different, so it's important to find a routine that works best for your little one. And always trust your instincts as a parent when it comes to caring for your baby. If you have any other concerns about your baby's skin or bathing products, feel free to check out this lotion product [https://invl.io/cll7h5b] that could help with any skin issues he may have. https://invl.io/cll6she

I agree, I only shower my LO or wipe down when she’s awake.. no need to wake up baby specially just for shower :) usually shower in the morn so even if awake later, it’s not cold in the morn/early afternoon. Wipe down in the evening, sg is not cold anyway so it’s ok! With warm water

Dk about this but I wipe down baby when she’s awake. Shower at night before her milk, wipe downs for cold weathers. But when we are home too late, I will just quick wipe down while she’s asleep, no need to wake her.

Honestly, even now at 8 months, i only shower baby when he’s awake. Cause his sleep or nap is very precious. Cause theyre not dirty like us.

I don’t think it’s a good idea to shower a young baby while he’s asleep as the body temperature may change

Sleep is more importsnt. When he’s awake then do a wipe down. Newborn esp 1 month not that dirty.

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